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SPNY 236: Onizuka - Santa Cruz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kramer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nelson can pounce on him.
Kramer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Kramer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Nelson leaves Kramer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kramer blocks the body kick.
Kramer takes the fight into the clinch.
Kramer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kramer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson slows down the pace here.
Kramer managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson stalling the fight.
Kramer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nelson smiles and moves away.
Hoy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kramer.
Kramer throws a right hand that misses
and Kramer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kramer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kramer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nelson misses with a knee strike.
Nelson trying to land knees to the body.
Kramer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson controlling the action here for a moment.
Nelson lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nelson landing knees to the body.
Kramer looks winded!
Nelson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kramer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nelson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kramer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nelson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kramer.
Kramer avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Nelson crunches a lovely knee into Kramer's ribcage.
Kramer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Nelson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like John Kramer has been cut.
Kramer avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kramer jumps guard but Nelson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nelson slows down the pace here.
Kramer breaks from the clinch.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Kramer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nelson looking to throw knees to the head but Kramer is blocking nicely.
Kramer is trying to drag Nelson to the mat but Nelson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nelson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kramer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nelson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nelson has Kramer pressed against the cage.
Nelson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoy Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Kramer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kramer wants to counter with a clinch but Nelson pushes him away.
Kramer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kramer seems to be looking for submissions.
Kramer throwing shots but Nelson is blocking nicely.
My spies in Turka Elite Gym inform me that Kramer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kramer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer trying to mount his opponent but Nelson defends it.
Kramer working Nelson over with strikes.
Kramer working over Nelson with some ground and pound. Nelson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer trying to mount his opponent but Nelson defends it.
Nelson pushes Kramer off looking to stand but Kramer dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nelson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nelson tries to kick Kramer off but Kramer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nelson but Nelson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kramer can do to turn this around?
Nelson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kramer takes a step back to recover.
Kramer is breathing heavily.
Nelson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kramer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nelson. Nelson obviously looking to wear him down.
Nelson rushes Kramer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson crunches a lovely knee into Kramer's ribcage.
Nelson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nelson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kramer blocks it with crossed arms.
Nelson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kramer being controlled against the cage.
Nelson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kramer won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kramer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nelson is stalling here.
Kramer jumps guard but Nelson stands there with Kramer around his waist. Kramer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kramer working aggressively here.
Nelson stalls.
Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kramer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a knee to the body.
Kramer managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Nelson taking a breather.
Kramer avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kramer avoids the damage to the body.
Kramer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nelson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hoy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kramer.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kramer avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kramer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nelson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but Kramer blocks it.
Nelson scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoy Nelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Kramer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A good leg kick by Nelson.
Hoy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson lands a high kick!
Hoy Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kramer drives through and clinches with Nelson against the cage.
Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kramer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kramer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kramer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nelson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kramer avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Nelson.
Hoy Nelson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nelson connects with a knee to the head.
Nelson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nelson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nelson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kramer avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson stalling in the clinch.
Kramer breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Kramer moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson looks to land a combination. Kramer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That has opened up John Kramer's cut even more.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Kramer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kramer gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kramer wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Nelson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nelson prevents Kramer from moving into mount.
Nelson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hoy Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer with the ground and pound but Nelson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nelson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nelson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nelson looks for the body kick but Kramer saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kramer or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson, which made it look bad.
Hoy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kramer.
No joy there for Kramer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands with a slapping head kick.
Kramer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kramer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat.
A head kick by Kramer misses
and Nelson counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kramer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nelson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kramer somewhat.
Nelson scores with a spinning back kick!
John Kramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson pushes Kramer up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoy Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nelson, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoy Nelson!
Hoy Nelson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raiymbek Batyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiran Corkhill (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raiymbek Batyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keiran Corkhill!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corkhill has a takedown stuffed.
Corkhill gets tackled into the cage by Batyr. Batyr maintains the clinch.
Batyr with a knee to the head.
It looks like Keiran Corkhill has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batyr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Corkhill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Corkhill is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Batyr can't fight it off and eventually Corkhill manages to take the fight to the floor. Batyr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Batyr is looking to stand up but Corkhill isn't so interested in that idea.
Corkhill trying to control but Batyr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batyr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Corkhill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Corkhill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Batyr wants to stand and escape but Corkhill is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyr keeping moving, preventing Corkhill from controlling successfully.
Corkhill is standing up over Batyr. Batyr looks to escape but Corkhill dives into side control.
Batyr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Corkhill on the ground.
Batyr is pushing Corkhill's head away, looking to escape. Corkhill manages to hold on to the position though.
Corkhill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Batyr wants to get back to his feet.
Corkhill tries for a kimura but Batyr is defending well.
Batyr pushes Corkhill away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Corkhill gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Corkhill working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batyr is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corkhill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Corkhill is looking to take a break and control but Batyr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corkhill is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Batyr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corkhill tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Batyr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Batyr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Corkhill working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Batyr is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Batyr is looking to get back to his feet here but Corkhill is keeping cool and he's managed to take Batyr's back.
Batyr is trying to get back to his feet but Corkhill has full control of the position and if anything, Batyr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Batyr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Corkhill gets his way!
Corkhill looking for the choke but no joy.
Corkhill working for a choke but Batyr is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batyr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiran Corkhill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keiran Corkhill'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.
Corkhill misses with a takedown attempt - Batyr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Batyr forces Corkhill back against the cage and clinches.
Nice elbow from Batyr.
Batyr lands an elbow that stopped Corkhill in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Batyr.
Corkhill has hold of one of Batyr's legs. Batyr is fighting the takedown attempt but Corkhill gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Corkhill is standing up over Batyr. Batyr looks to escape but Corkhill dives into side control.
Batyr tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Well, with Corkhill on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Batyr is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Batyr wants to get back to his feet.
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!
Corkhill looking for the RNC.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corkhill has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Batyr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Batyr is trying to get back to his feet but Corkhill has full control of the position and if anything, Batyr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Corkhill is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Batyr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Batyr wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batyr showing good submission defense here.
Batyr is trying to stand back up.
Corkhill looking to break Batyr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Batyr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Corkhill will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Batyr wants to get back to his feet.
Corkhill struggling to keep hold of the position.
Batyr wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill tightening his grip on Batyr, looking for the choke.
Will Corkhill go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Batyr fending off the submission attempt from Corkhill.
Batyr trying to get back to his feet but Corkhill is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill working for a choke but Batyr is defending well.
Batyr is trying to stand back up.
Corkhill has managed to slip his arm under Batyr's chin. This could be all over... yep, Batyr is tapping out! Submission win for Corkhill.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keiran Corkhill!
Our winner, Keiran Corkhill, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlito Sandalio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilafwa Tatlumahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandalio's entrance music is World's Greatest. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlito Sandalio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatlumahi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sandalio. That did some damage!
Tatlumahi connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sandalio looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatlumahi is just out of range.
Sandalio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Kilafwa Tatlumahi has been cut.
Tatlumahi lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tatlumahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatlumahi misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Tatlumahi is predictable there
and Sandalio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tatlumahi's coach down at HARRY'S was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tatlumahi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sandalio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tatlumahi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sandalio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatlumahi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tatlumahi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tatlumahi throws a nice head kick!
Tatlumahi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carlito Sandalio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandalio scores with a nice head shot.
Tatlumahi connects with a leg kick. Sandalio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Tatlumahi is predictable there
and Sandalio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatlumahi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Sandalio.
Sandalio scores with the left hand. Tatlumahi knows he should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Kilafwa Tatlumahi's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatlumahi lands a nice shot to the body.
Tatlumahi slips under a jab.
Tatlumahi takes a swing at Sandalio's ribcage but misses.
Sandalio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A head kick misses from Tatlumahi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sandalio.
Tatlumahi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Sandalio catches Tatlumahi right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatlumahi. Sandalio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tatlumahi scores with a punch to the head.
Tatlumahi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sandalio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sandalio throws a lazy right hand but Tatlumahi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tatlumahi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tatlumahi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandalio manages to avoid it.
Sandalio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tatlumahi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sandalio's sensitive parts.
Sandalio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sandalio.
Jab by Tatlumahi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sandalio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tatlumahi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sandalio rather than just go for the knockout.
Tatlumahi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tatlumahi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tatlumahi looks to throw the jab but Sandalio is out of range.
Sandalio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sandalio throws a leg kick
and Tatlumahi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick but Sandalio moves out of range.
Sandalio avoids the head kick by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatlumahi blocks a jab.
Sandalio lands a jab to the nose.
Sandalio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tatlumahi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick but Sandalio moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sandalio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tatlumahi slips under a jab from Sandalio.
Sandalio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatlumahi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatlumahi connects with a leg kick. Sandalio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tatlumahi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sandalio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tatlumahi can pounce on him.
Tatlumahi moves out of range as Sandalio strikes.
Tatlumahi scores with a punch to the head.
Tatlumahi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sandalio throws a head kick but Tatlumahi moves out of range.
Sandalio blocks a head kick by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandalio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tatlumahi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice defenses there by Sandalio.
Sandalio throws an overhand right that lands on Tatlumahi's shoulder, as Tatlumahi tries to avoid the shot.
Sandalio misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilafwa Tatlumahi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Sandalio.
Sandalio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tatlumahi. Tatlumahi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sandalio misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi connects with an inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sandalio might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tatlumahi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandalio.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that half lands.
Sandalio throws a lazy right hand but Tatlumahi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tatlumahi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandalio was well out of range. Poor timing from Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatlumahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sandalio blocks a head kick by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi scores with a kick to the body.
Tatlumahi connects with a leg kick. Sandalio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tatlumahi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatlumahi checks a leg kick nicely.
Sandalio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tatlumahi. Tatlumahi obviously looking to wear him down.
Sandalio avoids a kick to the body.
Sandalio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sandalio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tatlumahi staying out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sandalio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandalio misses the target.
Tatlumahi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sandalio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Sandalio. Those never looked like landing.
Sandalio misses with an uppercut.
Tatlumahi 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi throws a jab when Sandalio was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tatlumahi tries to land a leg kick but Sandalio saw it coming and moves away.
Sandalio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatlumahi.
Sandalio lunges at Tatlumahi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tatlumahi's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatlumahi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandalio manages to avoid it.
Tatlumahi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandalio throws out the jab.
Sandalio takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Carlito Sandalio has been cut.
Sandalio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sandalio looks to land a right hand but Tatlumahi moved out of range.
A punch combination from Sandalio misses.
Tatlumahi feints a counter leg kick.
Sandalio lands a nice shot that snaps Tatlumahi's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandalio was well out of range. Poor timing from Tatlumahi.
Good leg kick by Tatlumahi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sandalio misses with a head kick.
Tatlumahi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tatlumahi throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tatlumahi. That's going to slow Sandalio down.
Tatlumahi defending well as Sandalio loads up on a big left hand.
Sandalio avoids the body shot from Tatlumahi.
Sandalio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tatlumahi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Tatlumahi blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi lands with a kick to the temple. Sandalio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sandalio throws a nice looking combination but Tatlumahi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sandalio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandalio misses the target.
Sandalio looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatlumahi is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatlumahi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tatlumahi. That's going to slow Sandalio down.
Tatlumahi avoids a kick to the body.
Tatlumahi lands with a kick to the temple. Sandalio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tatlumahi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sandalio's calf.
Tatlumahi misses with a body shot
and Sandalio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tatlumahi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tatlumahi slips a straight right by Sandalio.
Tatlumahi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sandalio blocks it well.
Sandalio checks a leg kick nicely.
Tatlumahi throws a body punch but Sandalio moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Tatlumahi.
Sandalio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tatlumahi. That one must have hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sandalio.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses.
Tatlumahi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sandalio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tatlumahi scrambles back to his feet.
Sandalio wants to land a leg kick but Tatlumahi is out of range.
Tatlumahi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tatlumahi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sandalio's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandalio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tatlumahi throws a leg kick but Sandalio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sandalio connects with the punch.
Tatlumahi looks to throw the jab but Sandalio is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatlumahi tries a low kick but Sandalio avoids it.
Tatlumahi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandalio.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandalio. Tatlumahi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandalio misses with a double jab
and Tatlumahi counters with a good low kick that Sandalio was not able to check.
Tatlumahi throws a sloppy head kick and Sandalio moves out of range easily.
Sandalio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Sandalio misses its intended target.
Sandalio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sandalio throws a wild body kick that Tatlumahi sees coming a mile off.
Tatlumahi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tatlumahi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tatlumahi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carlito Sandalio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Tatlumahi lands but Sandalio takes it in his stride.
Tatlumahi lands with a slapping head kick.
Tatlumahi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Tatlumahi finds it's way through Sandalio's defenses.
Sandalio avoids the head kick by Tatlumahi.
Sandalio lands with a good body shot.
Sandalio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sandalio shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tatlumahi eats them both and turns towards Sandalio to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sandalio with a hook.
Tatlumahi is rocked!
Tatlumahi slips under a jab from Sandalio.
Tatlumahi is still on wobbly legs! Can Sandalio finish him?
Sandalio misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandalio throws a sloppy body shot
and Tatlumahi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tatlumahi seems to have recovered his senses.
Tatlumahi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crunch! Sandalio slams his shin into Tatlumahi's torso.
Tatlumahi ducks under a wild hook from Sandalio.
Tatlumahi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tatlumahi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandalio.
Sandalio will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tatlumahi defending well as Sandalio loads up on a big left hand.
Tatlumahi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sandalio connects with a looping right hand.
The cut above Kilafwa Tatlumahi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sandalio throws a looping overhand right but Tatlumahi ducks down to avoid it.
Sandalio misses the jab.
Tatlumahi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sandalio just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi throws a sloppy head kick and Sandalio moves out of range easily.
Sandalio jabs Tatlumahi right on the nose. Tatlumahi blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatlumahi moves out of range as Sandalio strikes.
Sandalio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tatlumahi.
Sandalio throws a hook but Tatlumahi avoids it easily.
Sandalio throws a right hand that misses
and Tatlumahi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sandalio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tatlumahi checks a leg kick.
Tatlumahi checks a low kick from Sandalio.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick but Sandalio moves out of range.
Sandalio misses with a kick to the body.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tatlumahi tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carlito Sandalio.
Well Tatlumahi 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
A relieved looking Kilafwa Tatlumahi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marek Jebut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Jebut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jebut drives through with a takedown into Baird's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jebut trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jebut lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jebut controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jebut trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jebut throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baird works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jebut is looking to work some ground and pound but Baird has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jebut connects with a couple of short punches.
Jebut stands up over Baird, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jebut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baird wants to sweep here but Jebut controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Jebut from controlling successfully.
Baird is trying to control the position but Jebut postures up.
Jebut stopping the sweep attempt from Baird.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jebut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jebut postures up in Baird's guard and throws a big left but Baird blocks it.
Baird controls Jebut momentarily but Jebut frees himself.
Jebut wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jebut misses with an uppercut.
Baird loads up on a big right hand but Jebut slips the punch.
Jebut tries to keep at a distance but Baird has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jebut tries for a takedown but Baird manages to get underhooks.
Baird is working for takedown but Jebut is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jebut misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jebut wants the takedown. Baird is fighting it off but Jebut persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Baird's guard against the cage.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Jebut from controlling successfully.
Baird wants to get back to his feet but Jebut is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baird controls Jebut momentarily but Jebut frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jebut throws a strike but Baird rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jebut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baird wants to control from the top but Jebut keeps moving.
Baird sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jebut's guard.
Baird is thwarting Jebut's attempts to control the position.
Jebut gets full guard.
My spies in LOD: Gym of the Gods inform me that Baird has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebut is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Baird trying to control but Jebut is working from the bottom.
Jebut looking to control.
Baird with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jebut is trying to control the position but Baird postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jebut looking for subs off his back but Baird has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jebut taking some punishment here, with Baird in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Jebut dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jebut jabs at Baird's body.
Jebut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Jebut misses its intended target.
A jab from Baird misses.
Baird misses with a few strikes there.
Jebut drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baird sprawls and moves away.
Baird takes one to the side of the head.
Jebut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jebut shoots and misses
and Baird counters by moving into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jebut scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird successfully pulls guard.
Jebut landing with the ground and pound.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Jebut from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird trying to control the position.
Baird is looking for a triangle but Jebut pushes his legs off easily.
Jebut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baird swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baird wants to sweep but no luck.
Jebut prevents Baird from getting back to his feet.
Jebut wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baird throws a jab but it's blocked by Jebut.
A low kick from Jebut is predictable there
and Baird counters with a two punch combo.
Jebut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baird.
Baird looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baird throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Macadam Baird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jebut drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baird sprawls and moves away.
Baird smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baird feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jebut's calf.
Jebut connects with a nice looking jab.
Baird defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jebut.
Jebut swings for the body but Baird moves out of range.
Baird on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body punch from Baird.
Baird on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jebut shoots in for a takedown but Baird shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Jebut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jebut paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baird lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jebut circles away quickly and effectively.
Jebut swings for the body but Baird moves out of range.
Jab from Baird.
A lazy body kick from Baird
and Jebut counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jebut dodges the punch combination from Baird.
Jebut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baird.
Jebut shoots for a double leg takedown but Baird sprawls well. He's pushed Jebut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baird swings for the body but Jebut moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baird.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jebut.
Jebut showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baird.
Jebut tries to counter with a takedown but Baird is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Jebut misses.
Baird unleashes a big counter combination but Jebut bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jebut.
Jebut tries to counter with a takedown but Baird is quick to defend against it.
Baird looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jebut throws a lazy right hand but Baird sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Macadam Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jebut changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baird darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baird takes one on the button.
Baird closes the distance looking to clinch
so Jebut counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Baird lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jebut backs up against the cage.
Jebut goes for a double leg but Baird avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baird continues to drive forward.
Baird 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jebut. Baird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baird fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jebut drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baird sprawls and moves away.
Jebut circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baird looks to land a body kick but Jebut moved away.
Baird misses with a wild body shot.
Jebut attempts a counter takedown but Baird avoids it well and moves away.
Jebut fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baird avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jebut tries for a takedown but Baird sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Jebut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jebut tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch but Jebut swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baird lands a jab-cross combination.
Jebut throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baird counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jebut feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Baird keeping full guard, as Jebut tries to pass.
Jebut cracks Baird with a solid left hand.
Baird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baird utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Jebut from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebut is really struggling to control Baird but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jebut landing with the ground and pound.
Jebut wants to pass the guard but Baird is keeping the position.
Marek Jebut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baird bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jebut's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baird looking to pass the guard.
Jebut looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebut wants to sweep but no luck.
Baird postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jebut keeping full guard, as Baird tries to pass.
Jebut looking for a guillotine here but Baird defends easily.
Baird forces his way into half guard.
Baird prevents Jebut from improving his position.
Baird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebut wants to get back to full guard.
Jebut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baird pulls his head out easily.
Baird is nestled in close to Jebut, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jebut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jebut preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jebut wants to control but Baird is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macadam Baird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baird 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macadam Baird!
In his post fight interview, Macadam Baird started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JD Wildstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wildstein has chosen Do It Right as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vladik Fedotov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vladik Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, JD Wildstein!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wildstein throws a chopping leg kick but Fedotov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fedotov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fedotov throws a shot from downtown. Wildstein moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that Wildstein 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.
Fedotov tries to clinch but Wildstein moves away
and Wildstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Fedotov closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fedotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Fedotov - that landed with a thud.
Wildstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wildstein can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildstein tries to throw a body punch but Fedotov avoids it by throwing Wildstein back against the cage.
Wildstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedotov landing knees to the body.
Wildstein has a couple of punches blocked by Fedotov.
Wildstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedotov.
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Wildstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wildstein is trying to force a seperation but Fedotov has the dominant position.
Wildstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wildstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wildstein leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedotov.
Wildstein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wildstein working aggressively here.
Fedotov lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wildstein.
Wildstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wildstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wildstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wildstein misses with some punches.
Wildstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedotov controls his hands.
Wildstein misses with a body punch.
Fedotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedotov.
Still in the clinch, Fedotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Wildstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wildstein throws a head punch that misses.
Fedotov misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fedotov lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wildstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wildstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedotov's elbow.
Fedotov pushes off an throws an elbow but Wildstein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedotov.
Wildstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fedotov backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wildstein.
Fedotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wildstein takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like JD Wildstein has been cut.
Fedotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wildstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fedotov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fedotov throws an elbow that misses.
Wildstein working aggressively here.
Wildstein is working Fedotov over against the cage.
Fedotov working aggressively here.
Wildstein can't find room to land a body shot as Fedotov controls the action.
Fedotov struggles to land a body shot inside as Wildstein controls his hands.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Fedotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Wildstein.
Wildstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Wildstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fedotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wildstein misses with the head strike.
Wildstein is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein presses Fedotov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wildstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wildstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wildstein lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedotov misses with the head strike.
Wildstein tries to break free but Fedotov pushes him back against the cage.
Fedotov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fedotov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
Wildstein throws a head punch that misses.
Fedotov misses with the head strike.
Wildstein misses with some punches.
Wildstein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wildstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedotov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but JD Wildstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on JD Wildstein's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fedotov is looking to clinch but Wildstein is avoiding it.
Fedotov wants to clinch up but Wildstein keeps it at a distance.
Wildstein is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fedotov blocks a leg kick.
Fedotov tries to clinch but Wildstein moves out of range.
Wildstein wants to counter with a clinch but Fedotov pushes him away.
Fedotov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wildstein.
Wildstein lands a high kick!
Wildstein rushes Fedotov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wildstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wildstein dodges an elbow strike from Fedotov.
Fedotov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildstein has Fedotov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fedotov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wildstein has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fedotov after a bit of a struggle.
Wildstein takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wildstein throws a head punch that misses.
Fedotov throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein misses with a body punch.
Wildstein manages to break the clinch.
Wildstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Wildstein loads up on a big right hand but Fedotov slips the punch.
Fedotov scores with a decent looking hook.
Fedotov is looking to clinch but Wildstein is avoiding it.
Fedotov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wildstein throws out the jab.
Vladik Fedotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wildstein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wildstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by Wildstein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fedotov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fedotov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wildstein. That did some damage!
Wildstein lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedotov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fedotov.
Wildstein gets tackled into the cage by Fedotov. Fedotov maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedotov.
Wildstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fedotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wildstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Fedotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vladik Fedotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fedotov.
Fedotov prevents a body shot from Wildstein.
Wildstein is trying to push Fedotov away but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fedotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov has a couple of punches blocked by Wildstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fedotov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fedotov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wildstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fedotov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Fedotov finds it's target.
Fedotov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wildstein.
Fedotov takes a swing at Wildstein's ribcage but misses.
Fedotov checks a low kick from Wildstein.
A big right from Fedotov misses.
Wildstein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wildstein throws a sloppy head kick and Fedotov moves out of range easily.
Fedotov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wildstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fedotov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wildstein is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein misses with an uppercut. Fedotov saw that one coming.
Fedotov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fedotov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wildstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick by Wildstein misses
and Fedotov moves into the clinch.
Wildstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Wildstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedotov controls his hands.
Fedotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wildstein lands a left hand.
Wildstein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fedotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov tries a body shot but Wildstein blocks it.
Wildstein throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Wildstein.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Fedotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wildstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but JD Wildstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on JD Wildstein's cut.
That's time! Fedotov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fedotov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wildstein slips under a jab from Fedotov.
Fedotov fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Wildstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wildstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Wildstein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wildstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fedotov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wildstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Fedotov misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedotov tries to clinch but Wildstein is having none of it.
Wildstein throws a head kick that misses.
Fedotov tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Wildstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wildstein misses the target.
As Wildstein tries to get set, Fedotov tries to push him back and clinch up but Wildstein manages to avoid the attempt.
Fedotov gets a clinch.
Fedotov looking to throw knees to the head but Wildstein is blocking nicely.
Fedotov blocks an elbow strike.
Wildstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fedotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedotov throws an elbow that misses.
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Wildstein.
Fedotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fedotov.
Wildstein can't find room to land a body shot as Fedotov controls the action.
Wildstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wildstein can't find room to land a body shot as Fedotov controls the action.
Fedotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein misses with the head strike.
Fedotov blocking some punches.
Fedotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wildstein avoids the elbow strike from Fedotov, against the cage.
Wildstein scores with a hook to the body.
Fedotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wildstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fedotov checks a leg kick.
Wildstein throws a solid leg kick but Fedotov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wildstein.
Vladik Fedotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedotov avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedotov wants to clinch.
Fedotov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein lands a really nice looking cross but Fedotov seems unphased.
Fedotov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fedotov tries to keep at a distance but Wildstein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wildstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wildstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wildstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wildstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wildstein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fedotov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fedotov tests Wildstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wildstein throws a leg kick but Fedotov checks it.
Fedotov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wildstein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Wildstein misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov tries to clinch but Wildstein moves out of range.
Wildstein throws a jab when Fedotov was well out of range.
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!
Fedotov is looking to clinch but Wildstein is avoiding it.
JD Wildstein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fedotov tries to clinch but Wildstein moves out of range.
Fedotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wildstein.
Fedotov is looking to counter the offense by Wildstein and move into the clinch.
Fedotov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fedotov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wildstein.
Fedotov defending well as Wildstein loads up on a big left hand.
Fedotov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wildstein moves into the clinch.
Wildstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wildstein's elbow.
Wildstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wildstein avoids the elbow strike from Fedotov, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
JD Wildstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wildstein 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JD Wildstein!
Our winner, JD Wildstein, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Tritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Julio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Tritter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Julio!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Julio scores with a body shot.
Julio cracks Tritter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tritter throws a right and a left that Julio avoids nicely.
Julio takes one to the chin there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tritter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Julio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Julio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Julio moves out of range of the body kick.
Tritter misses with a low kick.
Julio throws a series of punches but Tritter avoids them all with ease.
Tritter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Julio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Julio.
Tritter misses with a wild combination.
Tritter throws a series of punches but Julio avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tritter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Julio slips a straight right by Tritter.
Tritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Julio moves away.
Tritter drops Julio with a beautiful combination! Julio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tritter is looking for the KO!
Julio is rocked!
Julio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Julio is still on wobbly legs! Can Tritter finish him?
Julio moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Julio seems to have recovered his senses.
Julio lunges at Tritter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tritter's hand.
Tritter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tritter throws a body shot but no joy.
Julio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Julio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Julio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tritter.
A lazy body kick from Tritter
and Julio counters with a three punch combo that has Tritter backing up. Tritter nods at Julio to acknowledge the strikes.
Tritter just misses with a punch to the body.
Tritter missing with a left hand there. Julio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Julio! But no joy.
Tritter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Julio moves out of range of the body kick from Tritter.
Julio looks to land a right hand but Tritter moved out of range.
Julio dodges the punch combination from Tritter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tritter misses with a hook to the body
letting Julio counter with a right hand.
Julio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tritter in his tracks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tritter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julio moves out of range of the body kick.
Tritter misses with a double jab
and Julio counters with a big head kick but Tritter shrugs it off.
Tritter is rocked!
Julio plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Tritter to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Tritter just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Julio!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Don Julio made sure he mentioned Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Michael Tritter stepped up to the mic, saying 'F*** you all.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arttu Mahtisaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Lockyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Mahtisaari!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahtisaari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lockyer can pounce on him.
Lockyer throws a body punch but Mahtisaari moves out of range.
Lockyer tries to bum rush Mahtisaari with a series of wild strikes but Mahtisaari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lockyer thuds his right hand into Mahtisaari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lockyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Mahtisaari misses.
Mahtisaari throws a hook but Lockyer blocks it.
Mahtisaari blocks a jab.
Lockyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahtisaari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahtisaari scores with a jab to the body.
Mahtisaari ducks straight into an uppercut from Lockyer and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Mahtisaari manages to regain guard straight away.
Mahtisaari is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lockyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahtisaari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mahtisaari is still in real trouble! Can Lockyer finish him?
Lockyer postures up in Mahtisaari's guard and throws a big left but Mahtisaari blocks it.
Lockyer wants to stand but Mahtisaari is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mahtisaari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mahtisaari seems to have recovered his senses.
Lockyer tries to kick Mahtisaari off but Mahtisaari keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Mahtisaari is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mahtisaari is continuing to stall.
Mahtisaari trying to control the action but Lockyer is working from the bottom.
Mahtisaari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lockyer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mahtisaari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahtisaari is trying to control the action in half guard but Lockyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lockyer won't allow Mahtisaari to pass to mount.
Lockyer is not content to let Mahtisaari control the position.
Mahtisaari is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Mahtisaari has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mahtisaari passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mahtisaari content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahtisaari tries to control but Lockyer wriggling away.
Mahtisaari punching from mount but Lockyer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lockyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mahtisaari scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mahtisaari tries to control but Lockyer wriggling away.
Lockyer is trying to stand up.
Lockyer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mahtisaari.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahtisaari controlling his opponent.
Mahtisaari throws some wild stikes that Lockyer manages to avoid easily.
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 Darren Lockyer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lockyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mahtisaari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mahtisaari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mahtisaari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahtisaari lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Lockyer misses.
Mahtisaari wants to counter with a clinch but Lockyer pushes him away.
Mahtisaari walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mahtisaari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lockyer takes a swing at Mahtisaari's ribcage but misses.
Lockyer misses with a wild combination.
Lockyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahtisaari misses with a hook. Lockyer ducked under it nicely.
Lockyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Lockyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahtisaari throws out the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lockyer misses with a straight right.
Lockyer wants to land a leg kick but Mahtisaari is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Lockyer misses.
Darren Lockyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Mahtisaari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lockyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahtisaari has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Lockyer. Those never looked like landing.
Mahtisaari lands with a nice body punch.
Mahtisaari connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lockyer misses with a body shot.
Lockyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahtisaari wants to counter the offense by Lockyer and move into the clinch position.
Lockyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Lockyer throws a series of punches but Mahtisaari moves out of range.
Lockyer looks to land a left hand but Mahtisaari moved out of range nicely.
Lockyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Mahtisaari lands.
Lockyer misses the body punch
and Mahtisaari moves into the clinch.
Mahtisaari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahtisaari lands with a left to the head.
Lockyer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahtisaari has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lockyer backwards.
Mahtisaari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahtisaari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahtisaari is leaning against Lockyer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lockyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lockyer lands with a light punch inside.
Lockyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahtisaari tries to work over Lockyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lockyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahtisaari gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lockyer regains guard.
Mahtisaari is looking to work some ground and pound but Lockyer has wrist control.
Mahtisaari wants to pass the guard but Lockyer is keeping the position.
Arttu Mahtisaari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahtisaari slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lockyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lockyer wants to stand and escape but Mahtisaari is having none of it.
Mahtisaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lockyer throws a hook but Mahtisaari avoids it easily.
Darren Lockyer is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four 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.
Mahtisaari lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lockyer at a distance.
Lockyer staying out of range there.
Lockyer takes one to the side of the head.
Lockyer misses the jab.
Lockyer scores with a jab to the head.
Lockyer slips under a jab from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari moves forwards but Lockyer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Lockyer there.
Mahtisaari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lockyer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahtisaari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lockyer throws the kick towards the body but Mahtisaari avoids it.
Lockyer walks into a left hand.
Lockyer throws out a loose jab but Mahtisaari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lockyer, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Lockyer misses its intended target.
Lockyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 Darren Lockyer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lockyer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahtisaari connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lockyer scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Lockyer misses the target.
Mahtisaari steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lockyer.
Lockyer misses with a body shot.
Lockyer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lockyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahtisaari moves away from the strike by Lockyer.
Mahtisaari connects with a body shot.
Lockyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahtisaari throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari scores with a nice strike.
Mahtisaari lands a nice hook to Lockyer's body. Lockyer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahtisaari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lockyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahtisaari moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahtisaari throws out a powerful jab.
Mahtisaari slips a straight right by Lockyer.
Mahtisaari lands an overhand right.
Mahtisaari blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtisaari cracks Lockyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lockyer tries to clinch but Mahtisaari moves out of range.
Mahtisaari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahtisaari wants to counter with a clinch but Lockyer pushes him away.
Mahtisaari throws a hook to the side of Lockyer's head but Lockyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lockyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahtisaari tries to counter with a clinch but Lockyer shakes him off and moves away.
Lockyer slips a straight right by Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lockyer throws out a loose jab but Mahtisaari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahtisaari lands with a shot to the body.
Mahtisaari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lockyer closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Mahtisaari fails to land.
Lockyer is trying to break the clinch but Mahtisaari is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahtisaari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer can't find room to land a body shot as Mahtisaari controls the action.
Mahtisaari scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahtisaari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahtisaari digs a right hand into Lockyer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lockyer's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahtisaari stalling in the clinch but Lockyer improves position.
Lockyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mahtisaari lands a nice uppercut.
Lockyer wants to break free but Mahtisaari has control.
Lockyer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lockyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lockyer is looking to score with low kicks.
Lockyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lockyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lockyer can't break the clinch.
Mahtisaari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mahtisaari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahtisaari blocking some punches.
Lockyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahtisaari has him pressed against the cage.
Lockyer is trying to break free.
Mahtisaari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arttu Mahtisaari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahtisaari controlling the action here for a moment.
Mahtisaari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahtisaari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahtisaari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lockyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahtisaari thuds a left hand into Lockyer's body.
Mahtisaari slips a straight right by Lockyer.
Mahtisaari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lockyer.
Mahtisaari tries to clinch but Lockyer moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahtisaari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mahtisaari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lockyer throws out the jab.
Mahtisaari tries to counter with a clinch but Lockyer shakes him off and moves away.
Lockyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahtisaari jabs Lockyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahtisaari cracks Lockyer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Darren Lockyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahtisaari looks to score with a jab to the body but Lockyer is just out of range.
A big right from Mahtisaari misses.
Lockyer throws a hook but Mahtisaari avoids it easily.
Mahtisaari jabs at Lockyer's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lockyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahtisaari lands a jab-cross combination.
Lockyer digs a good hook to Mahtisaari's body.
Mahtisaari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lockyer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lockyer clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arttu Mahtisaari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lockyer 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane's entrance music is Way of The Ninja. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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152 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaw. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Crane throws a sloppy head kick and Shaw moves out of range easily.
Crane throws a leg kick but Shaw moved away.
Shaw changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt - Crane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crane checks a leg kick nicely.
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crane.
Shaw feints the counter takedown.
Shaw tries for a takedown but Crane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ichabod Crane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Shaw.
Shaw darts in looking for a takedown but Crane gets double underhooks and turns Shaw into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Shaw.
Crane throws a big counter combination but Shaw scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shaw has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Crane is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Crane slips a straight right by Shaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crane swinging wildly here.
Shaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crane doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Crane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crane misses with a two punch combination.
Crane misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
Crane misses the jab.
Shaw slips a jab and a cross from Crane.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crane lands a jab.
It looks like Brad Shaw has been cut.
Crane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shaw decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crane's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crane holds on and takes a little breather.
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Crane is retaining full guard.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shaw won't allow Crane to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Crane is controlling Shaw's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crane connects with the punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane throws a nice looking combination but Shaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crane wants it to stay on the feet.
Crane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Crane throws a hook but Shaw blocks it.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt - Crane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big right from Crane misses.
Shaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Crane was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crane tries a low kick but Shaw avoids it.
Crane looks to land a left hand but Shaw moved out of range nicely.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crane as he jumps to the side.
Crane throwing a counter right hand but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Shaw scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Crane is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shaw jumps into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crane wants to control but Shaw postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crane, who protects the arm well.
Shaw connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Crane some visible discomfort.
Shaw creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Crane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaw on the ground.
Crane is trying to control Shaw's posture but Shaw avoids it.
Crane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw trying to control the action but Crane is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Crane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Shaw's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shaw swings for the body but Crane moves out of range.
Shaw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ichabod Crane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crane throws a nice looking combination but Shaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Shaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crane fails to land with a series of punches.
Crane tries to bum rush Shaw with a series of wild strikes but Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crane looks for the body kick but Shaw saw that one coming.
Shaw tries to clinch there but Crane circles away.
Shaw has managed to clinch.
Shaw tries to circle away but Crane has him pinned against the cage.
Shaw working hard to break the clinch.
Crane keeps control of Shaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shaw pulls guard effortlessly.
Crane sitting in guard here, content to control.
Crane wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Brad Shaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crane preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crane's guard.
Crane pulls Shaw in to control the position.
Crane wants to sweep here but Shaw controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaw postures up and lands a big shot to Crane's brow.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Crane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Crane is keeping the position.
Shaw postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crane swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaw.
Crane tests Shaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw darts in looking for a takedown but Crane gets double underhooks and turns Shaw into the cage.
Crane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Crane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crane lands a nice looking body shot.
Crane loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Shaw blocks the low kick.
Ichabod Crane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shaw misses with the combination.
Shaw shoots in and drives through. Crane sprawls well.
Ichabod Crane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Shaw.
Crane drops Shaw with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shaw looks back up at him and smiles so Crane waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Shaw is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Crane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Crane finish him?
Crane drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Shaw right on the button. Shaw goes down! Crane follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Crane gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ichabod Crane!
After winning the bout, Ichabod Crane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rokka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Twilight Guardians - Out of Our Hands. Quadros has chosen Pride Theme as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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34
220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antero Rokka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephen Quadros!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quadros swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rokka counters with a body kick.
Rokka misses with an uppercut. Quadros saw that one coming.
Rokka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rokka scores with a punch to the head.
Quadros falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rokka counters with a solid body kick.
Rokka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quadros misses with a straight left.
Rokka throwing a counter right hand but Quadros manages to avoid it.
Rokka tries to keep at a distance but Quadros has taken the fight into the clinch.
Quadros is trying to maintain a safe position but Rokka gets an underhook and turns Quadros into the cage.
Quadros misses with the head strike.
Rokka misses with a punch to the body.
Rokka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quadros lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rokka tries to work over Quadros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quadros blocks an uppercut.
Quadros blocks a body shot from Rokka.
Rokka jumps guard but Quadros turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Quadros throws a punch but it's blocked by Rokka.
Quadros wants to stall.
Rokka dodges an elbow strike from Quadros.
A right hook to the body lands for Rokka.
Quadros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rokka's elbow.
Rokka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rokka tries a body shot but Quadros blocks it.
A hook to the body from Rokka.
Quadros has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rokka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Quadros can turn it around.
Rokka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quadros or not.
Quadros looks winded!
Rokka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quadros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rokka catches Quadros with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stephen Quadros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quadros 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left and a right from Rokka both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rokka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quadros steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rokka.
Rokka avoids a kick to the body.
Rokka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Quadros checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Quadros tries to counter by closing the distance.
Quadros chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rokka can pounce on him.
Rokka misses with an uppercut. Quadros saw that one coming.
Quadros scores with a three punch combo!
Rokka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quadros fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quadros throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quadros doesn't manage to clinch there - Rokka circles away.
Rokka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Quadros throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Quadros moves out of range of the body kick from Rokka.
Rokka misses with a few strikes there.
Quadros misses with an uppercut
letting Rokka counter with a right hand.
Quadros has closed the distance and engaged Rokka in a clinch.
Rokka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Rokka.
Quadros blocking some punches.
Quadros lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quadros.
Knees in the clinch landing for Quadros.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quadros blocking some punches.
Quadros misses with a knee strike.
Rokka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quadros gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quadros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quadros works on Rokka's body with a couple of short punches.
Quadros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quadros tries to throw a body punch but Rokka avoids it by throwing Quadros back against the cage.
Rokka working aggressively here.
Quadros misses with an elbow strike.
Rokka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Quadros blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Rokka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quadros.
Rokka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rokka.
Rokka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quadros misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Rokka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Quadros throws a leg kick which misses Rokka's front leg but catches the back leg as Rokka tries to avoid it.
Rokka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quadros tests Rokka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rokka scoring well with a low kick there.
Quadros tries to move into range but Rokka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rokka misses with a low kick as Quadros jumps back.
Antero Rokka is winning the standup battle so far.
Quadros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rokka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quadros lands a left and a right that send Rokka crashing to the mat, dazed. Quadros thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rokka is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Quadros. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Rokka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quadros fakes the body blow, causing Rokka to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rokka goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stephen Quadros!
Stephen Quadros is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Stephen Quadros, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Shinichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Santa Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onizuka comes to the cage accompanied by Nate Dogg - First We Pray. Santa Cruz has chosen 50 cent P.I.M.P as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shinichi Onizuka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Santa Cruz!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santa Cruz lands a leg kick that knocks Onizuka off balance momentarily.
Santa Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
Santa Cruz is looking to land body kicks.
Santa Cruz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Onizuka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Onizuka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rafael Santa Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santa Cruz lands a high kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Santa Cruz.
Onizuka lands with an overhand left.
Onizuka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santa Cruz sprawls well. Santa Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Onizuka gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onizuka blocks the body kick.
Santa Cruz thumps Onizuka with a low kick.
Santa Cruz connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Onizuka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Onizuka scores with a jab to the body.
Santa Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Santa Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santa Cruz misses with a head kick.
Santa Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Onizuka under the eye.
A head kick misses from Santa Cruz.
It looked like Onizuka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz connects with a looping right hand.
Santa Cruz throws a sloppy head kick
and Onizuka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santa Cruz won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santa Cruz wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Onizuka has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Santa Cruz's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Santa Cruz is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Onizuka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shinichi Onizuka!
Shinichi Onizuka retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, Shinichi Onizuka took to the microphone: 'That's it Santa... Christmas is over!'.
The defeated Rafael Santa Cruz had this to say: 'That bullshit, I'm going to appeal that decision it sucks balls, fuck it!'.
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