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UMA 21: Turning Point PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Brooks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Richards!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Richards is predictable there
and Brooks counters with a straight right hand.
Brooks lands with a straight right. Richards didn't see that one coming.
Randy Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks checks a low kick from Richards.
Richards throws a leg kick
and Brooks counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brooks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Richards throws a leg kick but Brooks moved away.
Richards takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brooks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Richards's head backwards.
Richards is rocked!
Brooks lunges at Richards with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Richards's hand.
Richards is still on wobbly legs! Can Brooks finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards misses with a low kick.
Richards misses with a low kick as Brooks jumps back.
A head kick by Brooks - that's a beauty! Richards 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 Brooks can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eric Brooks!
In his post fight interview, Eric Brooks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdulla Quliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbie Henderson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdulla Quliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Henderson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quliev misses with a hook.
Henderson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Horrible takedown attempt by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Quliev, which made it look bad.
Quliev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quliev tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson is looking for the big counter here.
We've been told by Quliev's head coaches at Parko Ludus Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Quliev has closed the distance and engaged Henderson in a clinch.
Quliev lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Quliev as Henderson tries to tie him up.
Quliev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Quliev scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quliev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Quliev leaning against his opponent.
Quliev misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson tries to pull guard but Quliev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson being controlled against the cage.
Henderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quliev taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Quliev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Henderson's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quliev.
Quliev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Quliev avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
Quliev misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quliev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abdulla Quliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Henderson.
Quliev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
Henderson blocks a body shot from Quliev.
A knee to the head by Quliev.
Quliev is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quliev is looking for a takedown.
Quliev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quliev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quliev just leaning against Henderson, taking a breather.
Quliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quliev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Quliev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quliev is struggling to control the position.
Henderson tries to break free but Quliev pushes him back against the cage.
Quliev slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Quliev seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Quliev avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quliev landing knees to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Quliev has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
Henderson being controlled against the cage.
Quliev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Quliev is trying to maintain a safe position but Henderson gets an underhook and turns Quliev into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abdulla Quliev.
Henderson tries to keep at a distance but Quliev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Quliev tries to land a knee to the head but Henderson blocks with his arms.
Quliev lands a nice elbow.
Quliev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Quliev prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quliev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Quliev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quliev tries to throw a body punch but Henderson avoids it by throwing Quliev back against the cage.
Henderson tries to break the clinch but Quliev is controlling the position.
Quliev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Quliev looking to slow down the pace here.
Henderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls for Quliev to work.
Quliev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quliev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quliev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Quliev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henderson's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulla Quliev dominated that round.
That's time! Quliev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Henderson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Quliev - the referee stops the clock and Henderson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Quliev. Henderson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Quliev here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Quliev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Quliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quliev defends it nicely.
Henderson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Henderson staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Henderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Abdulla Quliev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Quliev.
Quliev doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
Quliev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quliev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Henderson on the side of the head.
Quliev misses with a body shot.
Henderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Henderson is rocked!
A combination from Quliev does no damage.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Quliev finish him?
Henderson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quliev misses with an uppercut.
Henderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Quliev.
Quliev circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Henderson to the canvas! Henderson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Quliev keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdulla Quliev!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Richter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Kovalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles Richter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexei Kovalev!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Kovalev blocks the low kick.
Richter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kovalev at a distance.
Richter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Richter misses the body punch
and Kovalev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kovalev's sensitive parts.
Kovalev lands a jab to the head.
Richter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alexei Kovalev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Richter.
Kovalev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kovalev wants to land a leg kick but Richter is out of range.
Kovalev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kovalev looks to land a left hand but Richter moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richter wants to slow Kovalev down by chopping away at his legs.
Kovalev scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalev wants to clinch up but Richter keeps it at a distance.
Richter misses with a two punch combination.
Kovalev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Richter under the eye.
Richter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richter throws a body punch but Kovalev moves out of range.
Richter throws a right hand that Kovalev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovalev also avoids with ease.
Kovalev misses with a looping left.
Richter throws a wild body kick that Kovalev sees coming a mile off.
Kovalev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Richter.
Richter walks into a stiff left hand from Kovalev.
Kovalev misses with a low kick as Richter jumps back.
Richter looks to land a right hand but Kovalev moved out of range.
Richter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovalev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovalev tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Richter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A cross from Kovalev lands.
Kovalev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovalev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Richter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kovalev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kovalev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richter ducks under a wild hook from Kovalev.
A cross from Richter lands.
Richter throws a hook but Kovalev blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Kovalev. Beautiful body shot.
Kovalev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Richter. That one must have hurt.
Richter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richter. Kovalev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovalev looks to throw the jab but Richter is out of range.
Kovalev misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Richter throws a hook but Kovalev blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Kovalev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovalev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovalev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Kovalev backs away, Richter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jab by Kovalev.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Richter.
Kovalev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richter throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kovalev avoids it.
Kovalev throws a leg kick
and Richter counters with a nice body shot.
Richter scores with a leg kick.
Richter ducks right into an uppercut from Kovalev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalev works the jab nicely.
Richter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Richter is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Richter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richter wants to slow Kovalev down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kovalev! But no joy.
Kovalev sends Richter crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kovalev is motioning to the referee to let Richter up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Richter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kovalev scores with a counter punch that sends Richter to the canvas! Kovalev smells blood - he's punishing Richter with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Richter has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Kovalev!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hidalgo Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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130 lbs
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Claude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hidalgo Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya misses with a body shot.
Claude attempts a counter takedown but Montoya avoids it well and moves away.
Montoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Claude.
Montoya stuffs the takedown attempt from Claude. Claude gets slowly back to his feet.
Hidalgo Montoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montoya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left and a right from Montoya both land. Nice combination.
Claude avoids a punch combination nicely.
Claude tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montoya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montoya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Claude fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montoya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montoya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Claude gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claude dodges the punch combination from Montoya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claude throws a right and a left that Montoya avoids nicely.
Montoya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Claude.
Montoya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Montoya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Claude bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montoya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Claude ducks under a wild hook from Montoya.
Claude tries to clinch but Montoya is having none of it.
Claude shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Montoya is trying to defend but Claude finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montoya is staying active underneath Claude, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Claude working Montoya over with strikes.
Montoya trying to control but Claude postures up.
Claude throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montoya is defending against the submission attempts here by Claude.
Claude is trying to control. Montoya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Claude throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Claude is trying to work for a kimura but Montoya is defending well.
Montoya has his hands clasped together around Claude's back. He's all about the action.
Montoya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Claude is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Claude lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya is trying is best to control the position here.
Claude will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Claude really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Montoya looks winded!
Montoya wants to control but Claude is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Montoya taking some punishment here, with Claude in his half guard.
Claude is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Montoya has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Claude throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Claude wants to take a breather but Montoya is having none of it.
Claude looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Claude lands strikes from half guard.
Claude maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Montoya could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Claude has cracked it and Montoya is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Claude!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Claude!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Bulleit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximilian Malkolm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximilian Malkolm acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Augustus Bulleit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximilian Malkolm!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkolm moves out of range as Bulleit strikes.
Malkolm misses the jab.
Malkolm gets caught napping as Bulleit dives in and scores a takedown. Malkolm manages to retain guard.
Malkolm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bulleit trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Malkolm manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bulleit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bulleit pulls Malkolm in close to his closed guard and prevents Malkolm from doing any damage or advancing position.
Malkolm advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulleit wants to improve his position but Malkolm is controlling well.
Malkolm is looking for a kimura but Bulleit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Malkolm to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkolm prevents Bulleit from improving his position.
Malkolm winds up and cracks Bulleit with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Malkolm is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bulleit is trying to get back to full guard.
Malkolm is looking to advance position but Bulleit won't allow it.
Bulleit tries to get to full guard but Malkolm has control of the leg.
Malkolm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bulleit wants to improve his position but Malkolm is controlling well.
Bulleit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bulleit tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bulleit trying to control from the bottom.
Bulleit wants to get back to full guard.
Malkolm is pressing down on Bulleit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bulleit is holding on for now.
Bulleit is looking to control Malkolm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bulleit avoid being mounted?
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Malkolm working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Malkolm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bulleit is looking to control Malkolm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bulleit avoid being mounted?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Malkolm misses the target.
Bulleit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malkolm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulleit tries to bum rush Malkolm with a series of wild strikes but Malkolm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malkolm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malkolm ducks under a wild hook from Bulleit.
Bulleit feints and as Malkolm raises his hands in defense, Bulleit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing that Bulleit has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Malkolm keeping moving, preventing Bulleit from controlling successfully.
Malkolm trying to control the position.
Bulleit trying to control but Malkolm is working from the bottom.
Bulleit looking to pass the guard.
Bulleit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bulleit with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bulleit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bulleit advances to half guard.
Malkolm taking some punishment here, with Bulleit in his half guard.
Bulleit wants to pass to mount but Malkolm is defending the position.
Malkolm regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bulleit landing some decent shots from guard.
Bulleit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malkolm keeping full guard, as Bulleit tries to pass.
Malkolm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bulleit is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malkolm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malkolm looks winded!
Bulleit is working Malkolm over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Bulleit 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.
Bulleit feints and as Malkolm raises his hands in defense, Bulleit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bulleit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malkolm's head.
Bulleit pushing down on Malkolm's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bulleit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Malkolm is looking to improve his position.
Bulleit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bulleit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Bulleit there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulleit trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bulleit lands a nice short elbow.
Malkolm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulleit trying to mount his opponent but Malkolm defends it.
Bulleit scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bulleit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Malkolm has hold of Bulleit's hands but Bulleit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Augustus Bulleit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malkolm tries to get to full guard but Bulleit has control of the leg.
Bulleit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malkolm on the ground.
Bulleit wants to control but Malkolm is keeping him busy.
Malkolm tries to roll over but Bulleit keeps him under control.
Malkolm is breathing heavily.
Malkolm is staying active underneath Bulleit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bulleit winds up and cracks Malkolm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Malkolm is looking for a sweep. Bulleit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Bulleit there.
Malkolm wants to get back to full guard.
Bulleit 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.
Bulleit wants to pass to mount but Malkolm is defending the position.
Bulleit working Malkolm over with strikes.
Bulleit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malkolm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bulleit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Malkolm is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bulleit scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkolm is staying active underneath Bulleit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulleit wants to pass the guard but Malkolm is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malkolm throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bulleit wants to take a breather but Malkolm is having none of it.
Malkolm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Malkolm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bulleit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malkolm keeping moving, preventing Bulleit from controlling successfully.
That's four 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.
Bulleit passes into half guard.
Malkolm has hold of Bulleit's hands but Bulleit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Malkolm is staying active underneath Bulleit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malkolm is pressing down on Bulleit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malkolm has his foot on Bulleit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bulleit works his way back into a safe position though.
Bulleit wants to pass the guard but Malkolm is keeping the position.
Bulleit wants to control from the top but Malkolm keeps moving.
Bulleit is working Malkolm over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bulleit distracts Malkolm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bulleit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Bulleit dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bulleit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bulleit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Malkolm has hold of Bulleit's hands but Bulleit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bulleit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bulleit putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bulleit landing strikes from the mount.
Malkolm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bulleit lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Malkolm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bulleit working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Bulleit is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bulleit lands a couple of good shots and Malkolm has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulleit lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Bulleit landing with strikes.
Bulleit is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Bulleit connects with a big shot to the side of Malkolm's head.
Bulleit is working the ground and pound. Can Malkolm escape?
Bulleit has Malkolm flattened out and is raining down punches.
Bulleit punishes Malkolm with strikes from the back mount.
Malkolm showing good submission defense here.
Bulleit lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Malkolm.
Bulleit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malkolm can do to turn this around?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bulleit's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulleit controlling the position well here. Malkolm rolled but Bulleit kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bulleit has Malkolm flattened out and is raining down punches.
Malkolm can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulleit lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Malkolm hold on?!
Bulleit lands strikes to the head.
Malkolm takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Malkolm is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bulleit is looking to control Malkolm but Malkolm is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bulleit has Malkolm flattened out and is raining down punches.
Bulleit landing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulleit lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Malkolm hold on?!
Malkolm fending off the submission attempt from Bulleit.
Bulleit has Malkolm flattened out and is raining down punches.
Bulleit trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bulleit is persistently looking for the submission but Malkolm is defending it well.
Malkolm is taking damage to the body and head.
A lull in the action here.
Malkolm grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Bulleit go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bulleit biding his time, looking for the opening.
Malkolm covers up after that shot from Bulleit.
Bulleit gets his hands free as Malkolm looks to control.
Bulleit is punishing Malkolm with some ground and pound.
Can Malkolm hold on?! Bulleit is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Malkolm tries to escape but Bulleit has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bulleit gets his hands free as Malkolm looks to control.
Malkolm can't escape the position.
Maximilian Malkolm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augustus Bulleit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malkolm looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bulleit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malkolm covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus Bulleit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bulleit 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 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustus Bulleit!
Augustus Bulleit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lars Eriksson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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212 lbs
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214 lbs
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lars Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eriksson clinches.
Wu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wu closes the distance and pushes Eriksson back into the cage.
Wu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eriksson.
Eriksson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wu attempts a counter takedown but Eriksson avoids it well and moves away.
Wu is looking to land body kicks.
Eriksson is looking to clinch.
Eriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eriksson throws a leg kick but Wu checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksson wants to clinch.
Eriksson scores with a sloppy right hand. Wu should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a leg kick
and Wu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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.
Wu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Eriksson is desperately trying to improve his position but Wu has a good base and remains in mount.
Eriksson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wu controlling from the full mount.
Eriksson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wu scoring with strikes but Eriksson is staying in there.
Wu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Eriksson's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eriksson is desperately trying to improve his position but Wu has a good base and remains in mount.
Wu cracks Eriksson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Wu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wu throwing strikes here but Eriksson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wu 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.
Wu swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Wu!
Charles Wu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rikki Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Inside the Fire. Rikki Robertson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Felipe Gonzalez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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142 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rikki Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robertson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Felipe Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but Robertson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gonzalez lands a lovely overhand right.
Robertson darts in and clinches Gonzalez up against the cage.
Gonzalez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Robertson's defenses.
It looks like Rikki Robertson has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gonzalez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robertson jumps guard.
Robertson has Gonzalez pulled in close to control his posture.
Robertson looking for a guillotine here but Gonzalez defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzalez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonzalez is pushing down on Robertson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robertson is fighting to maintain full guard but Gonzalez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Gonzalez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Robertson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gonzalez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gonzalez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robertson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonzalez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Robertson tries to roll over but Gonzalez keeps him under control.
Gonzalez is pressing down on Robertson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robertson is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gonzalez in particular looking to stall.
Robertson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Robertson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzalez is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gonzalez is now in half guard.
Gonzalez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertson on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robertson actively working from the bottom here.
Robertson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonzalez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gonzalez trying to control from half guard but Robertson is working away.
Robertson looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzalez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robertson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gonzalez is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Robertson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robertson looks winded!
Gonzalez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robertson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez trying to control from half guard but Robertson is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Robertson moves out of range as Gonzalez strikes.
Gonzalez sets himself, and Robertson steps forward looking for the clinch! Gonzalez avoids it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Robertson.
Robertson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gonzalez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robertson. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rikki Robertson's cut.
That's time! Gonzalez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Robertson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Robertson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Robertson keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez misses the jab.
Gonzalez throws a low kick, looking for Robertson's leg but Robertson calmly moves out of range.
And Robertson tries to counter it with a takedown but Gonzalez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gonzalez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Robertson is rocked!
Gonzalez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robertson is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzalez finish him?
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertson can do to turn this around?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a knee to the head.
Gonzalez lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Robertson to his knees! Gonzalez keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Gonzalez!
Felipe Gonzalez 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Handsome Phuthong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kupar Terkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kupar Terkey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Handsome Phuthong's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Handsome Phuthong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kupar Terkey!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terkey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phuthong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Phuthong can't get the takedown.
Terkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terkey pulls Phuthong into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Phuthong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Phuthong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Terkey trying to keep a closed guard but Phuthong is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phuthong trying to control the position from guard on top but Terkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Terkey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Terkey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phuthong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terkey is trying to control the position but Phuthong postures up.
Phuthong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Terkey keeping moving, preventing Phuthong from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Phuthong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Terkey tries to clinch but Phuthong is having none of it.
Terkey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Terkey misses with the head strike.
Phuthong has Terkey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Terkey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Terkey pulls guard effortlessly.
Phuthong looking to pass the guard.
Phuthong advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong tries for a kimura but Terkey is defending well.
Terkey is trying to get back to his feet.
Phuthong is looking to take a break and control but Terkey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terkey is looking to reverse the position.
Phuthong is looking to take a break and control but Terkey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Terkey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Phuthong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terkey keeps working.
Phuthong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Phuthong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Phuthong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Phuthong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Handsome Phuthong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Terkey misses with a double jab
and Phuthong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Terkey!
Terkey wants to control but Phuthong postures up.
Phuthong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Terkey felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Phuthong wants to control but Terkey is keeping him busy.
Phuthong swings around for an armbar but Terkey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Phuthong's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Terkey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong looking for subs off his back but Terkey has passed one foot through into half guard.
Phuthong trying to control from the bottom.
Terkey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Terkey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phuthong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Terkey decides to stand up.
Terkey tries to close the distance and clinch but Phuthong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Terkey drives through and clinches with Phuthong against the cage.
Terkey has picked Phuthong up - he's going for a ride! Terkey dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Phuthong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Phuthong is looking for a triangle but Terkey pushes his legs off easily.
Phuthong looking for a guillotine here but Terkey defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terkey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Phuthong, up you get!
Terkey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phuthong pinned against the cage. Phuthong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Terkey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Phuthong napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terkey remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Phuthong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Phuthong is looking for a kimura but Terkey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Phuthong to get the leverage.
Phuthong is looking for a kimura but Terkey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Phuthong to get the leverage.
Terkey is defending against the submission attempts here by Phuthong.
Phuthong seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Handsome Phuthong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Phuthong feints and as Terkey raises his hands in defense, Phuthong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Phuthong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Phuthong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Phuthong wants to control but Terkey is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Terkey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Phuthong trying to control the position but Terkey is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Terkey is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Handsome Phuthong!
Handsome Phuthong retains his light heavyweight title!
Handsome Phuthong very nearly forgot to thank KaotiK amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucky Day!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira lands with a shot to the body.
Day misses with an uppercut
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Day looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oliveira scores with a nice head shot.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Day throws the left hand but Oliveira avoids the punch easily.
Lucky Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliveira throws a counter combo.
Oliveira leaves Day with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oliveira connects with a single shot there.
Oliveira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Day with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Day momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliveira has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice jab there from Oliveira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Oliveira.
Oliveira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Day.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oliveira's head backwards.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
Day moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Oliveira catches Day with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oliveira is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Day had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A shot to the body from Oliveira misses
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Day misses with a hook.
Oliveira rushes Day and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Oliveira.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head 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!
Oliveira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Oliveira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oliveira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Oliveira.
Oliveira is leaning against Day and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Day is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oliveira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Oliveira'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.
Oliveira pushes Day back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the side of Day's head.
A short right from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Day is rocked!
A short right from Oliveira on the inside.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Day or not.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliveira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Oliveira pushes Day back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliveira.
Oliveira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oliveira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Day.
Day goes for a takedown attempt but Oliveira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Day seems to have got his legs back now.
Day darts in looking for a takedown but Oliveira gets double underhooks and turns Day into the cage.
Oliveira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
Day misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliveira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Day saw that one coming.
Oliveira rushes Day and presses him up against the cage.
Oliveira manages to break the clinch.
Day misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oliveira takes the fight into the clinch.
Oliveira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Oliveira effectively controlling the action here.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oliveira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oliveira pressing his opponent against the cage.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliveira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Oliveira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oliveira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliveira slaps away a takedown attempt from Day, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Day misses with a combination
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Day shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense.
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
Day takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Oliveira lands with a nice body punch.
Oliveira cracks a nice hook into Day's ribs.
Day throws the left hand but Oliveira avoids the punch easily.
Day doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a right hand that Day ducks under and follows up with a left that Day also avoids with ease.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Day.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the body.
Day takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oliveira lands a jab to Day's midsection.
Carlos Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Oliveira tests Day's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliveira loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Day takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oliveira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Day connects with a nice looking jab.
Day moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oliveira darts in and clinches Day up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short body shot lands from Oliveira as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Carlos Oliveira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oliveira lands with a right to the head.
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body.
Oliveira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Day.
Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
It looked like Day wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Day shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Day with a poor takedown
and Oliveira counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Day wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oliveira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oliveira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira fails to land with a series of punches.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Day walks into a stiff left hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Day looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oliveira is fending him off so far but Day persists. Nope, Oliveira circles away and we're back to standing.
Oliveira lands a nice shot that snaps Day's head back.
Good exchange - Oliveira coming out on top.
Oliveira looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
Day takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
Day moves forwards but Oliveira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Oliveira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Oliveira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oliveira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Day missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Day shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliveira pinned against the cage. Oliveira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oliveira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Day throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Oliveira misses.
Day shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Day throws a poor cross that misses
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Day looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Day slips under a jab from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a nice head shot.
Good shot there by Day.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oliveira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot by Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease.
Day takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Day moves out of range.
Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Day misses.
Oliveira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Day with a body shot.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
Oliveira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliveira dodges the punch combination from Day.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a sloppy body shot
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliveira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Day has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Day there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Oliveira throws a poor cross that misses
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.
Day takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Day is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Oliveira connects with a jab.
Oliveira throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Day closes the distance and clinches up with Oliveira, looking for a takedown. Day pushes Oliveira against the cage but Oliveira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body. Day takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
Carlos Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day throws a right hand that Oliveira ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliveira also avoids with ease.
Oliveira throws a body shot but no joy.
Day takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oliveira slaps away a takedown attempt from Day, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Day has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Day is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Day doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oliveira's corner calls for a 1-2. Oliveira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Day ducks right into an uppercut from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a body shot.
Oliveira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Day on the side of the head.
Day rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Day misses with a right hand
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
Oliveira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day.
A nice side step and Oliveira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Day tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliveira swivels and escapes.
Oliveira connects with a body shot that sends Day's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira lands with a straight right. Day didn't see that one coming.
Oliveira lands with a cross.
Day misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Oliveira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Day, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Oliveira.
Day has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the side of Day's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Oliveira.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira defending well as Day loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Oliveira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oliveira scores with the left hand. Day knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Oliveira really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Day has a takedown stuffed.
Oliveira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Day throws the left hand but Oliveira avoids the punch easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oliveira!
Day throws a combination that misses
enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliveira lands a nice shot that snaps Day's head back.
Oliveira cracks a nice hook into Day's ribs.
Oliveira shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Day eats them both and turns towards Oliveira to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oliveira scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown attempt from Day. Day gets slowly back to his feet.
Day gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliveira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day wants a takedown.
Oliveira lands with a right to the head.
Oliveira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Day's efforts to push away.
Oliveira gets through Day's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Oliveira.
A short left from Oliveira.
Oliveira creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Day with a big uppercut! Day tries to clinch up but Oliveira pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Day to the mat! Day covers up and Oliveira unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carlos Oliveira!
Carlos Oliveira is the new bantamweight champion!
Carlos Oliveira looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This wasn't your lucky day. Go learn how to wrestle so you can grab sweaty mens like you enjoy, because if you trade punches with me I'll once again beat the crap out of you'.
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