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Insanity 55: Uncertainty PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dark Humors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Humors comes to the cage accompanied by Hurt - Johnny Cash. Sanderson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Not Affraid- Eminem. The key to victory for Dark Humors has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Humors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cael Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sanderson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sanderson misses with a head shot.
Sanderson cracks Humors with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sanderson punching from mount but Humors doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sanderson throwing strikes here but Humors is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sanderson looking to control but Humors is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanderson controlling his opponent.
Sanderson trying to control but Humors is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humors is looking to improve his position but Sanderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanderson with shots to the head and body - Humors looks very uncomfortable down there.
Humors is squirming around, avoiding Sanderson's attempts to control the action.
Humors keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sanderson unloads with some shots from mount but Humors bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson lands a big shot there that rocks Humors but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Humors is squirming around, avoiding Sanderson's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Sanderson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sanderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanderson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Humors because Sanderson loaded up on that one.
Sanderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sanderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Humors is looking to escape.
Sanderson is stalling here but it's allowed Humors to get half guard.
Sanderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Humors does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Humors controlling the position well.
Sanderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is trying to control. Humors wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Humors slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Humors shoots in and gets a takedown into Sanderson's guard.
Sanderson trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson 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.
Sanderson scores with a takedown into Humors's guard.
Humors controls Sanderson momentarily but Sanderson frees himself.
Cael Sanderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Humors keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humors wants to get back to his feet but Sanderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanderson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humors keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
Sanderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Humors closes the distance and clinches.
Sanderson takes a shot to the head.
Humors cracks Sanderson with a nice body shot.
Sanderson is trying to drag Humors to the mat but Humors just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanderson prevents a body shot from Humors.
Humors lands a damaging elbow.
Humors tries to throw a body punch but Sanderson avoids it by throwing Humors back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson avoids the elbow strike from Humors, against the cage.
Sanderson blocking some punches.
Sanderson working hard to break the clinch.
Sanderson blocks an elbow strike.
Humors turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Humors manages to end up in side control.
Humors works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Humors lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sanderson down.
An elbow from Humors crashes against the mat.
Sanderson is looking for a sweep.
Humors looking to control but instead Sanderson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Humors misses with a head shot. Sanderson uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humors in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Humors throws an elbow that misses. Sanderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Humors's guard. Nice move by Sanderson!
Humors on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Humors tries to get out of the position.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Humors keeps moving.
Sanderson stopping the sweep attempt from Humors.
Humors being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanderson trying to control but Humors is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Humors has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Humors is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanderson wants to pass the guard but Humors is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Humors dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Humors as Sanderson shoots in.
Humors misses with a wild body shot.
Humors throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Humors finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Humors throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Humors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humors throws an elbow that misses. Sanderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Humors's guard. Nice move by Sanderson!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humors managing to control the position.
Sanderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Humors looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanderson is one step ahead there.
Humors keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here as Sanderson stalls from top position.
Humors is looking to regain half guard here but Sanderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Sanderson wants to control but Humors is keeping him busy.
Sanderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Humors haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humors managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sanderson.
Humors looks to move to half guard but instead Sanderson has passed into mount! Damn!
Sanderson wants to control the pace but Humors is squirming around nicely.
Sanderson unloads with some shots from mount but Humors bucks and avoids them well.
Humors blocking the ground and pound.
Sanderson throwing strikes but Humors uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Humors is refusing to be controlled, as Sanderson sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Humors fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanderson sprawls well initially but Humors persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Humors works over Sanderson with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dark Humors showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Humors 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dark Humors!
A very excited looking Dark Humors made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Cael Sanderson was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for everyone for their support. Sorry I let you down but I promise to come back stronger than ever. Thank you!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Massa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Slate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Massa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Slate!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slate throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Massa counters with a nice body shot.
Slate connects with a body shot.
Massa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Slate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Massa's sensitive parts.
Massa throws a jab when Slate was well out of range.
Massa avoids a kick to the body.
Slate is looking to score with low kicks.
Slate throws a series of punches but Massa avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Massa.
Slate misses with a kick to the body.
Massa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate misses with a double jab.
Slate connects with a good right hand that stumbles Massa. Massa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slate misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slate looks to land a combination but Massa avoids it well.
Massa's corner calls for a 1-2. Massa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slate falls off balance throwing a combination
and Massa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Massa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Massa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massa loads up on a big right hand but Slate slips the punch.
Massa throws a looping overhand right but Slate ducks down to avoid it.
Slate misses with a body shot.
Massa misses with an uppercut. Slate saw that one coming.
Massa ducks under a wild hook from Slate.
Slate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Slate avoids the body shot from Massa.
Massa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slate throws a leg kick which misses Massa's front leg but catches the back leg as Massa tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Slate is predictable there
and Massa counters with a three punch combo that has Slate backing up. Slate nods at Massa to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slate tries to clinch up but Massa circles away and keeps his distance.
Massa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slate.
Slate misses with a kick to the body.
Slate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Slate.
Slate slips a straight right by Massa.
Slate throws a body kick that misses.
Slate throws a left and a right that both miss
and Massa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slate scores with a crisp jab that stopped Massa in his tracks.
Corey Slate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massa looks to throw the jab but Slate is out of range.
Slate looks to throw the jab but Massa is out of range.
Slate forces Massa back against the cage and clinches.
Slate blocks an uppercut.
Slate prevents a body shot from Massa.
Massa is looking to break free of the clinch but Slate has double underhooks.
Massa avoiding damage as Slate throws knees to the body.
Massa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Massa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Slate dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice cross by Slate.
Slate tries to close the distance and clinch but Massa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slate clinches up with Massa and pushes him back against the cage.
Massa wants to get back to striking at distance but Slate won't allow it.
Slate tries to land knees in the clinch but Massa avoids the damage to the body.
Slate tries to land a knee to the head but Massa blocks with his arms.
Slate struggles to land a body shot inside as Massa controls his hands.
Massa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Massa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slate landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Slate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massa tries to work over Slate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Slate.
Massa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Massa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Slate misses.
Massa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Massa scores with a spinning back kick!
Slate moves out of range of the strikes.
Slate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Massa.
Slate fails to land with a series of punches.
Slate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slate looks to score with a jab to the body but Massa is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slate throws a one two combo.
Slate lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slate misses with an uppercut. Massa saw that one coming.
Slate tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corey Slate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slate moves away from the strike by Massa.
Slate misses with a two punch combination.
Jab by Slate.
Slate takes a swing at Massa's ribcage but misses.
Slate throws a lazy right hand but Massa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slate scores with a push kick.
A swing and a miss from Massa.
Slate throws the kick towards the body but Massa avoids it.
Slate throws a series of strikes that have Massa backpedaling.
It looks like Mike Massa has been cut.
Slate throws a jab but it's blocked by Massa.
Slate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slate takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slate takes one to the chin there.
Slate ducks under a wild hook from Massa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slate lands with a cross.
Massa lands a glancing blow to the side of Slate's head.
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!
Massa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slate.
Massa circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Massa counter with a right hand.
Slate tries to clinch up
and Slate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Massa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Slate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Slate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Massa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Slate throws a wild body kick that Massa sees coming a mile off.
Slate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Massa scores with a sloppy right hand. Slate should have avoided that one.
Corey Slate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Massa.
Slate throws a right hand that Massa ducks under and follows up with a left that Massa also avoids with ease.
Slate just misses with a punch to the body.
Slate throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slate thuds a left hand into Massa's body.
Slate throws an off balance right hand
and Massa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Massa keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Massa.
Slate throws a combination. Massa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Slate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Massa.
Massa scores with the left hand. Slate knows he should have avoided that one.
Slate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Massa misses with a hook. Slate ducked under it nicely.
Slate wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Massa.
Slate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Massa.
Slate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slate looks to clinch
and Massa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slate throws a right and a left that both miss.
Massa keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slate swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Massa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Massa checks the leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Massa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Slate - the referee stops the clock and Massa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Slate. Massa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Slate throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slate misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Massa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slate moves out of range as Massa strikes.
Corey Slate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Massa misses with a right hand
and Slate counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slate just misses with a punch to the body.
Massa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slate looks to score with a jab to the body but Massa is just out of range.
Slate pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Massa back to the cage. Slate follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Massa moves away.
Slate lands a front kick.
Mike Massa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Massa misses with a right hand
and Slate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Massa walks into a straight right hand from Slate.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slate slips a straight right by Massa.
Massa throws a right hand that Slate ducks under and follows up with a left that Slate also avoids with ease.
Massa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Massa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Massa scrambles back to his feet.
Massa loads up on a big right hand but Slate slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Slate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slate 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 Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Slate!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Dalit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Yamato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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30
164 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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169 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Dalit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jin Yamato!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Dalit.
Dalit is looking to chop away at Yamato's legs.
Dalit misses with a looping left.
Yamato tries to clinch up.
Yamato misses with the combination.
Dalit lands a jab-cross combination.
Dalit looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamato is just out of range.
Good shot there by Yamato.
Dalit tests Yamato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamato tries to clinch but Dalit is having none of it.
Dalit throws a leg kick but Yamato moved away.
Dalit scores with a body shot.
Yamato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dalit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yamato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dalit.
Dalit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamato wants to clinch but Dalit slips to the side
and Dalit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamato throws a right and a left that Dalit avoids nicely.
Dalit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamato.
Dalit digs a good body shot into Yamato's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamato checks a low kick from Dalit.
Yamato slips a jab and a cross from Dalit.
Dalit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dalit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yamato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamato stalks Dalit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dalit's face. Dalit staggers backwards, shaken.
Yamato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dalit scores with a leg kick.
Yamato walks into a left hand.
Yamato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Yamato. Those never looked like landing.
Yamato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dalit takes one to the chin there.
Yamato throws a right hand that Dalit ducks under and follows up with a left that Dalit also avoids with ease.
Dalit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamato.
Dalit throws a body punch but Yamato moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yamato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalit was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamato.
Dalit connects with a looping right hand.
Dalit avoids the body shot from Yamato.
Dalit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yamato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dalit.
Yamato throws a lazy uppercut
and Dalit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dalit scores with a body shot.
Yamato throws a hook to the side of Dalit's head but Dalit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dalit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamato.
Yamato lands a nice looking body shot.
Yamato slips a jab from Dalit.
Yamato closes the distance and clinches up with Dalit, looking for a takedown. Yamato pushes Dalit against the cage but Dalit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yamato tries to bum rush Dalit with a series of wild strikes but Dalit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dalit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamato has time to react.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dalit, as that shot connected.
Dalit missing with a left hand there. Yamato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamato walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dalit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalit lands a head shot.
Yamato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalit manages to avoid it.
Dalit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yamato is looking to chop away at Dalit's legs.
Yamato is looking to clinch but Dalit is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Yamato misses.
Yamato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dalit lands with a shot to the body.
Dalit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dalit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yamato.
Yamato is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dalit rather than just go for the knockout.
Dalit misses the shot to the body.
Yamato lands a nice shot that snaps Dalit's head back.
Dalit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yamato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dalit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalit shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yamato eats them both and turns towards Dalit to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dalit throws a lazy right hand but Yamato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamato avoids the body shot from Dalit.
Yamato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dexter Dalit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dalit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yamato 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.
Dalit staying out of range there.
Yamato swings for the body but Dalit moves out of range.
Dalit misses the shot to the body.
Yamato connects with a right hand. Dalit shakes it off.
Yamato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dalit lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamato's head.
Dalit lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamato's head.
Yamato tries to clinch up.
A jab from Dalit finds it's way through Yamato's defenses.
Dexter Dalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamato shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dalit throws a body punch but Yamato moves out of range.
Dalit cracks Yamato with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dalit misses with a wild body shot.
Dalit lands a two punch combo.
Yamato throws a low kick but Dalit avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Dalit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dalit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donk. Dalit catches Yamato right on the button with a cross.
Dalit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dalit just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalit was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamato.
Dalit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamato gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dalit.
Yamato blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Dalit.
Yamato throws a body punch but Dalit moves out of range.
Yamato fails to land with a series of punches.
Yamato throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dalit.
Yamato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalit was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamato.
A combination from Yamato does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dalit throws a jab when Yamato was well out of range.
Yamato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dalit to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalit staying out of range there.
Dalit cracks Yamato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dalit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Dalit does it's job there.
Dalit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dalit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dexter Dalit is winning the standup battle so far.
Dalit connects with a body shot that sends Yamato's belly button to the back.
Yamato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dalit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamato.
Yamato is looking to clinch.
Dalit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamato can do to turn this around?
Dalit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dalit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 decent looking cross lands there for Yamato.
Dalit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yamato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yamato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dalit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamato throws the left hand but Dalit avoids the punch easily.
Yamato throws out a leg kick but Dalit moves out of range and Yamato only half commits.
Yamato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yamato might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dalit has got the better of the exchanges.
Yamato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dalit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yamato's head.
Dalit swings widly with a right hand
and Yamato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamato throws a series of punches but Dalit avoids them all with ease.
Dalit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dalit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamato moves away.
Yamato throws a sloppy body shot
and Dalit counters with a right hand to the body.
Dalit looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamato is just out of range.
Dalit lands an overhand right.
Yamato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dalit throws a lazy right hand but Yamato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dalit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dalit just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamato throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalit misses with a low kick.
Dalit lands with a good body shot.
Dalit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamato.
Dalit looks to land a left hand but Yamato moved out of range nicely.
Dalit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dalit missing with a left hand there. Yamato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dalit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamato fails to land with a series of punches.
Yamato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dalit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yamato is breathing heavily.
Yamato walks into a jab.
Dalit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yamato moves into the clinch successfully.
Yamato is trying to stall.
Dalit taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalit breaks the clinch.
Yamato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dalit finds it's way round the side to connect with Yamato's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dalit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dalit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Dalit misses.
Yamato tries to bum rush Dalit with a series of wild strikes but Dalit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamato throws a low kick but Dalit avoids it.
Dalit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamato.
Dalit scoring well with a low kick there.
Dalit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yamato has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalit looks to throw the jab but Yamato is out of range.
Yamato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dalit.
Yamato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dalit.
Dalit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamato circles away quickly and effectively.
Dalit moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Dalit dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dalit takes a swing at Yamato's ribcage but misses.
Dalit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yamato misses with a two punch combination.
Dalit connects with a leg kick. Yamato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sloppy strikes from Yamato. Those never looked like landing.
Yamato wants to clinch.
Yamato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dalit lands a nice looking body shot.
Dalit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamato was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamato swings for the body but Dalit moves out of range.
Dalit misses with a body shot
and Dalit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dalit connects with a right hand. Yamato shakes it off.
Dalit throws a hook but Yamato blocks it.
Yamato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dalit throws a series of punches but Yamato moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamato misses with a body kick.
Yamato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dalit throws an overhand right that lands on Yamato's shoulder, as Yamato tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Dalit - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamato. Dalit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalit scores with a body shot.
Jin Yamato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dalit throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamato throws out a leg kick but Dalit moves out of range and Yamato only half commits.
Dalit lands a really nice looking cross but Yamato seems unphased.
Dalit slips a straight right by Yamato.
Yamato is looking to clinch.
Dalit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dalit throws a nice looking combination but Yamato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dalit works Yamato's body with a nice hook.
Yamato 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamato tries to clinch but Dalit moves out of range.
Yamato lands a really nice looking cross but Dalit seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalit misses the jab.
Dalit swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamato.
Dalit lands a jab to Yamato's midsection.
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamato looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalit is just out of range.
Dalit scores with a nice right hand.
Dalit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dalit jabs Yamato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yamato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamato misses with a wild combination.
Yamato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yamato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dalit takes a swing at Yamato's ribcage but misses.
Dalit tries to move into range but Yamato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yamato takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yamato has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamato there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalit scores with a hook to the body. Yamato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dalit lands a really nice looking cross but Yamato seems unphased.
Yamato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yamato takes a swing at Dalit's ribcage but misses.
Yamato has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dalit checks the leg kick.
Dalit just misses with a punch to the body.
Jin Yamato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dalit.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamato misses the target.
Yamato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dalit.
Dalit throws a right hand that Yamato ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamato also avoids with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dalit.
Yamato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yamato tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dalit defends well and Yamato ends up having to push Dalit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dalit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yamato can't get the takedown.
Dexter Dalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Yamato.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dalit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamato wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Yamato's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yamato has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dalit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamato swinging wildly here.
Yamato swinging wildly here.
Dalit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dalit blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Dalit.
Dalit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Dalit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dalit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Dalit!
Dexter Dalit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Weiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Weiner has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Weiner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago clinches.
Weiner wants to take the fight to the mat but Santiago manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Santiago obliges.
Santiago has Weiner pressed against the cage, preventing Weiner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Weiner blocks an elbow strike from Santiago.
Weiner avoiding damage as Santiago throws knees to the body.
I was talking to Santiago's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Santiago creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Santiago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santiago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Santiago has Weiner pressed against the cage, preventing Weiner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santiago landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago lands an elbow inside that Weiner shrugs off.
Weiner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weiner can't break the clinch.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but Weiner blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiner is trying to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Santiago.
Weiner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santiago has him pressed against the cage.
Weiner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weiner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weiner avoids it.
Santiago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santiago.
Santiago misses with a knee to the head.
Santiago looking to throw knees to the head but Weiner is blocking nicely.
Santiago throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Weiner is trying to push Santiago away but Santiago has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santiago trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weiner avoids it.
Weiner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Weiner takes an elbow to the temple.
Weiner is looking to break free of the clinch but Santiago has double underhooks.
Weiner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santiago creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Santiago misses with a knee strike.
Weiner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santiago landing knees to the head.
Weiner dodges an elbow strike from Santiago.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santiago lands an elbow inside that Weiner shrugs off.
Weiner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Weiner avoids the elbow strike from Santiago, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Weiner.
With the fighters up against the cage, Santiago throws an elbow but misses.
Weiner managing to block the knees to the body from Santiago.
Santiago utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weiner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Weiner is trying to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santiago.
Weiner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santiago throws an elbow that misses.
Weiner dodges an elbow strike from Santiago.
Weiner avoiding damage as Santiago throws knees to the body.
Santiago lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Weiner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiner is trying to break the clinch but Santiago has him pressed against the cage.
Santiago pushes off an throws an elbow but Weiner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Santiago misses with a knee strike.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but Weiner blocks with his arms.
Santiago landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Weiner wants to get back to striking at distance but Santiago won't allow it.
Santiago misses with an elbow over the top.
Santiago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Weiner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Weiner blocks the elbow strike.
Santiago lands an elbow that stopped Weiner in his tracks for a moment.
Weiner avoiding damage as Santiago throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Santiago 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.
Weiner keeps the fight on the outside.
Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santiago tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Weiner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Weiner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Santiago is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Santiago wants to clinch but Weiner slips to the side
and Weiner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santiago thinking.
Santiago tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Weiner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santiago moves to clinch but Weiner breaks away
and Weiner counters with a nice body shot.
Santiago moves into range and clinches up with Weiner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weiner is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Santiago throws an elbow but misses.
Santiago connects with a knee to the head.
Weiner is looking to break free of the clinch but Santiago has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago lands a nice elbow.
Weiner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weiner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weiner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pedro Santiago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weiner managing to block the knees to the body from Santiago.
Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weiner can do to turn this around?
Santiago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weiner's efforts to push away.
Weiner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Weiner tries to circle away but Santiago has him pinned against the cage.
Weiner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Santiago.
Santiago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Weiner dodges an elbow strike from Santiago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiner avoids a wild elbow strike from Santiago.
Weiner takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Santiago throws an elbow but misses.
Weiner wants to get back to striking at distance but Santiago won't allow it.
Santiago trying to land knees to the body.
Santiago creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Santiago pushes off an throws an elbow but Weiner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Santiago scores a nice knee to the body.
Santiago lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago throws an elbow that misses.
Santiago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Santiago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weiner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiner is trying to push Santiago away but Santiago has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santiago using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Santiago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Weiner avoiding damage as Santiago throws knees to the body.
Weiner takes an elbow to the temple.
Santiago misses with an elbow strike.
Weiner managing to block the knees to the body from Santiago.
A frustrated look appears on Weiner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weiner dodges an elbow strike from Santiago.
Santiago pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Santiago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Santiago.
Santiago creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago pushes off an throws an elbow but Weiner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Weiner is trying to push Santiago away but Santiago has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weiner takes an elbow to the temple.
Santiago trying to land knees to the body.
Weiner is looking to break free of the clinch but Santiago has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Weiner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santiago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Weiner.
Weiner tries to break free but Santiago pushes him back against the cage.
Weiner managing to block the knees to the body from Santiago.
Santiago landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Santiago lands an elbow inside that Weiner shrugs off.
Santiago unloads a knee to the mid-section. Weiner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Santiago dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Santiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santiago tries to clinch but Weiner moves away
enabling Weiner to counter with a crisp jab.
Santiago moves to clinch but Weiner breaks away
and Weiner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santiago closes the distance but Weiner moves to the side
and Weiner counters with a one-two to the body.
Santiago tries to clinch but Weiner moves away
and Santiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santiago gets a clinch.
Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weiner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santiago.
Weiner tries a body shot but Santiago blocks it.
Weiner is trying to force a seperation but Santiago has the dominant position.
Santiago misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Santiago just misses with a elbow thrown towards Weiner's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santiago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Weiner's defenses.
Santiago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but Weiner blocks with his arms.
Santiago trying to land knees to the body.
Santiago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Weiner blocks an elbow strike.
Weiner blocks an elbow strike.
Santiago throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Weiner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weiner tries to break free but Santiago pushes him back against the cage.
Weiner tries to circle away but Santiago has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Santiago lands a good knee to the midsection. Weiner won't want to take too many of those.
Santiago misses with a knee strike.
Santiago crunches a lovely knee into Weiner's ribcage.
Weiner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weiner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Santiago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Weiner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weiner takes an elbow to the temple.
Santiago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weiner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santiago prevents Weiner from breaking the clinch.
Santiago lands an elbow just above Weiner 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiner blocks the elbow strike.
Weiner is trying to force a seperation but Santiago has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Santiago.
Weiner is trying to push Santiago away but Santiago has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weiner avoids it.
Weiner avoids the elbow strike from Santiago, against the cage.
Santiago lands a nice elbow.
Santiago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Santiago throws an elbow but it misses.
Alexander Weiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago trying to land knees to the body.
Weiner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Santiago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weiner's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but Weiner blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Santiago.
Santiago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weiner's efforts to push away.
Santiago is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weiner is defending well for now.
Santiago misses with a knee to the head.
Weiner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santiagos head.
Santiago is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weiner is defending well for now.
Weiner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santiago lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weiner blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santiago.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Santiago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santiago, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Santiago!
Pedro Santiago decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Mstislav Byhenikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilya Mstislav Byhenikov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Mstislav Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Byhenikov is trying to keep Beast in close.
Beast wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
Beast stopping the sweep attempt from Byhenikov.
Beast has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Byhenikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beast looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Byhenikov working away.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast wants to control but Byhenikov postures up.
Beast is looking for a sweep.
Byhenikov controlling from side mount.
Beast is trying to control Byhenikov's posture but Byhenikov avoids it.
Beast is looking for a sweep.
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.
You can see the frustration on Beast's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beast defending against the ground and pound.
Beast wants to control but Byhenikov postures up.
Beast is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ilya Mstislav Byhenikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beast misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Beast.
Byhenikov throws a wild body kick that Beast sees coming a mile off.
Byhenikov throws a hook to the side of Beast's head but Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Byhenikov throws a low kick but Beast avoids it.
Beast misses with a few strikes there.
Beast feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Byhenikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Byhenikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Beast.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Beast.
Byhenikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Byhenikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beast throws out the jab.
Byhenikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Byhenikov misses with a body punch.
Byhenikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beast can't get the takedown.
Byhenikov misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beast has Byhenikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Byhenikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beast is working for takedown but Byhenikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast wants a takedown.
Byhenikov'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.
Beast is trying to drag Byhenikov to the mat but Byhenikov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast lands a right hand.
Byhenikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beast working aggressively here.
Byhenikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byhenikov.
Byhenikov works on Beast's body with a couple of short punches.
Beast has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Byhenikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beast blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beast is trying to stall.
A short left from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Mstislav Byhenikov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beast scores with a jab.
Byhenikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Byhenikov scores with a leg kick.
Byhenikov misses with a hook.
Byhenikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byhenikov throws out the jab.
Byhenikov moves forwards but Beast connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Byhenikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Byhenikov throws a low kick but Beast avoids it.
Byhenikov lands a jab to the nose.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byhenikov.
Byhenikov is looking to land body kicks.
Byhenikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Beast misses with a straight left.
Byhenikov connects with a leg kick. Beast looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beast's corner calls for a 1-2. Beast obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Beast with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ilya Mstislav Byhenikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast misses with a straight left.
Byhenikov throws out a leg kick but Beast moves out of range and Byhenikov only half commits.
Beast tests Byhenikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Byhenikov staying out of range there.
The Beast is winning the standup battle so far.
Byhenikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt - Byhenikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Byhenikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beast.
Byhenikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beast.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byhenikov misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byhenikov.
Beast is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Byhenikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast misses the jab.
Beast connects with a crisp jab.
Byhenikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beast has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beast is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beast throws a shot from downtown. Byhenikov moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beast is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byhenikov.
Beast moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Byhenikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beast scores with a takedown into Byhenikov's guard.
Beast landing some decent shots from guard.
Beast postures up.
Beast is looking to work some ground and pound but Byhenikov has wrist control.
Beast working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast stopping the sweep attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Beast looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Byhenikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Beast tries to get to full guard but Byhenikov has control of the leg.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Byhenikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Beast keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking to take a break and control but Beast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beast won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
Byhenikov wants to take a breather but Beast is having none of it.
Beast is positioning himself well to prevent Byhenikov advancing to mount.
Beast is refusing to be controlled, as Byhenikov sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ilya Mstislav Byhenikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byhenikov, right into the meat.
Byhenikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beast tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Byhenikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Beast off the cage and back into range.
Beast moves out of range as Byhenikov throws a body kick.
Beast throws the left hand but Byhenikov avoids the punch easily.
Beast connects with a right hand. Byhenikov shakes it off.
Beast slips under a jab.
Byhenikov throws the kick towards the body but Beast avoids it.
Beast moves out of range as Byhenikov throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov lands with a nice body punch.
Good leg kick by Byhenikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Byhenikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Byhenikov feints and then cracks Beast's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beast down.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Byhenikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Beast throws a hook but Byhenikov avoids it easily.
Beast is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Byhenikov misses.
Byhenikov moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Beast does no damage.
Byhenikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Beast.
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov jabs at Beast's body.
Byhenikov tries a low kick but Beast avoids it.
Byhenikov ducks under a wild hook from Beast.
Beast tries to work over Byhenikov's front leg with a kick but Byhenikov checks it.
Beast cracks Byhenikov with an open hand slap.
Beast paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Byhenikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beast will feel that in the morning.
Byhenikov scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beast throws a right and a left that both miss.
Byhenikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beast. That did some damage!
Byhenikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beast has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Byhenikov is looking to land body kicks.
Beast takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Byhenikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beast on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Byhenikov clinches with his opponent.
Byhenikov tries to throw a body punch but Beast avoids it by throwing Byhenikov back against the cage.
Byhenikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beast blocking some punches.
Beast softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Byhenikov prevents the takedown attempt.
Byhenikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beast throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Byhenikov.
Byhenikov misses with a body punch.
Byhenikov has a couple of punches blocked by Beast.
Byhenikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Beast.
Beast can't get the takedown.
Byhenikov gets through Beast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Byhenikov.
Beast has a couple of punches blocked by Byhenikov.
Beast tries to score a body lock takedown but Byhenikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byhenikov misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast scores with a shoulder strike.
Beast swings wildly with an uppercut but Byhenikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byhenikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beast goes for a takedown attempt but Byhenikov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Byhenikov defending well as Beast loads up on a big left hand.
Byhenikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beast's calf.
Beast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byhenikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Beast.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byhenikov.
Beast misses with an uppercut. Byhenikov saw that one coming.
Byhenikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ilya Mstislav Byhenikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beast lands a nice shot that snaps Byhenikov's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Mstislav Byhenikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Byhenikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Mstislav Byhenikov!
Ilya Mstislav Byhenikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Hildetand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Rza - Samurai Showdown. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hildetand's choice of entrance music: Amon Amarth - Twillight of the Thunder God. Harald Hildetand is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harald Hildetand!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hildetand throws a series of punches but Santiago moves out of range.
Hildetand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Hildetand.
Hildetand throws a body shot but no joy.
Santiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santiago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hildetand lands a nice looking body shot.
Hildetand walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Hildetand misses.
Santiago slips a jab and a cross from Hildetand.
Santiago drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Santiago trying to move into half guard but instead Hildetand has managed to sweep!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hildetand trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Hildetand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santiago is keeping the position for now.
Hildetand stays in close to Santiago's body and controls the position.
Santiago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago wants to control but Hildetand is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hildetand looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hildetand is trying to control but Santiago manages to pass to mount!
Hildetand is trying to escape the mount.
Santiago can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hildetand is looking to escape.
Santiago throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hildetand tries to hold on but Santiago postures up.
Santiago controlling his opponent.
Hildetand blocking the ground and pound.
Hildetand is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hildetand wants to control but Santiago is having none of it.
Hildetand is looking to improve his position but Santiago isn't that keen on the idea.
Hildetand manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hildetand has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santiago is working away from the top position though.
Santiago wants to control but Hildetand is keeping him busy.
Santiago 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.
Santiago is working for a kimura but Hildetand is defending it quite comfortably.
Santiago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hildetand looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Santiago pushes past his half guard into mount!
Santiago avoids the attempt from Hildetand to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hildetand because Santiago loaded up on that one.
Hildetand blocking the ground and pound.
Hildetand wants to control but Santiago is having none of it.
Hildetand is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santiago thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hildetand is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Santiago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hildetand swinging wildly here.
Hildetand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santiago shoots in but no luck this time.
Hildetand scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hildetand scores with the left hand. Santiago knows he should have avoided that one.
Santiago throws an overhand right that lands on Hildetand's shoulder, as Hildetand tries to avoid the shot.
Hildetand swings for the body but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago scores with a takedown into Hildetand's guard.
Santiago passes Hildetand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hildetand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santiago pulls his head out easily.
Santiago not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hildetand is looking to improve his position.
Hildetand actively working from the bottom here.
Hildetand is defending against the submission attempts here by Santiago.
Hildetand has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santiago is working away from the top position though.
Hildetand keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Hildetand looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santiago scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Santiago wants to free his trapped foot but Hildetand is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hildetand manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Santiago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hildetand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santiago passes Hildetand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hildetand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santiago pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hildetand looking for submissions off his back.
Santiago looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hildetand actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santiago sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hildetand keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santiago controlling the pace.
Hildetand has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hildetand looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Santiago pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hildetand can't escape the position.
Hildetand has left one of his arms exposed and Santiago doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hildetand screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Santiago!
Our winner, Jose Santiago, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Sosthene Ndikumana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oh Yeah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeah comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cannibal Corpse - Blood Drenched Execution kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sosthene Ndikumana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sosthene Ndikumana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oh Yeah!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ndikumana missing with a left hand there. Yeah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yeah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ndikumana under the eye.
Yeah is looking to clinch but Ndikumana is avoiding it.
Ndikumana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yeah looks to land a left hand but Ndikumana moved out of range nicely.
Ndikumana misses with a few strikes there.
Yeah dives in for a single leg takedown but Ndikumana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yeah has a couple of punches blocked by Ndikumana.
We've been informed that Yeah 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.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Ndikumana.
Ndikumana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yeah lands with a light punch inside.
Yeah swings wildly with an uppercut but Ndikumana uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Yeah.
Ndikumana prevents a body shot from Yeah.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Ndikumana.
Yeah working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ndikumana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yeah slaps away a takedown attempt from Ndikumana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ndikumana looks to throw the jab but Yeah is out of range.
Ndikumana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yeah counters with a shoot takedown. Ndikumana fights it but they end up in guard.
Ndikumana keeping moving, preventing Yeah from controlling successfully.
Yeah throws a big right hand that misses.
Ndikumana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yeah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ndikumana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ndikumana looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yeah puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ndikumana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yeah.
Yeah prevents Ndikumana from improving his position.
Ndikumana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yeah is working away from the top position though.
Yeah stalling away here and it's allowed Ndikumana to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ndikumana is trying to keep Yeah in close.
Ndikumana wants to improve his position but instead Yeah has moved into half guard.
Yeah performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yeah is trying to control the action in half guard but Ndikumana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ndikumana is trying to maintain the position but Yeah is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yeah misses with a straight right.
A jab from Yeah does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeah moves out of range of the body kick from Ndikumana.
Ndikumana staying out of range there.
Ndikumana is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ndikumana moves out of range as Yeah strikes.
Ndikumana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yeah throws a leg kick that misses.
Ndikumana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yeah is fending him off so far but Ndikumana persists. Nope, Yeah circles away and we're back to standing.
Yeah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Ndikumana misses its intended target.
Ndikumana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ndikumana connects with the punch.
Ndikumana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ndikumana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yeah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yeah.
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 on the inside from Ndikumana fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oh Yeah dominated that round.
That's time! Ndikumana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ndikumana throws a lazy right hand but Yeah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yeah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That kick from Ndikumana tenderised Yeah's leg. Yeah is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ndikumana.
Yeah dives in and grabs Ndikumana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ndikumana pushes down on Yeah's head and hops out.
Yeah has managed to clinch.
Yeah blocks an uppercut.
Yeah prevents a body shot from Ndikumana.
Yeah has a couple of punches blocked by Ndikumana.
Ndikumana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yeah goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ndikumana prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeah lands with a light punch inside.
Yeah working aggressively here.
Ndikumana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Oh Yeah has been cut.
Ndikumana wants to get back to striking at distance but Yeah won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ndikumana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oh Yeah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ndikumana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ndikumana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ndikumana lands a shot to the body.
Ndikumana misses with a punch to the body.
Yeah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ndikumana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yeah looks to throw the jab but Ndikumana is out of range.
Ndikumana throws a body punch but Yeah moves out of range.
Ndikumana defending well as Yeah loads up on a big left hand.
Sosthene Ndikumana is winning the standup battle so far.
Yeah connects with a solid leg kick.
Yeah avoids the body shot from Ndikumana.
Ndikumana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yeah tries to avoid it but Ndikumana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yeah to the ground. Yeah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ndikumana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yeah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yeah.
Ndikumana 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Yeah with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yeah wants to control from the top but Ndikumana keeps moving.
Ndikumana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ndikumana on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ndikumana tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ndikumana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ndikumana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ndikumana moves away from the strike by Yeah.
Ndikumana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ndikumana takes one to the side of the head.
Yeah throws a looping overhand right but Ndikumana ducks down to avoid it.
Ndikumana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeah was well out of range. Poor timing from Ndikumana.
Ndikumana scores with a hook.
Yeah digs a good body shot into Ndikumana's ribs.
Ndikumana throws a head kick but Yeah moves out of range.
Good work by Ndikumana as he checks the leg kick.
Yeah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ndikumana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yeah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ndikumana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yeah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yeah controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yeah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ndikumana tries to get to full guard but Yeah has control of the leg.
Ndikumana is not content to let Yeah control the position.
Yeah controlling the action here.
Ndikumana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oh Yeah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oh Yeah's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ndikumana throws a right hand that Yeah ducks under and follows up with a left that Yeah also avoids with ease.
Yeah shoots in and drives through. Ndikumana sprawls well.
Ndikumana digs a good hook to Yeah's body.
Yeah blocks a head kick by Ndikumana.
Ndikumana lands a nice shot to the body.
Ndikumana lands a nice hook to Yeah's body. Yeah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ndikumana misses the shot to the body.
Ndikumana tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yeah is able to avoid easily.
Yeah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeah misses with an uppercut. Ndikumana saw that one coming.
Yeah throws a lazy right hand but Ndikumana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Yeah misses.
Yeah scores with a nice head shot.
Yeah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ndikumana missing with a left hand there. Yeah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Ndikumana catches Yeah right on the button with a cross.
Ndikumana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yeah throws out the jab.
Ndikumana throws a hook to the side of Yeah's head but Yeah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ndikumana throws a hook but Yeah blocks it.
Ndikumana with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ndikumana misses with the combination.
Yeah defending well as Ndikumana loads up on a big left hand.
Ndikumana clobbers Yeah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yeah blocks a head kick by Ndikumana.
Ndikumana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yeah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ndikumana checks a leg kick.
Yeah takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ndikumana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeah was well out of range. Poor timing from Ndikumana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Ndikumana misses
and Yeah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ndikumana 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!
Ndikumana is trying to improve his position.
Yeah lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yeah in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ndikumana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yeah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ndikumana is working hard here to advance position.
Yeah working the ground and pound from side control.
Ndikumana can't do much from the bottom here.
Yeah is looking to take a break and control but Ndikumana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeah looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ndikumana is avoiding damage well.
Yeah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ndikumana wants to control but Yeah postures up.
Yeah sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ndikumana is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Yeah trying to control the action but Ndikumana is working from the bottom.
Ndikumana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four 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.
Yeah trying to control the action but Ndikumana is working from the bottom.
Ndikumana sneaks back into half guard.
Ndikumana wants to improve his position but Yeah is controlling well.
Oh Yeah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yeah wants to control but Ndikumana is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sosthene Ndikumana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Yeah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ndikumana misses with a body kick.
Ndikumana needs to keep his hands up - Yeah had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sosthene Ndikumana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yeah has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oh Yeah!
During a confident post fight interview, Oh Yeah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soren Kierkegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes to the cage accompanied by Mother - Danzig. Soren Kierkegaard will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Soren Kierkegaard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage throws a hook to the side of Kierkegaard's head but Kierkegaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savage swings widly with a right hand
and Kierkegaard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savage misses with a straight left.
Kierkegaard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savage looks to land a left hand but Kierkegaard moved out of range nicely.
Savage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kierkegaard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kierkegaard slips a jab from Savage.
Kierkegaard ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Nice uppercut there from Kierkegaard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Savage there.
It looks like Soren Kierkegaard has been cut.
Savage takes a swing at Kierkegaard's ribcage but misses.
Savage throws a hook to the side of Kierkegaard's head but Kierkegaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage misses with a body shot.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage scores with a nice head shot.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Kierkegaard slips a jab and a cross from Savage.
Savage walks into a straight right hand from Kierkegaard.
Savage lunges at Kierkegaard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kierkegaard's hand.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Kierkegaard avoids the body shot from Savage.
Savage swings widly with a right hand
and Kierkegaard counters with a three punch combo that has Savage backing up. Savage nods at Kierkegaard to acknowledge the strikes.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage dips to his left and cracks Kierkegaard with an uppercut!
Savage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kierkegaard throws a big shot that misses.
Savage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kierkegaard on the side of the head.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kierkegaard.
Savage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kierkegaard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Kierkegaard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kierkegaard slips under a jab.
Kierkegaard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Kierkegaard misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to bum rush Kierkegaard with a series of wild strikes but Kierkegaard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Savage throws the left hand but Kierkegaard avoids the punch easily.
Kierkegaard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Savages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Savage lands a nice hook to Kierkegaard's body. Kierkegaard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kierkegaard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kierkegaard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Savage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Savage lands a nice looking body shot.
Kierkegaard misses with a double jab.
Savage seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kierkegaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kierkegaard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kierkegaard.
Savage swings for the body but Kierkegaard moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Kierkegaard.
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!
Kierkegaard moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kierkegaard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Savage scores with a nice head shot.
Kierkegaard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big left from Savage misses.
Kierkegaard throws a body shot but no joy.
Savage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage misses with a right hand
and Kierkegaard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Savage really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soren Kierkegaard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Savage jabs Kierkegaard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kierkegaard moves away.
Savage cracks Kierkegaard with an open hand slap.
Savage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kierkegaard momentarily.
Savage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kierkegaard is able to avoid easily.
Savage throws a looping overhand right but Kierkegaard ducks down to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kierkegaard might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Savage has got the better of the exchanges.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Kierkegaard is just out of range.
Savage takes a swing at Kierkegaard's ribcage but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kierkegaard in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Kierkegaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage misses with a hook to the body
and Kierkegaard counters with a stiff right hand.
Kierkegaard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savage at a distance.
Savage misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kierkegaard counters with a straight right hand.
Soren Kierkegaard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Savage misses the target.
Savage swings for the body but Kierkegaard moves out of range.
Kierkegaard throws a combination. Savage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Kierkegaard is just out of range.
Kierkegaard avoids the body shot from Savage.
Savage throws a leg kick but Kierkegaard moved away.
Savage tries to land a leg kick but Kierkegaard saw it coming and moves away.
Savage takes a swing at Kierkegaard's ribcage but misses.
Savage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kierkegaard cracks a nice hook into Savage's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Savage.
Kierkegaard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Savage throws a jab but it's blocked by Kierkegaard.
Savage throws a leg kick
and Kierkegaard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kierkegaard moves away.
Kierkegaard slips under a jab from Savage.
Savage throws a sloppy body shot
and Kierkegaard counters with a one-two to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Savage. Those never looked like landing.
Randy Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Savage misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Kierkegaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kierkegaard can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a leg kick but Kierkegaard moved away.
A lazy left from Kierkegaard finds it's target.
Kierkegaard slips a jab and a cross from Savage.
Savage misses with a jab to the body
and Kierkegaard counters with an outside leg kick.
Savage swings widly with a right hand
and Kierkegaard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kierkegaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savage tried to score with a low kick but Kierkegaard checks it.
Savage throws a combination that misses
enabling Kierkegaard to counter with a crisp jab.
Savage takes a swing at Kierkegaard's ribcage but misses.
A right-left combo lands from Savage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kierkegaard.
Savage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Kierkegaard.
Savage throws a lazy right hand but Kierkegaard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kierkegaard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kierkegaard with a jab.
Kierkegaard moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage misses the body punch
and Kierkegaard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kierkegaard manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Randy Savage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Soren Kierkegaard's cut.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savage throws a poor cross that misses
and Kierkegaard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savage misses with a hook.
Kierkegaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage throws an off balance right hand
and Kierkegaard counters with a good low kick that Savage was not able to check.
Savage fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kierkegaard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savage throws the left hand but Kierkegaard avoids the punch easily.
Savage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Savage lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Randy Savage is winning the standup battle so far.
Savage throws a hook but Kierkegaard avoids it easily.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kierkegaard.
Savage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kierkegaard counter with a right hand.
Savage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savage misses with a jab to the body
and Kierkegaard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savage thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kierkegaard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kierkegaard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kierkegaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Kierkegaard throws a low kick but Savage moves out of range easily.
Savage throws the left hand but Kierkegaard avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kierkegaard lands with a hook. Savage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kierkegaard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Savage lands a leg kick that knocks Kierkegaard off balance momentarily.
Savage throws a leg kick but Kierkegaard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kierkegaard lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kierkegaard lands a slapping body shot.
Savage misses with an uppercut.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kierkegaard lands with an overhand left.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kierkegaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Kierkegaard moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a hook to the side of Kierkegaard's head but Kierkegaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kierkegaard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savage's calf.
Savage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savage lands a right hook to the body.
Savage misses with a left hand
and Kierkegaard counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Savage.
Savage's corner calls for a 1-2. Savage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kierkegaard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Savage connects with an inside leg kick.
Kierkegaard lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kierkegaard. Kierkegaard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kierkegaard checks it well.
Kierkegaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kierkegaard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kierkegaard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Soren Kierkegaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage lands a nice looking body shot.
Savage throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kierkegaard counter with a right hand.
Savage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kierkegaard slips under a jab.
Kierkegaard scores with a nice head shot.
Savage jabs Kierkegaard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Soren Kierkegaard.
Well Savage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Randy Savage!
A very excited looking Randy Savage made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Soren Kierkegaard stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gutted. I thought I had him but you never know. Hopefully I'll be back here scrapping for the title soon. Thanks for the support!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Blazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blazer comes to the cage accompanied by What what (in the butt). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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183 lbs
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183 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Blazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Robinson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson slips a jab from Blazer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blazer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cylon Training Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Robinson feints and then cracks Blazer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blazer down.
Blazer with a nice cross.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Blazer.
Ricky Blazer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson drops his hands momentarily and Blazer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blazer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Blazer.
Robinson tries to clinch there but Blazer circles away.
Blazer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Robinson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blazer misses with a looping right.
Robinson tries to clinch but Blazer is having none of it.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blazer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson closes the distance and pushes Blazer back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blazer tries to circle away but Robinson has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson landing knees to the body.
Robinson looking to throw knees to the head but Blazer is blocking nicely.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but Blazer blocks with his arms.
Blazer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson trying to control the position but instead, Blazer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robinson into the cage.
Robinson with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ricky Blazer has been cut.
Blazer managing to block the knees to the body from Robinson.
Blazer is trying to break the clinch but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson with a knee to the head.
Robinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blazer tries to break free but Robinson pushes him back against the cage.
Blazer is trying to break the clinch but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Blazer tries to circle away but Robinson has him pinned against the cage.
Blazer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robinson with a knee to the head.
Robinson looking to throw knees to the head but Blazer is blocking nicely.
Robinson looking to throw knees to the head but Blazer is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robinson obliges.
Blazer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robinson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Robinson connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson looking to throw knees to the head but Blazer is blocking nicely.
Blazer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robinson lands a nice knee to the body.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but Blazer blocks with his arms.
Robinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blazer's face.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blazer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blazer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Blazer tries to break free but Robinson pushes him back against the cage.
Blazer is trying to break free.
Robinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blazer blocks it with crossed arms.
Robinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blazer tries to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazer avoiding damage as Robinson throws knees to the body.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but Blazer blocks it.
Robinson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blazer tries to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling the position.
Blazer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Robinson looking to slow down the pace here.
Blazer is trying to push Robinson away but Robinson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blazer has had enough of the clinch but Robinson keeps him there for the moment.
Robinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blazer blocks it with crossed arms.
Robinson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blazer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blazer manages to break the clinch.
Robinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blazer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blazer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robinson slips a jab from Blazer.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson moves into range and clinches up with Blazer.
Blazer is looking to break free of the clinch but Robinson has double underhooks.
Blazer is trying to break free.
Blazer is trying to break the clinch but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson lands a knee to the head.
Robinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blazer blocks it with crossed arms.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but Blazer blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blazer managing to block the knees to the body from Robinson.
Blazer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson prevents Blazer from breaking the clinch.
Blazer tries to circle away but Robinson has him pinned against the cage.
Robinson scores a nice knee to the body.
Robinson scores with a knee to the head.
Blazer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robinson connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Blazer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Robinson instigates a clinch.
Robinson landing knees to the head.
Blazer is trying to break the clinch but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robinson landing knees to the body.
Robinson looking to throw knees to the head but Blazer is blocking nicely.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Richard Robinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blazer is trying to break free.
Blazer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Blazer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robinson obliges.
Robinson stalling in the clinch but Blazer improves position.
Robinson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blazer's efforts to push away.
Robinson landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson scores with a knee to the head.
Blazer is trying to break free.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but Blazer blocks it.
Blazer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robinson lands a knee to the head.
Robinson connects with a knee to the head.
Robinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blazer's efforts to push away.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robinson looking to stall.
Robinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blazer's efforts to push away.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Blazer shrugs off.
Blazer is looking to break free of the clinch but Robinson has double underhooks.
Blazer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazer wants to get back to striking at distance but Robinson won't allow it.
Robinson scores with a knee to the head.
Ricky Blazer's cut is getting worse.
Blazer is trying to force a seperation but Robinson has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robinson obliges.
Robinson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Blazer tries to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling the position.
Blazer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blazer wants to get back to striking at distance but Robinson won't allow it.
Blazer tries to circle away but Robinson has him pinned against the cage.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but Blazer blocks with his arms.
Robinson working Blazer over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson lands an elbow inside.
Blazer is trying to force a seperation but Robinson has the dominant position.
Robinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blazer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robinson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blazer takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Robinson lands an elbow that stopped Blazer in his tracks for a moment.
Robinson has Blazer pressed against the cage, preventing Blazer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robinson connects with a knee to the head.
Blazer is rocked!
Ricky Blazer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Blazer manages to break the clinch.
Oh Blazer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blazer looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
Blazer misses with a hook.
Blazer seems to have got his legs back now.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
Robinson lands a knee to the body.
Robinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blazer's face.
Robinson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blazer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but Blazer blocks with his arms.
Robinson lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Blazer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Robinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Robinson looking to throw knees to the head but Blazer is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blazer wants to get back to striking at distance but Robinson won't allow it.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blazer wants to get back to striking at distance but Robinson won't allow it.
Blazer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blazer can't break the clinch.
Robinson lands a good knee to the midsection. Blazer won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Robinson.
Blazer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blazer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blazer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Blazer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robinson can pounce on him.
Robinson rushes Blazer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blazer can't break the clinch.
Robinson lands a knee to the body.
Robinson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Blazer's cut.
That's time! Blazer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Blazer swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Blazer lands a nice looking body shot.
Robinson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blazer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robinson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Robinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blazer.
Nice body punch from Blazer.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Blazer.
Blazer punishes Robinson's body with a nice straight punch.
Blazer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Blazer. Those never looked like landing.
Robinson keeps Blazer at a distance using the push kick.
Robinson wants to clinch up but Blazer keeps it at a distance.
Blazer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blazer misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazer loads up on a big right hand but Robinson slips the punch.
Blazer looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blazer wants to get back to striking at distance but Robinson won't allow it.
Blazer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but Blazer blocks with his arms.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but Blazer blocks with his arms.
Blazer can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Blazer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robinson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Robinson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Robinson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazer avoiding damage as Robinson throws knees to the body.
Blazer has had enough of the clinch but Robinson keeps him there for the moment.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but Blazer blocks with his arms.
Blazer has had enough of the clinch but Robinson keeps him there for the moment.
Robinson with a knee to the head.
Blazer wants to break free but Robinson has control.
Robinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blazer is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson misses with a knee to the head.
Blazer tries to break free but Robinson pushes him back against the cage.
Blazer being controlled against the cage.
Blazer takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Robinson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Robinson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Robinson.
Robinson lands a nice knee to the body.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Robinson trying to control the position but instead, Blazer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robinson into the cage.
Robinson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blazer's efforts to push away.
Blazer wants to break free but Robinson has control.
Robinson working Blazer over with knees to the body.
Robinson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ricky Blazer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blazer throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blazer blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blazer's face.
Blazer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blazer is trying to break the clinch but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Robinson.
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!
Blazer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robinson scores with a knee to the head.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Robinson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Robinson misses with a knee strike.
Blazer tries to circle away but Robinson has him pinned against the cage.
A hook to the body from Robinson.
Blazer breaks from the clinch.
Ricky Blazer is winning the standup battle so far.
Blazer misses with a right hand
and Robinson moves into the clinch.
Robinson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Richard Robinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robinson landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Robinson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Robinson!
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Robinson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mica Gavric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Kocur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mica Gavric and Joey Kocur. Gavric comes into the arena with Frank Zappa - Cocaine Decisions blaring out of the sound system. Kocur has chosen Head Crusher - Megadeth as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mica Gavric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Kocur!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Kocur lands.
Kocur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kocur cracks a nice hook into Gavric's ribs.
Gavric moves into the clinch.
Gavric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavric tries to pull guard but Kocur forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kocur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gavric tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kocur smiles and moves away.
Kocur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gavric is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gavric fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mica Gavric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocur pushes Gavric up against the cage in a clinch.
Gavric prevents a body shot from Kocur.
Gavric is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kocur to keep the fight standing.
Kocur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kocur misses with a punch to the body.
Gavric jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kocur walks away with a smile on his face. Gavric gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gavric scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kocur can't do much from the bottom here.
Gavric wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kocur keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavric connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kocur some visible discomfort.
Gavric working away.
Kocur prevents Gavric from improving position.
Gavric working away.
Gavric throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kocur prevents Gavric from improving position.
Kocur is not content to let Gavric control the position.
Gavric tries for a kimura but Kocur is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavric advances to full mount.
Kocur is looking to improve his position but Gavric isn't that keen on the idea.
Gavric looking to secure an arm triangle but Kocur defends it well.
Kocur tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gavric throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kocur wants to hold on but Gavric pushes him away.
Gavric is working for a guillotine from mount but Kocur frees his head quite easily.
Gavric trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kocur really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kocur tries to lock up and control but Gavric gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gavric looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gavric is working for a guillotine from mount but Kocur frees his head quite easily.
Kocur tries to hold on but Gavric pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mica Gavric will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gavric fails to land the takedown.
A good leg kick by Kocur.
Nice body punch from Kocur.
Mica Gavric is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gavric takes one on the button.
Kocur misses with a body kick.
Gavric rushes Kocur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Kocur - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kocur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kocur cracks Gavric with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kocur.
Kocur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kocur is leaning against Gavric and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kocur cracks Gavric with a nice body shot.
Kocur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kocur presses Gavric against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Kocur.
Kocur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gavric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Kocur.
Kocur lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Kocur.
Gavric is rocked!
Kocur lands a body punch.
Oh Gavric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kocur lands a hook that snaps the head of Gavric backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kocur lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kocur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kocur.
Gavric drags the fight down to the ground.
Gavric wants to sweep but no luck.
Gavric keeping full guard, as Kocur tries to pass.
Gavric is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kocur defends well.
Kocur is stalling in the full guard.
Gavric seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavric is pulling down on Kocur's head. It's preventing any offense from Kocur, at least for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gavric looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kocur is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kocur is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kocur darts in and clinches Gavric up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavric.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kocur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kocur scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gavric tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kocur smiles and moves away.
Kocur throws a leg kick which misses Gavric's front leg but catches the back leg as Gavric tries to avoid it.
Kocur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gavric under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Kocur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gavric's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gavric blocks a jab.
Kocur just misses with a punch to the body.
Gavric is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kocur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kocur leaves Gavric with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kocur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kocur throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavric.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavric shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kocur but Kocur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mica Gavric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gavric tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kocur defends well and Gavric ends up having to push Kocur into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gavric backwards.
Kocur scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Kocur as the two fighters clinch.
Kocur scores with a shoulder strike.
Kocur tries a body shot but Gavric blocks it.
Kocur lands a body punch.
Kocur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kocur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Kocur.
Kocur lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kocur.
Kocur lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Kocur as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kocur creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gavric with a big uppercut! Gavric tries to clinch up but Kocur pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gavric to the mat! Gavric covers up and Kocur unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joey Kocur!
Joey Kocur thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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