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SPNY 264: Shaw vs Haines PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saint Francis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Blackburn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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135 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
0 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saint Francis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn cracks Francis with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Francis falls to his knees and Blackburn doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Blackburn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Barreda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Tessin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barreda's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Planet Caravan. Randy Tessin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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178 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Barreda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Tessin!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barreda darts in and clinches Tessin up against the cage.
Barreda wants to get back to striking at distance but Tessin won't allow it.
Tessin throws an elbow that misses.
Barreda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tessin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barreda forces Tessin back against the cage and clinches.
Barreda breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barreda clinches.
Tessin throws an elbow but it misses.
Tessin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Barreda regains guard.
Tessin landing some decent shots from guard.
Tessin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tessin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tessin prevents Barreda from getting back to his feet.
Tessin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tessin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tessin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barreda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreda trying to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tessin misses the shot to the body.
Tessin throws a body punch but Barreda moves out of range.
Barreda avoids the body shot from Tessin.
As Tessin looks to move away, Barreda throws a big counter combo bu Tessin just gets out of the way.
Tessin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tessin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barreda scores with a shot to the body.
Tessin lands a body shot.
Tessin lands with a nice body punch.
Barreda throws a big shot that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barreda.
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!
Barreda trying to control the action but Tessin is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreda fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barreda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tessin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barreda slows the pace down.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tessin gets tackled into the cage by Barreda. Barreda maintains the clinch.
A short right from Barreda on the inside.
Tessin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tessin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barreda's defenses.
Barreda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barreda instigates a clinch.
Barreda lands a takedown into guard.
Tessin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barreda advances position into side control!
Barreda trying to control the position but Tessin is working away.
Barreda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barreda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tessin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee asks Barreda politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Barreda prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Barreda dominated that round.
That's time! Barreda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tessin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tessin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barreda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barreda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tessin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tessin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barreda is looking to stall here but Tessin recovers full guard.
Barreda trying to control the position from guard on top but Tessin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barreda controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barreda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tessin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barreda trying to control but Tessin is working from the bottom.
Tessin pulls Barreda in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two 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.
Barreda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tessin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tessin moves out of range as Barreda throws a body kick.
Tessin feints the counter takedown.
Tessin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barreda moves away.
Tessin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barreda clinches.
Barreda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barreda breaks from the clinch.
Barreda lands with an uppercut that bounces Tessin off the cage and back into range.
Barreda misses with a hook.
Jesus Barreda is winning the standup battle so far.
Barreda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barreda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tessin can do to turn this around?
Tessin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tessin lands a nice elbow.
Tessin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barreda can't fight it off and eventually Tessin manages to take the fight to the floor. Barreda looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tessin preventing the sweep.
Tessin scoring with some ground and pound.
Tessin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barreda controlling the position.
Barreda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tessin.
Tessin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barreda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tessin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tessin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tessin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barreda throws an overhand right that lands on Tessin's shoulder, as Tessin tries to avoid the shot.
Barreda gets a clinch.
Barreda is trying to trip Tessin. He has hold of a leg but Tessin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barreda persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barreda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barreda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tessin looking to control.
Barreda throwing strikes from guard but Tessin blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barreda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jesus Barreda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barreda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barreda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Barreda dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Barreda throws a body shot but no joy.
Barreda connects with a single shot there.
Barreda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tessin's sensitive parts.
Tessin takes one to the side of the head.
Barreda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barreda is looking to advance position but Tessin won't allow it.
Tessin trying to control but Barreda postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barreda stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tessin to get to his feet.
Barreda dips to his left and cracks Tessin with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barreda misses with a double jab.
Randy Tessin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barreda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tessin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barreda counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Barreda.
Tessin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barreda defends it well.
Tessin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Barreda catches Tessin right on the button with a cross.
Tessin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barreda at a distance.
Barreda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barreda wants to pass to mount but Tessin is defending the position.
Tessin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barreda scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreda throwing shots but Tessin is blocking nicely.
Barreda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tessin sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tessin wants to improve his position but Barreda is controlling well.
Barreda is working for an americana but Tessin has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Barreda was thinking about the submission.
Randy Tessin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tessin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barreda wants to control from the top but Tessin keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barreda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tessin connects with a body shot.
Tessin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barreda rather than just go for the knockout.
Tessin misses with a takedown attempt - Barreda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barreda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tessin is trying to defend but Barreda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tessin is in trouble now - Barreda has advanced to mount!
Jesus Barreda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tessin is squirming around, avoiding Barreda's attempts to control the action.
Barreda unloading with bombs!
Tessin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barreda tries to control but Tessin wriggling away.
Barreda controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Barreda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barreda 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Barreda!
A victorious Jesus Barreda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Huntooooo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clint Barton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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230 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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287 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clint Barton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marko Huntooooo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huntooooo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huntooooo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huntooooo catches Barton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Clint Barton has been cut.
Barton shoots in and bounces Huntooooo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Huntooooo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barton pushing down on Huntooooo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Huntooooo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barton working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntooooo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Huntooooo wants to stand back up but Barton manages to pass into side control.
Barton lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton scores with punches from side control.
Huntooooo taking a bit of punishment here - Barton scoring with strikes.
Barton lands some shots froms side control.
Barton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Huntooooo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Barton is working Huntooooo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barton working the head and body with strikes.
Huntooooo is rocked!
Barton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Huntooooo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clint Barton!
A very excited looking Clint Barton rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Rakhmanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakhmanov has chosen Russian national anthem as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikhail Rakhmanov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rakhmanov.
A telegraphed right hand from Rakhmanov misses the target.
Burgundy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rakhmanov shoots in for a takedown but Burgundy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rakhmanov. Burgundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rakhmanov avoids the head kick by Burgundy.
Burgundy stuns Rakhmanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rakhmanov looks to land a combination. Burgundy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rakhmanov has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Burgundy.
Burgundy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy scoring well with a low kick there.
Burgundy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Get Ripped or Die Mirin in the buildup to the fight.
Rakhmanov throws a hook to the side of Burgundy's head but Burgundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rakhmanov misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Burgundy misses the target.
Ron Burgundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Burgundy lands.
Rakhmanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burgundy is out of range and Rakhmanov settles back down.
Burgundy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rakhmanov has his takedown stuffed
and Burgundy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov keeps Burgundy at a distance using the push kick.
Burgundy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rakhmanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burgundy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rakhmanov thumps Burgundy with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burgundy.
Rakhmanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burgundy tries to kick Rakhmanov off but Rakhmanov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakhmanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rakhmanov misses with a head shot. Burgundy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rakhmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burgundy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rakhmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakhmanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burgundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov is still trying to improve position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rakhmanov looks to land a left hand but Burgundy moved out of range nicely.
Burgundy slips under a jab.
Rakhmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rakhmanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rakhmanov misses with a hook. Burgundy ducked under it nicely.
Burgundy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burgundy moves away from the strike by Rakhmanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov misses with a looping right.
Burgundy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rakhmanov throws a leg kick but Burgundy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burgundy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burgundy.
Burgundy cracks the inside of Rakhmanov's front leg.
Rakhmanov throws a looping overhand right but Burgundy ducks down to avoid it.
Burgundy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rakhmanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burgundy pinned against the cage. Burgundy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burgundy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burgundy misses with a head kick.
Burgundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rakhmanov.
Burgundy slaps away a takedown attempt from Rakhmanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Rakhmanov dominated that round.
That's time! Burgundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rakhmanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Burgundy tries to sprawl out of it but Rakhmanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burgundy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rakhmanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burgundy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burgundy throws a front kick aimed at Rakhmanov's knee but Rakhmanov avoids it well.
Rakhmanov has a takedown stuffed.
Burgundy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rakhmanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Burgundy misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgundy throws a leg kick which misses Rakhmanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Rakhmanov tries to avoid it.
Rakhmanov swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Rakhmanov misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakhmanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burgundy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rakhmanov goes for a double leg but Burgundy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burgundy continues to drive forward.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgundy is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Burgundy misses the target.
Burgundy moves out of range as Rakhmanov throws a body kick.
Burgundy tried to counter with a leg kick but Rakhmanov avoided it.
Rakhmanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burgundy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Burgundy.
Burgundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burgundy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rakhmanov scores with a nice body kick.
Rakhmanov looks to land a right hand but Burgundy moved out of range.
Rakhmanov throws a low kick but Burgundy moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Rakhmanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burgundy counters with a nice uppercut.
Burgundy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rakhmanov. That did some damage!
Rakhmanov misses with a few strikes there.
Rakhmanov fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgundy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burgundy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rakhmanov just manages to avoid it.
Rakhmanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rakhmanov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mikhail Rakhmanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rakhmanov throws a looping overhand right but Burgundy ducks down to avoid it.
Burgundy is looking to clinch.
Rakhmanov misses with a takedown attempt - Burgundy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rakhmanov throws a shot from downtown. Burgundy moves away and avoids it.
Rakhmanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Rakhmanov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Burgundy to counter with a crisp jab.
Burgundy throws a wild body kick that Rakhmanov sees coming a mile off.
Rakhmanov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rakhmanov looks to land a combination but Burgundy avoids it well.
Burgundy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rakhmanov just manages to avoid it.
Burgundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rakhmanov.
Burgundy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rakhmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rakhmanov misses with a combination
letting Burgundy counter with a right hand.
Rakhmanov looks to land a combination but Burgundy avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov misses with a combination
and Burgundy counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Burgundy. That snapped Rakhmanov's head back.
Rakhmanov tries for a takedown but Burgundy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rakhmanov misses with a right hand
and Burgundy counters with a low kick, right behind Rakhmanov 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgundy moves away from the strike by Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov misses with a leg kick.
Burgundy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burgundy connects with an inside leg kick.
Rakhmanov lands a jab to the nose.
Rakhmanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Burgundy sprawls well. He's pushed Rakhmanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burgundy blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikhail Rakhmanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rakhmanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rakhmanov throws a body kick that misses
and Burgundy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burgundy punishes Rakhmanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Burgundy moves away from the strike by Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov connects with a body shot.
Rakhmanov throws an overhand right that lands on Burgundy's shoulder, as Burgundy tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Burgundy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burgundy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rakhmanov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rakhmanov is looking to stall here but Burgundy recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakhmanov wants to pass the guard but Burgundy is keeping the position.
Rakhmanov trying to control but Burgundy is working from the bottom.
Rakhmanov stops Burgundy from standing up.
Rakhmanov wants to control from the top but Burgundy keeps moving.
Rakhmanov looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burgundy keeping moving, preventing Rakhmanov from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mikhail Rakhmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgundy tries to clinch but Rakhmanov is having none of it.
Rakhmanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burgundy.
Rakhmanov throws a right hand that misses
and Burgundy counters with a low kick, right behind Rakhmanov 's knee.
Rakhmanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burgundy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rakhmanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burgundy finds it's way round the side to connect with Rakhmanov's head.
Rakhmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgundy is just out of range.
Rakhmanov misses with a left hand
and Burgundy counters with an outside leg kick.
Burgundy moves out of range of the strikes.
Burgundy is looking for a counter combo.
Rakhmanov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burgundy.
Rakhmanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burgundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rakhmanov misses with a right hand
and Burgundy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rakhmanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Burgundy moves in looking to clinch but Rakhmanov pushes him off.
Burgundy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rakhmanov misses with an uppercut.
Burgundy walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burgundy.
Burgundy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burgundy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ron Burgundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Burgundy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burgundy throws a jab when Rakhmanov was well out of range.
Burgundy stuffs the takedown attempt from Rakhmanov. Rakhmanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Rakhmanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Rakhmanov misses.
Rakhmanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burgundy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rakhmanov somewhat.
Burgundy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Rakhmanov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rakhmanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Burgundy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rakhmanov 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mikhail Rakhmanov!
Our winner, Mikhail Rakhmanov, 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 Belondemu Nakalinzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladyslaw Raginis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wladyslaw Raginis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
249 lbs
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29
265 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Belondemu Nakalinzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladyslaw Raginis!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raginis shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakalinzi sprawls well. He's pushed Raginis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakalinzi ducks under a wild hook from Raginis.
Raginis shoots in for a takedown but Nakalinzi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakalinzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raginis was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakalinzi.
Nakalinzi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nakalinzi throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Raginis stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Nakalinzi follows into mount!
It looks like Wladyslaw Raginis has been cut.
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!
Nakalinzi tries to control but Raginis wriggling away.
Raginis tries to lock up and control but Nakalinzi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nakalinzi landing punches.
Nakalinzi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Raginis is looking to escape.
Nakalinzi with the ground and pound from mount.
That has opened up Wladyslaw Raginis's cut even more.
Raginis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nakalinzi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The cut above Wladyslaw Raginis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wladyslaw Raginis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Belondemu Nakalinzi!
Belondemu Nakalinzi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Tritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggler has chosen YO GOTTI - SOMEBODY WATCHIN ME as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Tritter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tritter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diggler counters by clinching up.
Tritter struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggler controls his hands.
Diggler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tritter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tritter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tritter moves into the clinch.
Tritter is trying to push Diggler away but Diggler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diggler prevents Tritter from breaking the clinch.
Tritter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diggler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tritter.
It looks like Dirk Diggler has been cut.
Diggler tries to keep at a distance but Tritter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tritter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diggler prevents Tritter from breaking the clinch.
Diggler tries a body shot but Tritter blocks it.
Diggler keeps control of Tritter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diggler struggles to land a body shot inside as Tritter controls his hands.
Tritter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tritter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diggler managing to block the knees to the body from Tritter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Diggler.
Diggler blocks a body shot from Tritter.
Diggler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tritter backwards.
Tritter is trying to maintain a safe position but Diggler gets an underhook and turns Tritter into the cage.
Tritter is trying to break the clinch but Diggler has him pressed against the cage.
Tritter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diggler is looking to break free of the clinch but Tritter has double underhooks.
Tritter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diggler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diggler tries a low kick but Tritter avoids it.
Tritter checks a low kick from Diggler.
Tritter moves into the clinch.
Diggler tries to work over Tritter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Diggler.
Tritter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diggler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggler misses with a punch to the body.
Diggler breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tritter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diggler blocks an uppercut.
Diggler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tritter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tritter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diggler, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tritter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diggler has him pressed against the cage.
Diggler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tritter blocks a body shot from Diggler.
Diggler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tritter can't break the clinch.
Diggler can't find room to land a body shot as Tritter controls the action.
Diggler wants to stall.
Diggler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diggler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tritter tries a body shot but Diggler blocks it.
Tritter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Tritter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tritter drives through and clinches with Diggler against the cage.
Tritter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggler.
Diggler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tritter forces Diggler back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Tritter on the inside.
Tritter is struggling to control the position.
Tritter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diggler backwards.
Diggler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Diggler.
Diggler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diggler misses with a two punch combination.
Tritter takes the fight into the clinch.
Diggler breaks from the clinch.
Tritter drops his hands momentarily and Diggler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tritter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diggler throws a right hand that Tritter ducks under and follows up with a left that Tritter also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tritter rushes Diggler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diggler is trying to break the clinch but Tritter has him pressed against the cage.
Diggler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Tritter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diggler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diggler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michael Tritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tritter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tritter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggler circles away quickly and effectively.
Diggler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tritter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tritter has Diggler up against the cage in a clinch.
Diggler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tritter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tritter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diggler is keeping busy.
Tritter misses with a punch to the body.
Diggler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tritter.
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 Michael Tritter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dirk Diggler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tritter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tritter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tritter pushes Diggler up against the cage in a clinch.
Diggler keeps control of Tritter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tritter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diggler backwards.
Diggler lands a right hand.
Michael Tritter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Tritter.
Tritter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diggler lands a shot to the body.
Diggler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michael Tritter is winning the standup battle so far.
Tritter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diggler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggler lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tritter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diggler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Diggler.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diggler.
Diggler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tritter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggler gets tackled into the cage by Tritter. Tritter maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tritter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diggler backwards.
Tritter is trying to push Diggler away but Diggler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diggler prevents Tritter from breaking the clinch.
Diggler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tritter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tritter drives through and clinches with Diggler against the cage.
Tritter working aggressively here.
Diggler wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diggler.
Diggler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tritter tries to break free but Diggler pushes him back against the cage.
Diggler gets through Tritter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tritter is rocked!
Diggler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Tritter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Diggler.
Diggler pushes Tritter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diggler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Diggler as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diggler.
A right hand to the body from Diggler.
Diggler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diggler lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tritter to his knees! Diggler keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Diggler!
A less than humble Dirk Diggler misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Michael Tritter spoke after the fight, saying 'F*** you all.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chisulo Kalagho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holgersson comes to the cage accompanied by Theme. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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26
155 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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22
155 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chisulo Kalagho!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holgersson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalagho. Holgersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalagho just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalagho gets tackled into the cage by Holgersson. Holgersson maintains the clinch.
Holgersson misses with a punch to the body.
Holgersson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kalagho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalagho gets control of Holgersson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kalagho will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Holgersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holgersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kalagho throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Holgersson trying to control but Kalagho is working from the bottom.
Holgersson throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalagho working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Holgersson has passed into half guard!
Kalagho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson drops an elbow to the side of Kalagho's head.
Kalagho is trying to get back to full guard.
Holgersson content to control rather than advance.
Holgersson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Holgersson seems to be looking for submissions.
Holgersson is looking to advance position but Kalagho won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kalagho wants to improve his position but Holgersson is controlling well.
Kalagho is defending against the submission attempts here by Holgersson.
Kalagho is looking for a sweep. Holgersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalagho trying to hold on to Holgersson's head to control him but Holgersson postures up.
Holgersson trying to mount his opponent but Kalagho defends it.
Holgersson wants to control but Kalagho is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson prevents Kalagho from improving his position.
Holgersson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kalagho keeps trying to improve his position.
Holgersson passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holgersson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Holgersson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kalagho is bucking up trying to escape but Holgersson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Holgersson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holgersson prevents Kalagho from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson goes for an armbar but Kalagho turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kalagho.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalagho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kalagho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holgersson controlling Kalagho's posture.
Kalagho has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LOD - Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kalagho passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalagho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holgersson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kalagho works to advance to full mount. Holgersson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
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 Nils Holgersson will probably get the nod.
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.
Kalagho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holgersson defends well and Kalagho ends up having to push Holgersson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Holgersson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Holgersson throws a hook to the side of Kalagho's head but Kalagho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holgersson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Holgersson clinches with his opponent.
Holgersson lands with a short shot to the head.
Kalagho effectively controlling the action here.
Holgersson scores a nice knee to the body.
Holgersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalagho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holgersson wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson has a couple of punches blocked by Kalagho.
Holgersson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kalagho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holgersson.
Kalagho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holgersson misses with a knee strike.
Holgersson misses with a knee strike.
Holgersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalagho can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson trying to land knees to the body.
Holgersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holgersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holgersson fails to land the takedown.
Kalagho avoids the head kick by Holgersson.
Holgersson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalagho but Kalagho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holgersson throws a low kick but Kalagho moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kalagho lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Holgersson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holgersson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holgersson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kalagho moves out of range of the body kick.
Holgersson backing away here, and Kalagho unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Holgersson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Holgersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holgersson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kalagho throws a shot from downtown. Holgersson moves away and avoids it.
Holgersson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kalagho sprawls and moves away.
Kalagho stuffs the takedown.
Kalagho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalagho.
Kalagho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalagho wants to control but Holgersson is keeping him busy.
Holgersson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Holgersson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kalagho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho throws a big elbow that misses.
Kalagho distracts Holgersson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Holgersson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kalagho postures up.
Kalagho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kalagho throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Holgersson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Holgersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kalagho working over Holgersson with some ground and pound. Holgersson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson won't allow Kalagho to pass to mount.
Kalagho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holgersson is just riding it out for now. Kalagho eventually gives up the hold.
Holgersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kalagho winds up and cracks Holgersson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalagho trying to pass the guard but Holgersson defending well.
Holgersson trying to control from the bottom.
Holgersson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kalagho is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chisulo Kalagho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Holgersson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kalagho thumps Holgersson with a low kick.
Holgersson shoots and misses
and Kalagho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holgersson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Holgersson. No joy for Kalagho on that attempt.
Kalagho swats away the attempt to clinch by Holgersson.
Kalagho feints the counter takedown.
Holgersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holgersson rushes Kalagho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalagho prevents a takedown attempt there.
Holgersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holgersson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Holgersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holgersson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kalagho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kalagho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holgersson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kalagho sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalagho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holgersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holgersson tries to clinch up.
Kalagho counters with a body kick.
Holgersson rushes Kalagho and presses him up against the cage.
Holgersson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalagho backwards.
Holgersson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Holgersson trying to land knees to the body.
Kalagho lands with a left to the head.
Kalagho is trying to stall.
Holgersson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalagho avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holgersson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nils Holgersson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holgersson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Holgersson is keen to just control but Kalagho is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holgersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kalagho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holgersson.
Kalagho is trying to get back to full guard.
Nils Holgersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holgersson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalagho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holgersson tries to pass to full mount but Kalagho defends it.
Kalagho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kalagho.
Holgersson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho is looking for a triangle but Holgersson pushes his legs off easily.
Holgersson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Holgersson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Holgersson controlling the position from side mount.
Kalagho can't do much from the bottom here.
Kalagho is looking for a sweep.
Holgersson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho is looking to regain half guard here but Holgersson keeps moving and retains side control.
Kalagho tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Kalagho is not content to let Holgersson control the position.
Holgersson is really struggling to control Kalagho but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgersson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kalagho.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Holgersson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holgersson 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Holgersson!
A victorious Nils Holgersson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arttu Mahtisaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeynalabdinov has chosen Saku as his entrance music. Seyran Zeynalabdinov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Seyran Zeynalabdinov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arttu Mahtisaari's chin.
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30
195 lbs
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37
204 lbs
30 - 22 - 3 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Mahtisaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 22 - 3, fighting out of New York, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeynalabdinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a jab to the body
and Mahtisaari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Seyran Zeynalabdinov has been cut.
A jab from Mahtisaari misses.
Zeynalabdinov lands with a hook. Mahtisaari tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahtisaari misses the target.
Zeynalabdinov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zeynalabdinov cracks a nice hook into Mahtisaari's ribs.
Mahtisaari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zeynalabdinov pinned against the cage. Zeynalabdinov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a hook
and Mahtisaari counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zeynalabdinov won't be happy with that.
Zeynalabdinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtisaari lands some shots froms side control.
Mahtisaari is looking to take a break and control but Zeynalabdinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahtisaari working away.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to regain half guard here but Mahtisaari keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahtisaari works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zeynalabdinov defending against the ground and pound.
Mahtisaari trying to control the position but Zeynalabdinov is working away.
Zeynalabdinov struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahtisaari misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov keeps trying to improve his position.
Zeynalabdinov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zeynalabdinov is looking for a sweep.
Mahtisaari scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zeynalabdinov to see if he's OK.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to regain half guard here but Mahtisaari keeps moving and retains side control.
Mahtisaari working the strikes but Zeynalabdinov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mahtisaari looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zeynalabdinov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mahtisaari trying to control from half guard but Zeynalabdinov is working away.
Zeynalabdinov moves into full guard.
Zeynalabdinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mahtisaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeynalabdinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahtisaari has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zeynalabdinov looking for a guillotine here but Mahtisaari defends easily.
Zeynalabdinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mahtisaari postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zeynalabdinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahtisaari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mahtisaari in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zeynalabdinov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mahtisaari uses it to pass to side control.
Zeynalabdinov trying to remain calm as Mahtisaari controls from the top position.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to control Mahtisaari's posture but Mahtisaari avoids it.
Mahtisaari is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zeynalabdinov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Check out the look on Mahtisaari's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zeynalabdinov is looking for a sweep.
Mahtisaari is chipping away with strikes.
Zeynalabdinov is letting Mahtisaari control him for a moment.
Zeynalabdinov tries to improve position but can't.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to escape the position but Mahtisaari is controlling the position.
Zeynalabdinov tries to buck Mahtisaari off but Mahtisaari is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arttu Mahtisaari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seyran Zeynalabdinov's cut.
That's time! Mahtisaari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mahtisaari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeynalabdinov throws out the jab.
Zeynalabdinov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mahtisaari walks into a jab.
Zeynalabdinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahtisaari looks to land a left hand but Zeynalabdinov moved out of range nicely.
Zeynalabdinov works the jab nicely.
Zeynalabdinov throws a head kick that misses.
Zeynalabdinov tests Mahtisaari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Mahtisaari. Beautiful body shot.
Zeynalabdinov clobbers Mahtisaari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov misses with an uppercut. Mahtisaari saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahtisaari misses the target.
Zeynalabdinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari throws a jab when Zeynalabdinov was well out of range.
A nice combination there by Zeynalabdinov.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahtisaari misses the target.
Zeynalabdinov throws a counter combo.
Mahtisaari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zeynalabdinov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mahtisaari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mahtisaari defends it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahtisaari is fending him off so far but Zeynalabdinov persists. Nope, Mahtisaari circles away and we're back to standing.
Mahtisaari changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari lands with a right hand.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to slow Mahtisaari down with leg kicks.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahtisaari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahtisaari appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mahtisaari is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Zeynalabdinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mahtisaari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zeynalabdinov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahtisaari connects with the punch.
Zeynalabdinov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mahtisaari jabs Zeynalabdinov right on the nose. Zeynalabdinov blinks but takes it well.
Zeynalabdinov is rocked!
Mahtisaari throws out a loose jab but Zeynalabdinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeynalabdinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahtisaari finish him?
Zeynalabdinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zeynalabdinov seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zeynalabdinov!
Zeynalabdinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahtisaari. Zeynalabdinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahtisaari stuns Zeynalabdinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Mahtisaari misses.
Mahtisaari throws the left hand but Zeynalabdinov avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Zeynalabdinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeynalabdinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mahtisaari momentarily.
Mahtisaari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahtisaari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zeynalabdinov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari throws a lazy right hand but Zeynalabdinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahtisaari looks to score with a jab to the body but Zeynalabdinov is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahtisaari misses the target.
Zeynalabdinov stalks Mahtisaari and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mahtisaari's face. Mahtisaari staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahtisaari lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zeynalabdinov at a distance.
A jab from Mahtisaari finds it's way through Zeynalabdinov's defenses.
Mahtisaari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zeynalabdinov.
Despite the aggression on Zeynalabdinov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zeynalabdinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zeynalabdinov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mahtisaaris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zeynalabdinov blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Seyran Zeynalabdinov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Seyran Zeynalabdinov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zeynalabdinov misses with a hook. Mahtisaari ducked under it nicely.
Zeynalabdinov ducks under a wild hook from Mahtisaari.
We've been told by Mahtisaari's head coaches at Team Tukkapölly that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mahtisaari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Mahtisaari finds it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahtisaari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahtisaari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahtisaari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zeynalabdinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahtisaari feinted with a counter takedown.
Mahtisaari blocks a jab.
Zeynalabdinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahtisaari throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahtisaari misses the target.
Mahtisaari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zeynalabdinov.
Mahtisaari connects with the punch.
Zeynalabdinov ducks straight into an uppercut from Mahtisaari and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Zeynalabdinov manages to regain guard straight away.
Mahtisaari postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Zeynalabdinov covers up, he's hurt! Mahtisaari keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mahtisaari and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mahtisaari can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arttu Mahtisaari!
Our winner, Arttu Mahtisaari, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapikov comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Hells Bells . Quadros has chosen Pride Theme as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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30
220 lbs
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36
220 lbs
32 - 17 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anatoliy Lapikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephen Quadros!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quadros throws a push kick but Lapikov slaps the foot to one side.
Lapikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quadros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lapikov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Quadros.
Quadros's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lapikov under the eye.
Stephen Quadros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapikov takes a swing at Quadros's ribcage but misses.
As Lapikov backs off Quadros throws a huge counter combo but Lapikov manages to avoid it all.
Good leg kick by Quadros there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lapikov blocks a jab.
No joy there for Quadros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lapikov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Quadros misses with an uppercut
and Lapikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lapikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Planet Granite in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quadros swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lapikov.
Quadros uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Quadros falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lapikov counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov ducks right into an uppercut from Quadros.
Quadros connects with the punch.
Lapikov looks to throw the jab but Quadros is out of range.
Quadros connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Quadros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lapikov's head backwards.
Quadros is looking to clinch but Lapikov is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut there from Quadros.
Lapikov is rocked!
Quadros throws an uppercut from hell that sends Lapikov clean off his feet! He's out cold! Quadros stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stephen Quadros!
During a confident post fight interview, Stephen Quadros thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brad Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burley Haines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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30
152 lbs
16 - 5 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Brad Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Burley Haines!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haines throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haines misses with a jab to the body
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Haines misses with a looping left.
Haines throws a body shot but no joy.
Haines lands a right hook to the body.
Shaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haines moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Shaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haines looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Haines.
Haines throws a leg kick
and Shaw counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Haines!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haines dodges the ground and pound from Shaw.
Haines prevents Shaw from moving into mount.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Haines is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haines is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haines is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shaw's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shaw is controlling the pace.
Shaw is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haines doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shaw.
Haines moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haines has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shaw should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Haines has tightened it up now! Shaw should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Burley Haines!
Burley Haines was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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pop
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