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NYFN 37 : Hernandez vs Monday PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Musta Laine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wacka Flocka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Laine might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Somnium - After All. Musta Laine has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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179 lbs
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20
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Musta Laine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wacka Flocka!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flocka tries to work over Laine's front leg with a kick but Laine checks it.
Flocka throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Flocka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Laine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Flocka is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Laine dives into side control.
Laine is staying tight to Flocka's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Laine looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Flocka is avoiding damage well.
Laine working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flocka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
An elbow from Laine crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flocka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Laine misses with the ground and pound.
Flocka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Laine lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Flocka is pushing Laine's head away, looking to escape. Laine manages to hold on to the position though.
Flocka prevents Laine from moving into mount.
Laine creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Flocka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Flocka tries to escape but Laine is in control.
Laine happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine throws a strike aimed at the side of Flocka's head but Flocka avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Laine.
Flocka pushes Laine away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Laine gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Flocka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Laine wants to control for a moment but Flocka uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Laine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laine looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Laine prevents Flocka from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine is keen to just control but Flocka is a slippery customer.
Laine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flocka's head.
Flocka is not content to let Laine control the position.
Laine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flocka defending well though.
Laine looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Laine wants to free his trapped foot but Flocka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laine is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flocka wants to get back to his feet.
Flocka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laine.
Laine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laine working Flocka over with strikes.
Laine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Laine trying to control from half guard but Flocka is working away.
Flocka is looking to escape.
Laine passes to full mount!
Flocka wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laine postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Flocka looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musta Laine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Laine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Flocka's hands.
Flocka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Flocka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Laine is in Flocka's guard.
Laine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flocka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flocka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laine is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flocka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laine is looking to work some ground and pound but Flocka has wrist control.
Laine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flocka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Flocka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laine is looking to work some ground and pound but Flocka has wrist control.
Flocka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laine.
Laine stops Flocka from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Flocka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flocka throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Flocka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Flocka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Flocka tries to clinch up but Laine circles away and keeps his distance.
Laine drops down looking for a counter takedown but Flocka sprawls and moves away.
Laine throws a lazy head kick
and Flocka counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine lands an overhand right.
Wacka Flocka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Laine - just one landing.
Laine is looking to slow Flocka down with leg kicks.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Flocka off balance momentarily.
Flocka throws a leg kick but Laine moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Flocka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Laine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laine checks the leg kick.
A jab from Flocka misses.
Flocka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Wacka Flocka has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flocka can do to turn this around?
Flocka tries to clinch up.
Crunch! Flocka slams his shin into Laine's torso.
Laine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Flocka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Flocka moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine.
Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flocka rushes Laine and presses him up against the cage.
Flocka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Laine.
Laine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flocka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Flocka throws a head punch that misses.
Laine goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flocka prevents it.
A short right from Flocka on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laine.
A short uppercut from Flocka.
Laine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
Flocka throws a punch but it's blocked by Laine.
Flocka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laines head.
Laine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flocka walks away with a smile on his face. Laine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musta Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flocka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Flocka.
A body shot lands from Flocka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laine.
Flocka working aggressively here.
Laine jumps into guard, dragging Flocka to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laine throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Flocka escapes and throws Laine's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Flocka wants to stand but Laine is controlling his arm.
Laine tries to bench press Flocka off him but Flocka keeps the position.
Laine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Musta Laine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wacka Flocka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Flocka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laine works the jab nicely.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flocka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine thuds his shin into the meat of Flocka's side.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flocka drives through and clinches with Laine against the cage.
Nice body punch from Laine - that landed with a thud.
Laine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flocka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flocka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laine connects with a looping right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Flocka.
Flocka misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flocka, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Flocka slips under a jab from Laine.
Flocka throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine moves out of range as Flocka strikes.
Laine slips under a jab.
Laine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flocka's half guard.
Laine trying to control the action but Flocka is working from the bottom.
Laine thows a huge punch but Flocka dodges it nicely.
Flocka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Laine trying to control from Flocka's half guard. Flocka has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wacka Flocka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine throwing strikes but missing.
Flocka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laine.
Flocka is looking to stand up but Laine isn't so interested in that idea.
Laine passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Musta Laine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flocka taking a bit of punishment here - Laine scoring with strikes.
Laine postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Laine looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Flocka is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Laine.
Laine throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine trying to control the position but Flocka is working away.
Laine cracks Flocka with a big right hand but Flocka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Laine scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Flocka to see if he's OK.
Laine throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Flocka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Laine tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Laine in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Flocka is pushing Laine's head away, looking to escape. Laine manages to hold on to the position though.
Laine cracks Flocka with a big right hand but Flocka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Laine.
Flocka stops Laine from passing to mount.
Check out the look on Laine's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Laine cracks Flocka with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Laine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flocka keeps working.
Flocka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Laine scores with a couple of short elbows.
Flocka is pushing Laine's head away, looking to escape. Laine manages to hold on to the position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musta Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laine, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musta Laine!
Musta Laine thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Little Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Star Dust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dust has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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150 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Hardon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Star Dust!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dust comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardon.
Hardon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hardon as Dust shoots in.
Dust lands with a thumping leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dust.
Dust goes for a double leg but Hardon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardon continues to drive forward.
Little Hardon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Star Dust.
Dust looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hardon!
Dust misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dust wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardon keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Hardon struggling a bit here.
Dust scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon is trying to get back to half guard.
Hardon is not content to let Dust control the position.
Dust is working Hardon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hardon can't do much from the bottom here.
Hardon is pushing Dust's head away, looking to escape. Dust manages to hold on to the position though.
Dust working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dust is looking to take a break and control but Hardon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hardon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dust wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dust has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dust asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hardon struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Dust stalls from top position.
Dust tries to advance to mount but Hardon denies him.
Dust landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dust creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hardon is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon is not content to let Dust control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardon wants to get back to his feet but Dust drags him back down.
Hardon tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dust presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hardon is trying desperately to improve position.
Dust lands a heavy elbow.
Dust lands a big shot there that rocks Hardon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dust landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardon wants to control but Dust is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dust working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hardon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dust.
Hardon is desperately trying to improve his position but Dust has a good base and remains in mount.
Dust lands a couple of good shots and Hardon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dust punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dust throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Dust trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hardon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dust misses with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dust fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardon on the side of the head.
Dust lands the left hand.
Dust thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dust connects with a looping right hand.
Dust connects with a solid leg kick.
Hardon throws a chopping leg kick but Dust manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hardon blocks a head kick by Dust.
Dust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardon was well out of range. Poor timing from Dust.
Dust throws a shot from downtown. Hardon moves away and avoids it.
Hardon feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust scores with the left hand. Hardon knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Dust.
Hardon takes one on the button.
Dust throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hardon's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust checks a leg kick.
Hardon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dust avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dust lands a jab.
Dust fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dust lands an overhand right.
Hardon needs to keep his hands up - Dust had a free shot at his head there.
We've been told by Hardon's head coaches at Restricted area that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dust throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dust checks a leg kick.
Dust is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dust lands with an uppercut that bounces Hardon off the cage and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dust.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dust. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dust swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dust throws a front kick that sends Hardon stumbling back into the cage.
Dust with a nice cross.
Dust throws a solid leg kick but Hardon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dust.
Dust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dust throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardon wants to clinch.
Hardon looks to throw a body kick
and Dust decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hardon's guard.
Dust stands and throws Hardon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust working the body and head with strikes.
Dust cracks Hardon with a big right hand but Hardon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dust throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hardon is not content to let Dust control the position.
Hardon is looking to regain half guard here but Dust keeps moving and retains side control.
Dust working the head with strikes.
Hardon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dust is controlling him well.
Hardon is looking to reverse the position.
Dust is looking to take a break and control but Hardon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dust throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dust works to advance to full mount. Hardon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Star Dust has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardon is desperately trying to improve his position but Dust has a good base and remains in mount.
Dust with the ground and pound from mount.
Hardon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dust scoring with strikes but Hardon is staying in there.
Hardon tries to hold on but Dust postures up.
Hardon can't escape the position.
Hardon tries to hold on but Dust postures up.
Dust is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hardon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hardon shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dust lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hardon hang on?
Dust lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Hardon blocks the low kick.
Hardon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dust.
Star Dust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardon throws a head kick but Dust moves out of range.
Dust scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hardon throws a sloppy head kick and Dust moves out of range easily.
And Dust tries to counter it with a takedown but Hardon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hardon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardon moves in looking to clinch but Dust pushes him off.
Nice straight punches there by Dust. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardon circles away quickly and effectively.
Dust tests Hardon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardon.
Dust feints the counter takedown.
Dust doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hardon counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dust is looking to slow Hardon down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Dust. That snapped Hardon's head back.
Dust scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardon doesn't seem bothered though.
Dust has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dust pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hardon is out of range and Dust settles back down.
Hardon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dust sprawls and moves away.
Dust lands a nice shot to the body.
Dust throws a jab when Hardon was well out of range.
Dust misses with a looping right.
Dust dips to his left and cracks Hardon with an uppercut!
Hardon avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dust throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hardon's head.
Hardon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dust goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dust lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hardon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hardon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Donk. Dust catches Hardon right on the button with a cross.
Dust shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dust won't allow Hardon to get back to his feet.
Dust missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardon wants to stand up but Dust is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dust throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dust postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardon keeping moving, preventing Dust from controlling successfully.
Hardon keeping full guard, as Dust tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardon avoids the body shot from Dust.
Dust looks for a takedown but Hardon sprawls well.
A punch lands to the side of Hardon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardon.
Dust pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hardon back to the cage. Dust follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dust stuns Hardon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hardon.
Dust uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardon has time to react.
Hardon throws a hook but Dust avoids it easily.
Little Hardon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dust circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dust counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardon is looking to stand up but Dust isn't so interested in that idea.
Little Hardon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dust postures up in Hardon's guard and throws a big left but Hardon blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Star Dust comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dust 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Star Dust!
An out of breath Star Dust 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Linke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Naughton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naughton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Magic Man. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185 lbs
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192 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mariusz Linke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cal Naughton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Naughton throws a combination. Linke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Naughton cracks a nice hook into Linke's ribs.
Naughton lands with a right hand.
Naughton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Naughton lands a two punch combo.
Linke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Naughton catches Linke right on the button with a cross.
Naughton lands with an uppercut that bounces Linke off the cage and back into range.
Linke is rocked!
Naughton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Linke walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Naughton! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cal Naughton!
Post fight, an emotional Cal Naughton said 'Did that just blow your mind? Shake N Bake Baby!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Killian Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killian Murphy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leon Khan's chin.
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170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Killian Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leon Khan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan moves into the clinch successfully.
Khan landing knees to the head.
It looks like Killian Murphy has been cut.
Murphy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khan after a bit of a struggle.
Khan lands an elbow inside that Murphy shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Khan.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khan misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khan.
Khan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khan lands a damaging elbow.
Khan working Murphy over with knees to the body.
Khan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Khan is pressed up against the cage. Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khan down to the mat. Khan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khan rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
Khan lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khan.
Khan lands a damaging elbow.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan pushes off an throws an elbow but Murphy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khan with a knee to the head.
Killian Murphy's cut is getting worse.
Khan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Khan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murphy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Khan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Khan lands an elbow just above Murphy 's eye.
Khan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murphy's defenses.
Khan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Khan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Khan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murphy's defenses.
Killian Murphy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Murphy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Khan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murphy's defenses.
Khan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Khan gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
Khan crunches a lovely knee into Murphy's ribcage.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Khan lands an elbow just above Murphy 's eye.
Khan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Killian Murphy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Khan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murphy's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Killian Murphy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leon Khan!
Leon Khan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Lightbeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barao DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buzz Lightbeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barao DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightbeer throws a head kick but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Lightbeer misses its target.
DeSilva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeSilva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSilva trying to control the action but Lightbeer is working from the bottom.
DeSilva taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightbeer tries to improve position but can't.
Lightbeer wants to control but DeSilva postures up.
DeSilva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
DeSilva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
DeSilva trying to control the action but Lightbeer is working from the bottom.
DeSilva tries to score with some ground and pound. Lightbeer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeSilva tries for a kimura but Lightbeer is defending well.
DeSilva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lightbeer is trying to control DeSilva's posture but DeSilva avoids it.
DeSilva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lightbeer is looking for a sweep.
DeSilva is chipping away with strikes.
Lightbeer is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightbeer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of DeSilva.
DeSilva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
DeSilva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lightbeer keeps working.
DeSilva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
DeSilva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
DeSilva trying to control the action but Lightbeer is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lightbeer regains half guard.
Lightbeer wants to control but DeSilva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lightbeer wants to improve his position but DeSilva is controlling well.
Lightbeer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeSilva.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSilva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
DeSilva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barao DeSilva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lightbeer swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva throws a low kick but Lightbeer moves out of range easily.
Lightbeer checks a low kick from DeSilva.
Barao DeSilva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lightbeer cracks DeSilva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DeSilva fails with the takedown
and Lightbeer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DeSilva misses with a wild body shot.
Lightbeer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightbeer scores with a spinning back kick!
DeSilva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Lightbeer keeps moving.
Lightbeer working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva trying to control but Lightbeer is working from the bottom.
DeSilva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lightbeer is on top in guard.
Lightbeer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lightbeer trying to control but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Disciples Top Team inform us that DeSilva has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lightbeer sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lightbeer wants to stand and escape but instead DeSilva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
DeSilva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lightbeer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeSilva manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightbeer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lightbeer postures up.
DeSilva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lightbeer defends well.
DeSilva has a closed guard, preventing Lightbeer from standing up.
DeSilva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeSilva looking for a sweep. Not yet DeSilva, not yet.
Lightbeer wants to stand and escape but instead DeSilva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeSilva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeSilva stopping the sweep attempt from Lightbeer.
Lightbeer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lightbeer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeSilva's guard.
Lightbeer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lightbeer wants to control from the top but DeSilva keeps moving.
Lightbeer stopping the sweep attempt from DeSilva.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSilva is looking for a triangle but Lightbeer pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lightbeer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeSilva being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Buzz Lightbeer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lightbeer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lightbeer on the side of the head.
Barao DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lightbeer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lightbeer is looking to counter the offense by DeSilva and move into the clinch.
DeSilva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lightbeer misses with a head kick.
DeSilva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lightbeer pinned against the cage. Lightbeer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lightbeer tried to counter with a leg kick but DeSilva avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightbeer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightbeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
Lightbeer falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeSilva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lightbeer!
Barao DeSilva has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeSilva trying to control the action but Lightbeer is working from the bottom.
DeSilva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
DeSilva tries for a kimura but Lightbeer is defending well.
Lightbeer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightbeer is trying to get back to full guard.
DeSilva working the head and body with strikes.
DeSilva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lightbeer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lightbeer trying to control here.
DeSilva is nestled in close to Lightbeer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
DeSilva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lightbeer trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva seems to be looking for submissions.
DeSilva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lightbeer is just riding it out for now. DeSilva eventually gives up the hold.
Lightbeer tries to roll over but DeSilva keeps him under control.
DeSilva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lightbeer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lightbeer wants to get back to full guard but DeSilva has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lightbeer wants to control but DeSilva postures up.
DeSilva tries for a kimura but Lightbeer is defending well.
Lightbeer can't do much from the bottom here.
DeSilva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lightbeer is letting DeSilva control him for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DeSilva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lightbeer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
DeSilva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lightbeer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeSilva somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barao DeSilva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DeSilva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barao DeSilva!
During a confident post fight interview, Barao DeSilva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Henley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tor Troeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
169 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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30
164 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Henley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tor Troeng!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Troeng lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henley connects with a crisp jab.
Troeng takes a swing at Henley's ribcage but misses.
Henley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Henley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Troeng sprawls well. Troeng wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henley gets slowly back to his feet.
Troeng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley misses with a straight right.
Henley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Troeng counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Troeng tries to bum rush Henley with a series of wild strikes but Henley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Henley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Troeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Henley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Troeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henley was well out of range. Poor timing from Troeng.
Henley throwing a counter right hand but Troeng manages to avoid it.
Henley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Henley coming out on top.
Troeng moves out of range as Henley strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Troeng. Henley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henley misses with a hook
and Troeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henley shoots in for a takedown but Troeng shows good takedown defense.
Tor Troeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henley misses with an uppercut
letting Troeng counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Henley.
Troeng throws a counter combo.
Troeng misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Troeng misses with a hook.
Troeng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Troeng gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Henley.
A big right from Henley misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Henley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Troeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Troeng in his tracks.
Troeng connects with a looping right hand.
Henley misses with an uppercut
and Troeng counters with a crisp right hand that drops Henley! Troeng lets Henley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Henley is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Troeng counters with a big right hand! Oh Henley is in trouble here! Troeng follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Troeng!
Tor Troeng decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sinan Yak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sewy Cide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yak comes to the cage accompanied by Silahsiz Kuvvet - Sözlerim Silahim. Sinan Yak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
260 lbs
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21
260 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sinan Yak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sewy Cide!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Cide.
Yak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cide tries to clinch but Yak moves out of range.
Yak throwing a counter right hand but Cide manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Cide. Those never looked like landing.
Yak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cide lands a slapping body shot.
Cide misses the jab.
Yak is looking to counter punch.
Yak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cide sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yak somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cide takes a swing at Yak's ribcage but misses.
Cide tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cide throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cide misses with a low kick.
Yak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cide throws a jab but it's blocked by Yak.
Yak misses with a hook
and Cide counters with a stiff right hand.
Cide lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cide throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sewy Cide is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cide throws out the jab.
Cide bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yak's head backwards.
Yak shoots in looking for a takedown. Cide tries to sprawl out of it but Yak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cide manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cide throws out a counter right but Yak avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sinan Yak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yak looks to throw the jab but Cide is out of range.
Yak throws a jab but it's blocked by Cide.
Cide looks to score with a jab to the body but Yak is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cide's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cide duly obliges.
Yak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cide in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cide throws a lazy body kick
and Yak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cide throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cide lands a slapping body shot.
Sewy Cide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the liver by Cide. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot by Cide.
Yak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cide misses with a lunging right hand
and Yak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cide's guard.
Yak tries to free his leg and advance position but Cide is retaining full guard.
Cide is pulling down on Yak's head to control his posture.
Yak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cide seems keen to control Yak's posture.
Yak looking to pass the guard.
Cide pulls Yak in close to his closed guard and prevents Yak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yak trying to control but Cide is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cide works the jab nicely.
Cide misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Cide there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Cide misses the target.
Yak connects with a jab.
Cide looks to score with a jab to the body but Yak is just out of range.
Cide throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cide sprawls and moves away.
Cide lands with a cross.
Cide fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yak moves out of range of the leg kick from Cide.
Cide sizes up Yak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cide.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sewy Cide dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cide throws out the jab.
Cide has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cide scores with a nice body kick.
Cide throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cide looks to score with a jab to the body but Yak is just out of range.
Yak lands a nice looking body shot.
Cide walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cide throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cide is looking to clinch.
Yak swings for the body but Cide moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cide lands a nice looking body shot.
Cide darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cide motions for Yak to come forward. Cide throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sewy Cide seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cide cracks Yak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cide scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cide.
Yak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cide throws a hook but Yak blocks it.
Cide looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yak tries to counter with a takedown but Cide is quick to defend against it.
Cide looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yak is looking to counter punch.
Cide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Yak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yak tries to move into range but Cide moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cide lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yak circles away quickly and effectively.
Cide throws out a powerful jab.
Cide throws an overhand right that lands on Yak's shoulder, as Yak tries to avoid the shot.
Yak attempts a counter takedown but Cide avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Cide.
Nice cross by Cide.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cide comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cide misses the 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!
Cide tries a head kick but it misses.
Cide connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yak. Yak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yak with a hook.
Good exchange - Cide coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Yak.
Cide misses with a low kick.
Yak throws a hook but Cide blocks it.
Yak scores with a nice strike.
Yak checks the leg kick.
Cide scores with a nice right hand.
Yak closes the distance and clinches up with Cide, looking for a takedown. Yak pushes Cide against the cage but Cide circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cide looks to land a right hand but Yak moved out of range.
Cide throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yak feinted with a counter takedown.
Yak tries for a takedown but Cide sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cide connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yak scrambles back to his feet.
Yak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cide swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sinan Yak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cide connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cide looks to score with a jab to the body but Yak is just out of range.
Yak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cide tries a head kick but it misses.
Cide is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yak.
Yak throwing a counter right hand but Cide manages to avoid it.
Yak connects with a looping right hand.
Yak avoids the body shot from Cide.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yak dives in for a single leg takedown but Cide sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yak swats away the attempt to clinch by Cide.
Yak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab lands there for Cide.
Cide scores with a jab to the body.
Yak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Cide.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cide slaps away a takedown attempt from Yak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cide connects with a right hand. Yak shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sewy Cide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cide lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cide chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cide looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yak drives through with a takedown into Cide's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yak won't allow Cide to sweep him here.
Cide pulls Yak in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cide keeping moving, preventing Yak from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yak stands up and waves to Cide to follow him.
Yak moves away from the strike by Cide.
It looked like Yak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cide.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cide.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cide stuffs the takedown attempt from Yak. Yak gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Yak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yak misses with a takedown attempt - Cide sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cide misses with a straight right.
Cide forces Yak back against the cage and clinches.
Cide lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cide lands a body shot.
Cide misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cide throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cide doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cide.
A left hand lands to the body for Cide.
Cide is leaning against Yak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cide lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yak.
Cide lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yak.
Cide lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cide cracks Yak with a nice body shot.
Cide has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cide can turn it around.
Cide throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Cide scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sinan Yak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cide lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Cide.
Cide can't find room to land a body shot as Yak controls the action.
Cide lands with a right to the head.
Sewy Cide seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yak dodges an elbow strike from Cide.
Cide lands with a left to the head.
Yak is rocked!
Cide drops Yak onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Yak is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Yak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cide prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sinan Yak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cide lands a body shot.
Cide dips a shoulder and cracks Yak with a mighty uppercut! Yak falls back against the cage and Cide unloads with a barrage of strikes! Yak is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Cide screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sewy Cide!
During a confident post fight interview, Sewy Cide thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurtis Couturier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coaker Kluge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couturier's entrance music is Forever Angel. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
189 lbs
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194 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kurtis Couturier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Coaker Kluge!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couturier pushes Kluge up against the cage in a clinch.
Couturier lands a right hand.
Kluge throws a head punch that misses.
We've been informed that Kluge 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.
Couturier lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couturier.
Couturier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Couturier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Couturier lands an uppercut.
Couturier lands a shot to the body.
Kluge takes a shot to the head.
Couturier effectively controlling the action here.
Couturier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kluge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kluge.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kluge trying to control the position but instead, Couturier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kluge into the cage.
Couturier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kluge throws a shot from downtown. Couturier moves away and avoids it.
Kluge throws a body punch but Couturier moves out of range.
Kluge throws the left hand but Couturier avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Kluge misses.
Couturier misses with a double jab.
A nice side step and Kluge releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Decent striking displayed by Kluge there.
Couturier moves out of range as Kluge strikes.
Couturier moves out of range as Kluge strikes.
Couturier has managed to clinch.
Kluge misses with a punch to the body.
Kluge can't break the clinch.
Kluge throws a punch but it's blocked by Couturier.
Kluge is trying to stall.
Couturier is trying to stall.
Kluge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kluge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Couturier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kluge thuds his right hand into Couturier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Couturier works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kluge misses.
Kluge just misses with a punch to the body.
Couturier is looking to counter punch.
Kluge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couturier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kluge just misses with a punch to the body.
Kluge throws a big shot that misses.
Couturier slips a straight right by Kluge.
Couturier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kluge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couturier takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Couturier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Couturier taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couturier.
Couturier scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couturier.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couturier.
Couturier has a couple of punches blocked by Kluge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kluge misses with a punch on the inside.
Couturier lands a shoulder strike.
Kluge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kluge lands a nice uppercut.
Couturier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Couturier misses the shot to the body.
Kluge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Couturier.
Kluge throws a front kick aimed at Couturier's knee but Couturier avoids it well.
Kluge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couturier.
Couturier clinches up with Kluge and pushes him back against the cage.
Couturier swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couturier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluge backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Couturier.
Kluge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couturier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kluge throws a punch but it's blocked by Couturier.
A left hand lands to the body for Couturier.
Couturier tries to work over Kluge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluge misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couturier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Couturier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kluge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couturier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluge.
Couturier throws a hook but Kluge avoids it easily.
Couturier darts in and clinches Kluge up against the cage.
Kluge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couturier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Couturier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couturier working aggressively here.
Couturier lands a shoulder strike.
Couturier scores with a hook to the body.
Couturier blocks a body shot from Kluge.
Kluge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couturier blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Couturier.
A short left from Couturier.
Couturier scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couturier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurtis Couturier 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.
Couturier misses with a body shot.
Couturier looking to score a takedown here. Kluge is defending well but Couturier drives through and ends up in Kluge's guard.
Kluge wants to sweep but no luck.
Couturier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kluge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couturier postures up in Kluge's guard and throws a big left but Kluge blocks it.
Kluge working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couturier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couturier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluge can do to turn this around?
Kluge is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kluge working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Couturier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couturier has closed the distance and engaged Kluge in a clinch.
Kluge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kluge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Couturier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch lands to the side of Couturier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kluge in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Couturier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A left lands for Couturier.
Kluge fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Couturier on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluge misses the target.
Kluge throws out a loose jab but Couturier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Couturier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Couturier slips a jab from Kluge.
Couturier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Couturier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Couturier looks to land a left hand but Kluge moved out of range nicely.
Kluge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluge swats away the attempt to clinch by Couturier.
Coaker Kluge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kluge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Couturier at a distance.
Kluge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kluge throws a right and a left that Couturier avoids nicely.
Kluge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kluge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Couturier scores with a kick to the body.
Kluge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Couturier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kluge is breathing heavily.
Couturier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kluge finds it's way round the side to connect with Couturier's head.
Kluge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Couturier throws a jab but it's blocked by Kluge.
Kluge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kluge misses with a low kick.
Kluge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couturier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Couturier.
Kluge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Coaker Kluge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kluge swats away the attempt to clinch by Couturier.
Kluge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Couturier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kluge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couturier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kluge is rocked!
Couturier moves into the clinch.
Kluge is still on wobbly legs! Can Couturier finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kluge.
Couturier effectively controlling the action here.
Couturier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kluge lands with a left to the head.
Couturier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Couturier lands a nice uppercut.
Couturier lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kluge.
Couturier lands a shot to the body.
Couturier lands a body punch.
Couturier dips a shoulder and cracks Kluge with a mighty uppercut! Kluge falls back against the cage and Couturier unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kluge is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Couturier screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurtis Couturier!
Kurtis Couturier thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Boogaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lubomir Mihailovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boogaard comes to the cage accompanied by A Lesson In Violence - Exodus. Mihailovic has chosen Otherwise - Soldiers as his entrance music. Derek Boogaard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lubomir Mihailovic's chin.
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275 lbs
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243 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Boogaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lubomir Mihailovic!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boogaard throws a head kick but Mihailovic moves out of range.
A lazy left from Mihailovic finds it's target.
Mihailovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boogaard tried to counter with a leg kick but Mihailovic avoided it.
Boogaard misses with a double jab.
Boogaard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mihailovic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boogaard's guard.
Boogaard is pulling down on Mihailovic's head. It's preventing any offense from Mihailovic, at least for the moment.
Boogaard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mihailovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Boogaard is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boogaard wants to sweep but no luck.
Mihailovic is stalling in the full guard.
Mihailovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boogaard keeping full guard, as Mihailovic tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boogaard is controlling Mihailovic's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mihailovic misses with a hook. Boogaard ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boogaard. That's going to slow Mihailovic down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mihailovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Boogaard, which made it look bad.
Boogaard misses the shot to the body.
Mihailovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boogaard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boogaard 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.
Mihailovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boogaard manages to avoid it.
Boogaard blocks a low kick nicely.
Boogaard throws a leg kick but Mihailovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boogaard throws a front kick aimed at Mihailovic's knee but Mihailovic avoids it well.
Boogaard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mihailovic works Boogaard's body with a nice hook.
Boogaard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boogaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mihailovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boogaard counters with a body kick that stops Mihailovic in his tracks momentarily.
Mihailovic cracks Boogaard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boogaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mihailovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boogaard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mihailovic looks to land a right hand but Boogaard moved out of range.
Mihailovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boogaard misses with a body kick.
Mihailovic misses with a body shot.
Mihailovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Mihailovic does no damage.
Boogaard throws a lazy head kick
and Mihailovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boogaard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boogaard looks to throw a body kick
and Mihailovic counters with a straight right hand.
Mihailovic thuds his right hand into Boogaard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lubomir Mihailovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boogaard feints and then cracks Mihailovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mihailovic down.
Mihailovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boogaard rather than just go for the knockout.
Mihailovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boogaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mihailovic.
Boogaard missing with a left hand there. Mihailovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mihailovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mihailovic throws a front kick aimed at Boogaard's knee but Boogaard avoids it well.
Mihailovic checks a leg kick.
Mihailovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mihailovic staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihailovic lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boogaard misses with a series of wild punches.
Mihailovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body kick there by Mihailovic.
Mihailovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boogaard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mihailovic misses with an uppercut. Boogaard saw that one coming.
Mihailovic throws out a leg kick but Boogaard moves out of range and Mihailovic only half commits.
A clash of legs there as Boogaard blocks the low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boogaard.
A low kick from Mihailovic is predictable there
and Boogaard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mihailovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Mihailovic.
Mihailovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mihailovic misses with a straight right.
Boogaard jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Boogaard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mihailovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lubomir Mihailovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boogaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihailovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Boogaard.
Boogaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mihailovic.
Mihailovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boogaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Mihailovic.
Mihailovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boogaard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boogaard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mihailovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Lubomir Mihailovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mihailovic misses with a body shot
and Boogaard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mihailovic walks into a left hand.
Mihailovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boogaard.
Boogaard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mihailovic.
Mihailovic throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Boogaard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mihailovic looks to land a right hand but Boogaard moved out of range.
Mihailovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihailovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boogaard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihailovic swings for the body but Boogaard moves out of range.
Mihailovic lands a nice hook to Boogaard's body. Boogaard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mihailovic misses with a body shot.
Boogaard thuds his right hand into Mihailovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Lubomir Mihailovic has been cut.
Boogaard is looking to slow Mihailovic down with leg kicks.
Boogaard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mihailovic jabs Boogaard right on the nose. Boogaard blinks but takes it well.
Mihailovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Mihailovic does it's job there.
Good standup being displayed there by Boogaard as he connects with a hook.
You can see that Mihailovic has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Mihailovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boogaard moves away.
Boogaard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mihailovic connects with a body shot that sends Boogaard's belly button to the back.
Boogaard tries to land a front kick but Mihailovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mihailovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mihailovic stuns Boogaard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boogaard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boogaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic lands with a cross.
Mihailovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Mihailovic digs a good hook to Boogaard's body.
Boogaard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mihailovic.
Mihailovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Derek Boogaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boogaard cracks Mihailovic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mihailovic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Boogaard finish him?
Boogaard throws a front kick aimed at Mihailovic's knee but Mihailovic avoids it well.
Mihailovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boogaard.
As Mihailovic backs away, Boogaard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mihailovic misses the shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mihailovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mihailovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Boogaard controls his hands.
Mihailovic blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boogaard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boogaard.
A hook to the body from Mihailovic.
Mihailovic blocks a body shot from Boogaard.
Boogaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mihailovic has Boogaard up against the cage in a clinch.
Mihailovic stalling in the clinch but Boogaard improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boogaard.
Boogaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mihailovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boogaard's calf.
Mihailovic jabs at Boogaard's body.
Boogaard tries to work over Mihailovic's front leg with a kick but Mihailovic checks it.
Boogaard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mihailovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boogaard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mihailovic counters with a nice body shot.
Mihailovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boogaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Mihailovic.
Mihailovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boogaard manages to avoid it.
Mihailovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mihailovic misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Boogaard.
Boogaard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mihailovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Boogaard's head.
Mihailovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mihailovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boogaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Mihailovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mihailovic digs a good body shot into Boogaard's ribs.
Mihailovic throws out a loose jab but Boogaard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boogaard throwing a counter right hand but Mihailovic manages to avoid it.
Boogaard thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lubomir Mihailovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lubomir Mihailovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mihailovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Boogaard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mihailovic's knee momentarily.
Boogaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mihailovic.
Boogaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That kick from Boogaard tenderised Mihailovic's leg. Mihailovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boogaard cracks Mihailovic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mihailovic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Boogaard finish him?
Mihailovic is rocked!
Boogaard lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Boogaard!
Derek Boogaard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Monday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Hernandez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Monday!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monday looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez tries to counter by clinching up but Monday breaks away and moves out of range.
Monday scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hernandez doesn't seem bothered though.
Monday fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monday works Hernandez's body with a nice hook.
Monday lands a leg kick that knocks Hernandez off balance momentarily.
Monday dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez is looking to clinch.
Monday lands with a nice body punch.
Monday scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Monday misses the shot to the body.
Mike Monday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monday moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Hernandez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from Monday lands.
It looks like Hector Hernandez has been cut.
Monday throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hernandez.
Monday scores with a sloppy right hand. Hernandez should have avoided that one.
Monday misses with an uppercut.
Monday looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monday misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.
Monday is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hernandez rather than just go for the knockout.
Hernandez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monday scores with a hook to the body. Hernandez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monday connects with a body shot.
Monday throws a leg kick but Hernandez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hernandez slips under a jab from Monday.
Monday moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Monday throws a body kick that misses.
Hernandez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monday stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monday scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hernandez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monday manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monday. That one must have hurt.
Monday lands a nice looking body shot.
Monday throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hernandez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Boom Boom Room in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monday fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monday dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monday lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monday stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left and a right from Monday both land. Nice combination.
Monday works the jab nicely.
Monday lands a jab to the head.
Monday lands with a big right hook that stumbles Hernandez - he's out on his feet here! Monday follows up with another monster hook that separates Hernandez from consciousness! Hernandez falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Monday stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Monday! Mike Monday retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Mike Monday started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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