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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Perry Charcobeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charcobeau comes to the cage accompanied by Fortunate Son. Zoolander has chosen Don't Fear the Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Perry Charcobeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Zoolander!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoolander throws a leg kick that misses.
Zoolander is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zoolander fails with the takedown.
Zoolander checks a low kick from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charcobeau connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Charcobeau lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Charcobeau loads up on a big right hand but Zoolander slips the punch.
Charcobeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoolander lands a nice hook to Charcobeau's body. Charcobeau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Charcobeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Charcobeau misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoolander takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zoolander takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Charcobeau slips a jab and a cross from Zoolander.
Charcobeau misses with a hook
and Zoolander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zoolander misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Charcobeau. Beautiful body shot.
Charcobeau takes one on the button.
Charcobeau staying out of range there.
Charcobeau misses with a straight right.
Zoolander is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Charcobeau moves away from the strike by Zoolander.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoolander has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Charcobeau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau blocks the body kick.
Jab by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau misses with a body shot.
Zoolander connects with a jab.
Zoolander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoolander takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zoolander avoids the body shot from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau gets tackled into the cage by Zoolander. Zoolander maintains the clinch.
Charcobeau breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Charcobeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charcobeau throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zoolander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zoolander misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau tries to land a leg kick but Zoolander saw it coming and moves away.
Zoolander looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good work by Charcobeau as he checks the leg kick.
Charcobeau throws a shot to the body.
Zoolander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoolander was well out of range. Poor timing from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zoolander blocks a jab.
Zoolander walks into a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Charcobeau. Those never looked like landing.
Perry Charcobeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charcobeau throws the left hand but Zoolander avoids the punch easily.
Zoolander walks into a left hand.
Charcobeau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charcobeau misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Charcobeau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoolander is chipping away with strikes.
Charcobeau stops Zoolander from passing to mount.
Zoolander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charcobeau keeps working.
The strikes coming from Zoolander are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Charcobeau is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Charcobeau is trying to control Zoolander's posture but Zoolander avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perry Charcobeau dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zoolander avoids the body shot from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body punch from Zoolander.
Zoolander connects with a looping right hand.
Zoolander tries to land a front kick but Charcobeau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Charcobeau half committed to a counter leg kick.
Charcobeau lands a glancing blow to the side of Zoolander's head.
Crunch! Charcobeau slams his shin into Zoolander's torso.
Charcobeau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zoolander.
Charcobeau throws a right and a left that Zoolander avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zoolander, as that shot connected.
Zoolander connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoolander connects with a looping right hand.
Zoolander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoolander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Charcobeau counters with a left to the body.
Zoolander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Charcobeau throws a wild body kick that Zoolander sees coming a mile off.
Zoolander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Charcobeau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zoolander.
A head kick misses from Charcobeau.
That kick from Zoolander tenderised Charcobeau's leg. Charcobeau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zoolander tries to land a leg kick but Charcobeau saw it coming and moves away.
Charcobeau misses with a head kick.
Zoolander is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Charcobeau with a body shot.
Zoolander lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zoolander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charcobeau swings for the body but Zoolander moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoolander.
Charcobeau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zoolander blocks the body kick.
Zoolander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Charcobeau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Charcobeau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zoolander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zoolander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charcobeau tries to score with a low kick but Zoolander moves his leg out of the way.
A left and a right from Charcobeau both land. Nice combination.
Charcobeau jabs Zoolander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zoolander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau moves out of range as Zoolander strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau misses with a wild body shot.
Charcobeau misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Charcobeau there.
Perry Charcobeau is winning the standup battle so far.
Zoolander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zoolander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charcobeau blocks the body kick.
Charcobeau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zoolander throws a hook but Charcobeau avoids it easily.
Zoolander walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Charcobeau cracks the inside of Zoolander's front leg.
Zoolander looks to score with a jab to the body but Charcobeau is just out of range.
Charcobeau is looking to counter with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Charcobeau. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander shoots in and drives through. Charcobeau sprawls well.
Zoolander shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Charcobeau as he avoids it easily.
Zoolander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charcobeau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charcobeau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zoolander circles away quickly and effectively.
Zoolander counters with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Charcobeau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoolander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Charcobeau appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Perry Charcobeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Zoolander.
Charcobeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charcobeau lands with a good body shot.
Charcobeau digs a good hook to Zoolander's body.
Zoolander misses with a body shot.
Charcobeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoolander.
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 Perry Charcobeau will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Charcobeau looks to land a right hand but Zoolander moved out of range.
A nice side step and Zoolander releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau stuffs the takedown attempt from Zoolander. Zoolander gets slowly back to his feet.
Charcobeau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Charcobeau bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zoolander's head.
Charcobeau scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Charcobeau throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charcobeau throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zoolander's head.
Zoolander is rocked!
Charcobeau lands a jab to Zoolander's midsection.
Zoolander is still on wobbly legs! Can Charcobeau finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoolander throws a sloppy body shot
and Charcobeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charcobeau throws a head kick but Zoolander moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoolander blocks a head kick by Charcobeau.
A telegraphed right hand from Charcobeau misses the target.
Zoolander misses with a few strikes there.
Charcobeau throws a head kick that misses.
Zoolander seems to have recovered his senses.
Zoolander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Charcobeau scores with a hook.
Charcobeau lands a front kick.
Charcobeau scores with a body shot.
Charcobeau misses with a straight left.
Charcobeau tries a low kick but Zoolander avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zoolander! But no joy.
Zoolander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charcobeau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander lands a jab.
Zoolander pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zoolander connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoolander chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Charcobeau can pounce on him.
Charcobeau looks to land a right hand but Zoolander moved out of range.
Zoolander wants to slow Charcobeau down by chopping away at his legs.
Zoolander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charcobeau misses the shot to the body.
Zoolander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Charcobeau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoolander was well out of range. Poor timing from Charcobeau.
Zoolander changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zoolander takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zoolander lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zoolander.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander looking to score a takedown here. Charcobeau is defending well but Zoolander drives through and ends up in Charcobeau's guard.
Zoolander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zoolander wants to pass the guard but Charcobeau is keeping the position.
Charcobeau pulls Zoolander in to control the position.
Derek Zoolander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charcobeau wants to sweep here but Zoolander controlling him for the moment.
Charcobeau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charcobeau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Charcobeau is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Charcobeau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Perry Charcobeau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander lands an overhand right.
Zoolander swings widly with a right hand
and Charcobeau counters with a straight right hand.
Zoolander loads up on a big right hand but Charcobeau slips the punch.
Charcobeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Charcobeau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zoolander at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Charcobeau as Zoolander shoots in.
Zoolander throws a head kick that misses.
Charcobeau's corner calls for a 1-2. Charcobeau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Charcobeau lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoolander misses with a kick to the body.
Charcobeau looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perry Charcobeau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charcobeau, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perry Charcobeau!
Our winner, Perry Charcobeau, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sher Shah Suri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sher Shah Suri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Kim!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suri throws a big shot that misses.
Kim throws a poor cross that misses
and Suri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Suri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kim. Kim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Roberto Kim has been cut.
Kim throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suri. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kim has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Suri throws a big shot that misses.
Kim feints the counter takedown.
Suri walks into a straight right hand from Kim.
Suri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
Suri throws a poor cross that misses
and Kim counters with a single leg into guard. Suri didn't expect that.
Suri has his hands on Kim's head, controlling the position.
Suri trying to keep a closed guard but Kim is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kim trying to control but Suri is working from the bottom.
Suri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kim chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Suri is keeping the position.
Suri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kim wants to control from the top but Suri keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Suri throws a big shot that misses.
Kim slips under a jab.
Suri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kim shoots for a double leg takedown but Suri sprawls well. He's pushed Kim's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kim.
Kim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sher Shah Suri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Kim.
Kim jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Suri throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Suri moves away from the strike by Kim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Suri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim.
Kim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kim throws a low kick but Suri moves out of range easily.
Kim slips under a jab from Suri.
Kim changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Suri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Suri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kim doesn't seem bothered though.
Suri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kim momentarily.
Suri jabs Kim right on the nose. Kim blinks but takes it well.
Suri connects with a looping right hand.
Suri misses with a hook
and Kim counters with a nice double leg into side control. Suri won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An elbow from Kim crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Suri is trying to improve his position.
Kim is trying to get an arm triangle but Suri is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kim is staying tight to Suri's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Suri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kim trying to control the action but Suri is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roberto Kim will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roberto Kim's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Suri tests Kim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suri scores with the left hand. Kim knows he should have avoided that one.
Suri misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
Suri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kim. Kim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kim is rocked!
Kim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kim is still on wobbly legs! Can Suri finish him?
Suri throws a looping overhand right but Kim ducks down to avoid it.
And Kim tries to counter it with a takedown but Suri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suri.
Suri tries to close the distance and clinch but Kim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kim with the counter takedown but Suri avoids it easily.
Suri avoids a kick to the body.
Suri rushes Kim and presses him up against the cage.
Kim seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Suri lands with a right to the head.
Suri lands a big right hand that drops Kim! The killer instinct kicks in and Suri finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Suri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sher Shah Suri!
After the fight, Sher Shah Suri was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Roberto Kim spoke after the fight, saying 'HOOOODOOR!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oompa Loompa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gomes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Roadhouse Blues. Loompa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Faded. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oompa Loompa!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gomes throws a body punch but Loompa moves out of range.
Loompa throws out a counter right but Gomes avoids it with no problem.
Gomes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loompa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oompa Loompa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes gets caught napping as Loompa dives in and scores a takedown. Gomes manages to retain guard.
Loompa stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Loompa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gomes dives on top into guard.
Loompa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loompa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loompa is keeping the position for now.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Loompa is trying to keep Gomes in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Loompa keeps moving.
Loompa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomes defends well.
Gomes trying to move into half guard but instead Loompa has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Loompa content to stall in guard here.
Gomes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Loompa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Loompa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomes working for submissions but it's allowed Loompa to get to half guard.
Loompa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loompa working the head and body with strikes.
Loompa controlling the action here.
Loompa is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomes is refusing to be controlled, as Loompa sits in half guard.
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.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Loompa has control of the leg.
Gomes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loompa pulls his head out easily.
Loompa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Loompa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oompa Loompa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Loompa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loompa dives in for a single leg takedown but Gomes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A good leg kick by Gomes.
Gomes misses with a body shot.
Gomes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gomes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loompa. That did some damage!
Loompa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomes swivels and escapes.
Loompa shoots in and bounces Gomes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is looking for a triangle here but Loompa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gomes can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Loompa winds up and cracks Gomes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gomes actively working from the bottom here.
Loompa is thwarting Gomes's attempts to control the position.
Loompa is trying to control. Gomes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gomes actively working from the bottom here.
Gomes looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomes tries to roll over but Loompa keeps him under control.
Loompa slows the pace down in half guard.
Loompa throwing shots but Gomes is blocking nicely.
Loompa wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Loompa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Loompa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gomes sprawls well. Gomes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loompa gets slowly back to his feet.
Gomes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Loompa avoids it.
Dave Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oompa Loompa.
Loompa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gomes defends well and Loompa ends up having to push Gomes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gomes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Loompa.
Loompa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gomes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loompa gets a double leg takedown into Gomes's guard.
Oompa Loompa has got the better of the ground game so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gomes holds on and takes a little breather.
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Loompa is proving a slippery customer.
Gomes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Loompa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Loompa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa postures up.
Loompa looking to pass the guard.
Gomes is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Loompa rolls with it to try and escape but Gomes cranks on the arm and Loompa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Gomes!
Dave Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Oompa Loompa was interviewed post fight and said 'Where's my dirty little girl and a bag of coke.. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Galdra Kiddi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orkan Dogu (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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29
170 lbs
16 - 6 - 1 |
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31
180 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Galdra Kiddi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orkan Dogu!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogu moves out of range of the strikes.
Dogu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiddi throws a head kick but Dogu moves out of range.
Kiddi doesn't manage to clinch there - Dogu circles away.
Kiddi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kiddi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dogu's hands.
Kiddi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dogu's guard.
Dogu is trying to keep Kiddi in close.
Dogu wants to control the position but Kiddi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dogu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kiddi.
Dogu trying to hold on to Kiddi's head to control him but Kiddi postures up.
Dogu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu is not content to let Kiddi control the position.
Kiddi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dogu is not content to let Kiddi control the position.
Dogu wants to get back to full guard.
Kiddi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dogu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dogu gets full guard.
Kiddi wants to control from the top but Dogu keeps moving.
Kiddi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kiddi.
Nice body punch from Dogu.
Kiddi moves away from the strike by Dogu.
Dogu misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiddi moves away.
Kiddi takes a swing at Dogu's ribcage but misses.
Dogu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiddi.
Kiddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dogu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiddi.
Dogu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiddi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dogu momentarily.
Kiddi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dogu finds it's way round the side to connect with Kiddi's head.
Kiddi forces Dogu back against the cage and clinches.
Kiddi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiddi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dogu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiddi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dogu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kiddi blocking some punches.
Dogu has Kiddi pushed against the cage.
Kiddi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dogu just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dogu misses with a punch to the body.
Dogu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kiddi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kiddi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dogu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dogu wants a takedown but no success here.
Dogu wants a takedown but no success here.
Galdra Kiddi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orkan Dogu.
Kiddi prevents the takedown attempt.
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!
Kiddi tries to work over Dogu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dogu scores with a shot to the side of Kiddi's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dogu prevents a body shot from Kiddi.
Kiddi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dogu backwards.
Dogu looking for a takedown.
Kiddi swings wildly with an uppercut but Dogu uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galdra Kiddi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kiddi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dogu throws the left hand but Kiddi avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kiddi.
Kiddi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kiddi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dogu.
A jab from Dogu does it's job there.
Kiddi ducks under a wild hook from Dogu.
Dogu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kiddi. Kiddi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dogu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kiddi!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiddi is trying to get back to half guard.
Dogu trying to control the position but Kiddi is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi is looking to regain half guard here but Dogu keeps moving and retains side control.
Dogu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kiddi's legs.
Kiddi is trying to improve his position.
Kiddi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kiddi is looking for a sweep.
Kiddi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dogu is staying active underneath Kiddi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Kiddi.
Kiddi is nestled in close to Dogu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kiddi prevents Dogu from improving his position.
Kiddi is trying to control the action in half guard but Dogu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dogu is trying to get back to full guard.
Dogu won't allow Kiddi to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dogu wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu is trying to maintain the position but Kiddi is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiddi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kiddi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dogu is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kiddi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dogu keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kiddi looks to land a left hand but Dogu moved out of range nicely.
Dogu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kiddi tries to clinch but Dogu is having none of it.
Kiddi lands a slapping body shot.
Dogu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dogu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiddi.
Dogu swings for the body but Kiddi moves out of range.
Dogu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiddi moves in looking to clinch but Dogu pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiddi. Dogu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dogu lands with a right hand.
Kiddi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dogu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiddi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kiddi moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Orkan Dogu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kiddi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Dogu moves forwards but Kiddi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kiddi misses the shot to the body.
Kiddi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiddi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dogu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a head kick that misses.
Kiddi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dogu avoids the body shot from Kiddi.
Dogu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dogu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kiddi at a distance.
Kiddi swings for the body but Dogu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiddi lands with a shot to the body.
Dogu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kiddi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dogu.
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!
Dogu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Galdra Kiddi has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu avoids the body shot from Kiddi.
Kiddi shoots in for a takedown but Dogu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kiddi throws a hook but Dogu avoids it easily.
Kiddi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiddi lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Kiddi.
Kiddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dogu is just out of range.
Kiddi throws a wild body kick that Dogu sees coming a mile off.
Kiddi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dogu if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiddi. Dogu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dogu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kiddi did well to prevent Dogu getting side control.
Kiddi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kiddi is pressing down on Dogu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dogu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kiddi's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dogu landing with the ground and pound.
Kiddi trying to keep a closed guard but Dogu is proving a slippery customer.
Kiddi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kiddi controls Dogu momentarily but Dogu frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kiddi is on top in guard.
Dogu working a defensive guard here.
Dogu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dogu is looking to sweep but instead, Kiddi has passed into half guard.
Dogu is looking to improve his position.
Dogu is pressing down on Kiddi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dogu is trying to keep Kiddi in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dogu is on top in guard.
Kiddi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dogu should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kiddi has tightened it up now! Dogu should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Galdra Kiddi!
A relieved looking Galdra Kiddi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Chick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Shipman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shipman has chosen The man that you FEAR as his entrance music. Harold Shipman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
220 lbs
21 - 7 - 0 |
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29
211 lbs
21 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Chick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Harold Shipman!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shipman sizes up Chick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been informed that Shipman 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.
Shipman looks to land a right hand but Chick moved out of range.
Chick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shipman is out of range and Chick settles back down.
Shipman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shipman tries to score with a low kick but Chick moves his leg out of the way.
Harold Shipman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chick looks to land a body kick but Shipman moved away.
We've been told by Chick's head coaches at Spetznaz Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shipman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Shipman.
Chick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Andy Chick has been cut.
Chick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice body punch from Shipman.
Chick scores with the left hand. Shipman knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chick throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shipman.
Chick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chick thuds his right hand into Shipman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shipman moves away from the strike by Chick.
Chick scores with a head kick. Shipman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from Shipman and Chick falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Shipman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harold Shipman!
Harold Shipman got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horacio Vanderbeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Faber might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Choke - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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37
141 lbs
21 - 14 - 1 |
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28
142 lbs
24 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Urijah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horacio Vanderbeet!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderbeet drives through and clinches with Faber against the cage.
Faber has a couple of punches blocked by Vanderbeet.
Faber tries to stall but Vanderbeet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Faber manages to break the clinch.
Vanderbeet rushes Faber and presses him up against the cage.
Faber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vanderbeet has Faber up against the cage in a clinch.
Vanderbeet throws an elbow that misses.
Faber misses with a punch to the body.
Faber misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanderbeet works on Faber's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanderbeet throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Vanderbeet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbeet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Faber.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vanderbeet.
Faber blocks the elbow strike.
Vanderbeet lands a right hand.
Faber has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vanderbeet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbeet misses with a knee to the head.
Vanderbeet working aggressively here.
Faber stalling in the clinch but Vanderbeet improves position.
Faber throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanderbeet.
Faber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vanderbeet just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faber fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Faber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faber is trying to stall.
The referee calls for Vanderbeet to work.
Vanderbeet lands an elbow inside that Faber shrugs off.
Faber can't get the takedown.
Faber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vanderbeet prevents Faber from breaking the clinch.
Vanderbeet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vanderbeet lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Vanderbeet as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Faber.
Faber looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Faber has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vanderbeet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Vanderbeet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vanderbeet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanderbeet stalling in the clinch.
Faber tries to break free but Vanderbeet pushes him back against the cage.
Vanderbeet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vanderbeet throws a punch but it's blocked by Faber.
Faber has Vanderbeet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vanderbeet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vanderbeet misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanderbeet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Vanderbeet stops a takedown attempt from Faber.
Vanderbeet prevents the takedown attempt.
Faber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vanderbeet gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet lands a nice uppercut.
Vanderbeet blocks an uppercut.
Vanderbeet misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vanderbeet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vanderbeet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanderbeet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Faber wants to take the fight to the mat but Vanderbeet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vanderbeet lands with a light punch inside.
Vanderbeet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanderbeet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faber's efforts to push away.
Faber misses with a punch on the inside.
Faber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vanderbeet pulls his leg out and moves away.
Faber misses with a looping right.
Vanderbeet is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab from Vanderbeet misses.
Horacio Vanderbeet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faber misses the jab.
Vanderbeet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vanderbeet is struggling to control the position.
Vanderbeet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Faber looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Vanderbeet fails to land.
Vanderbeet prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vanderbeet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Faber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vanderbeet needs to keep his hands up - Faber had a free shot at his head there.
Vanderbeet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faber was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanderbeet.
Faber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanderbeet moves away.
Vanderbeet tries to counter with a clinch but Faber shakes him off and moves away.
Vanderbeet has Faber up against the cage in a clinch.
Vanderbeet presses Faber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Faber drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vanderbeet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Faber can't find room to land a body shot as Vanderbeet controls the action.
Vanderbeet tries to work over Faber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Vanderbeet dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Faber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Faber showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vanderbeet is refusing to be controlled, as Faber sits in half guard.
Faber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vanderbeet is doing well to control the position and prevent Faber from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbeet trying to control from the bottom.
Vanderbeet works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vanderbeet working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Faber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vanderbeet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vanderbeet's guard.
Vanderbeet trying to control but Faber postures up.
Vanderbeet moves into full guard.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanderbeet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanderbeet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Faber controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber looking for submissions off his back.
Vanderbeet is looking to take a break and control but Faber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vanderbeet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Faber defending well though.
Vanderbeet wants to take a breather but Faber is having none of it.
Vanderbeet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Faber defending well though.
Vanderbeet prevents Faber from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanderbeet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber trying to control from the bottom.
Vanderbeet throwing shots but Faber is blocking nicely.
Vanderbeet scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vanderbeet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Faber has managed to free his arm - good work.
Faber is looking to improve his position.
Faber wants to control but Vanderbeet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vanderbeet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Faber's head.
Vanderbeet is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Faber sees it coming and defends easily.
Faber is looking for a sweep. Vanderbeet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vanderbeet scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vanderbeet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vanderbeet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vanderbeet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Faber throws a body punch but Vanderbeet moves out of range.
Vanderbeet lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Faber throws a lazy right hand but Vanderbeet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Faber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vanderbeet sprawls well initially but Faber persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Urijah Faber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Faber is keen to just control but Vanderbeet is a slippery customer.
Vanderbeet keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vanderbeet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Horacio Vanderbeet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vanderbeet lands a jab-cross combination.
Faber staying out of range there.
Faber looks for a takedown but Vanderbeet sprawls well.
Vanderbeet is looking to chop away at Faber's legs.
Faber gets tackled into the cage by Vanderbeet. Vanderbeet maintains the clinch.
Faber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vanderbeet lands a right hand.
Faber fails to pull guard.
Vanderbeet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbeet misses with a knee to the head.
Vanderbeet stalling the fight.
Vanderbeet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faber or not.
Vanderbeet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faber.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vanderbeet will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Faber up against the cage.
Faber misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbeet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanderbeet lands an elbow inside that Faber shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Vanderbeet.
Horacio Vanderbeet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vanderbeet displaying some good clinch control by pressing Faber up against the cage.
Vanderbeet tries to throw a body punch but Faber avoids it by throwing Vanderbeet back against the cage.
Vanderbeet tries to work over Faber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faber is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanderbeet.
A head punch on the inside from Vanderbeet fails to land.
Faber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vanderbeet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vanderbeet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Faber's brow.
A short body shot lands from Vanderbeet as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vanderbeet - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vanderbeet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faber.
Faber is looking to break free of the clinch but Vanderbeet has double underhooks.
Vanderbeet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vanderbeet swings wildly with an uppercut but Faber uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanderbeet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faber goes for a takedown attempt but Vanderbeet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vanderbeet closes the distance and clinches.
Vanderbeet working aggressively here.
Vanderbeet stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vanderbeet - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet tries to throw a body punch but Faber avoids it by throwing Vanderbeet back against the cage.
Faber pushes Vanderbeet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Vanderbeet.
Faber struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanderbeet controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faber.
Vanderbeet lands a nice knee to the body.
Faber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vanderbeet pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vanderbeet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vanderbeet has managed to clinch.
Faber drags the fight down to the ground.
Vanderbeet is looking to work some ground and pound but Faber has wrist control.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Vanderbeet from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet wants to pass the guard but Faber is keeping the position.
Horacio Vanderbeet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Urijah Faber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faber has momentary wrist control but Vanderbeet slips an elbow through the middle.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Vanderbeet from controlling successfully.
Vanderbeet looking to pass the guard.
Vanderbeet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horacio Vanderbeet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vanderbeet winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Vanderbeet!
An out of breath Horacio Vanderbeet 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kravinoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neymar Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos has chosen Garota de Ipanema as his entrance music. Neymar Santos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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34
176 lbs
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25
184 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Kravinoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Neymar Santos!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravinoff shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kravinoff changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Santos tries to work over Kravinoff's front leg with a kick but Kravinoff checks it.
Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from Kravinoff.
Kravinoff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kravinoff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santos tries to land a front kick but Kravinoff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kravinoff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kravinoff scores with a jab to the jaw.
Santos throws a leg kick but Kravinoff sees it coming and moves out of range.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Kravinoff misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kravinoff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick there by Kravinoff.
Santos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kravinoff. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravinoff throws a leg kick but Santos checks it.
Kravinoff thumps Santos with a low kick.
Santos checks the leg kick.
Neymar Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos throws a solid leg kick but Kravinoff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Santos.
Kravinoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kravinoff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kravinoff lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kravinoff lands a jab.
Kravinoff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kravinoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kravinoff looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kravinoff throws the kick towards the body but Santos avoids it.
Santos moves out of range as Kravinoff throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kravinoff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santos is looking to chop away at Kravinoff's legs.
Santos throws a front kick aimed at Kravinoff's knee but Kravinoff avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Kravinoff as he connects with a hook.
Kravinoff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Santos blocks a leg kick.
Santos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sergei Kravinoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravinoff defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Kravinoff fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kravinoff thows a leg kick but Santos checks it
and Santos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Santos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kravinoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Kravinoff lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravinoff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kravinoff walks into a stiff left hand from Santos.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kravinoff 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 Santos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kravinoff shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Santos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kravinoff connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santos. Santos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Santos misses with a hook
enabling Kravinoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Kravinoff moves out of range easily.
Kravinoff thuds his shin into the meat of Santos's side.
Kravinoff finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kravinoff thows a leg kick but Santos checks it
and Santos counters with an outside leg kick.
Santos checks a low kick from Kravinoff.
Santos tries a quick counter leg kick but Kravinoff is wise to it.
Santos slips a jab from Kravinoff.
Santos flicks out a counter leg kick but Kravinoff steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravinoff throws a low kick, looking for Santos's leg but Santos calmly moves out of range.
Kravinoff just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos throws a leg kick that misses.
Kravinoff lands with a shot to the body.
Santos lands with a shot to the body.
Santos slips under a jab.
Kravinoff throws out a powerful jab.
Santos misses with a kick to the body
and Kravinoff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santos thinking.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kravinoff checks a low kick from Santos.
Kravinoff throws a head kick that Santos semi-blocks.
Kravinoff finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kravinoff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kravinoff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kravinoff checks a leg kick.
Kravinoff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Santos sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Kravinoff dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kravinoff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kravinoff cracks the inside of Santos's front leg.
Kravinoff dips to his left and cracks Santos with an uppercut!
Santos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kravinoff counters with a solid body kick.
Kravinoff feints and then cracks Santos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santos down.
A good leg kick by Santos.
Santos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kravinoff is out of range.
Santos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kravinoff.
Santos misses with a hook to the body
and Kravinoff counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kravinoff works Santos's body with a nice hook.
Kravinoff scores with a hook.
Kravinoff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos circles away.
Kravinoff lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos throws a front kick aimed at Kravinoff's knee but Kravinoff avoids it well.
It appears Kravinoff was looking to counter with a kick there.
A head kick misses from Santos.
Kravinoff misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravinoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kravinoff looks to land a body kick but Santos moved away.
Kravinoff goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Santos is rocked!
It looks like Neymar Santos has been cut.
Kravinoff cracks Santos with an open hand slap.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Kravinoff finish him?
Kravinoff closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Santos! Kravinoff dives in looking to finish! Santos is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Kravinoff!
As Sergei Kravinoff got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Fuck you fuck dis place fuck tycoon. I vill kill everyone.'.
In defeat, Neymar Santos stepped up to the mic, saying 'Merda!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ugor Makinwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Jamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
210 lbs
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31
221 lbs
15 - 1 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ugor Makinwa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Jonah Jamm!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamm shoots in for a double leg but Makinwa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jamm avoids the head kick by Makinwa.
Jamm throws a jab when Makinwa was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makinwa.
Jamm avoids the body shot from Makinwa.
Makinwa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makinwa misses with a double jab.
Makinwa scores with a nice head shot.
Makinwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makinwa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jamm closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makinwa tries to get to full guard but Jamm has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamm trying to mount his opponent but Makinwa defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Makinwa defending well though.
Jamm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jamm thows a huge punch but Makinwa dodges it nicely.
Jamm is trying to control the action in half guard but Makinwa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jamm takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Makinwa swings for the body but Jamm moves out of range.
Jamm steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Makinwa.
Makinwa lands a glancing blow to the side of Jamm's head.
Jamm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makinwa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jamm just manages to avoid it.
Jamm shoots in for a takedown but Makinwa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Makinwa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Makinwa lands a leg kick that knocks Jamm off balance momentarily.
Jamm thumps Makinwa with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makinwa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makinwa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makinwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jamm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makinwa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jamm throws a body punch but Makinwa moves out of range.
Makinwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jamm misses with a leg kick.
Makinwa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Makinwa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jamm walks into a straight right hand from Makinwa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makinwa misses with a body shot.
Makinwa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jamm is out of range and Makinwa settles back down.
Makinwa misses with a wild body shot.
Makinwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jamm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jamm connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jamm tries for a takedown but Makinwa circles away easily
and Makinwa counters with a right hand to the body.
Ugor Makinwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonah Jamm.
Makinwa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jamm. Jamm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makinwa. Jamm does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makinwa lands with a light punch inside.
Makinwa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jamm throws a head punch that misses.
Jamm avoiding damage.
Jamm tries a body shot but Makinwa blocks it.
Jamm tries to work over Makinwa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makinwa tries to stall but Jamm uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makinwa avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamm can't get the takedown.
Jamm tries a body shot but Makinwa blocks it.
Jamm misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Makinwa.
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!
Makinwa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jamm can't find room to land a body shot as Makinwa controls the action.
Jamm blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Makinwa.
Makinwa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makinwa avoids the body shot from Jamm.
Jamm wants to land a leg kick but Makinwa is out of range.
Jamm throws a low kick but Makinwa moves out of range easily.
Makinwa punishes Jamm's body with a nice straight punch.
Makinwa throws a front kick that sends Jamm stumbling back into the cage.
Makinwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamm is just out of range.
Makinwa walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ugor Makinwa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Makinwa takes a swing at Jamm's ribcage but misses.
Makinwa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jamm's head backwards.
Makinwa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makinwa misses the shot to the body.
Jamm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jamm cracks the inside of Makinwa's front leg.
Nice body kick from Jamm.
Jamm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makinwa.
Jamm throws a lazy right hand but Makinwa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Jamm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makinwa moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the body from Jamm misses
and Makinwa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makinwa is looking to wear down Jamm with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Makinwa.
Jamm lands a nice looking kick to the body. Makinwa takes a step back to recover.
Jamm throws a jab when Makinwa was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makinwa tries a low kick but Jamm avoids it.
Makinwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makinwa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Jamm misses.
Makinwa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ugor Makinwa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jamm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jamm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makinwa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jamm's calf.
Jamm throws an off balance right hand
and Makinwa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makinwa avoids the body shot from Jamm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makinwa takes one to the side of the head.
Jamm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ugor Makinwa is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Makinwa.
Makinwa tests Jamm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jamm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makinwa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jamm throws a leg kick
and Makinwa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ugor Makinwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makinwa throws the kick towards the body but Jamm avoids it.
Jamm checks a low kick from Makinwa.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jamm, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jamm. Makinwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makinwa throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jamm to counter with a crisp jab.
Jamm lands a jab to the nose.
Makinwa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jamm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Makinwa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Makinwa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jamm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makinwa misses with a low kick.
Jamm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jamm.
Makinwa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makinwa lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Makinwa.
Jamm misses with a hook. Makinwa ducked under it nicely.
Jamm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Makinwa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makinwa with a jab.
Jamm lands a nice looking kick to the body. Makinwa takes a step back to recover.
Makinwa swings widly with a right hand
and Jamm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makinwa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jamm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makinwa.
Makinwa swings for the body but Jamm moves out of range.
Jamm throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa shoots in for a takedown but Jamm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makinwa.
Makinwa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A combination from Jamm does no damage.
Makinwa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A shot to the liver by Jamm. Beautiful body shot.
Makinwa connects with a looping right hand.
Makinwa has been working on his balance at Araba Fenice, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jamm.
Makinwa checks a leg kick nicely.
Jamm throws a chopping leg kick but Makinwa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Makinwa lands a nice shot that snaps Jamm's head back.
Jamm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jamm throws a leg kick but Makinwa moved away.
Jamm misses with a lunging right hand
and Makinwa counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jamm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makinwa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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 Ugor Makinwa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jamm, right into the meat.
Jamm drops his hands momentarily and Makinwa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jamm tests Makinwa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jamm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makinwa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Makinwa throws a chopping leg kick but Jamm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Makinwa lands with a shot to the body.
Makinwa connects with a body shot that sends Jamm's belly button to the back.
Jamm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makinwa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jamm.
A big left from Jamm misses.
Jamm misses with a straight right.
Makinwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamm moves away.
Jamm let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makinwa loads up on a big right hand but Jamm slips the punch.
Jamm throws a big counter head kick but Makinwa avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamm moves out of range of the leg kick from Makinwa.
Makinwa misses with a combination
and Jamm counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jamm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makinwa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makinwa misses with a straight right.
Jamm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jamm scores with a jab to the body.
Makinwa misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Makinwa tenderised Jamm's leg. Jamm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makinwa connects with a leg kick. Jamm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice cross by Jamm.
Makinwa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jamm to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jamm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makinwa is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa trying to keep a closed guard but Jamm is proving a slippery customer.
Jamm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamm trying to control but Makinwa is working from the bottom.
Makinwa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jamm is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamm throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jamm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jamm checks a low kick from Makinwa.
The fighters circling - Makinwa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Makinwa misses.
Jamm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makinwa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jamm.
Jamm punishes Makinwa's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makinwa connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makinwa is out of range.
Makinwa throws a right hand that misses
and Jamm counters with a nice uppercut.
Jamm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jamm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Makinwa avoids the head kick by Jamm.
Jamm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makinwa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jamm. Makinwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makinwa moves out of range of the strikes.
Makinwa missing with a left hand there. Jamm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamm throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Makinwa misses the target.
Jamm now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jamm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jamm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makinwa throws a front kick aimed at Jamm's knee but Jamm avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonah Jamm really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jamm takes a swing at Makinwa's ribcage but misses.
Makinwa misses with a low kick.
Jamm tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jamm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makinwa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makinwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jamm steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Makinwa.
Makinwa takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Makinwa. That snapped Jamm's head back.
That kick from Jamm tenderised Makinwa's leg. Makinwa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jamm closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Makinwa did well to prevent Jamm getting side control.
Jamm missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jamm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jamm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jamm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jonah Jamm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jamm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jamm wants to take a breather but Makinwa is having none of it.
Jamm throws a strike but Makinwa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Makinwa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Makinwa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jamm.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Makinwa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jamm. That did some damage!
Makinwa lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamm 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.
Jamm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jamm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jamm throws a body punch but Makinwa moves out of range.
Jamm slips under a jab from Makinwa.
Makinwa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makinwa.
Makinwa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jamm avoids a kick to the body.
Makinwa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makinwa lands a jab to the head.
Makinwa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jamm throws a body punch but Makinwa moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa blocks a head kick by Jamm.
Makinwa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jamm throws a chopping leg kick but Makinwa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice uppercut there from Jamm.
Jamm looks to throw the jab but Makinwa is out of range.
Makinwa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jamm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Makinwa.
Jamm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makinwa circles away quickly and effectively.
Jamm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Makinwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jamm.
Makinwa works over Jamm's head and body with a nice combination.
Makinwa lands with a straight right. Jamm didn't see that one coming.
Good work by Jamm as he checks the leg kick.
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!
Nice defenses there by Makinwa.
A little feinted left hand from Makinwa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jamm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Makinwa throws an overhand right that lands on Jamm's shoulder, as Jamm tries to avoid the shot.
Jamm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makinwa.
Makinwa connects with a looping right hand.
Jamm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Makinwa.
A jab from Jamm finds it's way through Makinwa's defenses.
Makinwa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jamm is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Makinwa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jamm is rocked!
Makinwa closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Jamm! Makinwa dives in looking to finish! Jamm is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ugor Makinwa!
Ugor Makinwa retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jami Balkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matoshin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mortal Kombat theme. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jami Balkan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balkan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matoshin scoring well with a low kick there.
Matoshin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balkan.
Matoshin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Balkan. That one must have hurt.
Balkan checks a leg kick.
Matoshin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Balkan is able to avoid easily.
Balkan scoring well with a low kick there.
Balkan misses with a right hand
and Matoshin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balkan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matoshin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balkan ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
A little feinted left hand from Balkan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Balkan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jami Balkan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balkan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Balkan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Matoshin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Balkan. That snapped Matoshin's head back.
Balkan lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan fakes the leg kick and cracks Matoshin in the body.
Balkan lands with a good body shot.
Matoshin thuds a left hand into Balkan's body.
Balkan misses with an uppercut. Matoshin saw that one coming.
Balkan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matoshin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matoshin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Matoshin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balkan 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 Matoshin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matoshin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balkan jabs Matoshin right on the nose. Matoshin blinks but takes it well.
Matoshin slips a straight right by Balkan.
Matoshin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matoshin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Balkan's head backwards.
Balkan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Balkan.
Matoshin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Balkan to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan throws a body shot but no joy.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Balkan saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balkan. Matoshin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Balkan finds it's target.
A good leg kick by Balkan.
Matoshin misses with a leg kick.
Balkan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balkan throws a leg kick which misses Matoshin's front leg but catches the back leg as Matoshin tries to avoid it.
Balkan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
Matoshin looks to land a left hand but Balkan moved out of range nicely.
Balkan ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Balkan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balkan.
Matoshin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin is looking to slow Balkan down with leg kicks.
Balkan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matoshin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Balkan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balkan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matoshin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balkan.
Balkan misses with a low kick.
Matoshin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matoshin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matoshin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Balkan blocks a leg kick.
Matoshin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Balkan misses with a body kick.
Matoshin misses with a leg kick
and Balkan counters with a low kick, right behind Matoshin 's knee.
Balkan lands with a good body shot.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Balkan ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Matoshin. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matoshin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balkan connects with an inside leg kick.
Balkan drops his hands momentarily and Matoshin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matoshin needs to keep his hands up - Balkan had a free shot at his head there.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matoshin moves out of range of the leg kick from Balkan.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balkan.
Balkan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matoshin slips under a jab from Balkan.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balkan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balkan works the jab nicely.
Balkan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin throws a hook but Balkan avoids it easily.
Balkan half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jami Balkan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Balkan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin.
Balkan scores with a jab to the head.
Balkan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matoshin throws a jab when Balkan was well out of range.
Matoshin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matoshin lands a head shot.
Balkan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balkan.
Balkan misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Balkan as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matoshin lands a body shot.
Matoshin blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matoshin checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balkan.
Matoshin throws a poor cross that misses
and Balkan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balkan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matoshin staying out of range there.
Balkan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matoshin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Matoshin.
Matoshin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Jami Balkan has been cut.
Balkan throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Matoshin to counter with a crisp jab.
Balkan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balkan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balkan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matoshin.
Matoshin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matoshin scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balkan misses with a body kick.
Matoshin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan throws a wild body kick that Matoshin sees coming a mile off.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Balkan misses the target.
Balkan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matoshin can do to turn this around?
Balkan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matoshin flicks out a counter leg kick but Balkan steps away.
Good leg kick by Balkan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matoshin moves out of range of the strikes.
Balkan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matoshin.
Matoshin tried to score with a low kick but Balkan checks it.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Balkan.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Balkan.
Matoshin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Balkan missing with a left hand there. Matoshin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balkan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matoshin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balkan misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balkan throws out the jab.
Balkan swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Balkan misses with a low kick as Matoshin jumps back.
Matoshin scores with a sloppy right hand. Balkan should have avoided that one.
Balkan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Balkan - that will leave a mark!
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Balkan.
A little jabbing left from Matoshin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matoshin moves out of range of the strikes.
Matoshin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matoshin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Balkan throws a leg kick but Matoshin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matoshin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Balkan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matoshin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Balkan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matoshin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matoshin misses with a takedown attempt
and Balkan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balkan walks into a stiff left hand from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balkan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matoshin throws a leg kick that misses.
A lazy left from Balkan finds it's target.
Balkan looks to land a body kick but Matoshin moved away.
Balkan lands a right hook to the body.
Balkan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matoshin avoids a kick to the body.
Matoshin misses with a right hand
letting Balkan counter with a right hand.
Matoshin throws the kick towards the body but Balkan avoids it.
Balkan misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jami Balkan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Balkan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matoshin throws an overhand right that lands on Balkan's shoulder, as Balkan tries to avoid the shot.
Matoshin moves out of range as Balkan strikes.
Balkan tried to score with a low kick but Matoshin checks it.
A low kick from Balkan is predictable there
and Matoshin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balkan walks into a left hand.
Balkan moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Balkan misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin throws a hook but Balkan avoids it easily.
Balkan moves out of range of the strikes.
Balkan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Balkan wants to land a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matoshin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Matoshin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Balkan has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balkan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Balkan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matoshin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matoshin scores with a jab. Balkan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Balkan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matoshin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Balkan moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Balkan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matoshin's head.
Balkan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balkan takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin is looking for the big counter here.
Balkan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balkan. Matoshin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balkan lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Balkan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan misses with an uppercut.
Matoshin flicks out a counter leg kick but Balkan steps away.
Balkan tries to move into range but Matoshin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balkan moves away.
Matoshin blocks a jab.
Matoshin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balkan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Balkan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matoshin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balkan.
Matoshin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Balkan looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
Matoshin throws out a counter right but Balkan avoids it with no problem.
Matoshin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balkan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matoshin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balkan, right into the meat.
Matoshin checks the leg kick.
A lazy left from Matoshin finds it's target.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but Balkan moved out of range.
Balkan looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
Matoshin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matoshin lands a jab.
Matoshin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Balkan counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
Balkan tried to counter with a leg kick but Matoshin avoided it.
Matoshin tries a head kick but it misses.
Matoshin moves away from the strike by Balkan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balkan slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Matoshin scores with a jab. Balkan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin misses with a head kick.
Matoshin throws a head kick but Balkan moves out of range.
Balkan lands a leg kick that knocks Matoshin off balance momentarily.
Balkan lands a nice shot to the body.
Balkan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matoshin tries a low kick but Balkan avoids it.
Balkan throws a solid leg kick but Matoshin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balkan.
Balkan motions for Matoshin to come forward. Balkan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin checks a leg kick.
Balkan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jami Balkan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Balkan looks to land a left hand but Matoshin moved out of range nicely.
Matoshin feints a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balkan.
Balkan connects with an inside leg kick.
Balkan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Balkan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balkan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matoshin.
Balkan moves out of range of the strikes.
Matoshin misses with a straight right.
Jami Balkan is winning the standup battle so far.
Balkan throws a leg kick but Matoshin moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Matoshin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balkan can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Balkan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Balkan blocks a leg kick.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
Balkan dips to his left and cracks Matoshin with an uppercut!
Balkan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matoshin can pounce on him.
Matoshin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Balkan swats away the attempt to clinch by Matoshin.
Matoshin lands with a cross.
Matoshin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balkan scoring well with a low kick there.
Balkan throws the left hand but Matoshin avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin cracks Balkan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Balkan throws a leg kick
and Matoshin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Balkan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matoshin. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Balkan.
Balkan lands a lovely overhand right.
Balkan swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin takes a swing at Balkan's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Balkan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with a series of wild punches.
Matoshin throws a hook but Balkan avoids it easily.
Balkan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan throws a hook but Matoshin blocks it.
Matoshin digs a good hook to Balkan's body.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Balkan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Balkan is looking to score with low kicks.
Matoshin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Balkan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matoshin misses the jab.
Balkan misses with a left hand
and Matoshin counters with a nice leg kick.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balkan.
Balkan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Balkan throws a body shot but no joy.
Matoshin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matoshin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Balkan is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balkan. That's going to slow Matoshin down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan lands a jab to the head.
Matoshin misses with the combination.
Good work by Balkan as he checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Balkan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin misses with a hook. Balkan ducked under it nicely.
As Matoshin backs away, Balkan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matoshin misses the jab.
Balkan cracks Matoshin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matoshin.
Matoshin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A good leg kick by Matoshin.
Balkan is looking to slow Matoshin down with leg kicks.
Balkan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matoshin is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jami Balkan had his way with Toshi Matoshin in that round.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Matoshin loads up on a big right hand but Balkan slips the punch.
Matoshin is still on wobbly legs! Can Balkan finish him?
Good work by Balkan as he checks the leg kick.
Matoshin seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Balkan misses.
Matoshin tries a quick counter leg kick but Balkan is wise to it.
Matoshin thumps Balkan with a low kick.
Matoshin staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matoshin! But no joy.
Balkan tries to bum rush Matoshin with a series of wild strikes but Matoshin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balkan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matoshin tries a low kick but Balkan avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin throws an overhand right that lands on Balkan's shoulder, as Balkan tries to avoid the shot.
Balkan defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Balkan throws a lazy right hand but Matoshin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matoshin tests Balkan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan throws a body punch but Matoshin moves out of range.
Balkan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Balkan throws a wild body kick that Matoshin sees coming a mile off.
Balkan lands with a good body shot.
Matoshin throws out a loose jab but Balkan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balkan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matoshin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Balkan throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Balkan.
Matoshin throws the kick towards the body but Balkan avoids it.
Balkan misses with a hook. Matoshin ducked under it nicely.
Balkan dips to his left and cracks Matoshin with an uppercut!
Toshi Matoshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Matoshin lands with a right hand.
You can see that Matoshin has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Balkan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin throws a jab when Balkan was well out of range.
A slow jab from Matoshin misses its intended target.
Balkan lands a nice looking body shot.
Balkan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matoshin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Balkan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matoshin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Balkan.
Matoshin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matoshin throws a leg kick which misses Balkan's front leg but catches the back leg as Balkan tries to avoid it.
Balkan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matoshin.
Balkan blocks a head kick by Matoshin.
An inside leg kick lands from Balkan.
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but Balkan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balkan throws a jab when Matoshin was well out of range.
Matoshin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matoshin tries to clinch up.
Balkan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan tries a head kick but it misses.
Balkan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matoshin checks it well.
Matoshin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Balkan lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin throws a head kick but Balkan moves out of range.
Matoshin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Balkan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Balkan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matoshin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Balkan scrambles back to his feet.
Balkan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Balkan misses with a hook.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Balkan.
Matoshin lands a jab to Balkan's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Matoshin as he connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jami Balkan.
Well Balkan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jami Balkan!
Jami Balkan retains his lightweight title!
Jami Balkan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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