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Ascension 318 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vaan Tseng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Brett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tseng comes to the cage accompanied by Anathema - Deep. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vaan Tseng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benny Brett!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tseng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brett moves away.
It seemed like Brett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Tseng finds it's target.
Tseng closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tseng missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tseng seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tseng is working away from the top position though.
Brett wants to improve his position but Tseng is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tseng working Brett over with strikes.
Brett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brett.
Brett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tseng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tseng wants to control from the top but Brett keeps moving.
Tseng in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tseng working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tseng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brett 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.
Tseng is working Brett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tseng postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tseng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brett looking for a guillotine here but Tseng defends easily.
Brett keeping moving, preventing Tseng from controlling successfully.
Tseng scoring with some ground and pound.
Tseng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brett wants to sweep but no luck.
Brett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brett might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tseng haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tseng stays in close to Brett's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tseng cracks Brett with an open hand slap.
Tseng shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tseng working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tseng lands a couple of elbows.
Tseng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tseng throws a strike but Brett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brett tries to free his leg and advance position but Tseng is retaining full guard.
Tseng is trying to control the position but Brett postures up.
Tseng will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tseng wants to sweep but no luck.
Brett looking to pass the guard.
Brett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tseng wants to sweep here but Brett controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tseng is working hard here to advance position.
Brett wants to control from the top but Tseng keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaan Tseng dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tseng throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brett on the side of the head.
Tseng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brett can do to turn this around?
Nice jab there from Tseng.
Tseng checks the leg kick.
Tseng shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brett is refusing to be controlled, as Tseng sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tseng throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brett regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tseng.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tseng scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tseng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brett is keeping the position for now.
Brett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brett is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tseng has his hands clasped together but Brett extends and breaks Tseng's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Brett.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benny Brett!
Benny Brett was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Hess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hess might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Demiurge. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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260 lbs
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288 lbs
32 - 25 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Hess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Santiago Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hess counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Santiago Da Silva has been cut.
Hess tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jon Hess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hess fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Da Silva.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
Hess scores with a shot to the body.
Da Silva blocks the body kick.
Da Silva feints the counter takedown.
Hess smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hess swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva with the counter takedown but Hess avoids it easily.
Hess ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hess fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Da Silva looks winded!
Hess throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hess looks for the body kick but Da Silva saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hess throws a good cross that connects.
Da Silva thows a leg kick but Hess checks it
and Hess counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hess misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Hess.
Nice body punch from Hess.
Nice body punch from Hess.
A left hand lands to the body for Hess.
Hess lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hess lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That has opened up Santiago Da Silva's cut even more.
A short body shot lands from Hess as the two fighters clinch.
Hess drops Da Silva onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Da Silva is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Da Silva is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hess presses Da Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Da Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Hess finish him?
Hess is working Da Silva over against the cage.
Da Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hess is defending well for now.
Hess drops Da Silva onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Da Silva is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hess loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Da Silva senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Hess!
Jon Hess decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Dearborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall has chosen I Shot the Sheriff by Eric Clapton as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Dearborn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riley Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dearborn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dearborn scores with a nice head shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marshall 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.
Marshall missing with a left hand there. Dearborn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dearborn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dearborn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dearborn avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Dearborn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Marshall avoids it.
Marshall scores with a shot to the body.
Marshall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dearborn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dearborn's legs.
Marshall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marshall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dearborn tries to bench press Marshall off him but Marshall keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dearborn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marshall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dearborn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marshall swings around for an armbar but Dearborn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marshall's guard.
Dearborn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marshall's guard.
Marshall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marshall.
Marshall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dearborn defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dearborn controlling from the top position.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Dearborn from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall 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! Dearborn rolls with it to try and escape but Marshall cranks on the arm and Dearborn is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riley Marshall!
Riley Marshall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sheng Chung Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii has chosen Knocksville Girl as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sheng Chung Lin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliod Bunkley Iii!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin throws a body punch but Bunkley Iii moves out of range.
Bunkley Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bunkley Iii scores with a takedown into Lin's guard.
Lin wants to sweep here but Bunkley Iii controlling him for the moment.
Lin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bunkley Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bunkley Iii content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bunkley Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lin keeping moving, preventing Bunkley Iii from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunkley Iii lands a couple of elbows.
Bunkley Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bunkley Iii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Bunkley Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii throws a big right hand that misses.
Bunkley Iii works over Lin with some ground and pound from guard.
Bunkley Iii is fighting to break Lin's control of his arms but Lin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bunkley Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bunkley Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bunkley Iii working some strikes from top position.
Lin looking to control.
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Lin is trying to keep Bunkley Iii in close.
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes from guard but Lin blocks nicely.
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Bunkley Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Lin is retaining full guard.
Bunkley Iii postures up in Lin's guard and throws a big left but Lin blocks it.
Bunkley Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lin as he jumps to the side.
Lin stuffs the takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii. Bunkley Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Lin misses its target.
Bunkley Iii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Lin counter with a right hand.
Sheng Chung Lin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliod Bunkley Iii.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Lin tried to counter with a leg kick but Bunkley Iii avoided it.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bunkley Iii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bunkley Iii lands a couple of digs.
Lin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bunkley Iii throws a big right hand that misses.
Bunkley Iii scoring with some ground and pound.
Lin keeping moving, preventing Bunkley Iii from controlling successfully.
Lin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lin wants to sweep but no luck.
Bunkley Iii looking to pass the guard.
Lin keeping moving, preventing Bunkley Iii from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliod Bunkley Iii 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.
Lin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunkley Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bunkley Iii scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lin is trying to improve his position.
Lin can't do much from the bottom here.
Lin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bunkley Iii's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bunkley Iii lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lin's head.
Bunkley Iii working Lin over with strikes.
Bunkley Iii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lin is just riding it out for now. Bunkley Iii eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lin is trying to control but can't.
Lin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lin defending well though.
Lin is looking for a sweep. Bunkley Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunkley Iii working the head and body with strikes.
Lin tries to roll over but Bunkley Iii keeps him under control.
Bunkley Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eliod Bunkley Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bunkley Iii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lin defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bunkley Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lin has momentary wrist control but Bunkley Iii slips an elbow through the middle.
Lin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bunkley Iii lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lin wants to hit a switch here but Bunkley Iii passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lin there!
BOOM! Bunkley Iii connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii prevents Lin from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bunkley Iii cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lin is rocked!
Bunkley Iii postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Lin is out cold - huge knockout for Bunkley Iii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eliod Bunkley Iii!
Eliod Bunkley Iii decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kabuto Wakizashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Survival . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabuto Wakizashi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wakizashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wakizashi tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Wakizashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wakizashi just manages to avoid it.
Wakizashi's coach down at Cell Block Six was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wakizashi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wakizashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
Wakizashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Wakizashi lands with a good body shot.
Wakizashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi works the jab nicely.
Wakizashi jabs Kersikov right on the nose. Kersikov blinks but takes it well.
Kersikov takes a swing at Wakizashi's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov connects with a body shot.
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wakizashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Wakizashi jumps back.
Wakizashi feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Wakizashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wakizashi moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKersikov.
Wakizashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wakizashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Wakizashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Wakizashi misses.
Wakizashi wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
A punch lands to the side of Wakizashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wakizashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wakizashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Kersikov scores with a head kick. Wakizashi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Kabuto Wakizashi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wakizashi throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Wakizashi avoided it.
Wakizashi slips under a jab from Kersikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Wakizashi checks it
and Wakizashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wakizashi.
Kersikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wakizashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Wakizashi misses with a left hand
and Wakizashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wakizashi 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.
Wakizashi throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wakizashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Wakizashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov is looking to wear down Wakizashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wakizashi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wakizashi.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Wakizashi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wakizashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a swing at Wakizashi's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Wakizashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wakizashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kersikov throws a front kick that sends Wakizashi stumbling back into the cage.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Wakizashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Wakizashi off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Wakizashi's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Wakizashi's shoulder, as Wakizashi tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wakizashi manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Wakizashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wakizashi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wakizashi tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Wakizashi moves out of range easily.
Wakizashi is looking for the big counter here.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wakizashi throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Wakizashi avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kabuto Wakizashi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wakizashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Wakizashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Wakizashi.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Wakizashi.
Wakizashi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kersikov blocks it well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wakizashi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kersikov has got the better of the exchanges.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Wakizashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kersikov motions for Wakizashi to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Wakizashi misses.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Wakizashi manages to avoid it.
Wakizashi missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wakizashi.
Kersikov jabs Wakizashi right on the nose. Wakizashi blinks but takes it well.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wakizashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wakizashi works Kersikov's body with a nice hook.
A head kick by Wakizashi misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wakizashi can do to turn this around?
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wakizashi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wakizashi looks to throw a body kick
and Wakizashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wakizashi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wakizashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Wakizashi counters with a good, hard body kick but Kersikov shrugs it off.
Wakizashi takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Wakizashi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wakizashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Wakizashi moved away.
Wakizashi misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wakizashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
A head kick by Wakizashi misses
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wakizashi throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wakizashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
It looks like Kersikov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rustam Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Wakizashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Wakizashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Wakizashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wakizashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and Wakizashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. Wakizashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kersikov scores with a nice right hand.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wakizashi at a distance.
Wakizashi throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Wakizashi avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wakizashi is just out of range.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wakizashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wakizashi can pounce on him.
Wakizashi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Wakizashi. Beautiful body shot.
Wakizashi looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Wakizashi moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Wakizashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wakizashi walks into a jab.
Wakizashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wakizashi swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Wakizashi looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wakizashi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Wakizashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Wakizashi is breathing heavily.
A left lands for Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Wakizashi lands but Kersikov takes it in his stride.
Wakizashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wakizashi. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wakizashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wakizashi under the eye.
Wakizashi scores with a spinning back kick!
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Wakizashi.
Wakizashi throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov swings for the body but Wakizashi moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Wakizashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kersikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kabuto Wakizashi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kersikov lands an overhand right.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Wakizashi misses with a body shot.
Wakizashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wakizashi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Wakizashi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wakizashi.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Wakizashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wakizashi throws a front kick that sends Kersikov stumbling back into the cage.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wakizashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wakizashi throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Wakizashi tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
You can see that Wakizashi has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wakizashi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wakizashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Wakizashi tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Wakizashi throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wakizashi has time to react.
Wakizashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov 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 Wakizashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wakizashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Wakizashi saw it coming and moves away.
Wakizashi takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wakizashi.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Kabuto Wakizashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Wakizashi misses
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
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!
Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wakizashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Wakizashi's body.
Wakizashi misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wakizashi misses with a body kick.
Wakizashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wakizashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Wakizashi's ribs.
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wakizashi's calf.
Wakizashi misses with the body kick
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wakizashi cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Wakizashi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Wakizashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Wakizashi tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Wakizashi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wakizashi is rocked!
Wakizashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wakizashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wakizashi's calf.
Rustam Kersikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wakizashi seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Wakizashi misses.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Wakizashi's belly button to the back.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wakizashi misses the body punch
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Wakizashi was not able to check.
Wakizashi walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wakizashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wakizashi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kersikov.
Kersikov jabs at Wakizashi's body.
Wakizashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wakizashi moves away.
Kersikov catches Wakizashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov jabs at Wakizashi's body.
Wakizashi throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Wakizashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wakizashi.
Kersikov jabs at Wakizashi's body.
Wakizashi throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wakizashi scores with a hook.
Wakizashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wakizashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
Wakizashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kersikov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kersikov!
Rustam Kersikov 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 High Sodium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Label Society - Bleed for Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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World class MT
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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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, High Sodium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Price!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Price.
Price lands a jab-cross combination.
Sodium throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Price sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sodium avoids the head kick by Price.
Price throws a jab but it's blocked by Sodium.
Price scores with a jab.
Dan Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Price lands with a good body shot.
Sodium takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sodium chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Price can pounce on him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Price misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Sodium checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sodium misses with a takedown attempt
and Price counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sodium tries to bum rush Price with a series of wild strikes but Price uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Price cracks Sodium with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sodium scores with a sloppy right hand. Price should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sodium has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Price takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Price lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sodium's sensitive parts.
Sodium shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Price pinned against the cage. Price gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice defenses there by Sodium.
Sodium moves in looking to clinch but Price pushes him off.
Price throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sodium shoots in looking for a takedown but Price manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sodium's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for High Sodium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sodium misses with a hook.
Sodium has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Price finds it's way round the side to connect with Sodium's head.
Dan Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Price fails to land with a series of punches.
Price connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price circles away from the clinch attempt.
Price only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Price throws a leg kick but Sodium checks it.
Sodium changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sodium blocks a low kick nicely.
Sodium walks forward, straight into a front kick from Price.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Sodium misses.
Price lands with a good body shot.
Price misses with a low kick as Sodium jumps back.
Price scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sodium tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Price manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sodium uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Price.
Sodium changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Price is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sodium.
Price looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Price misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price connects with a nice looking jab.
Price misses with a wild body shot.
Price throws a body punch but Sodium moves out of range.
Price throws a right and a left that Sodium avoids nicely.
Price walks into a stiff left hand from Sodium.
Price blocks the body kick.
Price 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.
Price throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Price scores with a nice strike.
Price blocks a jab.
Price scores with a head kick.
Sodium throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Price tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sodium is in Price's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodium postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sodium wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
Price is trying to keep Sodium in close.
Price has Sodium pulled in close to control his posture.
Sodium stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Price swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sodium with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Price dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Price swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sodium counters with a nice double leg into side control. Price won't be happy with that.
Price tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sodium wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sodium throws an elbow but Price slips to the side and avoids it well.
Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sodium in side control, throwing shots but Price defends.
Sodium advances to mount.
Price is desperately trying to improve his position but Sodium has a good base and remains in mount.
Price manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sodium wants to control but Price is keeping him busy.
Price trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodium trying to pass the guard but Price defending well.
Price has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sodium is working away from the top position though.
Price has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Price tries to get to full guard but Sodium has control of the leg.
Price is not content to let Sodium control the position.
Price tries to get to full guard but Sodium has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sodium trying to control the action but Price is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sodium is looking to advance position but Price won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sodium takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sodium throws a right and a left that Price avoids nicely.
A clash of legs there as Sodium blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Sodium does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodium takes the fight into the clinch.
Price misses with a body punch.
Price wants to stall.
Sodium blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sodium breaks the clinch.
Sodium tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sodium fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Price looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Price tries to land a leg kick but Sodium saw it coming and moves away.
Price just misses with a punch to the body.
Price throws a body punch but Sodium moves out of range.
Sodium fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Price avoids it really well and circles away.
Sodium checks a leg kick nicely.
Sodium half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Price.
Price tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodium was well out of range. Poor timing from Price.
Price lands with a straight right. Sodium didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sodium displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab.
Price ducks under a wild hook from Sodium.
Price scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Price scores with a four punch combination!
Sodium fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sodium misses with a leg kick
and Price counters with a thumping low kick.
Dan Price seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodium slips a jab from Price.
Sodium fails with the takedown.
Price takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A solid body kick from Price.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Price feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sodium's calf.
A jab from Price misses.
Sodium changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sodium drops his hands momentarily and Price takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Price throws a body shot but no joy.
Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodium manages to avoid it.
Sodium changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sodium takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sodium's jab looks to have found its range, popping Price under the eye.
Sodium uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Price has time to react.
Price walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Price thumps Sodium with a low kick.
Price throws a lazy uppercut
and Sodium counters with a nice double leg into side control. Price won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price is looking for a sweep.
High Sodium overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodium tries to score with some ground and pound. Price controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sodium tries to move to full mount but Price actually manages to regain half guard.
Price gets full guard.
Price working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sodium.
Sodium is pushing down on Price's leg trying to pass to half guard. Price is fighting to maintain full guard but Sodium has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sodium is thwarting Price's attempts to control the position.
Sodium missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Price controlling the position well.
Price trying to control here.
High Sodium has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Price taking some punishment here, with Sodium in his half guard.
Sodium is trying to control. Price wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sodium trying to pass the guard but Price defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sodium is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Price as he works his way to full guard.
Price wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sodium looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodium throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sodium falls off balance throwing a combination
and Price counters with a left and a right that stings Sodium.
Price throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sodium changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sodium shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Price pinned against the cage. Price gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sodium blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Price.
Price lands a leg kick that knocks Sodium off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sodium's head backwards.
Price slips a jab from Sodium.
Price lands a jab to the nose.
Sodium is rocked!
Price connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sodium's hands.
Oh Sodium is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Price drops Sodium with a straight right hand, right on the button! Price follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Price!
A very excited looking Dan Price made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yossi Avitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuro Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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196 lbs
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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
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yossi Avitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Katsuro Sato!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato looks to land a left hand but Avitan moved out of range nicely.
Sato scores with a push kick.
Nice body kick there by Sato.
Sato tries a head kick but it misses.
Sato connects with a high kick.
Avitan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sato momentarily.
Sato pivots, looking for a leg kick but Avitan is out of range and Sato settles back down.
Avitan is looking to score with low kicks.
Sato is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Avitan misses with a low kick.
Sato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Avitan. That did some damage!
Sato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Avitan to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Sato finds it's target.
Sato tries for a takedown but Avitan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato tries to keep at a distance but Avitan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Avitan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avitan has a couple of punches blocked by Sato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sato.
Sato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Avitan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sato's elbow.
Avitan throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato.
Avitan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sato is keeping busy.
Sato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Sato.
Avitan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yossi Avitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsuro Sato.
Avitan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avitan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sato's efforts to push away.
Avitan has a couple of punches blocked by Sato.
Avitan blocking some punches.
Avitan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Avitan lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Katsuro Sato has been cut.
Sato lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avitan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avitan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sato can't get the takedown.
Avitan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sato wants to break the clinch but can't.
Avitan lands a hook that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Sato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avitan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avitan misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avitan working aggressively here.
Sato can't break the clinch.
Sato slowing the pace effectively.
Sato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Avitan backwards.
Avitan keeps control of Sato as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avitan pushes Sato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avitan works on Sato's body with a couple of short punches.
Sato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Avitan backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Avitan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sato breaks the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sato.
Avitan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sato.
Avitan misses with a leg kick.
Sato tries to land a front kick but Avitan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avitan.
Avitan tries to score with a low kick but Sato moves his leg out of the way.
Sato changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Avitan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sato will feel that in the morning.
Avitan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sato.
Sato throws a wild body kick that Avitan sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avitan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sato takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avitan throws a body kick that misses.
Sato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Avitan misses the target.
Sato swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Avitan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Avitan's corner calls for a 1-2. Avitan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Avitan slips under a jab.
Sato catches Avitan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sato throws a body shot but no joy.
Sato throws out a loose jab but Avitan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avitan throwing a counter right hand but Sato manages to avoid it.
Avitan tries a head kick but it misses.
Avitan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sato pivots, looking for a leg kick but Avitan is out of range and Sato settles back down.
It looked like Avitan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avitan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Avitan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Avitan. No joy for Sato on that attempt.
Sato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Avitan doesn't seem bothered though.
Avitan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sato circles away quickly and effectively.
Avitan lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yossi Avitan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Katsuro Sato's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Avitan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sato tries to work over Avitan's front leg with a kick but Avitan checks it.
Avitan slips under a jab from Sato.
Sato thows a leg kick but Avitan checks it
and Avitan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avitan moves out of range of the body kick from Sato.
Avitan throws a nice head kick!
Sato scores with a jab to the body.
Sato throws a lazy right hand but Avitan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avitan drops his hands momentarily and Sato takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sato misses with a low kick.
Sato loads up on a big right hand but Avitan slips the punch.
Sato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato throws a lazy right hand but Avitan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avitan tries a head kick but it misses.
Sato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Avitan finds it's way round the side to connect with Sato's head.
Sato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Sato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Avitan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Avitan's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avitan closes the distance but Sato moves to the side
and Sato makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Avitan moves out of range of the body kick.
Sato tries to land a front kick but Avitan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yossi Avitan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avitan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sato moves out of range of the leg kick from Avitan.
Sato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Avitan.
Avitan avoids the body shot from Sato.
Sato throws a head kick but Avitan moves out of range.
Sato throws a looping overhand right but Avitan ducks down to avoid it.
Sato 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.
Avitan instigates a clinch.
Sato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sato works on Avitan's body with a couple of short punches.
Sato swings wildly with an uppercut but Avitan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avitan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sato misses with the head strike.
Sato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avitan moves away from the strike by Sato.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato moves forwards but Avitan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sato cracks Avitan with a good jab.
Sato looks for the body kick but Avitan saw that one coming.
Jab by Sato.
Sato walks into a left hand.
Avitan slips a jab from Sato.
Sato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Avitan catches Sato with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body kick from Avitan.
Avitan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sato's calf.
Avitan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avitan manages to avoid it.
Avitan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avitan.
Good leg kick by Avitan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Avitan tried to score with a low kick but Sato checks it.
Sato feints a counter leg kick.
Sato throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Avitan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avitan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avitan moves out of range as Sato strikes.
Avitan lands a nice shot that snaps Sato's head back.
Avitan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avitan scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Avitan cracks Sato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws a right hand that misses
and Avitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A clash of legs there as Sato blocks the low kick.
Sato misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Sato misses its intended target.
Sato throws a body punch but Avitan moves out of range.
Avitan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sato just manages to avoid it.
Avitan throws a sloppy head kick and Sato moves out of range easily.
Avitan lands a high kick!
Sato fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Avitan tries to close the distance and clinch but Sato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avitan connects with an inside leg kick.
Avitan misses with a low kick as Sato jumps back.
Sato drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Avitan defends it well.
A jab from Sato misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avitan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avitan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Avitan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sato is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
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 Yossi Avitan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Katsuro Sato'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. And we move into the final round!
Sato scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Avitan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sato throws a hook to the side of Avitan's head but Avitan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Sato misses.
Jab, jab by Sato - just one landing.
Avitan 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.
Sato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avitan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sato checks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Avitan misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sato misses the target.
Sato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sato misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Avitan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avitan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sato.
Avitan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Avitan.
Yossi Avitan is winning the standup battle so far.
Avitan moves out of range of the body kick.
Sato scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Sato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Avitan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Satos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sato checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Sato blocks the low kick.
Sato thumps Avitan with a low kick.
Sato lands a nice hook to Avitan's body. Avitan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Avitan's corner calls for a 1-2. Avitan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Avitan throws a sloppy head kick and Sato moves out of range easily.
Sato wants to land a leg kick but Avitan is out of range.
Avitan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sato misses with a looping left.
Avitan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sato throws a lazy uppercut
and Avitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avitan avoids the head kick by Sato.
Sato connects with a single shot there.
Avitan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sato throws a body punch but Avitan moves out of range.
Sato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Katsuro Sato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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!
Sato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Avitan doesn't seem bothered though.
Sato misses with a straight left.
Avitan lands with a straight right. Sato didn't see that one coming.
Avitan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sato. That one must have hurt.
Sato just misses with a punch to the body.
Avitan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sato just manages to avoid it.
Avitan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avitan avoids the body shot from Sato.
Avitan scores with a jab to the head.
Avitan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Avitan scores with a jab.
Sato fails to land the takedown.
Avitan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Avitan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avitan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avitan lands a lovely overhand right.
Avitan throws a combination. Sato tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sato digs a good body shot into Avitan's ribs.
Avitan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sato throws a hook but Avitan avoids it easily.
Sato looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Avitan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Avitan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avitan moves out of range of the body kick from Sato.
Avitan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sato closes the distance and clinches up with Avitan, looking for a takedown. Sato pushes Avitan against the cage but Avitan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Avitan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sato.
Avitan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Avitan moves in looking to clinch but Sato pushes him off.
Avitan works over Sato's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Sato finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sato swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Avitan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sato in his tracks.
Avitan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sato in his tracks.
Sato throws a push kick but Avitan slaps the foot to one side.
Sato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Avitan scores with a head kick.
Avitan punishes Sato's body with a nice straight punch.
Avitan scores with a nice strike.
Avitan lands with an uppercut that bounces Sato off the cage and back into range.
Sato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato throws a jab when Avitan was well out of range.
Sato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Avitan throws a head kick that Sato semi-blocks.
Avitan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Avitan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yossi Avitan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Avitan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yossi Avitan!
Our winner, Yossi Avitan, 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.
The defeated Katsuro Sato had this to say: 'Good fight!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Ritzik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaylock kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alive. Rupert Ritzik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mookie Blaylock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rupert Ritzik!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritzik blocks a jab.
And Ritzik responds with a good body kick, but Blaylock manages to step out the way in time.
Blaylock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blaylock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blaylock is looking to counter punch.
Ritzik staying out of range there.
Ritzik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaylock.
Ritzik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut lands for Ritzik. That snapped Blaylock's head back.
Ritzik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blaylock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blaylock throws out a leg kick but Ritzik moves out of range and Blaylock only half commits.
Blaylock scores with a jab.
It looks like Rupert Ritzik has been cut.
Blaylock with a jab.
Ritzik takes a swing at Blaylock's ribcage but misses.
Blaylock scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritzik slips under a jab.
Blaylock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Ritzik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaylock.
Blaylock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ritzik checks it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ritzik!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaylock throws an overhand right that lands on Ritzik's shoulder, as Ritzik tries to avoid the shot.
Ritzik scores with a jab to the body.
Blaylock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blaylock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ritzik.
Blaylock is breathing heavily.
Ritzik cracks Blaylock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ritzik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaylock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ritzik.
It looks like Mookie Blaylock has been cut.
Blaylock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ritzik avoids the head kick by Blaylock.
It seemed like Ritzik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ritzik blocks a head kick by Blaylock.
Blaylock avoids the body shot from Ritzik.
A left lands for Ritzik.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritzik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blaylock's sensitive parts.
Blaylock moves out of range as Ritzik throws a body kick.
Ritzik lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Blaylock out cold! Blaylock is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rupert Ritzik!
After the big win, Rupert Ritzik made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Perkele! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Connemara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malaipet Sasiprapa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasiprapa has chosen Malaipet the Diamond as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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158 lbs
31 - 11 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jameson Connemara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Malaipet Sasiprapa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasiprapa avoids a kick to the body.
Sasiprapa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sasiprapa tries to land a body kick
and Sasiprapa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Connemara throws out a loose jab but Sasiprapa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sasiprapa fakes the leg kick and cracks Connemara in the body.
Sasiprapa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Connemara's sensitive parts.
Connemara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sasiprapa flicks out a counter leg kick but Connemara steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasiprapa. Connemara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sasiprapa moves forwards but Connemara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Connemara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Connemara lands a big head kick that sends Sasiprapa tumbling to the mat! Connemara takes a step backwards and waves Sasiprapa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sasiprapa is rocked!
It looks like Malaipet Sasiprapa has been cut.
Connemara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Connemara - that's a beauty! Sasiprapa is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Connemara can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jameson Connemara!
Jameson Connemara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Gustin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Topi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Takala's choice of entrance music: Volga. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvin Gustin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Takala!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustin slips under a jab.
Takala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Takala.
Takala throws a leg kick
and Gustin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takala has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gustin throws a push kick but Takala slaps the foot to one side.
Gustin throws a big shot that misses.
Takala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gustin throws a leg kick that misses.
Takala moves out of range as Gustin strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takala.
Takala throws a solid leg kick but Gustin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takala.
Takala throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustin checks a leg kick.
Takala misses with a lunging right hand
and Gustin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takala throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gustin.
A little feinted left hand from Gustin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gustin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala avoids the body shot from Gustin.
Takala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gustins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gustin dodges the punch combination from Takala.
Nice uppercut lands for Gustin. That snapped Takala's head back.
Topi Takala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustin.
Takala drops his hands momentarily and Gustin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gustin misses the jab.
Takala was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gustin throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
Takala misses with a body shot.
Gustin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gustin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gustin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takala.
Takala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gustin.
As Gustin backs off Takala throws a huge counter combo but Gustin manages to avoid it all.
It looks like Gustin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takala motions for Gustin to come forward. Takala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takala blocks a jab.
Gustin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A left lands for Gustin.
Takala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Donk. Gustin catches Takala right on the button with a cross.
Gustin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Takala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gustin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takala.
Gustin connects with a high kick.
Takala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustin misses with an uppercut. Takala saw that one coming.
Takala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gustin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takala.
Takala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gustin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takala moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That kick from Gustin tenderised Takala's leg. Takala is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid body kick from Takala.
Gustin throws out a loose jab but Takala uses good head movement to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Takala.
Gustin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takala can pounce on him.
Takala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takala.
Gustin avoids the body shot from Takala.
Takala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gustin.
Gustin throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a low kick, right behind Gustin 's knee.
Takala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takala scores with a hook to the body. Gustin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takala.
Takala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gustin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gustin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takala.
Takala is looking to chop away at Gustin's legs.
Gustin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustin.
Takala throws out a counter right but Gustin avoids it with no problem.
Takala misses with a shot to the body
and Gustin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takala lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from Takala misses the target.
Gustin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takala lands a glancing blow to the side of Gustin's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takala misses with a hook.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Gustin.
Gustin connects with a single shot there.
Takala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Topi Takala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Melvin Gustin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gustin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gustin misses with a combination
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gustin is rocked!
Takala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gustin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gustin misses with a leg kick
and Takala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gustin thinking.
Gustin is looking to clinch.
Gustin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gustin doesn't manage to clinch there - Takala circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Gustin misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Gustin.
Gustin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Gustin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Takala.
Topi Takala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Takala.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takala.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Gustin misses.
Gustin seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice cross by Takala.
Takala misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustin's corner calls for a 1-2. Gustin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gustin throws a body shot but no joy.
Gustin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Gustin.
Takala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gustin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whack! Takala lands a heavy head kick that drops Gustin. The ref tackles Takala to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gustin was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Topi Takala!
Topi Takala is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Topi Takala, 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.
Melvin Gustin was interviewed post fight and said 'What! Not again! '.
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