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Syn 366 - Fractured Bones PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giovani Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Grimwald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimwald has chosen NoMeansNo - Mr. In Between 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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163 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giovani Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Grimwald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimwald connects with a right hand. Castro shakes it off.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Grimwald has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Castro throws an overhand right that lands on Grimwald's shoulder, as Grimwald tries to avoid the shot.
Grimwald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Castro lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimwald off the cage and back into range.
Grimwald moves forwards but Castro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grimwald misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Castro's head coaches at Boston MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Castro connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Castro misses.
Castro lands a head kick. Grimwald smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grimwald checks the leg kick.
Castro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grimwald staying out of range there.
Grimwald with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimwald lands with a right hand.
Castro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Castro gets a clinch.
Grimwald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grimwald scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro takes a shot to the head.
Grimwald throws a head punch that misses.
Castro lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Grimwald.
Castro just leaning against Grimwald, taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Castro.
A short right from Grimwald on the inside.
Castro wants to stall.
Grimwald gets through Castro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grimwald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grimwald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
A hook to the body from Castro.
Grimwald struggles to land a body shot inside as Castro controls his hands.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimwald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimwald slowing the pace effectively.
Castro lands a nice shot to the body.
Grimwald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Castro trying to stall but Grimwald improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
Grimwald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimwald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grimwalds head.
Castro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Castro.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
Castro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grimwald stalling the fight.
Grimwald misses with a punch on the inside.
Grimwald has a couple of punches blocked by Castro.
Grimwald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimwald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grimwald prevents a body shot from Castro.
A short right from Castro.
Grimwald can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
Grimwald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimwald lands with a left to the head.
Grimwald throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castro.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grimwald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grimwald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castro.
Grimwald prevents a body shot from Castro.
Castro tries to work over Grimwald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Castro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grimwald scores with a shot to the side of Castro's head.
A short left from Castro.
Grimwald tries to throw a body punch but Castro avoids it by throwing Grimwald back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Castro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Castro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Castro misses with the head strike.
Castro lands with a light punch inside.
Grimwald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimwald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimwald looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grimwald tries to work over Castro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Castro lands with a short shot to the head.
Castro working aggressively here.
Grimwald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimwald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Castro throws out a loose jab but Grimwald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro doesn't manage to clinch there - Grimwald circles away.
Grimwald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castro.
Grimwald only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grimwald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Castro on the side of the head.
Grimwald moves out of range of the body kick from Castro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimwald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
Castro connects with an inside leg kick.
Castro throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimwald.
Castro thuds his right hand into Grimwald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Giovani Castro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Castro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grimwald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castro.
A little jabbing left from Grimwald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Castro throws a hook but Grimwald avoids it easily.
Grimwald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Castro cracks Grimwald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grimwald scores with a punch to the head.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Giovani Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimwald keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Castro.
A slapping leg kick lands for Castro.
Castro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grimwald counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grimwald throws a jab but it's blocked by Castro.
Castro thuds a left hand into Grimwald's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimwald misses with a lunging right hand
letting Castro counter with a right hand.
Castro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimwald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castro misses with a left hand
and Grimwald counters with a nice leg kick.
Castro throws the left hand but Grimwald avoids the punch easily.
Grimwald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castro.
Grimwald moves out of range of the leg kick from Castro.
Grimwald tries to bum rush Castro with a series of wild strikes but Castro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Castro misses the target.
Grimwald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castro manages to avoid it.
Good work by Grimwald as he checks the leg kick.
Grimwald throws a wild body kick that Castro sees coming a mile off.
A leg kick checked by Castro.
Grimwald cracks Castro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Castro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castro misses the shot to the body.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Grimwald moves out of range easily.
Grimwald throws a leg kick but Castro checks it.
Castro scores with a nice right hand.
Giovani Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimwald.
Castro loads up on a big right hand but Grimwald slips the punch.
Castro avoids the body shot from Grimwald.
Grimwald throws an overhand right that lands on Castro's shoulder, as Castro tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grimwald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grimwald throws a head kick that half lands.
Castro throws a looping overhand right but Grimwald ducks down to avoid it.
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimwald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Grimwald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grimwald steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Castro. That one must have hurt.
Castro throws a shot from downtown. Grimwald moves away and avoids it.
Grimwald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Castro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grimwald scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Castro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grimwald! But no joy.
Grimwald tries to score with a low kick but Castro moves his leg out of the way.
Castro lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Grimwald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Castro throws an overhand right that lands on Grimwald's shoulder, as Grimwald tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro moves in looking to clinch but Grimwald pushes him off.
Castro takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grimwald lands with a light punch inside.
Grimwald misses with the head strike.
Castro stalling in the clinch but Grimwald improves position.
Grimwald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grimwald taking a breather.
Grimwald manages to break the clinch.
Castro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimwald tries to bum rush Castro with a series of wild strikes but Castro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grimwald misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Castro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grimwald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Castro tries to clinch there but Grimwald circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald lands with a shot to the body.
Castro throws a hook but Grimwald blocks it.
Grimwald appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Castro lands a nice shot that snaps Grimwald's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro throws a head kick but Grimwald moves out of range.
Castro lands a jab to Grimwald's midsection.
Castro catches Grimwald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Castro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimwald.
Grimwald throws a head kick that misses.
Castro scores with a shot to the body.
Castro lands a jab to the head.
Grimwald lands with an uppercut that bounces Castro off the cage and back into range.
Grimwald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Castro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grimwald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Castro throws a body punch but Grimwald moves out of range.
Nice shot by Castro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovani Castro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Grimwald is looking to slow Castro down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Castro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grimwald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grimwald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimwald lands a slapping body shot.
Castro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Castro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grimwald throws a sloppy head kick and Castro moves out of range easily.
Castro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
Grimwald tries to land a leg kick but Castro saw it coming and moves away.
Castro pushes Grimwald away with a front kick.
Castro checks a leg kick nicely.
Castro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimwald.
Castro is looking to slow Grimwald down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimwald thumps Castro with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Castro there.
Castro lands a lovely overhand right.
Castro avoids the body shot from Grimwald.
Castro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimwald lands with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Castro.
Grimwald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grimwald lands with a slapping head kick.
Grimwald takes one to the chin there.
A cross from Castro lands.
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!
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimwald moves away.
Castro loads up on a big right hand but Grimwald slips the punch.
Grimwald looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Castro scores with a hook to the body. Grimwald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grimwald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A clash of legs there as Castro blocks the low kick.
Gustav Grimwald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald lands with a hook. Castro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Castro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimwald.
Grimwald moves out of range as Castro strikes.
Grimwald slips a jab and a cross from Castro.
Castro throws an overhand right that lands on Grimwald's shoulder, as Grimwald tries to avoid the shot.
Castro thumps Grimwald with a low kick.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimwald manages to avoid it.
Castro slips a jab from Grimwald.
Castro moves out of range as Grimwald strikes.
Grimwald moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Castro.
Grimwald misses with a leg kick
and Castro counters with a nice uppercut.
Castro looks to land a body kick but Grimwald moved away.
Castro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grimwald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Castro cracks Grimwald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grimwald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Castro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grimwald throws a looping overhand right but Castro ducks down to avoid it.
Grimwald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Castro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grimwald scrambles back to his feet.
Grimwald scores with a jab to the body.
Giovani Castro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Castro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grimwald has time to react.
Grimwald slips under a jab from Castro.
Grimwald scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Grimwald misses with a low kick.
Grimwald throws a body punch but Castro moves out of range.
Grimwald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castro manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro thuds his right hand into Grimwald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Castro misses with a looping right.
Castro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Castro lands a right hook to the body.
Castro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grimwald.
Castro lands with a kick to the temple. Grimwald shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Castro looks to throw the jab but Grimwald is out of range.
Grimwald changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grimwald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grimwald misses with a hook
and Castro counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimwald.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grimwald! But no joy.
Grimwald misses with a two punch combination.
Grimwald throws an off balance right hand
and Castro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giovani Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovani Castro!
A very excited looking Giovani Castro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spartacus Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Spartacus Halo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Halo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Curry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Curry trying to control the position.
Halo being controlled here momentarily.
Halo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curry has control of Halo's left arm, preventing Halo from doing any damage.
Halo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry controlling Halo's posture.
Halo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Curry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Halo is looking to work some ground and pound but Curry has wrist control.
Halo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Curry is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Curry is retaining full guard.
Curry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Curry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Curry throws a head kick that misses.
Curry misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Curry takes a step back to recover.
Halo 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.
Curry throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
Halo fails with a takedown attempt.
Curry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Curry misses with a body shot.
Curry throws a body kick that misses.
Curry lands an overhand right.
Halo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Curry avoids it really well and circles away.
Curry is looking to counter punch.
A solid body kick from Curry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curry.
Curry moves out of range as Halo throws a body kick.
Curry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Curry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Curry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Halo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Halo fails with a takedown attempt.
Arthur Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartacus Halo.
Curry cracks a nice hook into Halo's ribs.
Halo takes a swing at Curry's ribcage but misses.
Curry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Curry.
Curry lands a head kick. Halo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Spartacus Halo has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Halo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Curry clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Halo misses with punches from the back.
Curry can't escape the position.
Curry trying to control the hands but Halo breaks the grip.
Curry is trying to remain composed but Halo is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Curry breaks Halo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Curry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Curry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Curry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Curry is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Spartacus Halo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Halo stuns Curry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halo lands a jab to the head.
Curry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Curry misses with a body kick.
Curry throws a wild body kick that Halo sees coming a mile off.
Halo throws a fast counter high kick but Curry manages to duck under it in time.
Halo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Curry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Curry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Halo looks for the body kick but Curry saw that one coming.
Halo lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo blocks the body kick.
Curry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Halo feints the counter takedown.
Halo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Curry.
Some bone on bone action there as Halo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Halo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Halo misses with a leg kick.
Curry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Halo checks a leg kick.
Curry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Curry defends it well.
Curry leaves Halo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Curry stalks Halo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Halo's face. Halo staggers backwards, shaken.
Curry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Halo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Curry rather than just go for the knockout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Curry.
Halo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Halo.
Halo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Curry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Curry throws a head kick that Halo semi-blocks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Halo misses with a head kick.
Curry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Curry throws a low kick, looking for Halo's leg but Halo calmly moves out of range.
Halo scores with a kick to the body.
Halo fails with a takedown attempt.
Curry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
Curry bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry throws a low kick, looking for Halo's leg but Halo calmly moves out of range.
Curry dips to his left and cracks Halo with an uppercut!
Curry lands an overhand right.
Arthur Curry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halo scores with a jab to the body.
Halo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Halo moves out of range as Curry throws a body kick.
Halo shoots in and drives through. Curry sprawls well.
Arthur Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartacus Halo.
Halo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Curry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Halo missing with a left hand there. Curry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Curry just misses with a punch to the body.
Halo throws a shot from downtown. Curry moves away and avoids it.
Curry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo stuns Curry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curry.
Halo thumps Curry with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo thuds his shin into the meat of Curry's side.
Halo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arthur Curry is winning the standup battle so far.
Curry lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Curry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Curry looks to throw a body kick
and Halo counters with a single leg into guard. Curry didn't expect that.
Curry working a defensive guard here.
Halo trying to control but Curry is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curry being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Spartacus Halo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Halo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Curry.
Curry just misses with a punch to the body.
Halo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Halo moves out of range of the body kick.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curry.
Halo misses with a low kick.
Halo avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo checks a low kick from Curry.
Curry looks to land a body kick but Halo moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Halo.
Curry swings widly with a right hand
and Halo counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo moves out of range as Curry throws a body kick.
Curry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halo dives in and grabs Curry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Curry pushes down on Halo's head and hops out.
Halo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Halo misses with a low kick.
Curry throws a head kick that misses.
Curry will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Curry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo tries to clinch there but Curry circles away.
Halo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halo misses with a takedown
and Curry counters with a low kick, right behind Halo 's knee.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Curry. Halo shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Curry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halo doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curry. That's going to slow Halo down.
Halo scores with a jab to the head.
Curry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spartacus Halo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halo punishes Curry's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Curry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Halo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halo fails with the takedown.
Curry throwing a counter right hand but Halo manages to avoid it.
Arthur Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartacus Halo.
Halo fakes the leg kick and cracks Curry in the body.
Curry misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo checks a leg kick.
Curry throws a front kick aimed at Halo's knee but Halo avoids it well.
Curry thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Halo if he has to take too many more of those.
Curry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Curry misses with a low kick.
Halo counters with a body kick.
Nice shot by Halo.
Curry on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Curry misses with a low kick as Halo jumps back.
Curry looks to land a left hand but Halo moved out of range nicely.
Curry throws a body kick that misses
and Halo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Curry keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Halo there.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Curry defends it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curry wants to get back to full guard.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Curry defends it.
Curry wants to control but Halo passes into side.
Curry is trying to control Halo's posture but Halo avoids it.
Halo wants to control but Curry is keeping him busy.
Arthur Curry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Spartacus Halo.
I've got Halo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spartacus Halo!
A relieved looking Spartacus Halo 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Gamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamer comes into the arena with krolithika blaring out of the sound system. McCall is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife. This should be fireworks!
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195 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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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
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Gamer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gareth McCall!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCall throws a big counter head kick but Gamer avoids it with no problem.
Gamer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gamer half committed to a counter leg kick.
McCall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gamer fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCall just manages to avoid it.
Gamer checks a leg kick.
McCall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gamer checks a low kick from McCall.
Gamer throws a front kick aimed at McCall's knee but McCall avoids it well.
Gamer throws a chopping leg kick but McCall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice side step and McCall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall throws a leg kick but Gamer checks it.
McCall misses with a low kick.
Gamer circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCall wants to land a leg kick but Gamer is out of range.
McCall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gamer.
McCall moves forwards but Gamer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Gamer.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCall. Gamer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gamer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCall is out of range.
Gamer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCall's calf.
McCall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gamer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McCall wants to slow Gamer down by chopping away at his legs.
Gamer keeps the fight on the outside.
McCall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gamer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McCall misses the jab.
Gamer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCall's head.
Gamer throws a sloppy head kick
and McCall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gamer.
McCall takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCall just leaning against Gamer, taking a breather.
Gamer tries to break free but McCall pushes him back against the cage.
Gamer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gamer prevents a body shot from McCall.
McCall is pushing Gamer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Gamer.
McCall misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCall misses with a body punch.
McCall tries to work over Gamer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gamer breaks the clinch.
McCall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gamer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gamer is looking to counter with head kicks.
McCall wants to land a leg kick but Gamer is out of range.
Gamer throws a right and a left that McCall avoids nicely.
Gamer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamer moves out of range of the leg kick from McCall.
Gamer keeps the fight on the outside.
Gamer throws the left hand but McCall avoids the punch easily.
McCall tries to clinch but Gamer is having none of it.
McCall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gamer blocks the body kick.
Gamer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gamer.
Gamer looks to land a right hand but McCall moved out of range.
Gamer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gamer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCall tries to clinch but Gamer moves out of range.
McCall misses with a right hand
and Gamer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gareth McCall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Gamer as he checks the leg kick.
Gamer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamer throws a hook but McCall blocks it.
McCall tries a low kick but Gamer avoids it.
Gamer fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCall just manages to avoid it.
McCall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gamer. Gamer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCall has closed the distance and engaged Gamer in a clinch.
McCall pushes off an throws an elbow but Gamer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCall struggles to land a body shot inside as Gamer controls his hands.
McCall missing with knees to the body.
Gamer manages to break the clinch.
McCall digs a good hook to Gamer's body.
McCall connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from McCall misses the target.
McCall checks a low kick from Gamer.
McCall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gamer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Gamer misses the target.
A big right from McCall misses.
McCall closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edward Gamer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCall checks a low kick from Gamer.
McCall connects with a body shot.
McCall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gamer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCall.
Gamer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCall.
Gamer fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCall just manages to avoid it.
McCall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gamer.
Gamer with a hook.
Gamer looks to land a right hand but McCall moved out of range.
Gamer backing away here, and McCall unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McCall avoids the head kick by Gamer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamer throws a jab when McCall was well out of range.
McCall just misses with a punch to the body.
McCall tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gamer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gamer throws a low kick but McCall avoids it.
Gamer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCall.
Gamer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCall misses with a shot to the body
and Gamer counters with a one-two to the body.
Gamer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCall checks it well.
Gamer ducks under a wild hook from McCall.
An attempted straight right counter from Gamer misses the target.
McCall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gamer.
Gamer throws out a loose jab but McCall uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCall wants to clinch up but Gamer keeps it at a distance.
Gamer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gamer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gamer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCall throws a leg kick
and Gamer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
McCall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gamer misses with a head kick.
McCall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gamer misses with a double jab.
A low kick from McCall is predictable there
and Gamer counters with a slapping leg kick.
McCall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gamer's head.
Gamer throws a head kick but McCall moves out of range.
McCall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Gamer misses the target.
McCall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCall tries to clinch but Gamer is having none of it.
Gamer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCall's calf.
McCall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCall lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gamer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCall.
Gamer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCall looks to score with a jab to the body but Gamer is just out of range.
Gamer throws a head kick that misses.
McCall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gamer blocks a jab.
McCall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gamer.
McCall on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McCall tries to clinch but Gamer moves out of range.
Gamer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gamer checks a leg kick.
McCall avoids the head kick by Gamer.
McCall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCall lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Gamer.
Edward Gamer is winning the standup battle so far.
McCall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gamer keeps the fight on the outside.
Gamer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gamer was well out of range. Poor timing from McCall.
McCall scores with a leg kick.
Gamer moves out of range of the body kick from McCall.
McCall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gamer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCall throws a leg kick that misses.
Gamer connects with an inside leg kick.
Gamer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gamer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Gamer misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gareth McCall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McCall misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCall throws a lazy uppercut
and Gamer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCall has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCall has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gamer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McCall can turn it around.
Gamer digs a right hand into McCall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCall's gas tank.
McCall scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCall lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCall misses with an elbow strike.
Gamer lands a left hand.
Gamer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Edward Gamer has been cut.
McCall has Gamer pressed against the cage, preventing Gamer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCall blocks a body shot from Gamer.
Gamer lands a hook that snaps the head of McCall backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCall unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gamer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McCall lands a damaging elbow.
Gamer avoids a wild elbow strike from McCall.
McCall misses with a knee to the head.
Gareth McCall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gamer misses with some punches.
McCall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gamer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gamer avoids the head kick by McCall.
It looked like Gamer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gamer fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCall just manages to avoid it.
McCall avoids the head kick by Gamer.
Gamer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCall.
McCall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gamer's head backwards.
McCall is looking to clinch.
Gamer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCall is looking to clinch but Gamer is avoiding it.
Gamer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCall scores with a jab to the head.
McCall dips to his left and cracks Gamer with an uppercut!
McCall darts in and clinches Gamer up against the cage.
McCall lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gamer fails to land.
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!
Gamer breaks from the clinch.
McCall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gamer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCall tries to clinch there but Gamer circles away.
McCall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gamer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gamer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gamer thows a leg kick but McCall checks it
and McCall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCall wants to slow Gamer down by chopping away at his legs.
McCall lands a jab to the nose.
McCall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gamer throws a punch but it's blocked by McCall.
Gamer lands a nice uppercut.
Gamer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gamer digs a right hand underneath McCall's ribcage. McCall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCall throws an elbow that misses.
McCall is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gamer.
McCall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gamer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gamer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCall connects with a looping right hand.
McCall gets a clinch.
Gamer blocks an elbow strike from McCall.
McCall lands a good knee to the midsection. Gamer won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by McCall.
McCall lands an elbow that stopped Gamer in his tracks for a moment.
McCall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gamer dodges an elbow strike from McCall.
McCall tries to throw a body punch but Gamer avoids it by throwing McCall back against the cage.
McCall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gamer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCall lands an elbow inside that Gamer shrugs off.
Oh Gamer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edward Gamer's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamer can't break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McCall.
McCall is struggling to control the position.
McCall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on McCall's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Gamer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCall lands a right hand.
McCall tries to work over Gamer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gamer's elbow.
A short uppercut from McCall.
McCall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McCall misses with a punch to the body.
McCall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Edward Gamer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gamer tries to break the clinch but McCall is controlling the position.
Gamer tries to break free but McCall pushes him back against the cage.
McCall dips a shoulder and cracks Gamer with a mighty uppercut! Gamer falls back against the cage and McCall unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gamer is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McCall screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth McCall!
After winning the bout, Gareth McCall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick McWhiskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey McFinnigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McWhiskey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪. Mickey McFinnigan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick McWhiskey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey McFinnigan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWhiskey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McWhiskey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McWhiskey's corner calls for a 1-2. McWhiskey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Mickey McFinnigan has been cut.
McWhiskey scores with a jab to the body.
McFinnigan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McWhiskey.
An inside leg kick lands from McWhiskey.
McFinnigan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McWhiskey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McFinnigan moves out of range as McWhiskey throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from McFinnigan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McFinnigan misses with a jab to the body
and McWhiskey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McFinnigan is trying to break free.
McFinnigan tries to break free but McWhiskey pushes him back against the cage.
McWhiskey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFinnigan gets through McWhiskey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of 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!
McWhiskey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McFinnigan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWhiskey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McWhiskey tries to pull guard but McFinnigan holds him up against the cage and eventually McWhiskey drops back down to his feet.
McFinnigan breaks from the clinch.
McWhiskey moves into the clinch successfully.
McFinnigan lands a left hand.
McWhiskey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McFinnigan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for McWhiskey.
McFinnigan looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from McFinnigan fails to land.
McWhiskey is leaning against McFinnigan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McWhiskey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McWhiskey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McFinnigan is defending well for now.
McWhiskey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McFinnigan backwards.
McWhiskey scores with a shoulder strike.
McWhiskey pulls guard successfully.
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!
McWhiskey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McWhiskey controls McFinnigan momentarily but McFinnigan frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWhiskey is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McFinnigan has his hands clasped together but McWhiskey extends and breaks McFinnigan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McWhiskey.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick McWhiskey!
Patrick McWhiskey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sacco Vanzetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarov comes to the cage accompanied by "Fade to Black" by Metallica. Vanzetti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Against All Authority - Sacco & Vanzetti kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Vadim Nazarov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Nazarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sacco Vanzetti!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarov throws a right hand that misses
and Vanzetti counters with a one-two to the body.
Vanzetti throws a combination. Nazarov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
Vanzetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nazarov's hands.
Nazarov misses with a right hand
and Vanzetti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nazarov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vanzetti on the side of the head.
Vanzetti misses with a body kick.
Vanzetti loads up on a big right hand but Nazarov slips the punch.
Vanzetti misses with a hook
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanzetti scores with a three punch combo!
Vanzetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanzetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
A slow jab from Vanzetti misses its intended target.
Nazarov misses with a takedown attempt
and Vanzetti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vanzetti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanzetti misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov scores with a nice right hand.
Nazarov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vanzetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazarov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanzetti. Nazarov does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Nazarov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vanzetti throws a series of punches but Nazarov avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Nazarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vanzetti throws a head kick that Nazarov semi-blocks.
Vanzetti lands with an uppercut that bounces Nazarov off the cage and back into range.
Vanzetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazarov.
A big right from Vanzetti misses.
Vanzetti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nazarov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nazarov feints and as Vanzetti raises his hands in defense, Nazarov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanzetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nazarov postures up in Vanzetti's guard and throws a big left but Vanzetti blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanzetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Vanzetti is controlling Nazarov's posture.
Nazarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Vanzetti has his hands on Nazarov's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vanzetti is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Good body shot from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazarov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazarov managing to block the knees to the body from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarov controls his hands.
Nazarov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nazarov is leaning against Vanzetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nazarov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov digs a right hand into Vanzetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vanzetti's gas tank.
Nazarov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazarov goes for a takedown attempt but Vanzetti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Nazarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanzetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarov goes for a double leg but Vanzetti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vanzetti continues to drive forward.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vanzetti.
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!
Vanzetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nazarov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vanzetti at a distance.
Nazarov throws an overhand right that lands on Vanzetti's shoulder, as Vanzetti tries to avoid the shot.
Vanzetti stuffs the takedown attempt from Nazarov. Nazarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Vanzetti connects with a crisp jab.
Vanzetti throws a leg kick
and Nazarov counters with a single leg into guard. Vanzetti didn't expect that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sacco Vanzetti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nazarov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vanzetti's half guard.
Vanzetti wants to control but Nazarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vanzetti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nazarov.
Nazarov with the ground and pound but Vanzetti uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nazarov being controlled here momentarily.
Nazarov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vanzetti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nazarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nazarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanzetti uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vanzetti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vanzetti slips under a jab from Nazarov.
Nazarov misses the jab.
Nazarov looks to land a left hand but Vanzetti moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target.
Nazarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sacco Vanzetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanzetti with a nice cross.
Vanzetti 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.
Vanzetti throws an off balance right hand
and Nazarov counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Vanzetti misses.
Nazarov has been working on his balance at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $625 fee), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Nazarov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanzetti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nazarov eats them both and turns towards Vanzetti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanzetti moves into range and clinches up with Nazarov.
Nazarov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vanzetti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vanzetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazarov throws a head punch that misses.
Vanzetti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nazarov backwards.
Nazarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanzetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazarov.
Vanzetti misses with a knee strike.
Nazarov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazarov.
Nazarov tries to score a body lock takedown but Vanzetti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vanzetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nazarov throws a hook to the side of Vanzetti's head but Vanzetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sacco Vanzetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanzetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazarov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nazarov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vanzetti misses with a few strikes there.
Vanzetti throws a nice head kick!
Vanzetti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Vanzetti. Those never looked like landing.
Vanzetti throws a body punch but Nazarov moves out of range.
Vanzetti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vanzetti wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Nazarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanzetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Nazarov.
Nazarov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanzetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Nazarov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nazarov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vanzetti swivels and escapes.
Nazarov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nazarov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vanzetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Vanzetti throws a leg kick that misses.
Nazarov has a takedown stuffed.
Jab, jab by Nazarov - just one landing.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazarov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sacco Vanzetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazarov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vanzetti's waist but Vanzetti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nazarov off to one side.
Vanzetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vanzetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nazarov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sacco Vanzetti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
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!
Vanzetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Nazarov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vanzetti eats them both and turns towards Nazarov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vanzetti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice takedown defense from Vanzetti. No joy for Nazarov on that attempt.
Nazarov throws a hook but Vanzetti blocks it.
Nazarov lands an overhand right.
Nazarov has his takedown stuffed
and Vanzetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Vanzetti looks for the body kick but Nazarov saw that one coming.
Vanzetti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch combination from Vanzetti misses.
Vanzetti scores with a shot to the body.
Nazarov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vanzetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Vanzetti misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Nazarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vanzetti misses with a double jab
letting Nazarov counter with a right hand.
Vanzetti misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Nazarov.
Vanzetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab from Nazarov.
Vanzetti misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Nazarov. Those never looked like landing.
Vanzetti gets caught napping as Nazarov dives in and scores a takedown. Vanzetti manages to retain guard.
Nazarov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nazarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vanzetti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vanzetti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nazarov connects with a couple of short punches.
Vanzetti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nazarov is controlling him.
Vanzetti controls Nazarov momentarily but Nazarov frees himself.
Nazarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nazarov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vanzetti's head.
Vanzetti wants to stand and escape but Nazarov is having none of it.
Nazarov throws an elbow that misses. Vanzetti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nazarov's guard. Nice move by Vanzetti!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nazarov looking to control.
Nazarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nazarov, not yet.
Nazarov pulls Vanzetti in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vanzetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazarov.
Vanzetti misses with a few strikes there.
Nazarov throws the left hand but Vanzetti avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nazarov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vanzetti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nazarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nazarov landing with the ground and pound.
Vanzetti keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully.
Vanzetti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vadim Nazarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Nazarov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vanzetti 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sacco Vanzetti!
Sacco Vanzetti managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Modern Wear Apparel, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Borin Chim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hawaii 78 & E ala E kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borin Chim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 18 - 3, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarkko 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.
Jarkko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chim misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jarkko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jarkko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chim.
Chim connects with a jab.
Jarkko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jarkko drives through with a takedown into Chim's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jarkko trying to control but Chim is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jarkko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jarkko.
Chim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jarkko manages to get himself to full guard.
Chim pushes down on Jarkko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chim trying to control the pace.
Jarkko tries to roll over but Chim keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chim throwing shots but Jarkko is blocking nicely.
Chim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jarkko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jarkko is looking for a sweep. Chim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chim wants to pass the guard but Jarkko is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chim 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.
Chim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chim 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.
Chim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chim wants to work for an arm triangle but Jarkko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chim passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chim with the ground and pound from mount.
Chim lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jarkko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chim with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borin Chim dominated that round.
That's time! Chim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck for Jarkko with that takedown attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chim.
Chim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jarkko.
Chim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jarkko is out of range and Chim settles back down.
And Jarkko tries to counter it with a takedown but Chim pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jarkko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Chim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chim tries to keep at a distance but Jarkko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chim lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chim tries to stall but Jarkko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chim leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jarkko lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chim throws a body punch but Jarkko moves out of range.
Chim motions for Jarkko to come forward. Chim throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jarkko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jarkko.
Chim misses with a low kick.
Jarkko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chims jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jarkko can do to turn this around?
Chim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jarkko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chim somewhat.
Jarkko misses with a body shot.
Chim half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chim misses with a low kick.
Chim feints and then cracks Jarkko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jarkko down.
Some wild striking there from Jarkko.
Chim drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jarkko sprawls and moves away.
Chim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throws a combination. Chim tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chim. Jarkko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarkko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jarkko throws a body shot but no joy.
Chim digs a good body shot into Jarkko's ribs.
Jarkko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jarkko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chim is looking to wear down Jarkko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jarkko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jarkko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chim checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chim shoots in looking for a takedown but Jarkko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borin Chim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarkko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarkko slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jarkko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Jarkko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jarkko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jarkko momentarily.
Jarkko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jarkko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jarkko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chim manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Borin Chim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jarkko is not content to let Chim control the position.
Jarkko is trying to get back to full guard.
Chim looks to land a strike but Jarkko avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chim wants to pass the guard but Jarkko is keeping the position.
Chim trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarkko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jarkko wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Naru Jarkko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Chim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chim.
Jarkko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chim catches Jarkko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jarkko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jarkko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chim.
Chim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jarkko at a distance.
Jarkko misses the jab.
Borin Chim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chim misses with a low kick.
Jarkko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chim defends it well.
Chim looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chim has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarkko fails with a takedown attempt.
Jarkko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chim is able to avoid easily.
Chim misses with a hook. Jarkko ducked under it nicely.
Jarkko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chim defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jarkko finds it's way through Chim's defenses.
A low kick from Jarkko misses
and Chim counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jarkko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jarkko moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jarkko is on top in guard.
Jarkko looking to sit in guard and control but Chim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chim scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jarkko is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarkko is trying to get back to half guard.
Chim looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jarkko is avoiding damage well.
Jarkko can't do much from the bottom here.
Chim controls the position from side control.
Jarkko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chim is looking to take a break and control but Jarkko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borin Chim showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chim 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borin Chim!
An out of breath and clearly excited Borin Chim thanked Conquer for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kanchai Suya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Koch (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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25
162 lbs
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26
162 lbs
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kanchai Suya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Koch!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suya darts in and clinches Koch up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Suya.
Knees to the body from Suya.
Suya trying to land knees to the body.
Koch taking a breather.
Koch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koch blocks an uppercut.
Suya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koch is defending well for now.
Koch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koch lands with a short shot to the head.
Suya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Suya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koch just leaning against Suya, taking a breather.
Suya misses with a punch to the body.
Koch stalling in the clinch.
Suya tries to work over Koch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suya missing with knees to the body.
Koch blocking some punches.
Suya connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koch lands an uppercut.
Koch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Suya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Suya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Suya lands a nice knee to the body.
Koch misses with a punch on the inside.
Suya lands a nice knee to the body.
Koch lands a body shot.
Suya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koch is defending well for now.
Koch swings wildly with an uppercut but Suya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suya blocking some punches.
Suya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koch managing to block the knees to the body from Suya.
Koch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koch tries a body shot but Suya blocks it.
Koch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koch.
Koch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suya tries to close the distance and clinch but Koch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suya tries to close the distance and clinch but Koch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koch tries to keep at a distance but Suya has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koch misses with a body punch.
Suya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Suya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Suya tries to land knees in the clinch but Koch avoids the damage to the body.
Koch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Suya seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Koch can turn it around.
Koch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suya backwards.
Koch breaks the clinch.
Koch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Koch counters with a nice uppercut.
Suya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suya instigates a clinch.
Koch prevents a body shot from Suya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koch blocks a body shot from Suya.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A knee to the head by Suya.
Suya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suya lands a right hand.
Suya takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Suya's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Koch avoiding damage as Suya throws knees to the body.
Suya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koch gets through Suya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Suya blocks the elbow strike.
Suya lands a good knee to the midsection. Koch won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by Koch.
A nice left hand lands by Koch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koch managing to block the knees to the body from Suya.
Suya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Koch lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suya backwards.
Suya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koch is defending well for now.
Suya misses with a knee strike.
Suya trying to land knees to the body.
Koch lands a shoulder strike.
Suya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koch avoids it.
Suya tries to land knees in the clinch but Koch avoids the damage to the body.
Koch digs a right hand underneath Suya's ribcage. Suya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Suya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suya trying to land knees to the body.
Koch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suya can't find room to land a body shot as Koch controls the action.
Suya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koch throws a punch but it's blocked by Suya.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koch.
Koch avoiding damage as Suya throws knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanchai Suya dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Suya takes the fight into the clinch.
Koch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koch struggles to land a body shot inside as Suya controls his hands.
Koch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suya tries to clinch but Koch is having none of it.
Suya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Koch - that will leave a mark!
Suya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Suya with a body shot.
Suya stuns Koch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suya tries to clinch but Koch is having none of it.
Koch counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Suya's calf.
Koch throws a series of punches but Suya avoids them all with ease.
Koch scores with a jab to the body.
Suya wants to clinch up but Koch keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suya tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Suya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koch swats away the attempt to clinch by Suya.
Suya moves in looking to clinch but Koch pushes him off.
Koch works the jab nicely.
Suya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koch.
Koch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suya on the side of the head.
Koch keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Koch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suya on the side of the head.
Suya is rocked!
Suya wants to clinch but Koch slips to the side
and Koch scores with a counter punch that sends Suya to the canvas! Koch smells blood - he's punishing Suya with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Suya has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Koch!
After the fight, Jacob Koch was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Esqueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nem Sis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Esqueda might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cant del Barça. Sis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tsunami. 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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159 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Esqueda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nem Sis!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esqueda misses with a hook to the body
enabling Sis to counter with a crisp jab.
Esqueda dips to his left and cracks Sis with an uppercut!
Sis 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.
Esqueda closes the distance but Sis moves to the side
and Sis counters with a good low kick that Esqueda was not able to check.
Esqueda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Esqueda misses.
A slow jab from Esqueda misses its intended target.
Sis tries to counter with a clinch but Esqueda shakes him off and moves away.
Esqueda misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Esqueda misses.
Esqueda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Esqueda scrambles back to his feet.
Sis throws a head kick that misses.
Esqueda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sis manages to avoid it.
Esqueda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Esqueda just misses with a punch to the body.
Sis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sis showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Sis is looking for a kimura but Esqueda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sis to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esqueda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Esqueda.
Esqueda keeping moving, preventing Sis from controlling successfully.
Sis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Esqueda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Esqueda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sis passes into side control.
Esqueda is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Esqueda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sis's best efforts.
Sis is thwarting Esqueda's attempts to control the position.
Esqueda looking for subs from the bottom but Sis mounts him!
Esqueda is trying desperately to improve position.
Sis lands with some strikes.
Esqueda slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sis is keen to just control but Esqueda is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esqueda trying to hold on to Sis's head to control him but Sis postures up.
Sis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sis is thwarting Esqueda's attempts to control the position.
Esqueda wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esqueda trying to control but Sis postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Esqueda moves into full guard.
Esqueda trying to control the position.
Sis connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esqueda looking for subs off his back but Sis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Esqueda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nem Sis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sis throws the kick towards the body but Esqueda avoids it.
Esqueda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Esqueda misses.
Esqueda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gerard Esqueda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sis 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.
Sis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sis scores with a shot to the body.
Sis throws a head kick that misses.
Sis slips under a jab from Esqueda.
Sis throws a combination that misses
and Esqueda counters by moving into the clinch.
Esqueda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Esquedas head.
Esqueda cracks Sis with a nice body shot.
Esqueda takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Sis.
Esqueda tries to throw a body punch but Sis avoids it by throwing Esqueda back against the cage.
Esqueda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esqueda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esqueda drags the fight down to the ground.
Esqueda working a defensive guard but Sis passes into half guard.
Esqueda punching from the bottom.
Esqueda wants to control but Sis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Esqueda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sis works his way into full mount!
Esqueda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Esqueda wants to control but Sis is having none of it.
Sis landing strikes from the mount and Esqueda is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sis with good strikes from the mount here!
Sis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Esqueda?
Esqueda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Esqueda's face.
Sis lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sis landing shots from mount.
Esqueda is rocked!
Sis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Esqueda is trying desperately to improve position.
Sis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Esqueda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Esqueda is looking to improve his position but Sis isn't that keen on the idea.
Esqueda seems to have got his legs back now.
Esqueda is working hard here to advance position.
Sis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda taking shots to the head.
Esqueda slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Esqueda is looking to get back to full guard here but Sis has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sis trying to control the position but Esqueda is working away.
Esqueda looking for a sweep but Sis has passed into full mount! Oh no!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Esqueda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nem Sis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Esqueda'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!
Sis fakes the leg kick and cracks Esqueda in the body.
Esqueda throws a big shot that misses.
Esqueda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esqueda moves away.
Sis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esqueda.
Esqueda moves out of range of the body kick from Sis.
Esqueda tries to counter by clinching up but Sis breaks away and moves out of range.
Sis lands a leg kick that knocks Esqueda off balance momentarily.
Sis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esqueda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esqueda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sis tries to clinch up.
Esqueda tries to counter by clinching up but Sis breaks away and moves out of range.
Sis looks for the body kick but Esqueda saw that one coming.
Sis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esqueda.
Sis misses with a low kick.
Nem Sis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esqueda moves out of range as Sis throws a body kick.
Sis connects with a body shot.
Sis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Esqueda.
Sis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sis takes one to the chin there.
Esqueda throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sis throws the kick towards the body but Esqueda avoids it.
Esqueda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sis tries to bum rush Esqueda with a series of wild strikes but Esqueda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esqueda was well out of range. Poor timing from Sis.
Sis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Esqueda throws a sloppy head kick
and Sis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Esqueda or perhaps it was just good defense by Sis, which made it look bad.
Sis staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Sis.
Sis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Esqueda tests Sis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Esqueda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sis scores with a punch to the head.
Sis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gerard Esqueda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esqueda doesn't manage to clinch there - Sis circles away.
Sis throws the kick towards the body but Esqueda avoids it.
Sis connects with a body shot that sends Esqueda's belly button to the back.
Sis takes one to the chin there.
Sis misses the jab.
Esqueda throws a big shot that misses.
Sis scores with a takedown into Esqueda's guard.
Sis trying to control the position from guard on top but Esqueda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda is looking for a triangle here but Sis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sis landing a few strikes.
Esqueda is trying to get back to half guard.
Esqueda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sis's best efforts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sis lands a nice short elbow.
Sis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sis is working for a kimura but Esqueda is defending it quite comfortably.
Sis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Esqueda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Sis connects with a nice short shot to Esqueda's temple.
Esqueda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nem Sis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Esqueda missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nem Sis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nem Sis!
Nem Sis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pluto Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: TOQUINHO. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pluto Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allen.
Allen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Allen throws a low kick but Palhares moves out of range easily.
Palhares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palhares is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Palhares looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
Palhares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Palhares scoring well with a low kick there.
Allen misses with a low kick.
Allen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palhares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Allen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been told by Allen's head coaches at The Barracks - LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Allen is looking to score with low kicks.
Palhares drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Allen defends it well.
Palhares misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Palhares.
Allen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Palhares throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Palhares has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Palhares throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen throws a low kick but Palhares moves out of range easily.
Palhares throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
Palhares dives in and grabs Allen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes down on Palhares's head and hops out.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen connects with a jab.
Palhares needs to keep his hands up - Allen had a free shot at his head there.
Palhares throws a front kick aimed at Allen's knee but Allen avoids it well.
Allen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palhares.
Allen throws a leg kick but Palhares sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palhares checks a low kick from Allen.
Palhares is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Palhares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen tries to work over Palhares's front leg with a kick but Palhares checks it.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Palhares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen connects with a looping right hand.
Palhares misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Palhares lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Allen misses.
Palhares misses with a low kick.
Allen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barry Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palhares with a jab.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palhares.
A slapping leg kick lands for Allen.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Palhares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Allen tests Palhares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Allen checks a low kick from Palhares.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Palhares misses the target.
Palhares throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Palhares.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen scores with a punch to the head.
Palhares slips under a jab.
Palhares blocks a jab.
Palhares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Palhares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Palhares drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Allen is looking for a sweep.
Palhares throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Allen parries the strikes from Palhares easily there. Palhares is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Allen to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen regains half guard, as Palhares was trying to land strikes.
Palhares wants to free his trapped foot but Allen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Palhares scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Allen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palhares.
Allen is refusing to be controlled, as Palhares sits in half guard.
Palhares is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Allen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palhares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pluto Palhares will probably get the nod.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A clash of legs there as Palhares blocks the low kick.
Palhares connects with a looping right hand.
That kick from Allen tenderised Palhares's leg. Palhares is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palhares throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
That kick from Palhares tenderised Allen's leg. Allen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palhares throws a low kick but it's checked well by Allen.
A shot to the body from Allen misses
and Palhares counters by moving into the clinch.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen lands with a right to the head.
Palhares takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares misses with a punch to the body.
Palhares lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Allen.
Palhares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares slows down the pace here.
A short left from Allen.
Allen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Palhares tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Allen pushes Palhares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palhares misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Palhares controls the action.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palhares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Palhares.
Allen lunges at Palhares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Palhares's hand.
Palhares paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Palhares connects with a nice looking jab.
Allen looks to land a left hand but Palhares moved out of range nicely.
Palhares throws a chopping leg kick but Allen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Palhares throws a poor cross that misses
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen tries to improve position but can't.
Allen is not content to let Palhares control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen dodges the ground and pound from Palhares.
Palhares is trying to ground and pound but Allen uses the momentary lack of control by Palhares to regain half guard.
Palhares sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Allen defending well though.
Palhares throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Palhares not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Allen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Palhares is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Palhares looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Palhares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Palhares drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Palhares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palhares controlling from the top position.
Allen trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pluto Palhares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Palhares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Allen.
Palhares punishes Allen's body with a nice straight punch.
Allen misses with a hook.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palhares moves away.
Allen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Palhares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Allen is looking to score with low kicks.
Palhares misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Palhares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Palhares.
Good work by Allen as he checks the leg kick.
Allen swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Allen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Allen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Palhares throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Palhares lands a front kick.
Palhares throws the kick towards the body but Allen avoids it.
Allen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Palhares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Palhares takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Allen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Palhares is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Allen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Allen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palhares. Palhares obviously looking to wear him down.
Palhares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Palhares saw that one coming.
Palhares tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Palhares misses with a lunging right hand
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palhares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palhares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palhares misses with a kick to the body.
Allen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Palhares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Allen as he avoids it easily.
Barry Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Palhares.
Palhares digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Palhares fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Allen throws a lazy right hand but Palhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palhares replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Allen blocks it well.
Allen feints and then cracks Palhares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palhares down.
Palhares thuds his right hand into Allen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Allen throws a series of punches but Palhares avoids them all with ease.
Allen lands the left hand.
Allen throws a lazy right hand but Palhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Palhares.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Allen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares misses with a body kick.
Palhares sizes up Allen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Palhares lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Palhares digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Allen's corner calls for a 1-2. Allen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Palhares just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Allen as he checks the leg kick.
Palhares walks into a straight right hand from Allen.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
Palhares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Allen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares scores with a nice head shot.
Nice jab there from Allen.
Allen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Palhares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allen.
Palhares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen scores with a punch to the head.
Palhares throws a leg kick
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palhares is rocked!
Allen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Palhares falls backwards - clearly groggy! Allen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Allen!
Our winner, Barry Allen, 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamish Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding - I Need Your Love (Da Tweekaz Remix). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mars's choice of entrance music: Solaar Pleure by Solaar. 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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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamish Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Mars!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mars misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mars throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mars misses with a head kick.
Vincent Mars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Mars throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Mars only half commits.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Mars moved away.
Mars throws a fast counter high kick but Kersikov manages to duck under it in time.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Mars throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Mars throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
Mars throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mars throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mars looks winded!
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Mars throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pearson Spector Litt in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov cracks Mars with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Vincent Mars has been cut.
Mars misses with a body kick.
It looked like Kersikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mars.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Mars now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kersikov throws a right hand that Mars ducks under and follows up with a left that Mars also avoids with ease.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kersikov stuns Mars with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mars drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov cracks Mars with a good jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Kersikov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kersikov. Those never looked like landing.
Kersikov finds Mars's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Mars flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Kersikov lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Mars will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hamish Kersikov!
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