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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortes comes to the cage accompanied by renegades. Lee has chosen On To The Next One 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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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
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabricio Cortes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Barney Lee!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Cortes misses.
Fabricio Cortes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Cortes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thunder MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Cortes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cortes throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Fabricio Cortes has been cut.
Cortes throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Cortes misses with an uppercut.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Cortes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
Cortes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortes misses the shot to the body.
Cortes moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Cortes thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee blocks a head kick by Cortes.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Cortes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Cortes avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortes.
Cortes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cortes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Cortes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Cortes tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick by Cortes misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Cortes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee tests Cortes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cortes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab from Cortes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cortes!
Cortes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a crisp right that sends Cortes to the canvas! Lee follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barney Lee!
A relieved looking Barney Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Terell (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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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
26 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabe Christianson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Terell!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terell throws a body punch but Christianson moves out of range.
Terell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Terell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Christianson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Terell throws a big elbow that misses.
Terell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Terell tries to free his leg and advance position but Christianson is retaining full guard.
Christianson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Terell controls the pace.
Terell trying to control the position from guard on top but Christianson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Terell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Terell looking to sit in guard and control but Christianson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Christianson looking to pass the guard.
Christianson content to stall in guard here.
Terell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Terell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Terell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Christianson escapes and throws Terell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Terell is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terell is trying to work for a sweep but Christianson has mounted him!
Terell tries to reverse the position but Christianson maintains control.
Christianson get's back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christianson throws a push kick but Terell slaps the foot to one side.
Nice jab there from Terell.
Decent striking displayed by Terell there.
Christianson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christianson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terell.
A jab from Terell does it's job there.
Mason Terell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christianson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Terell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christianson. Christianson obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Terell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Christianson - the referee stops the clock and Terell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Christianson. Terell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fighters circling - Christianson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Terell cracks Christianson with an open hand slap.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Terell misses with a wild body shot.
Terell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Christianson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terell was well out of range. Poor timing from Christianson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Terell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Christianson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Terell misses with a wild body shot.
Terell stuns Christianson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christianson avoids the body shot from Terell.
Terell misses with a left hand
and Christianson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christianson lands a nice looking body kick.
Mason Terell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christianson throws a shot to the body.
Christianson throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christianson. Terell does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christianson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Christianson lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Terell misses its intended target.
Christianson throwing a counter right hand but Terell manages to avoid it.
Christianson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christianson misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terell scores with a punch to the head.
Christianson is looking to wear down Terell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Terell throws an overhand right that lands on Christianson's shoulder, as Christianson tries to avoid the shot.
As Terell looks to move away, Christianson throws a big counter combo bu Terell just gets out of the way.
Christianson lands a nice hook to Terell's body. Terell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Terell throws a nice looking combination but Christianson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Terell with a poor takedown
and Christianson counters with a right hand to the body.
Terell is breathing heavily.
Christianson scores with the left hand. Terell knows he should have avoided that one.
Christianson throws a series of punches but Terell avoids them all with ease.
Christianson throws a series of punches but Terell moves out of range.
Christianson misses with a hook. Terell ducked under it nicely.
Terell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Christianson looks to land a body kick but Terell moved away.
Terell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Christianson catches Terell right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christianson moves out of range as Terell strikes.
Christianson throws a big counter combination but Terell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Christianson thumps Terell with a low kick.
Christianson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christianson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terell.
Terell ducks right into an uppercut from Christianson.
Christianson slips a straight right by Terell.
Terell stuns Christianson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Terell ducks under a wild hook from Christianson.
Christianson throws a body punch but Terell moves out of range.
Terell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christianson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terell was well out of range. Poor timing from Christianson.
Terell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Terell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Christianson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Christianson misses the shot to the body.
Christianson throws a low kick but Terell moves out of range easily.
Christianson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christianson lands with a nice body kick.
Terell connects with a right hand. Christianson shakes it off.
A punch lands to the side of Christianson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christianson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Christianson connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Terell misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christianson works the jab nicely.
Terell tries to bum rush Christianson with a series of wild strikes but Christianson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christianson misses with a body shot.
Christianson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Christianson.
Christianson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Terell works the jab nicely.
A lazy left from Terell finds it's target.
Christianson misses with a low kick.
Terell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Terell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christianson.
Christianson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gabe Christianson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christianson catches Terell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Terell misses the shot to the body.
Terell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christianson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Christianson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Terell moves forwards but Christianson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Terell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christianson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christianson keeps Terell at a distance using the push kick.
Terell misses with a looping right.
Christianson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Terell at a distance.
A big right from Christianson misses.
Christianson throws a head kick that half lands.
Christianson lands with a hook. Terell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Terell is rocked!
Christianson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Terell's defenses. It connects perfectly with Terell's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabe Christianson!
Gabe Christianson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Valderena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Temel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramazan Temel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hugo Valderena's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Valderena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramazan Temel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valderena darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valderena lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valderena missing with a left hand there. Temel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valderena throws a hook but Temel blocks it.
Valderena connects with an inside leg kick.
Valderena uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Temel.
Temel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valderena fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Temel is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valderena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valderena.
Valderena definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Valderena looks to land a left hand but Temel moved out of range nicely.
Valderena throws a right hand that misses
and Temel counters with a good low kick that Valderena was not able to check.
Valderena throws a left and a right that both miss
and Temel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valderena.
Valderena looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valderena works the jab nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valderena.
Valderena checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valderena appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valderena shoots in but no luck this time.
Temel tries to counter with a clinch but Valderena shakes him off and moves away.
That kick from Valderena tenderised Temel's leg. Temel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valderena missing with a left hand there. Temel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hugo Valderena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valderena shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Temel but Temel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Temel 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.
Valderena scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valderena misses with a low kick as Temel jumps back.
Valderena shoots for a takedown but Temel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Valderena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valderena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Temel swivels and escapes.
Temel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Valderena throws a front kick that sends Temel stumbling back into the cage.
Temel throws a head kick but Valderena moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valderena fails to land with a series of punches.
Temel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good shot there by Valderena.
Valderena tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valderena throws a front kick aimed at Temel's knee but Temel avoids it well.
Valderena scores with a crisp jab that stopped Temel in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Temel.
Good exchange - Valderena coming out on top.
Nice shot lands for Valderena.
Nice uppercut there from Valderena.
Valderena throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valderena throws a looping overhand right but Temel ducks down to avoid it.
Valderena throws out a loose jab but Temel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valderena fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Temel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Valderena scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valderena fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Temel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valderena steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Temel. That one must have hurt.
Temel thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valderena shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valderena misses the shot to the body.
Temel wants to counter the offense by Valderena and move into the clinch position.
Valderena misses with an uppercut
and Temel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Temel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valderena backwards.
Valderena looking for a takedown.
Valderena is trying to drag Temel to the mat but Temel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Temel misses with the head strike.
Valderena is trying to push Temel away but Temel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Valderena dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Valderena scores with a hook.
Valderena cracks Temel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Temel slips under a jab.
Temel replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Valderena blocks it well.
Valderena misses with a leg kick
and Temel moves into the clinch.
Temel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Temel misses with the head strike.
Valderena has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Temel after a bit of a struggle.
Temel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valderena backwards.
Temel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Temel misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Temel.
Temel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Temel misses with the head strike.
Temel working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valderena.
Valderena prevents a body shot from Temel.
Temel stops a takedown attempt from Valderena.
Valderena blocking some punches.
Valderena has had enough of the clinch but Temel keeps him there for the moment.
Temel scores with a hook to the body.
Temel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valderena tries to circle away but Temel has him pinned against the cage.
Temel has a couple of punches blocked by Valderena.
Temel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Temel tries to work over Valderena's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Temel misses with a punch on the inside.
Temel tries to throw a body punch but Valderena avoids it by throwing Temel back against the cage.
A short right from Temel on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Temel fails to land.
Temel misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valderena takes a shot to the head.
Valderena being controlled against the cage.
Temel misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valderena.
Valderena takes a shot to the head.
Valderena wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Valderena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Temel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valderena goes for a takedown attempt but Temel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Temel throws a body shot but no joy.
Temel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valderena.
Temel tries to counter with a clinch but Valderena shakes him off and moves away.
Valderena takes a swing at Temel's ribcage but misses.
Valderena getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valderena shoots in for a takedown but Temel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Temel misses.
Valderena loads up on a big right hand but Temel slips the punch.
Temel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Temel is looking to score with low kicks.
Valderena checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valderena uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Temel has time to react.
Temel is looking to chop away at Valderena's legs.
Valderena fires out a quick counter leg kick but Temel just manages to avoid it.
Temel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Temel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Temel there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temel moves out of range of the leg kick from Valderena.
Temel steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Temel defending well as Valderena loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Temel misses.
Temel moves away from the strike by Valderena.
Valderena sets himself, and Temel steps forward looking for the clinch! Valderena avoids it this time.
Valderena scores with a shot to the body.
Valderena throws a jab when Temel was well out of range.
Valderena throws a shot from downtown. Temel moves away and avoids it.
Valderena goes for a double leg but Temel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Temel continues to drive forward.
Temel lands with a straight right. Valderena didn't see that one coming.
Temel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temel lands with an uppercut that bounces Valderena off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Temel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Valderena throws a lazy uppercut
and Temel counters with a left to the body.
Valderena rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Temel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Temel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valderena attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Temel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Valderena swings widly with a right hand
and Temel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valderena's knee momentarily.
Temel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Temel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valderena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valderena misses with a takedown
and Temel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Temel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valderena is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Valderena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valderena wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Temel.
Temel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Temel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Temel lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Temel scores with a shoulder strike.
Valderena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Temel has him pressed against the cage.
Temel stalling.
Temel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Temel misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramazan Temel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Temel on the inside.
Temel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Temel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valderena.
Temel tries to work over Valderena's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Temel misses with a punch to the body.
Temel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valderena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Temel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valderena fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valderena jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temel looks to land a left hand but Valderena moved out of range nicely.
Valderena shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Valderena was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The strikes coming from Valderena are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Valderena trying to control from the bottom.
Valderena is staying active underneath Temel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valderena looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Temel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Temel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Valderena!
Valderena is looking to improve his position but Temel isn't that keen on the idea.
Temel landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Temel.
Valderena is rocked!
Valderena regains half guard.
Oh Valderena is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Temel lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Temel there.
Temel wants to control but Valderena is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Temel lands a nice short elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice strikes from Temel there.
Valderena keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Temel scores with a big shot! Valderena's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Valderena! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramazan Temel!
Ramazan Temel 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Seleznyov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meyer Lansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seleznyov comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac feat Outlawz World Wide Mob Figgaz. Lansky has chosen Płomień 81 - Powiedz na osiedlu as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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29
246 lbs
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245 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Seleznyov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Meyer Lansky!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lansky throws a jab when Seleznyov was well out of range.
Lansky throws the kick towards the body but Seleznyov avoids it.
Lansky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lansky cracks Seleznyov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lansky has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lansky throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Seleznyov. Beautiful body shot.
Seleznyov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lansky.
Seleznyov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lansky checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lansky.
Lansky wants to clinch.
Seleznyov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab lands there for Lansky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seleznyov connects with an inside leg kick.
Lansky moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lansky.
Lansky can't find room to land a body shot as Seleznyov controls the action.
Seleznyov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lansky blocks a body shot from Seleznyov.
Lansky pushes Seleznyov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lansky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lansky.
Lansky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seleznyov.
Lansky blocks a body shot from Seleznyov.
Lansky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lansky has Seleznyov pressed against the cage, preventing Seleznyov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lansky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seleznyov digs a right hand into Lansky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lansky's gas tank.
Seleznyov breaks the clinch.
Lansky misses the jab.
Seleznyov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seleznyov throws a right hand that misses
and Lansky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lansky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seleznyov.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seleznyov tries to break the clinch but Lansky is controlling the position.
A short right from Seleznyov.
Lansky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seleznyov backwards.
Seleznyov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lansky tries to work over Seleznyov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seleznyov misses with a body punch.
Seleznyov blocking some punches.
Seleznyov tries to throw a body punch but Lansky avoids it by throwing Seleznyov back against the cage.
Seleznyov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lansky lands a nice uppercut.
Lansky misses with a body punch.
Seleznyov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lansky controls his hands.
Lansky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lansky misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seleznyov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lansky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seleznyov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seleznyov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seleznyov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seleznyov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seleznyov tries to work over Lansky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lansky misses with the head strike.
Lansky throws a punch but it's blocked by Seleznyov.
Seleznyov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lansky feints and then cracks Seleznyov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seleznyov down.
Seleznyov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lansky has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seleznyov connects with a leg kick. Lansky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lansky throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lansky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lansky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lansky closes the distance and clinches.
Lansky misses with a punch on the inside.
Lansky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lansky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seleznyov misses with a punch to the body.
Seleznyov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lansky's elbow.
Lansky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Lansky as the two fighters clinch.
Seleznyov is trying to force a seperation but Lansky has the dominant position.
Lansky has a couple of punches blocked by Seleznyov.
Seleznyov is leaning against Lansky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Seleznyov.
Lansky lands a hook that snaps the head of Seleznyov backwards.
Seleznyov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Seleznyov lands a right hand.
Lansky has a couple of punches blocked by Seleznyov.
Seleznyov working aggressively here.
Lansky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lansky.
Seleznyov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lansky misses with a hook to the body
and Seleznyov counters with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lansky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meyer Lansky dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lansky looks to score with a jab to the body but Seleznyov is just out of range.
Seleznyov tried to counter with a leg kick but Lansky avoided it.
Lansky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lansky's corner calls for a 1-2. Lansky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Roberto Seleznyov has been cut.
Seleznyov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lansky steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Seleznyov. That one must have hurt.
Seleznyov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lansky.
Seleznyov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lansky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Lansky.
Seleznyov sets himself, and Lansky steps forward looking for the clinch! Seleznyov avoids it this time.
Lansky checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lansky only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seleznyov lands a nice looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lansky.
Lansky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lansky throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lansky throws an off balance right hand
and Seleznyov counters with a left to the body.
Seleznyov's corner calls for a 1-2. Seleznyov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Meyer Lansky has been cut.
Meyer Lansky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansky tries to clinch but Seleznyov is having none of it.
Seleznyov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Seleznyov tries to land a front kick but Lansky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lansky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lansky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seleznyov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lansky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lansky throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Seleznyov misses its intended target.
Lansky only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lansky looks to land a combination but Seleznyov avoids it well.
Lansky throws a body kick that misses.
Lansky takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Seleznyov connects with a crisp jab.
Seleznyov throws a body kick that misses.
Seleznyov lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seleznyov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seleznyov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seleznyov cracks Lansky with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lansky tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Seleznyov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lansky is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Seleznyov!
Our winner, Roberto Seleznyov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karol Tarczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Victorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victorio has chosen Guano Apes - Open your eyes as his entrance music. 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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30
200 lbs
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198 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Karol Tarczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Victorio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victorio shoots in but no luck this time.
Tarczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Victorio.
Victorio throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarczynski lands a jab to the nose.
Tarczynski avoids the head kick by Victorio.
Tarczynski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tarczynski scores with a shot to the body.
Tarczynski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tarczynski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Victorio misses with a hook. Tarczynski ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarczynski misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Victorio! But no joy.
Victorio moves away from the strike by Tarczynski.
A swing and a miss from Victorio.
Tarczynski scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarczynski walks into a jab.
Victorio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Victorio misses.
Tarczynski ducks under a wild hook from Victorio.
Victorio misses with an uppercut.
Victorio scores with a jab.
Tarczynski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Tarczynski tenderised Victorio's leg. Victorio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Victorio punishes Tarczynski's body with a nice straight punch.
Tarczynski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Victorio.
Tarczynski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Victorio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarczynski throws out the jab.
Victorio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Tarczynski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorio swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski jabs Victorio right on the nose. Victorio blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Jonny Victorio has been cut.
Victorio slips a jab from Tarczynski.
Victorio avoids the body shot from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski avoids the body shot from Victorio.
Tarczynski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karol Tarczynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarczynski moves into the clinch successfully.
Tarczynski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Victorio avoids it.
Victorio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Victorio has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tarczynski avoids the body shot from Victorio.
Victorio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarczynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarczynski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Victorio misses.
Tarczynski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Victorio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Victorio drives through with a takedown into Tarczynski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Victorio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Victorio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarczynski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tarczynski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorio stays in close to Tarczynski's body and controls the position.
Tarczynski pulls Victorio in to control the position.
Tarczynski keeping moving, preventing Victorio from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarczynski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Victorio trying to control but Tarczynski is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tarczynski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Victorio checks it well.
Tarczynski throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonny Victorio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonny Victorio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tarczynski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Victorio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarczynski throws out the jab.
A jab from Tarczynski misses.
Victorio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tarczynski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tarczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Victorio.
And Victorio tries to counter it with a takedown but Tarczynski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tarczynski lands a lovely overhand right.
Victorio ducks under a wild hook from Tarczynski.
Victorio unleashes a big counter combination but Tarczynski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Victorio goes for a double leg but Tarczynski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tarczynski continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarczynski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tarczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Victorio.
Tarczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Victorio.
Karol Tarczynski is winning the standup battle so far.
Victorio throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tarczynski blocks the body kick.
Tarczynski misses with a kick to the body
and Victorio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tarczynski lands a jab to the nose.
Tarczynski misses with a straight right.
Victorio misses with a looping right.
Victorio stuns Tarczynski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Victorio misses.
Victorio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarczynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarczynski tried to counter with a leg kick but Victorio avoided it.
Tarczynski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Tarczynski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorio misses with a combination
and Tarczynski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Victorio takes a shot to the head.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Victorio.
Tarczynski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Victorios head.
Tarczynski lands a nice uppercut.
Tarczynski prevents Victorio from breaking the clinch.
Victorio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Victorio does it's job there.
Victorio missing with a left hand there. Tarczynski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck for Victorio with that takedown attempt.
Victorio takes a swing at Tarczynski's ribcage but misses.
Tarczynski scores with a one two! Victorio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski scores with a nice right hand.
Tarczynski misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Tarczynski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Victorio doesn't seem phased though.
Tarczynski darts in and clinches Victorio up against the cage.
Tarczynski leaning against his opponent.
Tarczynski struggles to land a body shot inside as Victorio controls his hands.
Tarczynski blocks an uppercut.
Tarczynski lands a shoulder strike.
Tarczynski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tarczynski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Victorio lands with a light punch inside.
Tarczynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Victorio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tarczynski backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Victorio throws a head punch that misses.
Tarczynski misses with the head strike.
Victorio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski throws a shot to the body.
Victorio has a takedown stuffed.
Karol Tarczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Victorio.
Victorio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarczynski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Victorio manages to avoid it.
Victorio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarczynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Victorio.
Tarczynski misses with a kick to the body.
Victorio misses the shot to the body.
Tarczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Victorio.
Victorio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot lands for Tarczynski.
Tarczynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Victorio.
Tarczynski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Tarczynski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Victorio's cut.
That's time! Tarczynski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Victorio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarczynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Victorio.
Tarczynski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tarczynski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Victorio, right into the meat.
Victorio takes a swing at Tarczynski's ribcage but misses.
Victorio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarczynski lands with a good body shot.
Tarczynski slips under a jab.
As Victorio tries to get set, Tarczynski tries to push him back and clinch up but Victorio manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victorio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Victorio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tarczynski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarczynski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tarczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Victorio finds it's way through Tarczynski's defenses.
Tarczynski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Victorio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tarczynski scores with a nice right hand.
Victorio looks to land a combination but Tarczynski avoids it well.
Victorio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarczynski. Tarczynski obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarczynski checks a leg kick.
Tarczynski scores with a punch to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Tarczynski as Victorio shoots in.
Tarczynski feints and then cracks Victorio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Victorio down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarczynski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tarczynski avoids a kick to the body.
Tarczynski checks the leg kick.
Victorio slips under a jab from Tarczynski.
Victorio digs a good hook to Tarczynski's body.
Tarczynski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tarczynski throwing a counter right hand but Victorio manages to avoid it.
Victorio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tarczynski misses the shot to the body.
Tarczynski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Victorio throws a right hand that Tarczynski ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarczynski also avoids with ease.
Victorio throws a chopping leg kick but Tarczynski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Victorio slips under a jab from Tarczynski.
Victorio throws an overhand right that lands on Tarczynski's shoulder, as Tarczynski tries to avoid the shot.
As Victorio tries to get set, Tarczynski tries to push him back and clinch up but Victorio manages to avoid the attempt.
Victorio misses with an uppercut. Tarczynski saw that one coming.
Victorio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Victorio avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tarczynski.
Victorio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tarczynski pinned against the cage. Tarczynski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorio throws a shot to the body.
Tarczynski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tarczynski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Victorio was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tarczynski sizes up Victorio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Victorio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Victorio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tarczynski pinned against the cage. Tarczynski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonny Victorio.
I think Victorio 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Karol Tarczynski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eduardo Alvarez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jim Beckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eduardo Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Beckett.
Beckett throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Beckett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A bone on bone clash there as Alvarez blocks the leg kick.
Beckett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beckett wants to land a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range.
A head kick misses from Beckett.
Beckett throws a chopping leg kick but Alvarez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Beckett.
Alvarez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beckett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alvarez scrambles back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Beckett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Beckett.
Jim Beckett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Beckett.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beckett throws out the jab.
Beckett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvarez checks it well.
Beckett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvarez is able to avoid easily.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beckett looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Beckett misses with a low kick.
Beckett scores with a nice head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beckett. That's going to slow Alvarez down.
Beckett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Beckett misses with a low kick.
Alvarez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Beckett misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Beckett.
An inside leg kick lands from Beckett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez stuns Beckett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beckett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beckett swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvarez, as that shot connected.
Beckett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez feints the counter takedown.
Beckett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckett throws a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beckett!
Alvarez working the ground and pound.
Beckett can't do much from the bottom here.
Beckett is looking to regain half guard here but Alvarez keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Alvarez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Beckett blocking the ground and pound.
Alvarez throwing strikes here but Beckett is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Beckett tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Beckett because Alvarez loaded up on that one.
Alvarez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beckett looks a forlorn figure.
Alvarez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Beckett because Alvarez loaded up on that one.
Alvarez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Alvarez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Beckett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alvarez landing punches.
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Beckett to control.
Alvarez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckett takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Beckett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eduardo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beckett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Beckett.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beckett swivels and escapes.
Beckett misses with a low kick.
Beckett connects with a leg kick. Alvarez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beckett misses with a looping left.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Beckett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beckett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beckett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Beckett is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Beckett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckett scores with a jab to the body.
Beckett misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Beckett tries to clinch up.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Beckett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beckett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beckett throws a chopping leg kick but Alvarez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Beckett.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Beckett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Beckett.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beckett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beckett takes one on the button.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Beckett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jim Beckett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Alvarez.
Beckett misses with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beckett.
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!
Beckett throws a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez lands with a straight right. Beckett didn't see that one coming.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Beckett's head but Beckett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beckett. Beckett obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Beckett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jim Beckett is winning the standup battle so far.
Beckett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alvarez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beckett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Beckett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beckett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
Beckett throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
Beckett just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez feints the counter takedown.
Beckett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beckett misses with a hook.
Beckett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beckett looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Beckett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvarez is able to avoid easily.
Alvarez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckett looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Alvarez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beckett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beckett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beckett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beckett lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvarez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beckett dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Beckett. That's going to slow Alvarez down.
Beckett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Beckett.
Beckett feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Beckett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
Alvarez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarez is defended easily by Beckett.
Beckett throws a big counter combination but Alvarez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Beckett throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett throws out a leg kick but Alvarez moves out of range and Beckett only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beckett.
Alvarez blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body. Beckett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alvarez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick from Beckett misses.
Alvarez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beckett defends it well.
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Beckett is looking to land body kicks.
Beckett throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alvarez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alvarez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beckett finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvarez's head.
Beckett throws a low kick but Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Beckett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range and Beckett settles back down.
Beckett is looking to chop away at Alvarez's legs.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvarez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alvarez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckett looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Beckett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beckett throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Alvarez blocks the low kick.
Alvarez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beckett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beckett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvarez.
Beckett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvarez's hands.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Beckett sprawls well.
Jim Beckett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Alvarez.
Beckett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Beckett avoids it easily.
Beckett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
A jab from Beckett finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beckett sprawls well. Beckett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Beckett to the mat! Beckett manages to get full guard.
Beckett controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beckett looking to control but Alvarez passes into half guard.
Alvarez is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Beckett as he works his way to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckett is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.
Alvarez pushing down on Beckett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez throwing shots but Beckett is blocking nicely.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Beckett defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beckett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beckett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Beckett!
A victorious Jim Beckett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Mutou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ambrogio Ballestrazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballestrazzi has chosen Foxes - Holding Onto Heaven as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 6 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiji Mutou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ambrogio Ballestrazzi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballestrazzi misses with a right hand
and Mutou decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ballestrazzi's guard.
Ballestrazzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mutou trying to control but Ballestrazzi is working from the bottom.
Mutou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mutou trying to control but Ballestrazzi is working from the bottom.
Mutou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ballestrazzi has momentary wrist control but Mutou slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballestrazzi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ballestrazzi working a defensive guard but Mutou passes into half guard.
Mutou trying to pass the guard but Ballestrazzi defending well.
Ballestrazzi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballestrazzi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mutou wants to control from the top but Ballestrazzi keeps moving.
Ballestrazzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Ballestrazzi, not yet.
Ballestrazzi trying to strike off his back.
Ballestrazzi wants to sweep here but Mutou controlling him for the moment.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
Mutou trying to control but Ballestrazzi is working from the bottom.
Mutou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ballestrazzi's head.
Ballestrazzi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mutou's guard.
Mutou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballestrazzi wants to get back to full guard.
Mutou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ballestrazzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mutou.
Mutou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mutou 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.
Mutou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mutou wants to advance to full mount but Ballestrazzi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ballestrazzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mutou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballestrazzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ballestrazzi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Black Widow Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ballestrazzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Ballestrazzi, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
Mutou won't allow Ballestrazzi to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou forces his way into half guard.
Ballestrazzi is pressing down on Mutou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ballestrazzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Ballestrazzi, not yet.
Ballestrazzi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mutou scoring with some ground and pound.
Mutou won't allow Ballestrazzi to sweep him here.
Mutou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mutou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mutou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mutou wants to pass the guard but Ballestrazzi is keeping the position.
Ballestrazzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Ballestrazzi, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ballestrazzi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mutou puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ballestrazzi is not content to let Mutou control the position.
Mutou is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mutou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ballestrazzi tries to roll over but Mutou keeps him under control.
Mutou landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ballestrazzi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mutou scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ballestrazzi striking from half guard on the bottom.
Ballestrazzi is looking for a sweep. Mutou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Mutou dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ballestrazzi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mutou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ballestrazzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ballestrazzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mutou's waist but Mutou gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ballestrazzi off to one side.
Mutou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ballestrazzi swivels and escapes.
Good work by Mutou as he checks the leg kick.
Mutou takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ballestrazzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mutou ducks under a wild hook from Ballestrazzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballestrazzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mutou sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ballestrazzi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mutou to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ballestrazzi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mutou puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mutou connects with a nice short shot to Ballestrazzi's temple.
Mutou lands with a punch from half guard.
Mutou working over Ballestrazzi with some ground and pound. Ballestrazzi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mutou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ballestrazzi can do to turn this around?
Ballestrazzi lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Mutou working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ballestrazzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mutou working the head and body with strikes.
Ballestrazzi wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Mutou there.
Mutou lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ballestrazzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mutou wants to take a breather but Ballestrazzi is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballestrazzi wants to control but Mutou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mutou prevents Ballestrazzi from improving his position.
Mutou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mutou working the head and body with strikes.
Mutou lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ballestrazzi trying to control here.
Mutou prevents Ballestrazzi from improving his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ballestrazzi is in trouble now - Mutou has advanced to mount!
Mutou landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballestrazzi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ballestrazzi is trying to escape the mount.
Mutou is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ballestrazzi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mutou blocks Ballestrazzi's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ballestrazzi is looking to improve his position but Mutou isn't that keen on the idea.
Mutou lands a heavy elbow.
Mutou raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Ballestrazzi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mutou looking to finish Ballestrazzi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ballestrazzi!
Keiji Mutou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ballestrazzi takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Mutou's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Mutou!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Keiji Mutou waved his t-shirt featuring Namunamu Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rokki Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kurupt - I Didn't Change. Kukko has chosen Rokki puts asses in the seats! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokki Kukko!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Kukko throws a big shot that misses.
Kukko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brown - that will leave a mark!
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown feints a jab promting Kukko to slip. Brown then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kukko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Kukko lands a nice looking body shot.
Kukko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown checks a low kick from Kukko.
Kukko moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Kukko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brown is trying to control Kukko's posture but Kukko avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown stops Kukko from passing to mount.
Brown tries to bench press Kukko off him but Kukko keeps the position.
Kukko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brown to see if he's OK.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kukko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kukko lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko taking a breather here.
Kukko trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Kukko wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kukko cracks Brown with a big elbow.
Kukko in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown tries to bench press Kukko off him but Kukko keeps the position.
Kukko throws an elbow but Brown slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brown managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kukko.
Kukko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kukko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kukko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brown tries to bench press Kukko off him but Kukko keeps the position.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kukko's best efforts.
Kukko wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Kukko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kukko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kukko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokki Kukko dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Kukko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kukko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Kukko is out of range.
Kukko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kukko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kukko throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kukko.
Kukko throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Kukko misses its intended target.
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Kukko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Kukko.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown moves out of range as Kukko throws a body kick.
Kukko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kukko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Kukko misses with a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target.
Kukko throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Kukko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Brown misses.
And Kukko tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Kukko ducks down to avoid it.
Kukko throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kukko moves away.
And Kukko tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown moves forwards but Kukko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brown cracks the inside of Kukko's front leg.
Kukko lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
Rokki Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown wants to slow Kukko down by chopping away at his legs.
Kukko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kukko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown keeps Kukko at a distance using the push kick.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kukko is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Kukko misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Kukko connects with an inside leg kick.
Brown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kukko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kukko checks it well.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Kukko had a free shot at his head there.
Brown thuds his right hand into Kukko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kukko cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Kukko lands a lovely overhand right.
Brown avoids the body shot from Kukko.
Kukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kukko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It appears Brown was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kukko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kukko moves out of range as Brown strikes.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at Green Line that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kukko throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Danny Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Kukko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
It seemed like Kukko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Kukko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kukko lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kukko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Kukko slips the punch.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Kukko moves out of range easily.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Kukko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kukko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko breaks the clinch.
Kukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Danny Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kukko.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kukko ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Kukko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kukko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Kukko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brown if he has to take too many more of those.
Kukko throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kukko takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown throws a jab when Kukko was well out of range.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Kukko lands a head kick!
Brown lands with an overhand left.
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 Danny Brown will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kukko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kukko missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kukko checks it well.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brown lands with a cross.
That kick from Kukko tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown lands with a right hand.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown motions for Kukko to come forward. Brown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kukko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Kukko controls his hands.
Kukko lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kukko's elbow.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Kukko is trying to pull guard but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Kukko has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Kukko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kukko blocking some punches.
Kukko lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Danny Brown has been cut.
Kukko wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Kukko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kukko as the two fighters clinch.
Kukko misses with a punch on the inside.
Kukko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kukko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kukko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Danny Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokki Kukko.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Kukko fails to pull guard.
Kukko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kukko blocks an uppercut.
Kukko misses with the head strike.
Kukko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brown uses from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kukko looking to control.
Kukko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown passes Kukko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown prevents Kukko from improving his position.
Brown working Kukko over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rokki Kukko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kukko is still trying to improve position.
Kukko trying to control here.
Brown prevents Kukko from improving his position.
Brown uses his free foot to push down on Kukko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kukko.
Kukko gets back to half guard.
Kukko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kukko is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kukko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kukko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kukko, not yet.
Kukko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rokki Kukko.
I think Kukko 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gymer Alexandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chick Bowdrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandersson comes to the cage accompanied by Lasse Dahlquist - Jolly Bob från Aberdeen. Gymer Alexandersson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chick Bowdrie's chin.
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24
269 lbs
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239 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gymer Alexandersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chick Bowdrie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowdrie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bowdrie throws a leg kick
and Alexandersson counters with a one-two to the body.
Alexandersson works Bowdrie's body with a nice hook.
Bowdrie misses with a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Bowdrie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bowdrie explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Alexandersson throws a head kick that misses.
Bowdrie lands a jab to the nose.
Bowdrie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Gymer Alexandersson has been cut.
Alexandersson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Stray Dogs in the buildup to the fight.
Alexandersson throws a body punch but Bowdrie moves out of range.
Alexandersson misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowdrie manages to avoid it.
Alexandersson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexandersson. That's going to slow Bowdrie down.
Both fighters circling a little - Bowdrie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alexandersson.
A big left from Alexandersson misses.
Bowdrie throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson tries to work over Bowdrie's front leg with a kick but Bowdrie checks it.
Bowdrie looks for the body kick but Alexandersson saw that one coming.
Bowdrie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bowdrie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alexandersson throws out a loose jab but Bowdrie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowdrie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bowdrie misses with a low kick.
Alexandersson is looking to counter punch.
Alexandersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chick Bowdrie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowdrie moves out of range of the strikes.
Bowdrie throws a counter combo.
Bowdrie lands with a nice body punch.
Bowdrie connects with a leg kick. Alexandersson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bowdrie ducks under a wild hook from Alexandersson.
Bowdrie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bowdrie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot.
Bowdrie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandersson misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson misses with a jab to the body
and Bowdrie counters with a body kick that stops Alexandersson in his tracks momentarily.
Bowdrie jabs at Alexandersson's body.
Bowdrie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alexandersson.
Bowdrie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alexandersson moves away from the strike by Bowdrie.
Bowdrie lands a lovely overhand right.
Bowdrie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bowdrie moves out of range of the body kick from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson misses with a looping left.
Bowdrie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bowdrie tries to land a front kick but Alexandersson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alexandersson throws a head kick but Bowdrie moves out of range.
Alexandersson cracks a nice hook into Bowdrie's ribs.
Bowdrie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alexandersson takes a step back to recover.
Alexandersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowdrie misses with a body kick.
It looked like Alexandersson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bowdrie.
Alexandersson misses with a wild body shot.
Bowdrie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alexandersson if he has to take too many more of those.
Bowdrie throws a leg kick but Alexandersson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alexandersson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bowdrie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bowdrie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bowdrie.
Bowdrie misses with a body kick.
Alexandersson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alexandersson.
Bowdrie throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexandersson.
Bowdrie throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bowdrie keeps Alexandersson at a distance using the push kick.
Alexandersson throws a body punch but Bowdrie moves out of range.
Bowdrie lands with a nice body punch.
Alexandersson is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson moves out of range of the body kick.
Alexandersson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bowdrie is out of range and Alexandersson settles back down.
Bowdrie throws a body kick that misses.
Alexandersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowdrie.
Alexandersson misses with a leg kick
and Bowdrie counters with a series of strikes. Alexandersson will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexandersson. That's going to slow Bowdrie down.
Bowdrie scores with a nice body kick.
Alexandersson misses with the combination.
Bowdrie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alexandersson on the side of the head.
Bowdrie thows a body kick. Alexandersson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Bowdrie.
Bowdrie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowdrie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chick Bowdrie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gymer Alexandersson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bowdrie scores with a kick to the body.
Chick Bowdrie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bowdrie lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bowdrie.
Bowdrie scores with a spinning back kick!
Alexandersson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bowdrie scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Bowdrie.
Bowdrie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bowdrie moves out of range as Alexandersson strikes.
Bowdrie scores with a push kick.
Bowdrie scores with a push kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bowdrie. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowdrie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bowdrie drops Alexandersson with a left right combo! Bowdrie follows him down to the ground into side control.
Bowdrie cracks Alexandersson with a big elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexandersson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bowdrie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowdrie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gymer Alexandersson's cut is getting worse.
A big shot lands for Bowdrie! That's hurt Alexandersson! Will he recover? Bowdrie fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chick Bowdrie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Hessler (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clinton Hessler!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Hessler misses.
Escobar moves out of range as Hessler strikes.
Escobar throws a body punch but Hessler moves out of range.
Hessler looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Hessler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Escobar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hessler under the eye.
Escobar throws a leg kick that misses.
Hessler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar.
Escobar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hessler scores with a sloppy right hand. Escobar should have avoided that one.
Escobar thows a leg kick but Hessler checks it
letting Hessler counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hessler tries to bum rush Escobar with a series of wild strikes but Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escobar with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hessler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hessler checks a leg kick.
Escobar throws a low kick, looking for Hessler's leg but Hessler calmly moves out of range.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Hessler slips the punch.
Escobar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Furia Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hessler.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escobar cracks the inside of Hessler's front leg.
Escobar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar thuds his shin into the meat of Hessler's side.
Escobar throws a body punch but Hessler moves out of range.
Escobar walks into a jab.
Escobar lands a jab.
Escobar misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar lunges at Hessler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hessler's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar feints and then cracks Hessler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hessler down.
Escobar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hessler throws a front kick aimed at Escobar's knee but Escobar avoids it well.
Escobar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hessler's calf.
Escobar throws a push kick but Hessler slaps the foot to one side.
Hessler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hessler.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Hessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar avoids a kick to the body.
Escobar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hessler's head.
Hessler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Escobar thows a leg kick but Hessler checks it
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar.
Hessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hessler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar slips a jab and a cross from Hessler.
Escobar drops his hands momentarily and Hessler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escobar cracks Hessler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hessler lands with a cross.
Nice jab there from Escobar.
A bone on bone clash there as Hessler blocks the leg kick.
Hessler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hessler lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar cracks Hessler with a hook to the temple - Hessler is on wobbly legs here! Escobar swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hessler falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Escobar wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pablo Escobar!
Pablo Escobar retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Pablo Escobar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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