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SFC 106: Kapaldi vs Perrera PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Juan Matus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Crow Spirit. Don Juan Matus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Billy Helix's chin.
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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 Las Vegas, Billy Helix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Juan Matus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Helix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Helix tries to counter with a takedown but Matus is quick to defend against it.
Helix misses with a double jab
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Helix has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Matus connects with a single shot there.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helix.
Helix moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus misses the jab.
Matus tries to land a body kick
and Helix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Helix slips a nice elbow through Matus's hands, connecting with Matus's forehead.
Helix throwing shots but Matus is blocking nicely.
Helix prevents Matus from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix wants to pass to mount but Matus is defending the position.
Helix trying to control from Matus's half guard. Matus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Helix trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matus controlling Helix's posture.
Helix scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matus keeping moving, preventing Helix from controlling successfully.
Matus is trying to keep Helix in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matus is on top in guard.
Helix has his hands on Matus's head, controlling the position.
Helix keeping moving, preventing Matus from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix wants to sweep here but Matus controlling him for the moment.
Helix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matus is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matus!
Matus lands a head shot.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helix.
Helix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Helix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Helix momentarily.
Helix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Helix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helix misses with a low kick.
Helix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matus swings for the body but Helix moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Helix.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Helix moves away from the strike by Matus.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helix dives in and grabs Matus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matus pushes down on Helix's head and hops out.
Helix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Helix at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Juan Matus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Helix throws a poor cross that misses
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helix.
Matus looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Matus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Helix walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matus.
Matus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Helix moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Matus.
Donk. Matus catches Helix right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Matus misses
and Helix counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matus won't be happy with that.
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!
Matus tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Helix easily slips into full mount!
Helix misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix with shots to the head and body - Matus looks very uncomfortable down there.
Matus avoids a strike by Helix and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Helix's guard! Fantastic escape!
Matus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Helix pulls Matus in close to prevent any damage.
Matus stopping the sweep attempt from Helix.
Helix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matus's guard.
Helix is fighting to break Matus's control of his arms but Matus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Helix trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matus is trying to control the position but Helix postures up.
Helix is looking to work some ground and pound but Matus has wrist control.
Matus managing to control the position.
Helix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matus keeping moving, preventing Helix from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Helix passes Matus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Helix is trying to control. Matus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Helix sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matus defending well though.
Matus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Helix misses with a left hand
and Matus counters with a left and a right that stings Helix.
Matus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matus throws a good cross that connects.
Helix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helix loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Helix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helix tries to work over Matus's front leg with a kick but Matus checks it.
Matus cracks the inside of Helix's front leg.
Helix 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.
Helix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Helix lands a couple of elbows.
Matus is trying to control the position but Helix postures up.
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 Billy Helix 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!
Matus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Don Juan Matus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus throws a head kick but Helix moves out of range.
Helix changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matus.
Matus misses with a head kick.
Helix changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matus misses with a head kick.
Matus cracks Helix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Helix walks into a jab.
A jab from Helix misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Helix is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Matus! Helix is out on his feet! Matus rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Helix is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Helix is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Juan Matus!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Juan Matus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Stranne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Optimus Prime has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Stranne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime shoots in but no luck this time.
Stranne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prime.
Prime shoots and misses
enabling Stranne to counter with a crisp jab.
Prime closes the distance and clinches up with Stranne, looking for a takedown. Prime pushes Stranne against the cage but Stranne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karl Stranne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Optimus Prime.
Prime has his takedown stuffed
and Prime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Stranne.
Stranne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prime counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stranne!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime working the ground and pound but Stranne is defending the strikes.
Prime looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Prime is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stranne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stranne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stranne tries to get out of the position.
Prime has hold of Stranne's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Stranne tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Prime cranks the arm and Stranne screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Stranne, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Optimus Prime!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Optimus Prime waved his t-shirt featuring V-Mask Clothing (10%)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hunting Humans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunting Humans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Tupper!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Humans counters with a stiff right hand.
Tupper doesn't manage to clinch there - Humans circles away.
Humans keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tupper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tupper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Humans looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Humans misses with a straight left.
Humans tries a head kick but it misses.
Tupper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Humans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humans throws a head kick but Tupper moves out of range.
Tupper tried to score with a low kick but Humans checks it.
Tupper lands with a cross.
A left and a right from Tupper both land. Nice combination.
Humans misses with an uppercut. Tupper saw that one coming.
Tupper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper tries to clinch there but Humans circles away.
Humans swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tupper closes the distance but Humans moves to the side
and Humans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Humans jabs Tupper right on the nose. Tupper blinks but takes it well.
Tupper blocks a leg kick.
Tupper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Humans cracks a nice hook into Tupper's ribs.
Tupper misses with a low kick as Humans jumps back.
A jab from Humans misses.
Humans blocks a head kick by Tupper.
Tupper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tupper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Humans misses with a two punch combination.
Humans lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tupper tries to clinch there but Humans circles away.
Tupper throws a sloppy head kick and Humans moves out of range easily.
Tupper throws a right hand that Humans ducks under and follows up with a left that Humans also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper tries to clinch there but Humans circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Humans misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Tupper.
Tupper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Humans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tupper throws a lazy head kick
and Humans counters with a nice kick to the body.
Humans cracks Tupper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tupper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Humans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tupper moves out of range of the body kick.
Tupper feints the counter takedown.
Humans looks for the body kick but Tupper saw that one coming.
Crunch! Humans slams his shin into Tupper's torso.
Tupper looks winded!
Tupper is looking to clinch but Humans is avoiding it.
Tupper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Humans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tupper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch but Humans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tupper moves in looking to clinch but Humans pushes him off.
Tupper misses with an uppercut. Humans saw that one coming.
Humans throws a looping overhand right but Tupper ducks down to avoid it.
Humans with a hook.
Tupper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Humans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Humans.
Humans checks a low kick from Tupper.
A nice leg kick lands there from Humans.
Humans throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Humans throws a sloppy head kick and Tupper moves out of range easily.
Tupper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Humans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tupper throws a nice looking combination but Humans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whack! Humans lands a heavy head kick that drops Tupper. The ref tackles Humans to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Tupper was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hunting Humans!
During a confident post fight interview, Hunting Humans thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Gurel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Destin Craven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Gurel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Destin Craven!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gurel's half guard.
Craven is taking a breather. Gurel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Craven thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gurel's head.
Craven trying to pass the guard but Gurel defending well.
Craven controlling the action here.
Gurel is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven is working for a submission of some sort.
Craven thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gurel's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurel trying to control from the bottom.
Craven is keen to just control but Gurel is a slippery customer.
Gurel wants to control but Craven is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Craven there.
Craven performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gurel is refusing to be controlled, as Craven sits in half guard.
Gurel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Craven controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Craven lands a nice short elbow.
Craven throwing shots but Gurel is blocking nicely.
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.
Craven thows a huge punch but Gurel dodges it nicely.
Craven controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Craven is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gurel's half guard.
Gurel is trying to stand back up but Craven is controlling him
Gurel is refusing to be controlled, as Craven sits in half guard.
Craven scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Craven trying to control the action but Gurel is working from the bottom.
Craven not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gurel is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gurel looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Craven wants to control but Gurel is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Craven seems content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Craven throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gurel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Craven is in Gurel's guard.
Craven controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gurel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Craven is now in half guard.
Gurel wants to get back to his feet.
Craven is looking to stall here but Gurel recovers full guard.
Craven sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Craven might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Craven wants to control from the top but Gurel keeps moving.
Craven 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.
Craven's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Craven throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craven slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gurel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Craven as he jumps to the side.
Craven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Craven has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gurel uses from the top position.
Craven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Craven has control of Gurel's left arm, preventing Gurel from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Craven is on top in guard.
Craven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Craven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven advances to half guard.
Craven throwing shots but Gurel is blocking nicely.
Gurel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurel is trying to stand back up but Craven is controlling him
Well, if Craven 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.
Craven is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gurel is looking to escape.
Gurel is staying active underneath Craven, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Craven in particular looking to stall.
Gurel won't allow Craven to pass to mount.
Craven is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gurel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gurel is looking to escape.
Gurel tries to roll over but Craven keeps him under control.
Craven controlling the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Craven shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gurel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gurel holds on and takes a little breather.
Destin Craven has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurel being controlled here, momentarily.
Craven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Craven keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gurel's head.
Craven wants to pass the guard but Gurel is keeping the position.
Craven postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Craven pushes down on Gurel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Craven is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Craven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gurel keeps working.
That's four 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.
Gurel is trying to stand up here but Craven is controlling him well.
Craven wants to free his trapped foot but Gurel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Craven trying to control from half guard but Gurel is working away.
Gurel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Craven trying to control from half guard but Gurel is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gurel tries to kick Craven off but Craven keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Craven dives in for a single leg takedown but Gurel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jake Gurel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gurel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Craven counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gurel is defended easily by Craven.
Gurel has his takedown stuffed
and Craven counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Gurel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gurel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Craven drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Craven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Craven tries for a kimura but Gurel is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gurel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gurel is not content to let Craven control the position.
Gurel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Craven just content to control the position.
Craven has knee on belly momentarily but Gurel bucks him off and regains half guard.
Craven performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gurel has one foot on Craven's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gurel tries to sprawl but Craven drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Craven seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven wants to free his trapped foot but Gurel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Craven controlling the pace.
Craven is looking to take a break and control but Gurel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gurel tries to get to full guard but Craven has control of the leg.
Craven has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Craven is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gurel is surviving well by controlling Craven's body position as best he can.
Destin Craven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven controlling his opponent.
Craven won't let Gurel get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Craven tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gurel tries to buck Craven off but he can't manage it.
Craven looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Destin Craven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Craven has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destin Craven!
A very excited looking Destin Craven rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Jake Gurel stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win some, you lose some. Today I lost. Tomorrow I will win. Its that simple'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Misiek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Tummanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Misiek might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to El Picante. Tummanen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Musta Barbaari - Salil eka salil vika. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
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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
12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rafael Misiek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rami Tummanen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misiek just misses with a punch to the body.
Tummanen is looking to slow Misiek down with leg kicks.
Tummanen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tummanen darts in looking for a takedown but Misiek gets double underhooks and turns Tummanen into the cage.
Tummanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Misiek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Misiek seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tummanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Misiek throws out the jab.
Misiek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tummanen with a poor takedown
and Misiek counters by clinching up.
Our sources have told us that Misiek has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rafael Misiek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rami Tummanen.
Tummanen avoids a wild elbow strike from Misiek.
Stalling in the clinch from Tummanen.
Misiek trying to control the position but instead, Tummanen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Misiek into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misiek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tummanen.
Misiek trying to land knees to the body.
Tummanen takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misiek avoiding damage as Tummanen throws knees to the body.
Tummanen is working for takedown but Misiek is calmly controlling the position for now.
Misiek has Tummanen pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tummanen.
Misiek working Tummanen over with knees to the body.
Tummanen prevents a body shot from Misiek.
Tummanen is trying to break free.
Misiek tries a knee to the head but Tummanen blocks it.
Misiek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tummanen backwards.
Misiek has a couple of punches blocked by Tummanen.
Tummanen taking a breather.
Tummanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Misiek lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tummanen is looking for a takedown.
Tummanen slowing the pace effectively.
Misiek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tummanen digs a right hand underneath Misiek's ribcage. Misiek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Misiek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Misiek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Misiek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Misiek throws a body punch but Tummanen moves out of range.
Misiek drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tummanen parries the strikes from Misiek easily there. Misiek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tummanen to escape.
Misiek decides to stand back up. Misiek steps back and let's Tummanen get back to his feet.
Misiek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tummanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tummanen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Misiek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Misiek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tummanen.
Tummanen's coach down at Skaps Scrap house was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tummanen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Misiek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Misiek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tummanen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Misiek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Misiek lands a body shot.
Tummanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tummanen tries to pull guard but Misiek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Misiek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Misiek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tummanen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misiek is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tummanen blocks the strikes from Misiek.
Misiek gets full guard.
Tummanen wants to pass the guard but Misiek is keeping the position.
Misiek keeping moving, preventing Tummanen from controlling successfully.
Tummanen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Misiek keeping moving, preventing Tummanen from controlling successfully.
Misiek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tummanen is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Misiek dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Misiek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Misiek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tummanen lands with a kick to the temple. Misiek shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Misiek forces Tummanen back against the cage and clinches.
Misiek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tummanen.
Misiek misses with an elbow strike.
Tummanen gets through Misiek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tummanen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tummanen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Misiek after a bit of a struggle.
Rafael Misiek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rami Tummanen.
Tummanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Misiek has him pressed against the cage.
Misiek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Misiek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tummanen.
Tummanen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misiek can't find room to land a body shot as Tummanen controls the action.
Tummanen has had enough of the clinch but Misiek keeps him there for the moment.
Tummanen tries to break free but Misiek pushes him back against the cage.
Misiek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tummanen jumps guard but Misiek turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Misiek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tummanen is defending well for now.
Misiek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tummanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Misiek misses with a knee strike.
Misiek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tummanen successfully pulls guard.
Misiek wants to pass the guard but Tummanen is keeping the position.
Tummanen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misiek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tummanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Misiek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tummanen's guard.
Misiek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tummanen can do to turn this around?
Tummanen is not content to let Misiek control the position.
Misiek is pressing down on Tummanen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tummanen is holding on for now.
Misiek is looking to stall here but Tummanen recovers full guard.
Tummanen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tummanen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tummanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Misiek defends it easily.
Tummanen pulls Misiek in to control the position.
Misiek looking to sit in guard and control but Tummanen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Misiek is adopting a defensive guard.
Tummanen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Misiek wants to improve his position but instead Tummanen has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Tummanen.
Tummanen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Misiek reverses the position - he's now on top in Tummanen's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Misiek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Misiek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Misiek wants to control from the top but Tummanen keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Misiek preventing the sweep.
Tummanen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Rafael Misiek will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Tummanen dodges the punch combination from Misiek.
Tummanen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tummanen dives in and grabs Misiek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Misiek pushes down on Tummanen's head and hops out.
Misiek clinches up against the cage.
Misiek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tummanen working hard to break the clinch.
Tummanen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Misiek is defending well.
Tummanen is trying to pull guard but Misiek turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rafael Misiek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rami Tummanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tummanen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Misiek holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Misiek is struggling to control the position.
Tummanen has had enough of the clinch but Misiek keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misiek crunches a lovely knee into Tummanen's ribcage.
Rafael Misiek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tummanen jumps guard but Misiek stands there with Tummanen around his waist. Tummanen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tummanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Misiek trying to stall but Tummanen improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misiek just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tummanen's brow.
Tummanen tries to pull guard but Misiek won't allow it.
Misiek trying to stall but Tummanen improves his position.
Tummanen misses with a knee strike.
Misiek breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Misiek. That's going to slow Tummanen down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tummanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Misiek with a poor takedown
and Tummanen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misiek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Tummanen.
And Tummanen tries to counter it with a takedown but Misiek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Misiek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Misiek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Misiek throws a jab when Tummanen was well out of range.
Tummanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Misiek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Misiek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tummanen feints and as Misiek raises his hands in defense, Tummanen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rami Tummanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Misiek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tummanen controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misiek wants to stand but Tummanen is controlling the position.
Tummanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Misiek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rami Tummanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tummanen forces his way into half guard.
Misiek is looking to improve his position.
Tummanen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rafael Misiek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Tummanen working Misiek over with strikes here.
Misiek swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tummanen throwing strikes here but Misiek is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tummanen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Misiek is looking to escape.
Misiek keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tummanen looking for a guillotine from mount but Misiek is having none of it.
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 Rafael Misiek.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Misiek, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Misiek!
Our winner, Rafael Misiek, 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 Callum Pagnozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson has chosen Louisiana Blues as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Callum Pagnozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pagnozzi connects with a leg kick. Robinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Robinson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pagnozzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Robinson lands a front kick.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Pagnozzi moves out of range easily.
Robinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robinson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick that misses.
Robinson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Some bone on bone action there as Robinson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Robinson throws a hook but Pagnozzi avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Robinson 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.
Robinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robinson scores with a one two! Pagnozzi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pagnozzi misses with a straight left.
Pagnozzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pagnozzi's calf.
Pagnozzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pagnozzi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robinson. Robinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Pagnozzi throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Pagnozzi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robinson. Robinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Pagnozzi throws a low kick but Robinson avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robinson! But no joy.
Pagnozzi fakes the leg kick and cracks Robinson in the body.
Robinson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi obviously looking to wear him down.
Pagnozzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pagnozzi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pagnozzi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pagnozzi cracks Robinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Robinson throws a wild body kick that Pagnozzi sees coming a mile off.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Robinson is rocked!
Pagnozzi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Robinson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Pagnozzi finish him?
Robinson throws a front kick that sends Pagnozzi stumbling back into the cage.
Pagnozzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pagnozzi.
Robinson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson cracks Pagnozzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pagnozzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ray Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Robinson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Robinson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Pagnozzi throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Pagnozzi throws a low kick but Robinson avoids it.
Pagnozzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Robinson takes a swing at Pagnozzi's ribcage but misses.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pagnozzi misses with a kick to the body.
Robinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robinson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Robinson cracks Pagnozzi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pagnozzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pagnozzi scores with a jab to the head.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pagnozzi manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Robinson lands with a right hand.
Pagnozzi misses with a straight right.
Pagnozzi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pagnozzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Pagnozzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pagnozzi swings widly with a right hand
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pagnozzi misses the shot to the body.
Robinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pagnozzi throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pagnozzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pagnozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pagnozzi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pagnozzi takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi throws the kick towards the body but Robinson avoids it.
Robinson jabs Pagnozzi right on the nose. Pagnozzi blinks but takes it well.
Pagnozzi motions for Robinson to come forward. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson walks into a left hand.
Robinson throws an off balance right hand
and Pagnozzi counters with a nice leg kick.
Robinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pagnozzi scores with a shot to the body.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pagnozzi throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pagnozzi.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robinson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pagnozzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ray Robinson 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.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Pagnozzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robinson throws a wild body kick that Pagnozzi sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Pagnozzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ray Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pagnozzi misses the jab.
Pagnozzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pagnozzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robinson looks to land a right hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range.
Pagnozzi lands a front kick.
Robinson misses with a body kick.
Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Robinson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pagnozzi is looking to score with low kicks.
Robinson flicks out a counter leg kick but Pagnozzi steps away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson jabs Pagnozzi right on the nose. Pagnozzi blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnozzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Pagnozzi.
Robinson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pagnozzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robinson connects with an inside leg kick.
Robinson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Robinson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pagnozzi doesn't seem bothered though.
Pagnozzi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robinson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Robinson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robinson misses with a looping right.
Pagnozzi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Robinson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi obviously looking to wear him down.
Pagnozzi cracks Robinson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pagnozzi pushes Robinson away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pagnozzi digs a good body shot into Robinson's ribs.
Robinson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Robinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pagnozzi's calf.
Pagnozzi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pagnozzi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robinson finds it's way round the side to connect with Pagnozzi's head.
Pagnozzi moves away from the strike by Robinson.
Robinson throws a front kick that sends Pagnozzi stumbling back into the cage.
Pagnozzi slips a jab from Robinson.
Pagnozzi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Pagnozzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Robinson.
Robinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pagnozzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pagnozzi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Robinson blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Pagnozzi slams his shin into Robinson's torso.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pagnozzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pagnozzi.
Robinson moves out of range of the body kick from Pagnozzi.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Pagnozzi is looking to slow Robinson down with leg kicks.
Pagnozzi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pagnozzi moves out of range of the leg kick from Robinson.
Pagnozzi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robinson counters with a nice body shot.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Pagnozzi scores with the left hand. Robinson knows he should have avoided that one.
Pagnozzi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Robinson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Decent striking displayed by Pagnozzi there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Robinson!
Pagnozzi tries a low kick but Robinson avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Robinson as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Pagnozzi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robinson is out of range.
Robinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pagnozzi's sensitive parts.
Robinson thows a leg kick but Pagnozzi checks it
and Pagnozzi counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Pagnozzi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robinson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Robinson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pagnozzi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pagnozzi throws a solid leg kick but Robinson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pagnozzi.
Robinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Pagnozzi is looking to slow Robinson down with leg kicks.
Pagnozzi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pagnozzi lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Robinson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robinson.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good shot there by Robinson.
Robinson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pagnozzi will feel that in the morning.
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 Callum Pagnozzi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pagnozzi dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Pagnozzi lands with a good body shot.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson slips a straight right by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Pagnozzi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Robinson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Robinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws a leg kick that misses.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Pagnozzi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robinson blocks a low kick nicely.
Robinson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pagnozzi defends it well.
Pagnozzi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pagnozzi throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Robinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pagnozzi's sensitive parts.
Pagnozzi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robinson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pagnozzi loads up on a big right hand but Robinson slips the punch.
Pagnozzi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Robinson feints a counter leg kick.
Robinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pagnozzi needs to keep his hands up - Robinson had a free shot at his head there.
Pagnozzi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robinson. Robinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Pagnozzi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Robinson lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson throws a sloppy body shot
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pagnozzi scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robinson's head.
Pagnozzi throws out a leg kick but Robinson moves out of range and Pagnozzi only half commits.
Robinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pagnozzi's sensitive parts.
Robinson moves out of range of the leg kick from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Robinson lands the left hand.
Robinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pagnozzi drops his hands momentarily and Robinson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robinson.
Robinson throws a leg kick
and Pagnozzi counters with a good, hard body kick but Robinson shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi lands with an overhand left.
Robinson lands a body shot.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Robinson as he checks the leg kick.
Robinson moves out of range of the body kick.
Robinson slips a jab and a cross from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robinson has time to react.
Robinson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Robinson lands with a straight right. Pagnozzi didn't see that one coming.
Robinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pagnozzi lands a leg kick that knocks Robinson off balance momentarily.
Robinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pagnozzi throws a combination. Robinson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed right hand from Pagnozzi misses the target.
A nice side step and Robinson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Robinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pagnozzi.
Robinson takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pagnozzi feints with a jab and clips Robinson right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Robinson is sent crashing into the canvas and Pagnozzi leaps in for the kill! Robinson tries to get to his feet but Pagnozzi is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Robinson is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Pagnozzi!
Callum Pagnozzi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Munchack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Beyonce feat. Jay Z - Bonnie & Clyde. Munchack has chosen Tupac - Ambitionz Az A Ridah as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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285 lbs
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273 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clyde Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Munchack!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Munchack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Munchack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Munchack is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Munchack looking for a sweep. Not yet Munchack, not yet.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Munchack is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munchack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchack scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Munchack connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Munchack has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Munchack trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones regains half guard.
Munchack thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Munchack is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Munchack pushes his legs off easily.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Munchack pushes his legs off easily.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Munchack working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munchack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Munchack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munchack has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Munchack pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones is pressing down on Munchack's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones working for a triangle but Munchack defends it easily.
Munchack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Munchack scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munchack defends it easily.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Munchack distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Munchack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Munchack works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchack makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Munchack's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Munchack cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munchack scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Munchack stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Munchack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Munchack slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Munchack has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Munchack circles away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Munchack sprawls well. Munchack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clyde Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Munchack on his heels. He'll look to pass Munchack's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franklin Munchack will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Munchack gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Munchack manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munchack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munchack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Munchack preventing the sweep.
Munchack controlling from the top position.
Munchack throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to sweep here but Munchack controlling him for the moment.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munchack is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchack with a nice head shot there.
Munchack slips nicely into half guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but Munchack is controlling well.
Munchack working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Munchack in his half guard.
Munchack passes to full mount!
Munchack tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Munchack cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Munchack's attempts to control the action.
Munchack lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Jones gets back to half guard.
Munchack trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Munchack has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Munchack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munchack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Munchack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munchack lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Munchack thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Munchack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones working for a triangle but Munchack defends it easily.
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Munchack uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Munchack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Munchack scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
Munchack wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Munchack working Jones over with strikes.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Munchack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Munchack wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchack passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Munchack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Munchack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Munchack looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones is staying active underneath Munchack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Munchack prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Munchack is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Munchack to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Munchack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jones fails with the takedown.
Munchack manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.
Munchack scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Munchack is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Munchack distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones is rocked!
Munchack postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Jones covers up, he's hurt! Munchack keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Munchack and the ref steps in to end the fight! Munchack can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franklin Munchack!
Franklin Munchack seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guljigit Asanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Fietsora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asanov comes to the cage accompanied by I Have a Dream. 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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259 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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23
242 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guljigit Asanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luca Fietsora!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asanov sizes up Fietsora with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fietsora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asanov.
Good work by Asanov as he checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Asanov misses its target.
Guljigit Asanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asanov misses with a hook. Fietsora ducked under it nicely.
Asanov takes one on the button.
Asanov tries to clinch
and Fietsora makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fietsora darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fietsora has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fietsora walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've been hearing reports that Asanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fietsora swings for the body but Asanov moves out of range.
Fietsora on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Asanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Asanov does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fietsora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fietsora scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Guljigit Asanov has been cut.
Fietsora keeps Asanov at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Asanov misses.
Fietsora slips a jab from Asanov.
Asanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fietsora moves away from the strike by Asanov.
Asanov sets himself, and Fietsora steps forward looking for the clinch! Asanov avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Asanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fietsora is just out of range.
Fietsora dips to his left and cracks Asanov with an uppercut!
Fietsora pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fietsora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asanov.
Asanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fietsora manages to avoid it.
Fietsora ducks under a wild hook from Asanov.
Fietsora walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Asanov 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.
Fietsora moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Asanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fietsora was well out of range. Poor timing from Asanov.
Fietsora feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asanov takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fietsora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fietsora lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asanov misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Fietsora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fietsora tries to clinch up.
Fietsora is looking to land body kicks.
Fietsora throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fietsora lands a nice looking body kick.
Fietsora lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asanov at a distance.
Asanov lands a jab to the nose.
Asanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fietsora.
Asanov misses with a body shot.
Asanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fietsora.
Fietsora tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fietsora moves away.
Asanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asanov connects with a jab.
Fietsora missing with a left hand there. Asanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fietsora is just out of range.
A big left from Fietsora misses.
Asanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fietsora.
Asanov ducks under a wild hook from Fietsora.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asanov misses with a body shot.
Asanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fietsora moves away.
Fietsora loads up on a big right hand but Asanov slips the punch.
Fietsora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fietsora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fietsora looks to land a right hand but Asanov moved out of range.
Fietsora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fietsora thuds his shin into the meat of Asanov's side.
Fietsora dips to his left and cracks Asanov with an uppercut!
Asanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Fietsora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asanov manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Fietsora. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fietsora.
Fietsora misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Fietsora. That snapped Asanov's head back.
Asanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fietsora. Asanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Asanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fietsora.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fietsora has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fietsora there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fietsora throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fietsora throws a lazy right hand but Asanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fietsora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fietsora defending well as Asanov loads up on a big left hand.
Asanov misses with a looping left.
Fietsora lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asanov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fietsora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fietsora scrambles back to his feet.
Asanov scores with a jab. Fietsora acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fietsora scores with a sloppy right hand. Asanov should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fietsora tries to clinch up but Asanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Asanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fietsora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Fietsora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guljigit Asanov's cut.
That's time! Asanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good shot there by Fietsora.
Asanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fietsora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asanov manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Asanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asanov avoids a kick to the body.
Asanov throws a body punch but Fietsora moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Fietsora.
Fietsora throws a leg kick but Asanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asanov throws a good cross that connects.
Fietsora slips a jab and a cross from Asanov.
Asanov slips a jab from Fietsora.
Asanov throws a hook but Fietsora avoids it easily.
Asanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fietsora throws the left hand but Asanov avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Asanov misses.
Asanov fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Fietsora releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fietsora misses with a leg kick
and Asanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Asanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fietsora.
Fietsora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asanov.
Fietsora throws a solid leg kick but Asanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fietsora.
Nice straight punches there by Fietsora. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fietsora.
Fietsora just misses with a punch to the body.
Fietsora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fietsora just misses with a punch to the body.
Luca Fietsora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fietsora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asanov.
Asanov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fietsora follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Asanov stuns Fietsora with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fietsora tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asanov loads up on a big right hand but Fietsora slips the punch.
Asanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asanov misses with a wild body shot.
Asanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fietsora thinks about the counter body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fietsora fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Fietsora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asanov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fietsora. That one must have hurt.
Fietsora rushes Asanov and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asanov.
A right handed body shot lands from Asanov.
Asanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fietsora scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fietsora lands a left hand.
Fietsora just leaning against Asanov, taking a breather.
Fietsora swings wildly with an uppercut but Asanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asanov avoids a wild elbow strike from Fietsora.
Fietsora lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asanov backwards.
Fietsora misses with a punch to the body.
Fietsora is trying to stall.
Asanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fietsora backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asanov tries to circle away but Fietsora has him pinned against the cage.
Fietsora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fietsora has Asanov pressed against the cage, preventing Asanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asanov.
Fietsora lands a hook that snaps the head of Asanov backwards.
Fietsora keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Asanov's efforts to push away.
Fietsora working aggressively here.
Fietsora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asanov is trying to push Fietsora away but Fietsora has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Asanov is trying to break the clinch but Fietsora has him pressed against the cage.
Asanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asanov can't find room to land a body shot as Fietsora controls the action.
Asanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Fietsora won't allow it.
Asanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asanov throws a right hand that misses
and Fietsora counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Asanov misses with a straight right.
Asanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fietsora avoids the body shot from Asanov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fietsora.
Fietsora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fietsora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asanov moves out of range of the body kick from Fietsora.
Fietsora pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asanov is out of range and Fietsora settles back down.
Asanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fietsora misses with a leg kick
and Asanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fietsora throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Asanov.
Guljigit Asanov's cut is getting worse.
Fietsora fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asanov checks it well.
Fietsora moves out of range as Asanov strikes.
Fietsora sizes up Asanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Fietsora. That snapped Asanov's head back.
Asanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fietsora is just out of range.
Asanov misses with an uppercut. Fietsora saw that one coming.
Asanov throws an overhand right that lands on Fietsora's shoulder, as Fietsora tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Fietsora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Guljigit Asanov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fietsora, as that shot connected.
Fietsora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fietsora.
Fietsora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asanov throws out the jab.
Fietsora throws a big shot that misses.
Fietsora cracks the inside of Asanov's front leg.
Asanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fietsora is just out of range.
Asanov throws out a loose jab but Fietsora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fietsora now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Asanov tests Fietsora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asanov misses with an uppercut. Fietsora saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asanov. Fietsora does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asanov throws a lazy right hand but Fietsora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fietsora only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fietsora fails to land with a series of punches.
Asanov missing with a left hand there. Fietsora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fietsora.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asanov.
Asanov misses with a body kick.
Asanov misses with a combination
and Fietsora counters with a nice leg kick.
Fietsora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fietsora clinches.
Asanov tries to work over Fietsora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fietsora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fietsora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fietsora lands a nice elbow.
Fietsora is leaning against Asanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fietsora working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Fietsora.
Fietsora lands an elbow that stopped Asanov in his tracks for a moment.
Fietsora lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asanov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fietsora.
Guljigit Asanov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fietsora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fietsora lands with a right to the head.
Asanov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fietsora scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Asanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Guljigit Asanov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fietsora pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Asanov! Fietsora unloads with more strikes and Asanov sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Fietsora!
During a confident post fight interview, Luca Fietsora thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Guljigit Asanov stepped up to the mic, saying 'best 2 of 3?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Barfot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Marailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barfot comes to the cage accompanied by Dj Kurt - Looking Down. Marailov has chosen Вставай as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Barfot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Marailov!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barfot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marailov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Barfot blocks the leg kick.
Barfot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marailov! But no joy.
A cross from Marailov lands.
It looks like Magnus Barfot has been cut.
Marailov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barfot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marailov misses with an uppercut.
Marailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barfot motions for Marailov to come forward. Barfot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marailov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barfot's head.
Barfot throws a low kick, looking for Marailov's leg but Marailov calmly moves out of range.
Barfot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barfot tries to score with a low kick but Marailov moves his leg out of the way.
Marailov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barfot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marailov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Barfot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marailov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barfot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marailov throws out the jab.
Marailov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barfot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barfot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marailov manages to avoid it.
Marailov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barfot throws a series of strikes that have Marailov backpedaling.
Barfot lands a jab to Marailov's midsection.
Marailov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marailov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barfot circles away quickly and effectively.
Marailov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barfot is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barfot.
Marailov connects with the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marailov misses with a body shot.
Barfot pushes Marailov away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barfot throws a body shot but no joy.
Marailov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barfot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marailov misses with a series of wild punches.
Marailov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barfot.
Barfot connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barfot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marailov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marailov avoids a kick to the body.
Marailov swings for the body but Barfot moves out of range.
Barfot looks for the body kick but Marailov saw that one coming.
Barfot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marailov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marailov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick from Barfot.
Barfot defending well as Marailov loads up on a big left hand.
Marailov is looking to chop away at Barfot's legs.
Marailov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Marailov.
Marailov throws a series of punches but Barfot avoids them all with ease.
Marailov moves out of range of the body kick from Barfot.
Marailov misses with a leg kick
and Barfot makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barfot throws a sloppy head kick and Marailov moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Marailov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marailov misses with a hook. Barfot ducked under it nicely.
Barfot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marailov throws out a leg kick but Barfot moves out of range and Marailov only half commits.
Marailov scores with a body shot.
Barfot lands with an uppercut that bounces Marailov off the cage and back into range.
Barfot throws out a leg kick but Marailov moves out of range and Barfot only half commits.
Barfot throws a body punch but Marailov moves out of range.
Marailov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barfot lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marailov takes a step back to recover.
Marailov looks winded!
Marailov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barfot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marailov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barfot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marailov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barfot at a distance.
A nice combination there by Marailov.
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!
Barfot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barfot lands with a nice body kick.
Marailov connects with a single shot there.
Marailov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marailov avoids the head kick by Barfot.
Marailov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barfot's head.
Marailov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barfot.
Marailov moves out of range of the body kick from Barfot.
Barfot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Barfot lands but Marailov takes it in his stride.
Marailov looks to land a left hand but Barfot moved out of range nicely.
Marailov throws a series of strikes that have Barfot backpedaling.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marailov.
Barfot is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marailov.
Barfot is looking to land body kicks.
Barfot scores with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marailov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barfot swings for the body but Marailov moves out of range.
Marailov cracks a nice hook into Barfot's ribs.
Marailov throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gustav Marailov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barfot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barfot was well out of range. Poor timing from Marailov.
Marailov throws a series of punches but Barfot avoids them all with ease.
Barfot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marailov.
Barfot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barfot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marailov.
Gustav Marailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barfot throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Barfot.
Marailov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barfot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marailov throws a body punch but Barfot moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marailov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marailov connects with a single shot there.
Barfot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marailov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barfot.
Barfot misses with a body kick.
Barfot throws a solid leg kick but Marailov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barfot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marailov lands a slapping body shot.
Marailov lands a leg kick that knocks Barfot off balance momentarily.
Marailov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barfot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marailov.
Marailov scores with a jab to the head.
Barfot checks the leg kick.
You can see that Marailov has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Marailov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barfot throws a good cross that connects.
Marailov throws a hook but Barfot avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Barfot misses its target.
Marailov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barfot manages to avoid it.
Barfot pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marailov is out of range and Barfot settles back down.
Marailov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barfot moves away.
Barfot appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barfot throws a head kick that misses.
Barfot throws a body punch but Marailov moves out of range.
Barfot is looking to wear down Marailov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barfot ducks under a wild hook from Marailov.
Barfot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marailov.
Barfot walks into a straight right hand from Marailov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barfot throws a leg kick but Marailov moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barfot.
Barfot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marailov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barfot.
Marailov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barfot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barfot tries a head kick but it misses.
Barfot scores with a body shot.
Marailov is breathing heavily.
Marailov checks a leg kick.
Marailov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barfot just misses with a punch to the body.
Marailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marailov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barfot!
Barfot's corner calls for a 1-2. Barfot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marailov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barfot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barfot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marailov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
No joy there for Marailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barfot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marailov manages to avoid it.
Barfot thuds his shin into the meat of Marailov's side.
Barfot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barfot cracks a nice hook into Marailov's ribs.
Barfot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marailov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barfot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barfot throws the kick towards the body but Marailov avoids it.
Marailov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barfot moves away.
Barfot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barfot plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marailov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barfot scores with a spinning back kick!
Marailov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barfot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
It appears Barfot was looking to counter with a kick there.
Marailov takes a swing at Barfot's ribcage but misses.
Barfot lands with a kick to the temple. Marailov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Marailov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barfot bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barfot thumps Marailov with a low kick.
Magnus Barfot is winning the standup battle so far.
Barfot thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marailov if he has to take too many more of those.
Barfot lands with a kick to the temple. Marailov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barfot slips a jab from Marailov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barfot just misses with a punch to the body.
Barfot takes a swing at Marailov's ribcage but misses.
Marailov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barfot.
Marailov throws a chopping leg kick but Barfot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marailov throws out a loose jab but Barfot uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Barfot dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Marailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barfot throwing a counter right hand but Marailov manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Marailov.
Barfot appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barfot tries to land a leg kick but Marailov saw it coming and moves away.
Marailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marailov punishes Barfot's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Marailov.
Marailov throws a leg kick but Barfot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marailov avoids the body shot from Barfot.
Marailov fails to land with a series of punches.
Marailov throws a leg kick but Barfot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marailov throws a front kick aimed at Barfot's knee but Barfot avoids it well.
Barfot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barfot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barfot moves out of range as Marailov strikes.
Marailov throws an overhand right that lands on Barfot's shoulder, as Barfot tries to avoid the shot.
Marailov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barfot throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marailov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barfot throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marailov blocks the body kick.
Barfot throws a leg kick which misses Marailov's front leg but catches the back leg as Marailov tries to avoid it.
Barfot looks to score with a jab to the body but Marailov is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Marailov misses.
Marailov throws a big shot that misses.
Barfot lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marailov will feel that in the morning.
Marailov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barfot.
Barfot throws a front kick that sends Marailov stumbling back into the cage.
Barfot scores with a push kick.
Barfot lands with an uppercut that bounces Marailov off the cage and back into range.
Barfot lands a big head kick that sends Marailov tumbling to the mat! Barfot takes a step backwards and waves Marailov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barfot is looking to land body kicks.
Marailov looks to land a body kick but Barfot moved away.
Marailov throws out a loose jab but Barfot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barfot lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barfot moves out of range of the strikes.
Barfot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marailov can do to turn this around?
Marailov looks to land a combination. Barfot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marailov loads up on a big right hand but Barfot slips the punch.
Barfot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marailov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marailov tries a low kick but Barfot avoids it.
Barfot connects with a body shot.
Barfot punishes Marailov's body with a nice straight punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barfot - that will leave a mark!
Barfot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barfot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barfot throws a push kick but Marailov slaps the foot to one side.
Marailov moves out of range as Barfot throws a body kick.
Marailov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barfot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barfot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barfot misses the shot to the body.
Barfot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barfot throws a body kick that misses.
Barfot slips a straight right by Marailov.
Barfot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick from Barfot lands but Marailov takes it in his stride.
Marailov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barfot throws a head kick that misses.
Barfot throws a sloppy head kick and Marailov moves out of range easily.
Barfot throws a low kick but Marailov avoids it.
Marailov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barfot with a body shot.
A big left from Marailov misses.
Barfot throws a low kick but Marailov moves out of range easily.
Barfot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marailov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barfot blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Marailov misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Barfot here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Barfot avoids the body shot from Marailov.
Marailov with a nice cross.
Marailov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barfot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
It looks like Barfot has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Barfot misses with a body kick.
Barfot is looking to score with low kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Marailov misses.
Barfot lands a leg kick that knocks Marailov off balance momentarily.
Barfot throws the left hand but Marailov avoids the punch easily.
Marailov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marailov blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Marailov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marailov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the body from Barfot misses
and Marailov counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Marailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Marailov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barfot has got the better of the exchanges.
Barfot checks a low kick from Marailov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Barfot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barfot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Barfot!
Magnus Barfot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Kapaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Perrera (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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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
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Pedro Kapaldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Helio Perrera!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kapaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi tries a body shot but Perrera blocks it.
Kapaldi tries to work over Perrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi misses with the head strike.
Perrera looking to stall.
Perrera misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kapaldi works on Perrera's body with a couple of short punches.
Perrera is working Kapaldi over against the cage.
Perrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kapaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perrera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kapaldi is keeping busy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Perrera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Perrera gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kapaldi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Perrera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Perrera's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perrera rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Perrera wants to sweep but Kapaldi has passed to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perrera tries to bench press Kapaldi off him but Kapaldi keeps the position.
Perrera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kapaldi off and has taken his back!
Perrera throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Well, with Perrera on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kapaldi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kapaldi trying to control the hands but Perrera won't let him.
Perrera working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi can't escape the position.
Kapaldi showing good submission defense here.
The referee is taking a good look at Kapaldi as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Perrera!
Perrera is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kapaldi is defending well though. Perrera let's go of the attempt for now.
Perrera missing with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perrera misses with an elbow to the head.
Perrera is riding his opponent, not letting Kapaldi buck him off.
Perrera working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Perrera tries to keep control of the position but Kapaldi is staying busy.
Perrera throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Kapaldi avoids the strikes from Perrera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Perrera throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Perrera slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Perrera trying to control.
Perrera throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Perrera lands strikes to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Perrera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Perrera 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 Kapaldi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kapaldi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kapaldi tries to clinch there but Perrera circles away.
Kapaldi wants to clinch.
Kapaldi tries to clinch but Perrera moves out of range.
Kapaldi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perrera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kapaldi moves in looking to clinch but Perrera pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Perrera looks to throw the jab but Kapaldi is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kapaldi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi is looking to clinch.
Perrera connects with a leg kick. Kapaldi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pedro Kapaldi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kapaldi tries to clinch there but Perrera circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Kapaldi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kapaldi tries to clinch up.
Kapaldi tries to clinch up.
Kapaldi checks a leg kick.
Kapaldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kapaldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kapaldi tries to clinch there but Perrera circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi clinches.
Perrera wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Perrera fails to land.
Perrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kapaldi avoids the elbow strike from Perrera, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Perrera fails to land.
Kapaldi lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Kapaldi.
Perrera taking a breather.
Perrera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Kapaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perrera lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perrera misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kapaldi fails to land.
Perrera can't find room to land a body shot as Kapaldi controls the action.
Kapaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kapaldi tries a body shot but Perrera blocks it.
Perrera lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Perrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pedro Kapaldi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kapaldi avoids a wild elbow strike from Perrera.
Kapaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Perrera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kapaldi is leaning against Perrera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kapaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Kapaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Perrera prevents a body shot from Kapaldi.
Perrera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kapaldi.
Kapaldi lands with a right to the head.
Kapaldi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kapaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Perrera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kapaldi lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Perrera.
Kapaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perrera's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kapaldi fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kapaldi fails to land.
Kapaldi blocking some punches.
Perrera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kapaldi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kapaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Kapaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kapaldi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perrera backwards.
Kapaldi tries to throw a body punch but Perrera avoids it by throwing Kapaldi back against the cage.
Kapaldi tries to work over Perrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kapaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Perrera.
Perrera prevents a body shot from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perreras head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Perrera jumps guard and drags Kapaldi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Perrera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Perrera working a defensive guard but Kapaldi manages to pass into side control anyway.
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 Pedro Kapaldi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kapaldi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kapaldi tries to clinch up.
Perrera keeps the fight on the outside.
Kapaldi throws a combination. Perrera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kapaldi doesn't manage to clinch there - Perrera circles away.
Kapaldi tries to clinch but Perrera moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perrera! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kapaldi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kapaldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perrera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perrera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Perrera cracks Kapaldi with a good jab.
Perrera keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perrera throws a lazy right hand but Kapaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kapaldi tries to counter by clinching up but Perrera breaks away and moves out of range.
Kapaldi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pedro Kapaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapaldi tries to clinch up.
Perrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kapaldi's head backwards.
Kapaldi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kapaldi doesn't manage to clinch there - Perrera circles away.
Perrera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kapaldi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perrera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kapaldi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perrera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kapaldi.
Kapaldi tries to clinch there but Perrera circles away.
Kapaldi stuffs the takedown.
We've been told by Kapaldi's head coaches at Saboteur's Playground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Helio Perrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perrera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kapaldi takes a step back to recover.
Perrera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kapaldi pushes Perrera up against the cage in a clinch.
Perrera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Perrera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perrera working a defensive guard but Kapaldi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kapaldi has control of an arm but Perrera manages to advance to Kapaldi's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapaldi tries to roll but Perrera sticks to his back.
Kapaldi avoids the strikes from Perrera.
Kapaldi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perrera landing with strikes.
Perrera controls the position.
Perrera lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kapaldi.
Perrera trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perrera looking to break Kapaldi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kapaldi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Perrera will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Perrera gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Kapaldi wants to escape the position.
Perrera scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kapaldi is trying to remain composed but Perrera is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kapaldi is in bad spot here.
Perrera avoiding Kapaldi 's attempts to control his hands.
Perrera is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kapaldi. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Perrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perrera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Perrera!
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