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SFC 113: Fietsora vs Mayor PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Misiek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Nix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misiek comes to the cage accompanied by El Picante. Nix has chosen Gorilla Militia by Bliss n Eso as his entrance music. Rafael Misiek is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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World class MT
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Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Nix!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nix thows a body kick. Misiek tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Misiek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Misiek shoots in and drives through. Nix sprawls well.
An inside leg kick from Nix misses.
Nix will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nix with a hook.
Misiek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nix.
Nix scores with a kick to the body.
Nix misses with a body kick.
Nix closes the distance and clinches up with Misiek, looking for a takedown. Nix pushes Misiek against the cage but Misiek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nix tries to land a front kick but Misiek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nix has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Misiek is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nix lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nix on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nix misses with a kick to the body.
Misiek is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nix.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misiek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nix lands a nice shot to the body.
Nix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Misiek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Misiek has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy body kick from Nix
and Misiek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nix clinches up with Misiek and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nix.
Our sources have told us that Misiek has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nix throws a punch but it's blocked by Misiek.
Misiek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nix avoids it.
Nix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Misiek prevents the takedown attempt.
Misiek tries to work over Nix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misiek is pushing Nix up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Misiek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Misiek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nix takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nix throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Misiek throws a body shot but no joy.
Nix flicks out a counter leg kick but Misiek steps away.
Misiek throws a right hand that misses
and Nix counters with a crisp hook 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!
Nix explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nix throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut there from Nix.
Some wild striking there from Misiek.
Nix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Misiek's sensitive parts.
Nix finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Misiek clinches up against the cage.
Misiek throws an elbow that misses.
Misiek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nix.
Misiek blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nix misses with some punches.
Misiek blocking some punches.
Misiek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nix lands with a right to the head.
Misiek tries to land knees in the clinch but Nix avoids the damage to the body.
Nix is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rafael Misiek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Nix.
Misiek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nix avoids it.
Misiek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Misiek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nix.
Misiek has Nix pushed against the cage.
Misiek is stalling here.
Misiek seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misiek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misiek misses with an elbow strike.
Nix tries to work over Misiek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nix looking for a takedown.
Misiek is trying to maintain a safe position but Nix gets an underhook and turns Misiek into the cage.
Nix is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Misiek is keeping busy.
Misiek slows down the pace here.
Misiek lands a good knee to the midsection. Nix won't want to take too many of those.
Misiek is pressed up against the cage. Nix has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Misiek down to the mat. Misiek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nix looks to throw the jab but Misiek is out of range.
Misiek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Nix dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Misiek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Misiek goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nix throws a lazy body kick
and Misiek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nix is rocked!
Nix misses with a low kick as Misiek jumps back.
Joey Nix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Misiek tries to clinch but Nix is having none of it.
Nix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Misiek.
Nix misses with a looping left.
Nix throws a jab when Misiek was well out of range.
Nix moves out of range of the body kick from Misiek.
Misiek has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nix.
Misiek misses with the combination.
Misiek gets a double leg takedown into Nix's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misiek wants to control from the top but Nix keeps moving.
Misiek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Misiek.
Nix pulls Misiek in close to prevent any damage.
Misiek pushes down on Nix's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nix desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nix is trying to maintain the position but Misiek is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Misiek looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Misiek is looking to advance position but Nix won't allow it.
Misiek looks to land a strike but Nix avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Misiek stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A chopping leg kick lands by Nix.
A jab-cross combination lands for Misiek and sends Nix crashing to the mat! Misiek follows him down to the mat - Nix regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Nix is still in real trouble! Can Misiek finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misiek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Misiek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nix is in trouble now - Misiek has advanced to mount!
Misiek postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nix in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nix to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Misiek!
Rafael Misiek thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pookie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kreb Barishkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Ride The Train. Barishkov has chosen Seek and Destroy as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pookie Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kreb Barishkov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Pookie Jackson has been cut.
Barishkov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jackson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Barishkov throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Kreb Barishkov has been cut.
Barishkov lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Barishkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barishkov misses with a hook.
Barishkov throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barishkov ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Barishkov working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson gets through Barishkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barishkov working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been hearing reports that Jackson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barishkov breaks from the clinch.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barishkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barishkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Barishkov moves out of range easily.
Barishkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barishkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Barishkov throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Barishkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barishkov is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Barishkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barishkov tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Barishkov moves out of range easily.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barishkov.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Barishkov's head but Barishkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barishkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barishkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
As Barishkov tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Barishkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Crack! A monster head kick from Jackson and Barishkov falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pookie Jackson!
Pookie Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Talbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silver's choice of entrance music: Natural Born Killaz by Dr Dre & Ice Cube. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Talbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Silver!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Talbert, pushing him back against the cage.
Talbert tries to circle away but Silver has him pinned against the cage.
Talbert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Talbert blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
Talbert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silver has him pressed against the cage.
Talbert looking for a takedown.
Silver holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Talbert has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Talbert tries to pull guard but Silver holds him up against the cage and eventually Talbert drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Talbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talbert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silver gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silver is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Talbert tries to stall but Silver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver lands an elbow just above Talbert 's eye.
Silver displaying some good clinch control by pressing Talbert up against the cage.
Talbert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silver.
It looks like Sam Talbert has been cut.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Talbert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Talbert tries to pull guard but Silver won't allow it.
Talbert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silver throws an elbow but misses.
Silver effectively controlling the action here.
Talbert wants to get back to striking at distance but Silver won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talbert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silver has him pressed against the cage.
Silver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Talbert up against the cage.
Silver misses with an elbow over the top.
Silver lands an elbow that stopped Talbert in his tracks for a moment.
Silver lands an elbow that stopped Talbert in his tracks for a moment.
Silver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Talbert takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
Silver is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Talbert tries to score a body lock takedown but Silver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on Silver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silver gets underhooks to prevent Talbert's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silver misses with an elbow strike.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Talbert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silver keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Talbert's efforts to push away.
Silver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silver is pushing Talbert up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Talbert goes for a takedown attempt but Silver pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Talbert on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Talbert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silver wants to counter with a clinch but Talbert pushes him away.
Silver looks to score with a jab to the body but Talbert is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Talbert scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Talbert misses with a straight right.
Talbert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silver as he jumps to the side.
Talbert misses the shot to the body.
Talbert misses with an uppercut. Silver saw that one coming.
Silver with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talbert misses with a hook.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Talbert throws a poor cross that misses
and Silver counters by moving into the clinch.
Silver slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Silver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Talbert's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Talbert stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Talbert misses with a body punch
and Silver counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silver lands an elbow just above Talbert 's eye.
Talbert takes an elbow to the temple.
Talbert avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.
Talbert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silver is stalling here.
Silver slowing the pace effectively.
Talbert blocks an elbow strike.
Talbert takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Silver.
Talbert avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.
Silver misses with an elbow over the top.
Silver misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver lands an elbow inside that Talbert shrugs off.
Talbert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benny Silver seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silver controlling the action here for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silver.
Silver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Silver.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Talbert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silver manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silver lands an elbow inside that Talbert shrugs off.
Silver stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Talbert will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silver up against the cage.
Silver gets underhooks to prevent Talbert's takedown attempt.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silver - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Talbert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Talbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talbert takes an elbow to the forehead.
Talbert tries to score a body lock takedown but Silver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silver lands an elbow that stopped Talbert in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silver.
Silver lands an elbow just above Talbert 's eye.
Talbert takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Talbert's defenses.
Silver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Talbert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Talbert throws a hook but Silver avoids it easily.
Silver lands with a straight right. Talbert didn't see that one coming.
Talbert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sam Talbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver tries to clinch up.
Silver works Talbert's body with a nice hook.
Talbert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silver avoids it really well and circles away.
Silver wants to counter with a clinch but Talbert pushes him away.
Talbert loads up on a big right hand but Silver slips the punch.
Silver staying out of range there.
Talbert misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talbert misses with a straight right.
Talbert scores with a sloppy right hand. Silver should have avoided that one.
Silver slips a jab and a cross from Talbert.
Silver is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slow jab from Talbert misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver tries to clinch but Talbert moves out of range.
Talbert missing with a left hand there. Silver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talbert manages to avoid it.
Talbert shoots in but no luck this time.
Silver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silver is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Silver has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Talbert moves into range and connects with a jab.
Talbert darts in looking for a takedown but Silver gets double underhooks and turns Talbert into the cage.
Silver lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Talbert throws the left hand but Silver avoids the punch easily.
Silver wants to counter with a clinch but Talbert pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Silver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Talbert's cut.
That's time! Talbert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Talbert misses with a hook
and Silver moves into the clinch.
Silver is pressed up against the cage. Talbert has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silver down to the mat. Silver avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Benny Silver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silver punishes Talbert's body with a nice straight punch.
Talbert misses with a wild body shot.
Talbert throws the left hand but Silver avoids the punch easily.
Silver connects with an inside leg kick.
Talbert throws a lazy right hand but Silver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silver tries to counter by closing the distance.
Talbert scores with a jab. Silver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Talbert looks to land a left hand but Silver moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Talbert stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Talbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Talbert throws a hook but Silver blocks it.
Talbert throws an off balance right hand
and Silver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silver.
Talbert tries to break free but Silver pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talbert letting Silver take a breather here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silver lands an elbow just above Talbert 's eye.
Silver stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silver lands an elbow that stopped Talbert in his tracks for a moment.
Silver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Talbert's defenses.
Talbert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
Silver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Talbert tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silver smiles and moves away.
Silver is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Talbert rather than just go for the knockout.
A leg kick checked by Talbert.
A counter left hand to the body from Talbert misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silver lands a jab to Talbert's midsection.
Talbert keeps the fight on the outside.
Silver changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silver. Talbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Silver.
Talbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silver manages to avoid it.
Silver wants to counter with a clinch but Talbert pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silver. Talbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talbert shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silver holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Talbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Talbert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silver just stands there and leans against the cage.
Talbert takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver effectively controlling the action here.
Nice elbow from Silver.
Talbert takes an elbow to the forehead.
Talbert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silver content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Talbert blocks an elbow strike.
Silver effectively controlling the action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silver.
Silver gets underhooks to prevent Talbert's takedown attempt.
Silver lands an elbow inside.
Silver lands a damaging elbow.
Talbert is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Talbert fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Silver to work.
Silver holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silver is stalling here.
Silver lands an elbow inside that Talbert shrugs off.
Talbert takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Silver is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silver is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Benny Silver.
Talbert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sam Talbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silver throws a body punch but Talbert moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Silver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silver 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Silver!
An out of breath and clearly excited Benny Silver thanked Modern Wear Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Espiridion Araya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Army comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tiger Army - Incorporeal kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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195 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
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200 lbs
9 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Espiridion Araya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiger Army!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araya walks into a straight right hand from Army.
Araya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Araya throws a sloppy body shot
and Army counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Army scores with a punch to the head.
Army stuns Araya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Araya scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Tiger Army has been cut.
Araya drops his hands momentarily and Army takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Araya is rocked!
Army will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Army avoids the head kick by Araya.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Army tries to clinch but Araya is having none of it.
Araya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Army misses the shot to the body.
Araya throws a head kick that misses.
Army missing with a left hand there. Araya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Army avoids a punch combination nicely.
Army connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Araya momentarily.
Army drops Araya with a straight right hand, right on the button! Army follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiger Army!
A victorious Tiger Army thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raimundo Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daiki Tanimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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202 lbs
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192 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raimundo Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daiki Tanimoto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sobral swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Tanimoto.
Sobral misses with a kick to the body.
Sobral has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rape Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Sobral as Tanimoto shoots in.
Sobral scoring well with a low kick there.
Tanimoto misses with a body shot.
Tanimoto lands a head kick. Sobral smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tanimoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sobral's sensitive parts.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sobral, as that shot connected.
Tanimoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sobral blocks a head kick by Tanimoto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobral works Tanimoto's body with a nice hook.
Sobral fakes the leg kick and cracks Tanimoto in the body.
Sobral pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanimoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sobral's waist but Sobral gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanimoto off to one side.
Sobral changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sobral fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanimoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tanimoto.
Sobral thuds his right hand into Tanimoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tanimoto jabs Sobral to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tanimoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tanimoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tanimoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sobral swings for the body but Tanimoto moves out of range.
Sobral avoids the head kick by Tanimoto.
Sobral attempts a counter takedown but Tanimoto avoids it well and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tanimoto.
Sobral lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sobral with a hook.
Tanimoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sobral can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanimoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tanimoto is rocked!
Tanimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tanimoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sobral - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tanimoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sobral is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raimundo Sobral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daiki Tanimoto.
Tanimoto tries to score a body lock takedown but Sobral shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tanimoto gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sobral regains guard.
Sobral keeping moving, preventing Tanimoto from controlling successfully.
Tanimoto stopping the sweep attempt from Sobral.
Tanimoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tanimoto throwing strikes from guard but Sobral blocks nicely.
Sobral preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tanimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanimoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tanimoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tanimoto lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanimoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sobral managing to control the position.
Tanimoto throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sobral paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sobral is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sobral keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanimoto fails with the takedown
and Sobral decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tanimoto's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tanimoto keeping moving, preventing Sobral from controlling successfully.
Tanimoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobral can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been informed that Tanimoto has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sobral wants to control from the top but Tanimoto keeps moving.
Tanimoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobral defends well.
Sobral trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobral in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tanimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobral gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sobral drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobral jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raimundo Sobral will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sobral's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sobral blocks a head kick by Tanimoto.
Tanimoto throws a head kick that Sobral semi-blocks.
It looks like Raimundo Sobral has been cut.
Tanimoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanimoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sobral rather than just go for the knockout.
Tanimoto jabs Sobral to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tanimoto blocks a leg kick.
Tanimoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tanimoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobral looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanimoto drops his hands momentarily and Sobral takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tanimoto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sobral swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tanimoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sobral's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanimoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tanimoto wants to control from the top but Sobral keeps moving.
Tanimoto content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanimoto throwing strikes from guard but Sobral blocks nicely.
Sobral is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tanimoto throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tanimoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk. Sobral catches Tanimoto right on the button with a cross.
Tanimoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sobral attempts a counter takedown but Tanimoto avoids it well and moves away.
Raimundo Sobral is winning the standup battle so far.
Sobral throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tanimoto.
Tanimoto lands a leg kick that knocks Sobral off balance momentarily.
Tanimoto misses the body punch
and Sobral counters with a right hand to the body.
Tanimoto cracks Sobral with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Tanimoto misses.
Sobral is looking for a counter combo.
Tanimoto throws a head kick but Sobral moves out of range.
Tanimoto lands a big head kick that sends Sobral to the canvas! Tanimoto follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daiki Tanimoto!
Daiki Tanimoto very nearly forgot to thank Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karri Koira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
180 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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27
183 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karri Koira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Morales!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales misses with a wild body shot.
Morales has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Koira is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Koira punishes Morales's body with a nice straight punch.
Koira misses with a straight left.
Morales swings for the body but Koira moves out of range.
Juan Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koira lands a nice looking body shot.
Koira throws a hook but Morales blocks it.
Koira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morales.
Morales moves into range and clinches up with Koira.
Morales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koira's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koira has had enough of the clinch but Morales keeps him there for the moment.
Koira working hard to break the clinch.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Koira controls his hands.
Koira breaks the clinch.
Koira cracks Morales with a good jab.
We've been told by Koira's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Koira misses its intended target.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morales bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koira's head.
Koira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morales.
Koira gets tackled into the cage by Morales. Morales maintains the clinch.
Morales lands a shot to the body.
Koira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
Morales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Koira controls his hands.
Morales can't find room to land a body shot as Koira controls the action.
Koira misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira lands a left hand.
Koira breaks the clinch.
Koira takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morales.
Koira throws a big shot that misses.
Morales swings widly with a right hand
and Koira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morales thinking.
Morales throws an overhand right that lands on Koira's shoulder, as Koira tries to avoid the shot.
Morales shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morales chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morales throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koira throws a shot to the body.
Koira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koira stuns Morales with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koira misses with a body shot.
Morales looks to land a left hand but Koira moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Koira catches Morales right on the button with a cross.
Koira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morales lands with a good body shot.
A cross from Koira lands.
Koira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morales thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Koira as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koira misses with a low kick.
Morales tries to clinch
and Koira counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koira throws an overhand right that lands on Morales's shoulder, as Morales tries to avoid the shot.
Koira dodges the punch combination from Morales.
Morales missing with a left hand there. Koira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morales.
A little feinted left hand from Koira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Morales missing with a left hand there. Koira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morales throws a body shot but no joy.
Morales swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karri Koira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Morales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Morales releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morales tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koira defends well and Morales ends up having to push Koira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morales gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Koira counters with a nice uppercut.
Morales's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koira under the eye.
Morales looks for the body kick but Koira saw that one coming.
Morales throws a shot from downtown. Koira moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Koira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koira throwing a counter right hand but Morales manages to avoid it.
Morales closes the distance and clinches up with Koira, looking for a takedown. Morales pushes Koira against the cage but Koira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morales scores with a hook to the body. Koira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morales fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koira is out of range.
Koira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morales finds it's way round the side to connect with Koira's head.
Morales just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target.
Koira throws a big shot that misses.
Morales on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morales fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koira.
Morales tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koira circles away.
Karri Koira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Morales.
Morales misses with a hook.
Koira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morales scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Koira there.
Koira lands with a good body shot.
Morales throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Koira counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koira throws the left hand but Morales avoids the punch easily.
Koira walks into a jab.
Morales on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Koira lands a lovely overhand right.
Koira walks into a straight right hand from Morales.
Morales misses with a lunging right hand
and Koira counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koira throws a jab but it's blocked by Morales.
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koira.
Morales steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales throws an overhand right that lands on Koira's shoulder, as Koira tries to avoid the shot.
Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morales moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koira blocks a jab.
Morales scores with a jab to the body.
Koira slips under a jab.
Koira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morales was well out of range. Poor timing from Koira.
Morales is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Morales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Koira is just out of range.
Morales lands a jab to Koira's midsection.
Morales drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Koira wants to control but Morales postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales cracks Koira with a big elbow.
Koira is looking for a sweep.
Morales has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Koira wants to control but Morales postures up.
Morales in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Koira parries the strikes from Morales easily there. Morales is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Koira to escape.
Koira is trying to control Morales's posture but Morales avoids it.
Koira tries to improve position but can't.
Koira is working to avoid the ground and pound but Morales connects with a decent elbow.
Koira tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Morales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Morales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koira.
Morales swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koira.
Morales misses with a few strikes there.
Koira throwing a counter right hand but Morales manages to avoid it.
Morales works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice takedown defense from Koira. No joy for Morales on that attempt.
Koira digs a good hook to Morales's body.
Morales misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koira misses with a looping right.
Morales has Koira up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Morales.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Koira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morales connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Morales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Koira misses.
Morales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morales somewhat.
Karri Koira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Morales.
Koira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morales.
Morales feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morales will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koira blocks a head kick by Morales.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morales feints the counter takedown.
Karri Koira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morales throws a hook to the side of Koira's head but Koira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koira avoids the body shot from Morales.
Morales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morales misses with a straight left.
Morales throws an overhand right that lands on Koira's shoulder, as Koira tries to avoid the shot.
Koira scores with a decent looking hook.
Koira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Koira crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Morales - the referee stops the clock and Koira gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Morales. Koira manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koira as he avoids it easily.
Koira connects with an inside leg kick.
Koira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morales.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koira manages to avoid it.
Koira is looking for a counter combo.
Morales rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morales.
Morales misses with a hook. Koira ducked under it nicely.
Morales slips a straight right by Koira.
Koira missing with a left hand there. Morales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juan Morales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morales throws a looping overhand right but Koira ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Koira.
Koira looks to land a right hand but Morales moved out of range.
Koira lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Koira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koira throws the left hand but Morales avoids the punch easily.
Morales avoids the body shot from Koira.
Morales takes a swing at Koira's ribcage but misses.
Koira is looking to counter punch.
Koira throws a shot 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!
Morales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koira fires out a quick counter leg kick but Morales just manages to avoid it.
Koira blocks a leg kick.
Koira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morales throws out a loose jab but Koira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koira lands a really nice looking cross but Morales seems unphased.
Morales misses with a takedown attempt
letting Koira counter with a right hand.
Morales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morales slips under a jab from Koira.
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 Karri Koira.
I think Koira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karri Koira!
After winning the bout, Karri Koira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Juan Morales stepped up to the mic, saying 'EI JUMALAUTA MITÄ PASKAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jarik Belson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Pen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarik Belson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarik Belson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Pen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pen misses with a series of wild punches.
Belson throws a jab when Pen was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Belson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belson.
Belson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pen lands a nice shot to the body.
Belson looks to land a left hand but Pen moved out of range nicely.
Belson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Belson lands a head shot.
Belson throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pen! But no joy.
Belson throws a body shot but no joy.
Belson connects with a jab.
Pen with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jarik Belson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belson with a hook.
Pen rushes Belson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belson tries for a takedown but Pen manages to get underhooks.
Belson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Belson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pen lands with a light punch inside.
Belson throws a head punch that misses.
Belson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarik Belson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pen prevents the takedown attempt.
Belson avoiding damage as Pen throws knees to the body.
Belson gets through Pen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pen missing with knees to the body.
Belson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pen slips under a jab from Belson.
Belson missing with a left hand there. Pen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looks like Belson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pen rushes Belson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pen blocking some punches.
Pen digs a right hand into Belson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belson's gas tank.
Pen misses with a punch on the inside.
Belson is trying to break the clinch but Pen has him pressed against the cage.
Pen throws a punch but it's blocked by Belson.
Belson looking for a takedown.
Belson tries to pull guard but Pen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pen has Belson pressed against the cage, preventing Belson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pen prevents the takedown attempt.
Belson misses with a punch on the inside.
Pen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Belson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pen's elbow.
Belson tries to pull guard but Pen holds him up against the cage and eventually Belson drops back down to his feet.
Pen lands an elbow inside that Belson shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Belson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Belson tries to score a body lock takedown but Pen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pen has a couple of punches blocked by Belson.
Nice elbow from Pen.
Pen lands a left hand.
Pen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Belson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pen is keeping busy.
Belson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Belson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees to the body from Pen.
Pen lands with a left to the head.
Pen pushes Belson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pen blocks a body shot from Belson.
A body shot lands from Pen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pen.
Belson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belson takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belson goes for a takedown attempt but Pen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belson.
Belson misses the jab.
Pen cracks Belson with a hook to the temple - Belson is on wobbly legs here! Pen swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Belson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Pen wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gregory Pen!
Gregory Pen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Whisper Welker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grey Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Whisper Welker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grey Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf moves out of range as Welker strikes.
Wolf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Welker missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Welker slips under a jab from Wolf.
Welker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wolf's head backwards.
Welker connects with a looping right hand.
Wolf moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wolf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Welker throws a nice head kick!
Wolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Wolf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolf.
Welker looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Welker misses with a leg kick.
Welker scores with a push kick.
We've been informed that Wolf 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.
Welker scores with a head kick. Wolf tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wolf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Welker slips under a jab from Wolf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welker drives through and clinches with Wolf against the cage.
Welker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Welker digs a right hand into Wolf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wolf's gas tank.
Welker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Welker misses with a punch to the body.
Welker can't find room to land a body shot as Wolf controls the action.
Welker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Welker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Welker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Welker.
Welker misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Welker scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Welker.
Welker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Welker blocks an uppercut.
Welker tries a body shot but Wolf blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Welker misses with a punch to the body.
Welker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Welker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Welker.
Welker is working Wolf over against the cage.
Welker breaks the clinch.
Welker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wolf takes a step back to recover.
Welker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolf.
Wolf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Wolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Welker moves into range and clinches up with Wolf.
Wolf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Wolf.
Jab, jab by Wolf - just one landing.
Welker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wolf lands a slapping body shot.
Wolf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Wolf.
Welker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wolf lands a left and a right that send Welker crashing to the mat, dazed. Wolf thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Welker is rocked!
Wolf moves out of range of the body kick from Welker.
Wolf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Welker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Welker clinches up against the cage.
Welker seems to have got his legs back now.
Welker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Welker tests Wolf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf scores with a jab to the head.
Wolf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Welker lands with a kick to the temple. Wolf shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wolf sends Welker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wolf is motioning to the referee to let Welker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Welker slips a straight right by Wolf.
It looks like Welker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wolf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Wolf misses.
Welker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolf swings for the body but Welker moves out of range.
No joy there for Wolf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
Welker thumps Wolf with a low kick.
Wolf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Welker.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf misses with a looping right.
Welker tries to counter with a takedown but Wolf is quick to defend against it.
Welker is looking to slow Wolf down with leg kicks.
Welker throws a nice head kick!
Welker misses with a looping right.
Wolf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grey Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf misses with a two punch combination.
Wolf takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Welker.
Wolf misses with a body punch
and Welker counters by clinching up.
Wolf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Welker backwards.
Welker tries to throw a body punch but Wolf avoids it by throwing Welker back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Whisper Welker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wolf lands with a nice body punch.
Wolf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Welker is defended easily by Wolf.
Wolf throws the left hand but Welker avoids the punch easily.
Wolf lands an overhand right.
Welker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf throws an overhand right that lands on Welker's shoulder, as Welker tries to avoid the shot.
Wolf throws out a loose jab but Welker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Welker throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Welker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf throws a right and a left that Welker avoids nicely.
Welker slips under a jab.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Welker throws a sloppy head kick and Wolf moves out of range easily.
Welker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolf's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welker avoids the body shot from Wolf.
Wolf throws out a powerful jab.
Welker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wolf has time to react.
Wolf misses with a hook. Welker ducked under it nicely.
Welker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wolf's guard.
Welker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Welker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wolf has an active guard here but Welker has managed to pass into half guard.
Welker wants to free his trapped foot but Wolf is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wolf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wolf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Welker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wolf wants to stand up but Welker is controlling him.
Welker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Welker stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf.
Wolf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Welker wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Welker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Welker wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Welker manages to get himself to full guard.
Welker has a closed guard, preventing Wolf from standing up.
Welker 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.
Welker is working hard here to advance position.
Welker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wolf would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wolf swinging wildly here.
Wolf digs a good hook to Welker's body.
Welker tests Wolf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wolf throws a jab when Welker was well out of range.
Welker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolf throws out the jab.
Wolf misses with a two punch combination.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Wolf fails to land with a series of punches.
Welker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Welker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wolf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Welker circles away quickly and effectively.
Welker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grey Wolf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Welker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Welker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wolf throws a nice looking combination but Welker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Welker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wolf lands with an overhand left.
Welker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolf moves out of range as Welker throws a body kick.
Wolf scores with a punch to the head.
Welker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Welker shoots in and drives through. Wolf sprawls well.
Welker throws a solid leg kick but Wolf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Welker.
Wolf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Welker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welker working Wolf over with strikes.
Wolf tries to roll over but Welker keeps him under control.
Welker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf is trying to stand up here but Welker is controlling him well.
Welker 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.
Wolf won't allow Welker to pass to mount.
Wolf taking some punishment here, with Welker in his half guard.
Wolf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Welker scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf looking for submissions off his back.
Wolf manages to get to full guard.
Welker lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welker distracts Wolf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Welker wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.
Welker lands a couple of digs.
Welker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Welker wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Wolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Welker stands up over Wolf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Welker from controlling successfully.
Wolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Welker defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welker sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Welker lands a glancing blow to the side of Wolf's head.
Wolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Welker.
Danga de danga de dang - Wolf scores with a four punch combination!
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Welker.
Welker throws a front kick that sends Wolf stumbling back into the cage.
Wolf walks into a jab.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Welker staying out of range there.
Welker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Welker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Wolf misses.
Wolf takes a swing at Welker's ribcage but misses.
Welker feinted with a counter takedown.
Wolf works the jab nicely.
Wolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Welker scores with a head kick. Wolf tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Welker throws a leg kick which misses Wolf's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolf tries to avoid it.
Welker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grey Wolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolf staying out of range there.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Welker manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Welker.
Welker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Welker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Welker misses with a body kick.
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 Whisper Welker.
I think Welker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whisper Welker!
An out of breath Whisper Welker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guljigit Asanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Marailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asanov comes to the cage accompanied by I Have a Dream. Marailov has chosen Вставай as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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13 - 10 - 0 |
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14 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Marailov!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marailov.
Marailov misses with a hook. Asanov ducked under it nicely.
Marailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asanov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marailov misses with an uppercut
and Asanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marailov moves away.
Asanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Marailov misses.
Marailov throws a jab but it's blocked by Asanov.
Asanov moves away from the strike by Marailov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marailov misses with a body shot.
Marailov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Guljigit Asanov has been cut.
Marailov misses with a body shot.
Asanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marailov throws a nice looking combination but Asanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asanov dodges the punch combination from Marailov.
Asanov walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marailov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asanov misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marailov. Marailov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asanov throws the left hand but Marailov avoids the punch easily.
Marailov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marailov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asanov.
Asanov throws a lazy right hand but Marailov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marailov throws out a loose jab but Asanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asanov shoots in and bounces Marailov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Asanov throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marailov controlling the position.
Marailov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marailov has a closed guard, preventing Asanov from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marailov is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Asanov is on top in guard.
Asanov stands and steps away. Marailov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Asanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Marailov's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Asanov slips a jab and a cross from Marailov.
Asanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Asanov connects with a jab.
Marailov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asanov at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Marailov finds it's target.
Asanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marailov circles away.
Asanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marailov.
Marailov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Guljigit Asanov's cut is getting worse.
Marailov takes a swing at Asanov's ribcage but misses.
Marailov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asanov manages to avoid it.
Marailov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Asanov dives in and grabs Marailov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marailov pushes down on Asanov's head and hops out.
Marailov keeps the fight on the outside.
Marailov throws out a counter right but Asanov avoids it with no problem.
Marailov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marailov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asanov.
Marailov swings widly with a right hand
and Asanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marailov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marailov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Asanov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Asanov wants to control from the top but Marailov keeps moving.
Asanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marailov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asanov works over Marailov with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Guljigit Asanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guljigit Asanov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Asanov closes the distance and clinches up with Marailov, looking for a takedown. Asanov pushes Marailov against the cage but Marailov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Asanov slips under a jab from Marailov.
Marailov misses with the combination.
Marailov staying out of range there.
Asanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marailov to the mat! Marailov manages to get full guard.
Asanov won't allow Marailov to sweep him here.
Asanov wanted to stand there but Marailov had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Asanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Marailov has wrist control.
Asanov wants to stand but Marailov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asanov stands and steps away. Marailov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Marailov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marailov throws a right and a left that Asanov avoids nicely.
Marailov throws a push kick but Asanov slaps the foot to one side.
Asanov avoids a kick to the body.
Asanov throwing a counter right hand but Marailov manages to avoid it.
Marailov throws a one two combo.
Asanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Marailov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marailov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asanov slips under a jab.
Marailov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marailov's guard.
Asanov gets to his feet. Marailov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Asanov checks a low kick from Marailov.
Marailov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asanov.
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!
Asanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guljigit Asanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marailov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marailov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marailov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Asanov lands.
Nice defenses there by Marailov.
Asanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marailov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Asanov somewhat.
Asanov misses with a straight right.
Marailov leaves Asanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Asanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Marailov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marailov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marailov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asanov.
Marailov throws out a counter right but Asanov avoids it with no problem.
Marailov lands a nice hook to Asanov's body. Asanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gustav Marailov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marailov throws a hook but Asanov avoids it easily.
Marailov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asanov. Asanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Guljigit Asanov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Marailov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asanov manages to avoid it.
Asanov throws a body punch but Marailov moves out of range.
Marailov throws a body shot but no joy.
Asanov misses with a wild body shot.
Asanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Asanov fails to land the takedown.
Marailov dodges the punch combination from Asanov.
Asanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asanov looks for a takedown but Marailov sprawls well.
Marailov tries to bum rush Asanov with a series of wild strikes but Asanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marailov throws a shot from downtown. Asanov moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marailov.
Asanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marailov quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Marailov is trying to maintain the position but Asanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Asanov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Asanov looks to land a strike but Marailov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Asanov is looking to stand up but Marailov won't let him.
Guljigit Asanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marailov looking for a sweep. Not yet Marailov, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gustav Marailov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Guljigit Asanov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Marailov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Asanov does no damage.
Asanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marailov.
Asanov connects with a right hand. Marailov shakes it off.
Asanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marailov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asanov gets the takedown into side control.
Asanov decides to stand back up. Asanov steps back and let's Marailov get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Marailov misses the target.
Asanov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Asanov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asanov preventing the sweep.
Marailov has his feet on Asanov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Asanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marailov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Marailov misses.
Marailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marailov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marailov lands with a big left! Asanov is wobbled badly! Marailov comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Asanov to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gustav Marailov!
A relieved looking Gustav Marailov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Guljigit Asanov had this to say: 'best 2 of 3?'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Fietsora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Mayor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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291 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luca Fietsora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Mayor!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayor misses with a body shot
and Fietsora holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mayor presses Fietsora against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fietsora is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fietsora takes a shot to the head.
Mayor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fietsora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mayor - that landed with a thud.
Mayor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fietsora backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mayor.
A short right from Mayor.
Still in the clinch, Mayor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayor tries a body shot but Fietsora blocks it.
Mayor scores with a shot to the side of Fietsora's head.
Mayor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fietsoras head.
Fietsora 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.
Fietsora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mayor creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fietsora with a big uppercut! Fietsora tries to clinch up but Mayor pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fietsora to the mat! Fietsora covers up and Mayor unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommy Mayor!
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