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NEX LA 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Voorheez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voorheez has chosen Switchez as his entrance music. 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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175 lbs
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170 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sammy Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Voorheez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voorheez darts in and clinches Owens up against the cage.
Voorheez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Sammy Owens has been cut.
Owens is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Owens is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Voorheez missing with knees to the body.
Voorheez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Owens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Voorheez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Voorheez throws an elbow but it misses.
Owens takes a knee right on the jaw!
Owens is pushing Voorheez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Owens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Voorheez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voorheez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Voorheez lands a nice elbow.
Voorheez misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Voorheez throws an elbow but misses.
Voorheez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Owens holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Owens's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Owens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Voorheez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Owens blocks an elbow strike.
Voorheez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Voorheez looking to throw knees to the head but Owens is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Owens is pushing Voorheez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Voorheez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voorheez misses with a knee strike.
Voorheez tries to land a knee to the head but Owens blocks with his arms.
Owens blocks an elbow strike.
Owens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Voorheez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Voorheez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owens.
Owens is trying to stall.
Owens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Voorheez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Voorheez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Voorheez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Voorheez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Voorheez prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens wants to stall.
Owens avoids the elbow strike from Voorheez, against the cage.
Owens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Voorheez after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Voorheez throws an elbow but misses.
Voorheez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Voorheez misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Voorheez.
Owens can't break the clinch.
Voorheez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Voorheez tries a knee to the head but Owens blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Voorheez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Voorheez tries to land a knee to the head but Owens blocks with his arms.
Voorheez lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voorheez misses with a knee strike.
Owens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Voorheez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Owens slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Voorheez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Owens blocks an elbow strike from Voorheez.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Voorheez as Owens tries to tie him up.
Voorheez misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens blocks the elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Owens takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Voorheez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Owens's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Voorheez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Owens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Owens tries to keep at a distance but Voorheez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Owens avoiding damage as Voorheez throws knees to the body.
Owens blocks the elbow strike.
Owens is looking to control Voorheez's arms but Voorheez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Owens has his back to the cage.
Owens just leaning against Voorheez, taking a breather.
Jason Voorheez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Voorheez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Voorheez tries a knee to the head but Owens blocks it.
Owens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Voorheez.
Voorheez looking to throw knees to the head but Owens is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voorheez throws an elbow but it misses.
Voorheez tries to land a knee to the head but Owens blocks with his arms.
Owens tries to work over Voorheez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Owens managing to block the knees to the body from Voorheez.
Voorheez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Voorheez misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voorheez working Owens over with knees to the body.
Voorheez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Owens.
Voorheez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Voorheez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Owens is defending well for now.
Voorheez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Owens is defending well for now.
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Voorheez tries to clinch there but Owens circles away.
Owens circles away from the clinch attempt
and Owens counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Voorheez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Voorheez moves in looking to clinch but Owens pushes him off.
Voorheez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Voorheez tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Owens counter with a right hand.
Voorheez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Owens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voorheez moves into the clinch.
Voorheez misses with a knee to the head.
Voorheez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Owens is defending well for now.
Voorheez misses with a knee to the head.
Voorheez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Voorheez is breathing heavily.
Voorheez lands a nice knee to the body.
Voorheez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Voorheez misses with a knee strike.
Voorheez missing with knees to the body.
Voorheez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Voorheez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Owens blocks it with crossed arms.
Voorheez looking to throw knees to the head but Owens is blocking nicely.
Voorheez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Voorheez tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Voorheez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Owens taking a breather.
Voorheez landing knees to the body.
Voorheez misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Voorheez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Owens's brow.
Owens is trying to maintain a safe position but Voorheez gets an underhook and turns Owens into the cage.
Owens blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Voorheez as Owens tries to tie him up.
Owens taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Voorheez as Owens tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sammy Owens.
Owens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voorheez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Owens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Voorheez is looking to clinch.
Voorheez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Voorheez moves in looking to clinch but Owens pushes him off.
That kick from Owens tenderised Voorheez's leg. Voorheez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Owens misses with a head kick.
Voorheez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jason Voorheez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voorheez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Owens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Voorheez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Voorheez closes the distance but Owens moves to the side
and Owens counters with a single leg into guard. Voorheez didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voorheez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Voorheez 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.
Voorheez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Voorheez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sammy Owens's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Owens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voorheez moves away.
Voorheez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Voorheez tries to clinch but Owens is having none of it.
Voorheez closes the distance and clinches.
Owens takes a knee right on the jaw!
Owens takes a knee right on the jaw!
Voorheez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Owens avoids a wild elbow strike from Voorheez.
Voorheez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Owens is looking to control Voorheez's arms but Voorheez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Owens has his back to the cage.
Owens is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Owens wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voorheez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owens.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Voorheez misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voorheez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Owens effectively controlling the action here.
Owens stalling in the clinch but Voorheez improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sammy Owens.
Voorheez tries to close the distance and clinch but Owens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Voorheez tries to clinch there but Owens circles away.
Voorheez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Owens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Owens scores with a head kick.
Owens throws a sloppy head kick and Voorheez moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Voorheez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Owens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Voorheez looks to clinch
enabling Owens to counter with a crisp jab.
Voorheez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Owens swats away the attempt to clinch by Voorheez.
Owens feinted with a counter takedown.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voorheez tries to clinch but Owens is having none of it.
Owens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Voorheez at a distance.
Owens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Owens lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Owens.
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!
Voorheez moves in looking to clinch but Owens pushes him off.
Owens throws a jab but it's blocked by Voorheez.
Voorheez is looking to clinch.
Sammy Owens is winning the standup battle so far.
Voorheez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Owens lands a slapping body shot.
Voorheez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Owens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Owens drops down looking for a counter takedown but Voorheez sprawls and moves away.
Voorheez pushes Owens up against the cage in a clinch.
Voorheez tries to land a knee to the head but Owens blocks with his arms.
Voorheez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Voorheez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owens avoiding damage as Voorheez throws knees to the body.
Owens avoiding damage as Voorheez throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voorheez misses with an elbow strike.
Voorheez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Owens avoids it.
Voorheez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owens.
Voorheez looking to throw knees to the head but Owens is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Owens avoiding damage as Voorheez throws knees to the body.
Voorheez misses with an elbow strike.
Owens digs a right hand underneath Voorheez's ribcage. Voorheez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Voorheez misses with a knee to the head.
Owens looking to stall.
Owens is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Voorheez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Owens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voorheez tries a knee to the head but Owens blocks it.
Owens wants to stall.
Owens tries to stall but Voorheez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Voorheez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Owens blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sammy Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Voorheez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Voorheez tries to land a knee to the head but Owens blocks with his arms.
Voorheez throws an elbow but it misses.
Owens is stalling here.
Voorheez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sammy Owens.
I think Voorheez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clark Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Laiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexi Laiho will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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225 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clark Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexi Laiho!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene tries to clinch up but Laiho circles away and keeps his distance.
Greene shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laiho pinned against the cage. Laiho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Laiho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greene tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laiho swivels and escapes.
Laiho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Laiho dips to his left and cracks Greene with an uppercut!
It looks like Clark Greene has been cut.
Greene fails with an attempt to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Greene.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laiho regains half guard there - taking advantage of Greene's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Greene tries to pass to full mount but Laiho defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laiho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Greene tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laiho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laiho is trying to stand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Greene tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laiho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Greene is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laiho is just riding it out for now. Greene eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Greene is pressing down on Laiho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laiho is holding on for now.
Greene seems to be working for a kimura but Laiho defends the submission attempt.
Greene tries to pass to full mount but Laiho defends it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho tries to bum rush Greene with a series of wild strikes but Greene uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greene has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Laiho lands a right hook to the body.
Laiho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Laiho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greene.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Laiho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Laiho swinging wildly here.
Greene fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laiho avoids it really well and circles away.
Laiho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greene attempts a counter takedown but Laiho avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene shoots in and drives through. Laiho sprawls well.
Laiho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laiho throws a right and a left that Greene avoids nicely.
Laiho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greene takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Greene.
Laiho throws a right hand that Greene ducks under and follows up with a left that Greene also avoids with ease.
Laiho tries to sprawl but Greene drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Greene seems to be working for a kimura but Laiho defends the submission attempt.
Greene wants to free his trapped foot but Laiho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laiho is refusing to be controlled, as Greene sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene is looking for a kimura but Laiho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clark Greene's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Laiho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greene tries to clinch up.
A big right from Greene misses.
Laiho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greene.
Clark Greene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laiho as he avoids it easily.
Greene tries to bum rush Laiho with a series of wild strikes but Laiho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greene shoots for a takedown but Laiho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Greene tries to free his leg and advance position but Laiho is retaining full guard.
Greene trying to move into half guard but instead Laiho has managed to sweep!
Greene is looking to sweep but instead, Laiho has passed into half guard.
Greene is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Axis of Evil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Greene makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Greene.
Greene looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Laiho puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Laiho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene manages to get to full guard.
Laiho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Greene has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laiho is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Greene.
Greene tries to bench press Laiho off him but Laiho keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laiho decides to stand up, so the ref orders Greene to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Laiho. No joy for Greene on that attempt.
Greene takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Laiho misses.
Greene appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oooooh!!! Laiho has knocked Greene down with a huge combo! Laiho steps away and waves a wobbly Greene back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Laiho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Greene backs up against the cage.
Laiho misses with a few strikes there.
Laiho misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene fails with the takedown.
Laiho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Greene.
Laiho is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laiho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Greene slips a jab and a cross from Laiho.
Greene changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laiho tries to avoid it but Greene manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laiho to the ground. Laiho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laiho misses with a series of wild punches.
Greene looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Laiho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Greene avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greene misses with a looping right.
Alexi Laiho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laiho throws a right hand that Greene ducks under and follows up with a left that Greene also avoids with ease.
Greene looks for a takedown but Laiho sprawls well.
Greene decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Greene wants to pass to mount but Laiho is defending the position.
Greene is looking for a kimura here.
Greene tries to pass to full mount but Laiho defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clark Greene's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Laiho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laiho takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Greene dodges the punch combination from Laiho.
Laiho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Greene looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Greene passes to full mount!
Greene with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Laiho wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Greene.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Laiho tries to buck Greene off but he can't manage it.
Greene fails to take his opponent's back.
Greene working for a guillotine from mount but Laiho is in no mood to give up.
Clark Greene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greene looking to control but Laiho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Greene is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Laiho is surviving well by controlling Greene's body position as best he can.
Clark Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laiho is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Laiho is squirming around, avoiding Greene's attempts to control the action.
Greene is looking to work his way around to Laiho's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Greene wants to finish this one by submission but Laiho is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Greene.
Greene wants to take his opponent's back but Laiho doesn't allow it.
Greene has hold of Laiho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Laiho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Laiho has worked his arm free - good work by Laiho!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greene goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laiho has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Greene but great work by Laiho.
Laiho decides to stand back up. Laiho steps back and let's Greene get back to his feet.
Greene takes the fight into the clinch.
Laiho can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiho is looking to break free of the clinch but Greene has double underhooks.
Laiho managing to block the knees to the body from Greene.
Greene looking to throw knees to the head but Laiho is blocking nicely.
Laiho blocks an uppercut.
Greene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greene throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Greene.
Greene struggles to land a body shot inside as Laiho controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Greene throws a punch but it's blocked by Laiho.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene tries to work over Laiho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laiho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clark Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laiho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Greene tries to clinch but Laiho is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clark Greene showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laiho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexi Laiho!
A very excited looking Alexi Laiho 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Babawto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Balboa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Renato Babawto's chin.
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177 lbs
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182 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Babawto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babawto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Balboa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Babawto from controlling successfully.
Babawto prevents Balboa from getting back to his feet.
Babawto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Babawto looking to pass the guard.
Babawto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa pushes Babawto off looking to stand but Babawto dives back in and keeps control.
Babawto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Balboa is trying to stand back up but Babawto is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babawto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Babawto is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa is trying to stand up here but Babawto is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Balboa scores with a shot to the body.
Balboa wants to clinch up but Babawto keeps it at a distance.
Renato Babawto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Balboa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Babawto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Babawto moves out of range.
Babawto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Rocky Balboa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babawto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Balboa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Babawto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Babawto is pushing down on Balboa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Balboa is fighting to maintain full guard but Babawto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Babawto is taking a breather. Balboa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Babawto uses his free foot to push down on Balboa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Balboa.
Babawto landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babawto lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Babawto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Balboa is rocked!
Balboa's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Babawto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Babawto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balboa is looking to escape.
Babawto landing strikes from the mount and Balboa is in trouble!
Balboa is still in real trouble! Can Babawto finish him?
Babawto landing shots from mount.
Babawto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Babawto jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Balboa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babawto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Babawto works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Balboa seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been informed that Balboa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Balboa is not content to let Babawto control the position.
Babawto has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Balboa is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Babawto yanks on the arm and Balboa is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Babawto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renato Babawto!
Renato Babawto looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Believe in Jiu Jitsu My Friend!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Akki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Akki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Fury!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fury swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Fury tries to counter it with a takedown but Akki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fury counters with a shoot takedown. Akki fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fury stops Akki from standing up.
Fury with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fury throwing strikes but missing.
Fury has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Akki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fury prevents Akki from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akki keeping moving, preventing Fury from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fury content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Akki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Terry Akki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akki throws a big shot that misses.
Akki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Fury. That snapped Akki's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Akki. That snapped Fury's head back.
It looks like Xavier Fury has been cut.
Fury has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Akki moves out of range of the strikes.
Akki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fury misses with a leg kick.
Akki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fury throws a leg kick but Akki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akki sizes up Fury with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fury paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fury scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akki in his tracks.
Fury swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akki.
Fury moves forwards but Akki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but Akki is just out of range.
Akki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fury feints the counter takedown.
Akki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akki throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
Akki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fury slowing the pace effectively.
Akki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akki blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fury lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fury lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akki struggles to land a body shot inside as Fury controls his hands.
Akki gets through Fury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akki tries to throw a body punch but Fury avoids it by throwing Akki back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Akki fails to land.
Fury trying to control the position but instead, Akki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fury into the cage.
Akki working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fury lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akki.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Akki.
Akki blocking some punches.
Akki misses with a punch on the inside.
Fury taking a breather.
Fury lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akki.
Fury lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akki can't find room to land a body shot as Fury controls the action.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akki.
Akki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fury pushes Akki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Fury stalling in the clinch but Akki improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Fury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Fury's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Akki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fury.
Fury with the counter takedown but Akki avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Akki.
Akki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akki.
Akki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Fury throws a low kick but Akki avoids it.
Fury takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fury changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akki throws a low kick, looking for Fury's leg but Fury calmly moves out of range.
Akki is looking to slow Fury down with leg kicks.
Fury keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut there from Akki.
That has opened up Xavier Fury's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akki tries to clinch there but Fury circles away.
Fury with the counter takedown but Akki avoids it easily.
Fury drives through with a takedown into Akki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fury lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fury throws a big elbow that misses.
Fury prevents Akki from getting back to his feet.
Akki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fury on the ground.
Fury pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akki is keeping the position for now.
Fury throws an elbow that misses. Akki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fury's guard. Nice move by Akki!
Akki wants to stand but Fury has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury is pulling down on Akki's head to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fury.
A punch lands to the side of Fury 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fury misses with a hook.
And Akki counters with a quick kick to the body but Fury blocks it.
Akki tries to clinch there but Fury circles away.
Fury with the counter takedown but Akki avoids it easily.
Akki throws a head kick but Fury moves out of range.
Akki clinches up against the cage.
Fury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fury creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akki has had enough of the clinch but Fury keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Fury.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Akki.
A short left from Fury.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Akki lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akki tries a body shot but Fury blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Akki fails to land.
Akki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The cut above Xavier Fury's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Akki is trying to break free.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Akki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akki lands a nice uppercut.
Fury lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akki backwards.
Fury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fury gets through Akki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Akki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Terry Akki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xavier Fury'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. This is the final round!
Akki lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Fury falls backwards - clearly groggy! Akki dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Akki!
Terry Akki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Georges Batroc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Pellegrini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pellegrini has chosen Nicola Piovani - Il Camorrista as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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22
187 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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21
186 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Decent boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georges Batroc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Salvatore Pellegrini!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pellegrini fails with the takedown
and Batroc counters with a two punch combo.
Pellegrini pushes Batroc up against the cage in a clinch.
Pellegrini decides to pull guard.
Pellegrini looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Batroc passes into half guard.
Pellegrini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pellegrini gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellegrini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batroc gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Batroc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pellegrini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Batroc has managed to get both his arms back between Pellegrini's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batroc is looking to stand up but Pellegrini won't let him.
Pellegrini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Batroc defends well.
Batroc has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pellegrini is proving hard to escape from.
Batroc looking to pass the guard.
Pellegrini is looking for a triangle but Batroc pushes his legs off easily.
Pellegrini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Batroc advances to half guard.
Batroc gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Batroc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pellegrini.
Batroc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Pellegrini misses its intended target.
Pellegrini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Batroc scores with a nice head shot.
Batroc moves into the clinch.
Pellegrini tries to pull guard but Batroc holds him up against the cage and eventually Pellegrini drops back down to his feet.
Batroc lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pellegrini backwards.
A body shot lands from Batroc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Batroc.
Pellegrini tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Batroc just stands there and leans against the cage.
Georges Batroc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Pellegrini.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batroc creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pellegrini tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Batroc cracks Pellegrini with a nice body shot.
Pellegrini jumps guard but Batroc turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Batroc.
Pellegrini looks winded!
Pellegrini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Batroc smiles and moves away.
Georges Batroc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batroc goes for a small jab and connects. Now Batroc goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Pellegrini stumbles back but Batroc runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Pellegrini to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Pellegrini will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Georges Batroc!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Fjera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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244 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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289 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Biggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Fjera!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggs misses with a low kick.
Fjera misses with a straight left.
Biggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biggs jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fjera swings widly with a right hand
and Biggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Fjera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Biggs.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera misses with a hook
and Biggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fjera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Fjera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Biggs swivels and escapes.
Fjera throws a sloppy body shot
letting Biggs counter with a right hand.
Biggs misses with an uppercut.
Fjera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Biggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fjera thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera throws a right hand that misses
and Biggs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fjera 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.
Fjera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Biggs ducks down to avoid it.
Fjera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fjera feints the counter takedown.
Biggs walks into a jab.
Biggs thows a body kick. Fjera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Biggs. That's going to slow Fjera down.
Biggs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nick Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fjera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Biggs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Biggs counters with a low kick, right behind Fjera 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs slips under a jab from Fjera.
As Fjera backs away, Biggs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Biggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Biggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Biggs staying out of range there.
Biggs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Biggs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Biggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fjera.
Biggs connects with a right hand. Fjera shakes it off.
Biggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fjera misses with an uppercut. Biggs saw that one coming.
Fjera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fjera won't allow Biggs to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biggs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fjera's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera has his foot on Biggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biggs works his way back into a safe position though.
Fjera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biggs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biggs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fjera has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Biggs should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fjera has tightened it up now! Biggs should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Fjera!
Nick Fjera 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mack Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viavao Kaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaho has chosen Joey B - Tonga (Feat. Sarkodie) as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mack Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viavao Kaho!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy looks to throw the jab but Kaho is out of range.
Kaho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Daddy was covering up waiting for the punch and Kaho finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Daddy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kaho looking to pass the guard.
Kaho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Daddy's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daddy is trying to stand back up but Kaho is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaho is keen to just control but Daddy is a slippery customer.
Kaho is working for a submission of some sort.
Kaho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Daddy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kaho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daddy sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaho moves into full mount! Daddy won't be happy about that!
Kaho working for a submission but Daddy is keeping him at bay.
Kaho wants to finish this one by submission but Daddy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kaho.
Kaho jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Daddy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Daddy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kaho asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kaho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Daddy has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy is trying to buck Kaho off.
Kaho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Daddy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kaho advances to mount.
Daddy wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaho looking to isolate an arm here. Daddy doesn't see it coming and as Kaho extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kaho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viavao Kaho!
A very excited looking Viavao Kaho 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Oketch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spong has chosen The Cure - A Forest as his entrance music. Vincent Oketch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chance Spong's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Oketch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chance Spong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong slips a jab from Oketch.
Spong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oketch throws out the jab.
Spong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oketch slips a straight right by Spong.
As Spong tries to get set, Oketch tries to push him back and clinch up but Spong manages to avoid the attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spong. That's going to slow Oketch down.
Oketch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Spong slams his shin into Oketch's torso.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spong 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.
Spong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spong lands in his opponent's guard.
Oketch controls Spong momentarily but Spong frees himself.
Spong is pushing down on Oketch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oketch is fighting to maintain full guard but Spong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oketch is trying to maintain the position but Spong is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oketch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oketch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong tries to pass to full mount but Oketch defends it.
Spong is looking for a kimura but Oketch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spong to get the leverage.
Oketch is looking for a sweep. Spong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oketch is trying to control but Spong manages to pass to mount!
Oketch working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Spong looking to control but Oketch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Spong landing strikes from the mount.
Spong with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Spong.
Spong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oketch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oketch takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spong avoids the attempt from Oketch to control.
Spong wants to control the pace but Oketch is squirming around nicely.
Spong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Spong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is squirming around, avoiding Spong's attempts to control the action.
Oketch working to try and regain half guard.
Spong controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Oketch that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oketch tries to lock up and control but Spong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oketch is trying desperately to improve position.
Oketch is in a horrible position here. Spong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Spong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oketch, as that shot connected.
Spong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spong lands with a hook. Oketch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spong staying out of range there.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Oketch shoots in but no luck this time.
Spong lands a leg kick that knocks Oketch off balance momentarily.
Spong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oketch to the mat! Oketch manages to get full guard.
Spong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oketch keeping full guard, as Spong tries to pass.
Oketch is trying to keep Spong in close.
Oketch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spong is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Oketch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spong passes Oketch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oketch manages to get to full guard.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Oketch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oketch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oketch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oketch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chance Spong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oketch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spong forces his way into half guard.
Oketch tries to roll over but Spong keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is pressing down on Spong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oketch controls Spong momentarily but Spong frees himself.
Spong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spong wants to clinch up but Oketch keeps it at a distance.
As Spong tries to get set, Oketch tries to push him back and clinch up but Spong manages to avoid the attempt.
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oketch connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong feints and then cracks Oketch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oketch down.
Spong cracks the inside of Oketch's front leg.
Oketch avoids the head kick by Spong.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Oketch.
Spong raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Spong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oketch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spong somewhat.
Spong avoids the body shot from Oketch.
Spong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oketch. That did some damage!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oketch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oketch throws a head kick that misses.
Chance Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Spong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Spong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oketch lands with a nice body punch.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oketch was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Spong leaves Oketch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spong misses with a leg kick.
Spong throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Oketch counter with a right hand.
Oketch has closed the distance and engaged Spong in a clinch.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oketch throws an elbow that misses.
Oketch lands an uppercut.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Oketch avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oketch backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Oketch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oketch throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oketch can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Oketch blocking some punches.
Oketch blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong cracks Oketch with a nice body shot.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Oketch controls the action.
Oketch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Oketch stalling against the cage.
Oketch misses with a punch to the body.
Oketch misses with some punches.
Spong presses Oketch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oketch backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oketch tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oketch.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oketch misses with a body punch.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oketch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oketch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oketch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Oketch as the two fighters clinch.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oketch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oketch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oketch blocks a body shot from Spong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Oketch avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Oketch blocks an uppercut.
Oketch misses with an elbow strike.
Oketch working aggressively here.
Oketch throws an elbow but it misses.
Oketch misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Oketch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spong is defending well for now.
Vincent Oketch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oketch's elbow.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oketch prevents it.
Oketch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oketch lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oketch misses with a body punch.
Oketch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Oketch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oketch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vincent Oketch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Spong.
Oketch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Spong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oketch manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Oketch wants to control but Spong is keeping him busy.
Spong is pressing down on Oketch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oketch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spong looking for a sweep. Not yet Spong, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Vincent Oketch did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Oketch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oketch tries to close the distance and clinch but Spong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oketch takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Oketch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Spong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spong connects with a body shot.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Oketch is just out of range.
Spong throws a low kick but Oketch moves out of range easily.
Oketch takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spong scores with a jab. Oketch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oketch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oketch moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Oketch working aggressively here.
Oketch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oketch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oketch can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Oketch.
Oketch throws an elbow but it misses.
Spong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Spong pushes down on Oketch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oketch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oketch is looking for a triangle but Spong pushes his legs off easily.
Spong with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is trying to control the position but Spong postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spong tries to free his leg and advance position but Oketch is retaining full guard.
Spong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oketch keeping full guard, as Spong tries to pass.
Spong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oketch's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong winds up and cracks Oketch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Spong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oketch gets back to full guard.
Oketch wants to sweep here but Spong controlling him for the moment.
Spong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Spong trying to control the position but Oketch is working away.
Oketch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Spong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oketch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oketch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oketch throws a right hand that misses
and Spong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spong drops his hands momentarily and Oketch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Oketch is just out of range.
Oketch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Spong dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Spong connects with an inside leg kick.
Spong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oketch looks to land a left hand but Spong moved out of range nicely.
Oketch checks the leg kick.
Spong clinches.
Spong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Oketch tries to roll over but Spong keeps him under control.
Spong seems to be working for a kimura but Oketch defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Spong has passed into side control.
Spong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oketch tries to bench press Spong off him but Spong keeps the position.
Oketch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Oketch is looking for a sweep. Spong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spong trying to control the action but Oketch is working from the bottom.
Spong working the head and body with strikes.
Oketch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spong.
Spong is trying to control. Oketch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oketch wants to get back to full guard.
Spong controlling the action here.
Oketch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spong is one step ahead there.
Spong postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vincent Oketch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Spong
and Oketch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spong's guard.
Spong controls Oketch momentarily but Oketch frees himself.
Spong pulls Oketch in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oketch is one step ahead there.
Oketch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spong is on top in guard.
Spong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oketch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oketch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spong passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chance Spong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chance Spong! Chance Spong retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Chance Spong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merkan Killmaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Grimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killmaz comes to the cage accompanied by Black Blade. Grimson has chosen Omerta - Lamb of God as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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263 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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270 lbs
13 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Merkan Killmaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stu Grimson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killmaz moves into range and clinches up with Grimson.
Killmaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Grimson controls his hands.
Killmaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Killmaz.
Grimson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grimson tries to work over Killmaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Killmaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Killmaz blocks an uppercut.
Grimson misses with a body punch.
Grimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Killmaz controls his hands.
Grimson throws a punch but it's blocked by Killmaz.
Grimson blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grimson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Killmaz blocking some punches.
Grimson cracks Killmaz with a nice body shot.
Grimson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killmaz throws an elbow that misses.
Grimson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Killmaz backwards.
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!
Killmaz misses with a body punch.
Grimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Killmaz controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killmaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Killmaz has a couple of punches blocked by Grimson.
A nice left hand lands by Grimson.
A head punch on the inside from Grimson fails to land.
Grimson blocks a body shot from Killmaz.
Killmaz misses with a knee to the head.
Grimson blocks a body shot from Killmaz.
Killmaz has a couple of punches blocked by Grimson.
Killmaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Killmazs head.
It looks like Merkan Killmaz has been cut.
Killmaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Killmaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grimson's elbow.
Grimson has a couple of punches blocked by Killmaz.
Killmaz lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killmaz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killmaz.
Grimson has a couple of punches blocked by Killmaz.
Grimson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Grimson fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Grimson.
Grimson lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grimson throws a big uppercut that drops Killmaz! More strikes from Grimson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Killmaz lies dazed against the cage as Grimson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Grimson! Stu Grimson retains his heavyweight title!
Stu Grimson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Merkan Killmaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Win or Lose, Happy Birthday, A.J. !!'.
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FIGHT
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