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MFN 251: Judd vs. Lemieux PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Lightbeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datsik's entrance music is Classic. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buzz Lightbeer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Datsik.
Datsik blocks a jab.
Datsik throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lightbeer avoids it.
Lightbeer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Datsik throws a low kick, looking for Lightbeer's leg but Lightbeer calmly moves out of range.
Lightbeer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Datsik fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lightbeer just manages to avoid it.
Datsik scores with a jab. Lightbeer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lightbeer scores with a jab. Datsik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lightbeer tries to move into range but Datsik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Datsik throws a hook to the side of Lightbeer's head but Lightbeer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lightbeer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Datsik misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik scores with a leg kick.
Lightbeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Lightbeer lands a nice shot to the body.
Lightbeer defending well as Datsik loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightbeer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Lightbeer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Datsik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Datsik misses with a head kick.
Lightbeer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Datsik motions for Lightbeer to come forward. Datsik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Datsik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lightbeer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Datsik misses with a jab to the body
and Lightbeer counters with a good low kick that Datsik was not able to check.
Lightbeer misses with a body kick.
Datsik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Datsik misses with a leg kick
and Lightbeer moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datsik.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lightbeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Lightbeer just leaning against Datsik, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Datsik.
Lightbeer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Datsik as the two fighters clinch.
Lightbeer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lightbeer trying to land knees to the body.
Lightbeer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Datsik lands a shot to the body.
Datsik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lightbeer cracks Datsik with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datsik.
Lightbeer lands a nice uppercut.
Datsik controlling the action here for a moment.
Datsik pressing his opponent against the cage.
Datsik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lightbeer backwards.
Datsik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lightbeers head.
Lightbeer wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik is working Lightbeer over against the cage.
Lightbeer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lightbeer.
Datsik misses with some punches.
Lightbeer blocks a body shot from Datsik.
Datsik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Datsik.
Datsik misses with the head strike.
Datsik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Datsik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Datsik's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lightbeer misses with a punch to the body.
Lightbeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lightbeer.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
Datsik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Datsik pushes Lightbeer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lightbeer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lightbeer trying to stall but Datsik improves his position.
Datsik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lightbeer blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datsik wants to slow Lightbeer down by chopping away at his legs.
David Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Datsik lands but Lightbeer takes it in his stride.
Datsik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lightbeer checks a leg kick.
Datsik stalks Lightbeer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lightbeer's face. Lightbeer staggers backwards, shaken.
Lightbeer checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lightbeer.
Datsik checks the leg kick.
Datsik throws a head kick but Lightbeer moves out of range.
Datsik clobbers Lightbeer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lightbeer throws a head kick but Datsik moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lightbeer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Datsik - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Datsik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Lightbeer.
A quick step to the side and Datsik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Lightbeer misses.
Lightbeer thuds a left hand into Datsik's body.
Datsik throws a leg kick but Lightbeer checks it.
Datsik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Datsik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lightbeer throws a leg kick but Datsik sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lightbeer stuns Datsik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Datsik just misses with a punch to the body.
Datsik throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik scores with a push kick.
Lightbeer drops his hands momentarily and Datsik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lightbeer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datsik moves out of range of the body kick from Lightbeer.
Datsik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lightbeer flicks out a counter leg kick but Datsik steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lightbeer throws a fast counter high kick but Datsik manages to duck under it in time.
Lightbeer looks to land a left hand but Datsik moved out of range nicely.
Lightbeer lands with a cross.
Lightbeer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Datsik's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Datsik.
Lightbeer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Datsik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lightbeer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Datsiks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Datsik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lightbeer.
A head kick misses from Datsik.
A slow jab from Lightbeer misses its intended target.
Datsik throws a wild body kick that Lightbeer sees coming a mile off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Datsik.
Datsik thows a leg kick but Lightbeer checks it
and Lightbeer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Datsik thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datsik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Datsik wants to land a leg kick but Lightbeer is out of range.
Lightbeer tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Datsik. Lightbeer shrugs it off though.
Datsik throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Lightbeer.
Datsik wants to slow Lightbeer down by chopping away at his legs.
Lightbeer jabs Datsik right on the nose. Datsik blinks but takes it well.
Datsik misses with a low kick.
Datsik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lightbeer can do to turn this around?
Datsik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Lightbeer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Datsik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lightbeer.
Datsik takes one to the chin there.
Datsik misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightbeer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lightbeer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Datsik appears to be looking for a big counter.
Datsik takes a swing at Lightbeer's ribcage but misses.
Datsik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lightbeer manages to avoid it.
Lightbeer flicks out a counter leg kick but Datsik steps away.
Datsik closes the distance and clinches.
Lightbeer is looking to control Datsik's arms but Datsik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lightbeer has his back to the cage.
Datsik misses with a knee to the head.
Lightbeer is trying to stall.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lightbeer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lightbeer misses with a body punch.
Datsik blocks an uppercut.
Datsik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Datsik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lightbeer's elbow.
Lightbeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Datsik throws a leg kick but Lightbeer sees it coming and moves out of range.
David Datsik is winning the standup battle so far.
Lightbeer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Datsik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Datsik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lightbeer manages to avoid it.
Datsik jabs Lightbeer right on the nose. Lightbeer blinks but takes it well.
Datsik throws a lazy head kick
and Lightbeer counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik throws the kick towards the body but Lightbeer avoids it.
Datsik has closed the distance and engaged Lightbeer in a clinch.
Lightbeer can't find room to land a body shot as Datsik controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lightbeer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by Lightbeer.
A short left from Datsik.
Lightbeer is looking to control Datsik's arms but Datsik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lightbeer has his back to the cage.
Datsik takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that David Datsik will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Datsik misses with a hook to the body
and Lightbeer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lightbeer clinches up with Datsik and pushes him back against the cage.
Lightbeer tries a body shot but Datsik blocks it.
Datsik lands a nice uppercut.
Lightbeer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Datsik is defending well for now.
Lightbeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lightbeer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
Lightbeer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Datsik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lightbeer backwards.
Lightbeer misses with a punch to the body.
Datsik misses with the head strike.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Lightbeer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Lightbeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lightbeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lightbeer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Datsik digs a right hand underneath Lightbeer's ribcage. Lightbeer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lightbeer takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Datsik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightbeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Lightbeer.
Lightbeer blocking some punches.
Datsik tries to throw a body punch but Lightbeer avoids it by throwing Datsik back against the cage.
Datsik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lightbeer takes a shot to the head.
Lightbeer lands an uppercut.
Datsik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Datsik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lightbeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lightbeer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Datsik up against the cage.
Datsik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lightbeer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Datsik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Datsik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lightbeer. That did some damage!
Lightbeer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Datsik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik 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.
Lightbeer avoids the head kick by Datsik.
Datsik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lightbeer throws out a counter right but Datsik avoids it with no problem.
Lightbeer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datsik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datsik throws a nice looking combination but Lightbeer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Datsik.
Datsik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lightbeer is out of range and Datsik settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Datsik.
Lightbeer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Datsik takes a swing at Lightbeer's ribcage but misses.
Lightbeer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Datsik with a body shot.
Datsik throws a quick inside leg kick.
Datsik connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Lightbeer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik checks a low kick from Lightbeer.
A bone on bone clash there as Lightbeer blocks the leg kick.
And Lightbeer responds with a good body kick, but Datsik manages to step out the way in time.
Lightbeer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Datsik at a distance.
Datsik missing with a left hand there. Lightbeer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Datsik.
Datsik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Datsik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lightbeer was well out of range. Poor timing from Datsik.
Lightbeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Datsik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datsik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Datsik instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Datsik as Lightbeer tries to tie him up.
Datsik is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik stalling in the clinch but Lightbeer improves position.
Lightbeer is trying to stall.
Lightbeer misses with some punches.
David Datsik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lightbeer is trying to stall.
Lightbeer missing with knees to the body.
Datsik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lightbeer blocks an uppercut.
Lightbeer throws a punch but it's blocked by Datsik.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Buzz Lightbeer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lightbeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Lightbeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Lightbeer.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Datsik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Datsik 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Datsik!
Our winner, David Datsik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebasti Perreira De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Tickel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebasti Perreira De Souza is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebasti Perreira De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Tickel!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tickel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Will Tickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perreira De Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tickel.
Tickel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tickel lands in his opponent's guard.
Perreira De Souza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tickel is controlling him.
Perreira De Souza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tickel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
My spies in Cylon Training Academy inform me that Tickel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Perreira De Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tickel is one step ahead there.
Tickel trying to control the position from guard on top but Perreira De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perreira De Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perreira De Souza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tickel is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perreira De Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tickel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Perreira De Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perreira De Souza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tickel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perreira De Souza defends it easily.
Perreira De Souza slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Perreira De Souza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Perreira De Souza trying to control but Tickel is working from the bottom.
Tickel trying to keep a closed guard but Perreira De Souza is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Tickel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tickel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perreira De Souza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tickel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perreira De Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Perreira De Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tickel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perreira De Souza is looking to work some ground and pound but Tickel has wrist control.
Tickel looking for a sweep. Not yet Tickel, not yet.
Perreira De Souza throws an elbow that misses. Tickel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Perreira De Souza's guard. Nice move by Tickel!
Tickel looking to pass the guard.
Perreira De Souza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tickel trying to control the position from guard on top but Perreira De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tickel pushing down on Perreira De Souza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tickel prevents Perreira De Souza from improving his position.
Tickel is looking to advance position but Perreira De Souza won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Perreira De Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perreira De Souza is trying to maintain the position but Tickel is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tickel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perreira De Souza avoids it really well and circles away.
Perreira De Souza throws a series of punches but Tickel moves out of range.
Tickel connects with a crisp jab.
Tickel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Perreira De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tickel's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perreira De Souza lands with a nice body kick.
Tickel closes the distance and clinches up with Perreira De Souza, looking for a takedown. Tickel pushes Perreira De Souza against the cage but Perreira De Souza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sebasti Perreira De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Tickel.
Perreira De Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tickel dives in for a single leg takedown but Perreira De Souza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tickel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perreira De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tickel moves away.
Tickel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Perreira De Souza tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tickel manages to circle out of the way.
Perreira De Souza tries to clinch up.
Tickel shoots in looking for a takedown but Perreira De Souza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tickel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perreira De Souza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tickel eats them both and turns towards Perreira De Souza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Perreira De Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tickel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Perreira De Souza.
Perreira De Souza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Perreira De Souza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tickel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Perreira De Souza stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebasti Perreira De Souza dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Perreira De Souza thumps Tickel with a low kick.
Perreira De Souza is looking to slow Tickel down with leg kicks.
Perreira De Souza stuffs the takedown attempt from Tickel. Tickel gets slowly back to his feet.
Perreira De Souza's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tickel under the eye.
Perreira De Souza wants to clinch.
Tickel throws a hook but Perreira De Souza avoids it easily.
Perreira De Souza cracks the inside of Tickel's front leg.
Perreira De Souza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perreira De Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tickel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tickel manages to get back to half guard.
Tickel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Perreira De Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tickel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tickel is trying to maintain the position but Perreira De Souza is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Perreira De Souza.
Perreira De Souza working over Tickel with some ground and pound. Tickel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Perreira De Souza lands a nice short elbow.
Tickel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Perreira De Souza pulls his head out easily.
Tickel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Perreira De Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perreira De Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tickel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Perreira De Souza defends well.
Perreira De Souza seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tickel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Perreira De Souza trying to control but Tickel is working from the bottom.
Perreira De Souza cracks Tickel with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perreira De Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Perreira De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Tickel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tickel has momentary wrist control but Perreira De Souza slips an elbow through the middle.
Perreira De Souza with a nice head shot there.
Perreira De Souza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tickel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perreira De Souza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tickel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Perreira De Souza throws a sloppy strike and Tickel has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Perreira De Souza is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Tickel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Tickel!
An out of breath and clearly excited Will Tickel thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Hickock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hickock has chosen Why can't we be friends as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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33
195 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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193 lbs
34 - 20 - 3 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Hickock!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kim checks a leg kick.
Hickock throws out a leg kick but Kim moves out of range and Hickock only half commits.
Kim is looking to score with low kicks.
Hickock lands a nice shot that snaps Kim's head back.
A low kick from Hickock is predictable there
and Kim counters with a single leg into guard. Hickock didn't expect that.
Kim throws a big right hand that misses.
Hickock told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hickock keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim throwing strikes from guard but Hickock blocks nicely.
Kim landing with the ground and pound.
Kim scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim throwing strikes but missing.
Kim wants to control from the top but Hickock keeps moving.
Kim being controlled here momentarily.
Hickock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hickock wants to stand up but Kim is controlling him.
Hickock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hickock keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
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.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Hickock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim throws a big elbow that misses.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Hickock is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hickock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hickock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kim. Kim obviously looking to wear him down.
Kim closes the distance and clinches up with Hickock, looking for a takedown. Kim pushes Hickock against the cage but Hickock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Richard Hickock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hickock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hickock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hickock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hickock misses with a left hand
and Kim counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hickock is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kim presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim pulls Hickock into guard.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Hickock from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim looking to control.
Kim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hickock is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kim has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hickock is looking to defend but Kim has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hickock! Kim pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hickock taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roberto Kim!
Our winner, Roberto Kim, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holy War (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Shipman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). War comes to the cage accompanied by The Pretty Reckless - Heaven Knows. Shipman has chosen The man that you FEAR 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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215 lbs
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211 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Holy War!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Harold Shipman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shipman misses with a straight left.
Shipman misses with a body shot
letting War counter with a right hand.
Shipman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt War.
Nice shot lands for Shipman.
It looks like Holy War has been cut.
Shipman throws a leg kick that is checked
and War counters with a stiff right hand.
Shipman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. War defends it nicely.
Shipman clinches.
Shipman working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from War fails to land.
Shipman wants to get back to striking at distance but War won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
War lands a hook that snaps the head of Shipman backwards.
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Shipman is trying to break free.
Shipman wants to break the clinch but can't.
War pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
War has Shipman pressed against the cage, preventing Shipman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shipman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
War lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
War moves in looking to clinch but Shipman pushes him off.
War displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shipman.
War lands a jab.
War motions for Shipman to come forward. War throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shipman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by War.
Shipman moves out of range as War strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for War. That snapped Shipman's head back.
That kick from War tenderised Shipman's leg. Shipman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donk. War catches Shipman right on the button with a cross.
War connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
War throws a nice head kick!
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!
Shipman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as War throws out the jab.
Shipman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
War is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
War checks a low kick from Shipman.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shipman.
Holy War has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shipman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
War will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
War takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
War moves into the clinch.
War scores with a hook to the body.
War swings wildly with an uppercut but Shipman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shipman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
War gets in close and instigates a clinch.
War throws an elbow but it misses.
Shipman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shipman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
War lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
War lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shipman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shipman has taken the fight to the clinch.
War lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
War is defending well against a takedown attempt.
War keeps control of Shipman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Shipman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
War breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shipman slips a jab from War.
Good work by War as he checks the leg kick.
Shipman falls off balance throwing a combination
and War cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shipman walks into a left hand.
Shipman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to War's calf.
Nice straight punches there by War. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of War.
War is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by War. That's going to slow Shipman down.
War cracks Shipman with a good jab.
War lands a left and a right that send Shipman crashing to the mat, dazed. War thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Shipman is rocked!
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!
War lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shipman is still on wobbly legs! Can War finish him?
The fighters circling - Shipman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
War throws a sloppy head kick and Shipman moves out of range easily.
Shipman ducks right into an uppercut from War.
That has opened up Harold Shipman's cut even more.
War drops Shipman with a huge uppercut! Shipman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. War is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holy War!
Holy War 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neymar Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orkan Dogu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos comes into the arena with Garota de Ipanema blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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184 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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33
180 lbs
26 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Neymar Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orkan Dogu!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Santos.
Crunch! Santos slams his shin into Dogu's torso.
Dogu just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Santos misses the target.
Dogu throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Dogu clobbers Santos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheers as Santos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dogu doesn't seem phased though.
Santos misses with a low kick.
Dogu lands a head shot.
Santos swings for the body but Dogu moves out of range.
Dogu darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns Dogu into the cage.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dogu.
Dogu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dogu misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
Dogu ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
It seemed like Dogu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos throws a leg kick that misses.
Santos lands a right hook to the body.
Dogu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dogu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Dogu circles away.
Santos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Dogu lands a head shot.
Santos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Santos rushes Dogu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Dogu is blocking nicely.
I was talking to Santos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Santos lands a nice elbow.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Dogu avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Dogu.
Dogu digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dogu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dogu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos tries to score with a low kick but Dogu moves his leg out of the way.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Dogu.
Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Santos tries to clinch but Dogu moves out of range.
Dogu throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Dogu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Dogu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dogu just manages to avoid it.
A big left from Santos misses.
Dogu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Neymar Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dogu throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dogu thuds his right hand into Santos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santos defending well as Dogu loads up on a big left hand.
Dogu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Santos looks to land a combination but Dogu avoids it well.
Santos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dogu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Santos coming out on top.
Dogu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
Dogu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos scores with a leg kick.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dogu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dogu looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Santos, right into the meat.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dogu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dogu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Dogu slips the punch.
Santos looks to land a left hand but Dogu moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Dogu misses.
Dogu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dogu shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos staying out of range there.
Santos throws out a leg kick but Dogu moves out of range and Santos only half commits.
Dogu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Santos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dogu swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Dogu feints the counter takedown.
Santos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dogu throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neymar Santos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Santos moves away from the strike by Dogu.
Santos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dogu blocks a jab.
Neymar Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dogu is out of range.
Dogu throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos clinches up against the cage.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos misses with the head strike.
Dogu lands a hook that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Dogu looking to stall.
Santos misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dogu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Dogu.
Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dogu avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Santos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dogu's brow.
Santos tries to work over Dogu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dogu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dogu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dogu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dogu slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Dogu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos has closed the distance and engaged Dogu in a clinch.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dogu is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dogu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Santos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dogu can turn it around.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Dogu controls his hands.
Dogu scores with a shoulder strike.
Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Santos misses with a body punch.
Dogu is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Santos as the two fighters clinch.
Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dogus head.
Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Dogu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dogu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
Santos prevents a body shot from Dogu.
Neymar Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dogu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Santos up against the cage.
Dogu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dogu misses with a body shot.
Dogu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Santos throws a head kick but Dogu moves out of range.
Dogu slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
A low kick from Santos misses
and Dogu counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos misses with a low kick.
Santos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dogu counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dogu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santos is looking to chop away at Dogu's legs.
Dogu fails with the takedown.
Dogu throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Dogu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Santos.
Dogu lands a glancing blow to the side of Santos's head.
Santos throws a chopping leg kick but Dogu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Neymar Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos lands a really nice looking cross but Dogu seems unphased.
Santos staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Santos tries to score with a low kick but Dogu moves his leg out of the way.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dogu circles away quickly and effectively.
Dogu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dogu blocks a low kick nicely.
Santos lands with a cross.
Dogu cracks Santos with a good jab.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Dogu pushes him off.
Neymar Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Dogu.
Santos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dogu moves out of range of the body kick from Santos.
Dogu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santos swivels and escapes.
Neymar Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orkan Dogu.
Dogu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santos has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Neymar Santos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dogu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dogu moves out of range of the leg kick from Santos.
Dogu blocks the body kick.
Santos instigates a clinch.
Dogu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dogu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dogu lands with a left to the head.
Santos gets through Dogu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dogu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dogu misses with some punches.
Dogu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dogu moves out of range of the body kick from Santos.
Dogu feints the counter takedown.
Santos tries to clinch up but Dogu circles away and keeps his distance.
Santos wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws a leg kick but Dogu moved away.
Dogu takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dogu.
Santos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santos scores with a leg kick.
Santos swings for the body but Dogu moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Dogu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santos lands a head kick!
Dogu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Orkan Dogu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Dogu circles away.
Dogu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santos is rocked!
It looks like Neymar Santos has been cut.
Dogu circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Santos to the canvas! Santos doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dogu keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orkan Dogu!
A victorious Orkan Dogu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Neymar Santos stepped up to the mic, saying 'Merda!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurtis Couturier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Bashorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couturier comes to the cage accompanied by Forever Angel. Bashorov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hangar 18 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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194 lbs
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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
14 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kurtis Couturier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karim Bashorov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashorov scores with a jab to the body.
Bashorov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couturier circles away quickly and effectively.
Couturier went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A left lands for Bashorov.
Good exchange - Bashorov coming out on top.
Bashorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couturier moves away.
Couturier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bashorov sprawls and moves away.
Bashorov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Couturiers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bashorov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bashorov misses with a hook.
Bashorov digs a good body shot into Couturier's ribs.
Bashorov lands with an overhand left.
Bashorov moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bashorov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Couturier counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Couturier's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Couturier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bashorov gets full guard.
Couturier stopping the sweep attempt from Bashorov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov looking for a guillotine here but Couturier defends easily.
Bashorov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Couturier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bashorov wants to sweep but no luck.
Bashorov keeping moving, preventing Couturier from controlling successfully.
Couturier looking to improve position, pressing down on Bashorov's thigh with his hand. Bashorov seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Couturier paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Couturier's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Bashorov picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karim Bashorov!
Karim Bashorov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Bergfried (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chekhov comes to the cage accompanied by КАТЮШA. Anton Chekhov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Friedrich Bergfried's chin.
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Chekhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergfried moves out of range of the body kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bergfried throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chekhov counters with a nice body shot.
Bergfried uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a leg kick.
Bergfried throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Chekhov misses.
Bergfried was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chekhov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bergfried's head backwards.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekhov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bergfried.
Chekhov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bergfried.
Bergfried misses with a leg kick
and Chekhov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chekhov throws the left hand but Bergfried avoids the punch easily.
Bergfried lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bergfried slips under a jab from Chekhov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergfried ducks under a wild hook from Chekhov.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bergfried pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It appears Chekhov was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bergfried counters with a solid body kick.
Bergfried avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Chekhov looks to land a body kick but Bergfried moved away.
Bergfried looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergfried throws a shot from downtown. Chekhov moves away and avoids it.
Bergfried bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chekhov's head backwards.
Bergfried steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chekhov. That one must have hurt.
Chekhov tries to land a front kick but Bergfried steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chekhov digs a good hook to Bergfried's body.
Chekhov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bergfried.
Chekhov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bergfried in his tracks.
Bergfried swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chekhov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bergfried throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut. Bergfried saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bergfried misses with a combination
and Chekhov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chekhov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bergfried.
Chekhov misses with a straight left.
Bergfried only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bergfried throws a leg kick that misses.
Bergfried checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bergfried dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chekhov. That did some damage!
Chekhov scores with a jab to the head.
Bergfried misses with a low kick.
Bergfried checks the leg kick.
Chekhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergfried.
Chekhov throws a body punch but Bergfried moves out of range.
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
Bergfried scores with a head kick. Chekhov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bergfried jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov throws a hook but Bergfried blocks it.
Bergfried throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Bergfried lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chekhov will feel that in the morning.
Anton Chekhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergfried moves away.
Jab from Bergfried.
A telegraphed right hand from Chekhov misses the target.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bergfried lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Bergfried misses.
Chekhov slips a jab from Bergfried.
Chekhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergfried.
Chekhov throws out a leg kick but Bergfried moves out of range and Chekhov only half commits.
Chekhov blocks a low kick nicely.
Chekhov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Bergfried lands but Chekhov takes it in his stride.
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a leg kick which misses Chekhov's front leg but catches the back leg as Chekhov tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chekhov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bergfried throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Bergfried cracks Chekhov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Bergfried sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bergfried looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A jab from Bergfried finds it's way through Chekhov's defenses.
Bergfried scores with a hook to the body. Chekhov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bergfried is looking to land body kicks.
Chekhov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chekhov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bergfried.
Chekhov moves out of range of the body kick from Bergfried.
Chekhov scores with a sloppy right hand. Bergfried should have avoided that one.
Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from Bergfried.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergfried throws a body kick that misses
and Chekhov counters with a nice body shot.
Chekhov cracks a nice hook into Bergfried's ribs.
Bergfried throws a shot to the body.
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 Anton Chekhov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chekhov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bergfried bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chekhov's head.
Bergfried looks to land a body kick but Chekhov moved away.
Chekhov misses with a body kick.
Chekhov throws a push kick but Bergfried slaps the foot to one side.
Chekhov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bergfried has time to react.
Bergfried throws a leg kick that misses.
Chekhov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chekhov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bergfried tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chekhov is able to avoid easily.
Chekhov darts in and clinches Bergfried up against the cage.
Bergfried trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov blocks an uppercut.
Chekhov lands an uppercut.
Chekhov pulls Bergfried into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergfried engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bergfried postures up in Chekhov's guard and throws a big left but Chekhov blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bergfried defends well.
Bergfried stands up and waves to Chekhov to follow him.
Chekhov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov swings for the body but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried cracks Chekhov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chekhov throws a solid leg kick but Bergfried takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chekhov.
Chekhov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chekhov lands a nice looking body kick.
Chekhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov throws a push kick but Bergfried slaps the foot to one side.
Bergfried throws a fast counter high kick but Chekhov manages to duck under it in time.
Bergfried misses with a body shot.
Bergfried throws a lazy right hand but Chekhov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chekhov lands a head shot.
Chekhov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bergfried. Bergfried circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bergfried throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chekhov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chekhov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bergfried counters with a nice uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chekhov.
Bergfried throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chekhov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chekhov rushes Bergfried and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Chekhov.
Chekhov is looking to control Bergfried's arms but Bergfried gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chekhov has his back to the cage.
Chekhov is trying to pull guard but Bergfried has him pressed against the cage.
Bergfried's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bergfried attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov digs a good body shot into Bergfried's ribs.
Chekhov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bergfrieds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergfried moves away.
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
Anton Chekhov is winning the standup battle so far.
Chekhov misses with a straight right.
Chekhov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chekhov lands a nice shot that snaps Bergfried's head back.
Chekhov checks a low kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried walks into a left hand.
Bergfried misses the jab.
Chekhov moves out of range as Bergfried throws a body kick.
Chekhov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a push kick but Chekhov slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Bergfried does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bergfried! But no joy.
Bergfried checks a low kick from Chekhov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chekhov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergfried's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chekhov under the eye.
Bergfried looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Chekhov.
Chekhov looks to land a left hand but Bergfried moved out of range nicely.
Chekhov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chekhov throws a low kick but Bergfried avoids it.
Chekhov digs a good body shot into Bergfried's ribs.
Chekhov throws a push kick but Bergfried slaps the foot to one side.
Chekhov tries to land a leg kick but Bergfried saw it coming and moves away.
Bergfried lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chekhov's sensitive parts.
It looks like Chekhov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chekhov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bergfried lands an overhand right.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
Bergfried throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Bergfried fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chekhov checks it well.
Bergfried uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried throws a fast counter high kick but Chekhov manages to duck under it in time.
Bergfried looks to land a body kick but Chekhov moved away.
Chekhov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bergfried goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Chekhov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chekhov moves out of range as Bergfried throws a body kick.
Bergfried takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov scores with a jab to the head.
Bergfried is looking to slow Chekhov down with leg kicks.
Chekhov throws a low kick, looking for Bergfried's leg but Bergfried calmly moves out of range.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Bergfried takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Bergfried tenderised Chekhov's leg. Chekhov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bergfried lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bergfried throws a low kick but Chekhov moves out of range easily.
Chekhov throws a body punch but Bergfried moves out of range.
Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bergfried.
Chekhov blocks a leg kick.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bergfried tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bergfried connects with a high kick.
Bergfried looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chekhov cracks Bergfried with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chekhov punishes Bergfried's body with a nice straight punch.
Friedrich Bergfried has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anton Chekhov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a straight left.
Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from Bergfried.
Good work by Bergfried as he checks the leg kick.
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!
Chekhov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chekhov cracks the inside of Bergfried's front leg.
Chekhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chekhov scores with a sloppy right hand. Bergfried should have avoided that one.
Bergfried misses with a body kick.
Bergfried will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chekhov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chekhov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chekhov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bergfried sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bergfried steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov scores with a body shot.
Chekhov jabs Bergfried right on the nose. Bergfried blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Chekhov finds it's way through Bergfried's defenses.
Chekhov closes the distance and clinches.
Bergfried creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bergfried can't find room to land a body shot as Chekhov controls the action.
Bergfried tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chekhov avoids it.
Chekhov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bergfried makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bergfried misses with the head strike.
Bergfried swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bergfried misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried blocking some punches.
Bergfried lands a hook that snaps the head of Chekhov backwards.
Bergfried missing with knees to the body.
Bergfried using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chekhov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bergfried misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bergfried lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergfried misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chekhov.
Bergfried wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bergfried misses with a punch to the body.
Bergfried manages to break the clinch.
Bergfried throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bergfried with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chekhov to score with a decent uppercut.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Chekhov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chekhov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anton Chekhov!
Anton Chekhov 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Helio Perrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Pasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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28
140 lbs
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140 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Helio Perrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ali Pasha!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perrera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pasha misses with a looping right.
Pasha feints and then cracks Perrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perrera down.
Perrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pasha.
Pasha avoids the body shot from Perrera.
Pasha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Pasha.
Perrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pasha.
Ali Pasha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pasha ducks under a wild hook from Perrera.
Pasha misses with a leg kick.
Perrera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perrera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pasha moves away.
Perrera connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pasha. Perrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Pasha.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pasha. That's going to slow Perrera down.
Pasha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pasha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Perrera lands a jab.
Pasha throws an off balance right hand
and Perrera counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pasha misses the target.
Perrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Pasha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perrera moves out of range of the body kick.
Perrera takes one on the button.
Perrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Pasha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Perrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pasha misses with a leg kick
and Perrera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pasha thinking.
Nice straight punches there by Pasha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pasha.
Pasha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perrera's sensitive parts.
Pasha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pasha scoring well with a low kick there.
Perrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pasha throws a jab but it's blocked by Perrera.
Perrera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pasha sprawls and moves away.
Pasha tries to work over Perrera's front leg with a kick but Perrera checks it.
Perrera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pasha sprawls and moves away.
Pasha just misses with a punch to the body.
Pasha throws out a powerful jab.
Perrera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pasha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pasha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perrera shoots for a takedown but Pasha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pasha throws out a counter right but Perrera avoids it with no problem.
Perrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Pasha is just out of range.
Pasha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perrera's calf.
Pasha lands with a nice body punch.
Pasha throws a low kick, looking for Perrera's leg but Perrera calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Perrera was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pasha.
Perrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pasha replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Perrera blocks it well.
Pasha throws an overhand right that lands on Perrera's shoulder, as Perrera tries to avoid the shot.
Ali Pasha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pasha.
Pasha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pasha misses with an uppercut
and Perrera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pasha won't be happy with that.
Pasha struggling a bit here.
Pasha is looking for a sweep.
Pasha prevents Perrera from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasha dodges the ground and pound from Perrera.
Pasha is looking for a sweep.
Pasha managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Perrera.
You can see the frustration on Pasha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pasha takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Perrera working away.
Pasha being controlled for a moment.
Pasha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Pasha dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pasha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pasha.
Pasha thows a leg kick but Perrera checks it
and Perrera counters with a straight right hand.
Pasha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perrera throws a body punch but Pasha moves out of range.
Pasha needs to keep his hands up - Perrera had a free shot at his head there.
Pasha throws a leg kick that misses.
Pasha throws a solid leg kick but Perrera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pasha.
Pasha lands with a good body shot.
Pasha throws a sloppy body shot
and Perrera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pasha won't be happy with that.
Pasha is looking to regain half guard here but Perrera keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perrera scores with punches from side control.
Pasha managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Perrera.
Pasha is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Perrera's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
You can see the frustration on Pasha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Perrera tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pasha's legs.
Perrera lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pasha is trying to control Perrera's posture but Perrera avoids it.
Pasha is looking for a sweep.
Perrera working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Perrera.
The strikes coming from Perrera are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Perrera 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 Pasha's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pasha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Perrera wants to get back to full guard but Pasha has passed into side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perrera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pasha misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Perrera coming out on top.
Pasha cracks the inside of Perrera's front leg.
Perrera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pasha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pasha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pasha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Pasha connects with a right hand. Perrera shakes it off.
Pasha throws a big shot that misses.
Pasha feints and then cracks Perrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perrera down.
Perrera misses with a body shot.
Pasha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Perrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pasha moves away.
Perrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pasha manages to avoid it.
Pasha unleashes a big counter combination but Perrera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pasha takes a swing at Perrera's ribcage but misses.
Pasha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perrera's sensitive parts.
Perrera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Perrera checks a leg kick.
Perrera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasha misses with a body shot.
Perrera is looking to wear down Pasha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pasha clobbers Perrera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pasha tests Perrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perrera lands with a shot to the body.
Perrera avoids the head kick by Pasha.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pasha. Perrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pasha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perrera.
Perrera swings widly with a right hand
and Perrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pasha throws a body shot but no joy.
Perrera throws a body punch but Pasha moves out of range.
A nice side step and Pasha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perrera. Pasha does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ali Pasha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pasha 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.
Perrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pasha manages to avoid it.
Pasha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pasha tries to work over Perrera's front leg with a kick but Perrera checks it.
Perrera misses with an uppercut. Pasha saw that one coming.
Perrera walks into a jab.
Perrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pasha.
Perrera walks into a left hand.
Perrera checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pasha, right into the meat.
Pasha throws a big shot that misses.
Pasha throws a hook to the side of Perrera's head but Perrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pasha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perrera.
Pasha misses with a right hand
and Perrera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasha takes a swing at Perrera's ribcage but misses.
Pasha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perrera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pasha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pasha throws a fast counter high kick but Perrera manages to duck under it in time.
Pasha misses with a body shot.
Perrera feinted with a counter takedown.
Pasha missing with a left hand there. Perrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perrera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pasha scoring well with a low kick there.
Pasha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perrera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pasha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A clash of legs there as Perrera blocks the low kick.
Pasha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Perrera.
Perrera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perrera scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perrera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Perrera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That kick from Pasha tenderised Perrera's leg. Perrera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perrera avoids the head kick by Pasha.
Pasha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perrera manages to avoid it.
Perrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pasha is out of range and Perrera settles back down.
Pasha throws a body punch but Perrera moves out of range.
Perrera misses with a low kick.
Perrera misses with a leg kick.
Perrera misses the shot to the body.
Pasha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pasha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perrera tries to counter with a takedown but Pasha is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pasha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Perrera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Perrera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pasha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Pasha.
Pasha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perrera tries to counter with a takedown but Pasha is quick to defend against it.
Pasha misses with a body punch
and Perrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali Pasha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perrera.
A slow jab from Pasha misses its intended target.
Pasha lands a head kick!
A slow jab from Perrera misses its intended target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pasha. Perrera shrugs it off though.
Perrera walks into a straight right hand from Pasha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pasha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pasha misses with a body kick.
Perrera misses with a straight right.
Pasha is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perrera with a body shot.
Pasha checks a leg kick.
Perrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pasha.
Pasha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Perrera tries to counter with a takedown but Pasha is quick to defend against it.
Pasha throws a right hand that misses
and Perrera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Perrera swings for the body but Pasha moves out of range.
Perrera ducks under a wild hook from Pasha.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pasha. That's going to slow Perrera down.
Helio Perrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Pasha lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Pasha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pasha 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Pasha!
Ali Pasha made sure to mention his sponsor, Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salosen Mara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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176 lbs
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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
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Ring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salosen Mara!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ring chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mara can pounce on him.
A head kick by Ring misses
and Mara counters with a good, hard body kick but Ring shrugs it off.
Ring throws a right hand that Mara ducks under and follows up with a left that Mara also avoids with ease.
Mara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ring is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mara.
Mara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ring misses with a kick to the body.
Mara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ring pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mara throws a body kick that misses.
Mara throws a right hand that Ring ducks under and follows up with a left that Ring also avoids with ease.
Mara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ring. Ring obviously looking to wear him down.
Mara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mara misses with a few strikes there.
Ring tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mara misses the shot to the body.
Mara just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Mara throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mara defending well as Ring loads up on a big left hand.
We've been told by Ring's head coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (4.5* Sparring) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy left from Mara finds it's target.
Mara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ring in his tracks.
Ring thows a leg kick but Mara checks it
and Mara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mara.
Mara avoids the head kick by Ring.
Ring checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mara connects with a looping right hand.
Mara blocks a head kick by Ring.
Mara sizes up Ring with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mara defending well as Ring loads up on a big left hand.
Ring fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara looks to score with a jab to the body but Ring is just out of range.
Ring checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ring attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ring pushes Mara away with a front kick.
Mara throws out a powerful jab.
Ring fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ring throws a head kick that Mara semi-blocks.
Mara tries a low kick but Ring avoids it.
Mara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ring.
Mara misses with a low kick.
Mara missing with a left hand there. Ring was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mara connects with a body shot.
Ring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara manages to avoid it.
Mara misses with a wild body shot.
Ring tries to counter by clinching up but Mara breaks away and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mara.
Ring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mara missing with a left hand there. Ring was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ring has time to react.
Ring digs a good hook to Mara's body.
Mara cracks Ring with an open hand slap.
Mara is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ring had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mara throws the left hand but Ring avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Mara.
Ring throws a body kick that misses.
Ring throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ring 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.
Ring avoids the body shot from Mara.
Mara pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ring is out of range and Mara settles back down.
Mara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ring was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara.
Ring slips under a jab from Mara.
Ring misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring slips a straight right by Mara.
Ring throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ring is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ring throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mara's head.
Ring checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mara throws the left hand but Ring avoids the punch easily.
Ring misses with the combination.
A punch lands to the side of Ring 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mara connects with a jab.
Mara staying out of range there.
Mara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ring moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salosen Mara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ring is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mara.
Mara jabs at Ring's body.
A good leg kick by Ring.
Ring throws a wild body kick that Mara sees coming a mile off.
Mara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ring throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ring takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ring looks to land a combination but Mara avoids it well.
Mara throws a lazy right hand but Ring sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ring will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara throws a front kick that sends Ring stumbling back into the cage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ring might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring throws a series of punches but Mara avoids them all with ease.
Good shot there by Mara.
Ring lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ring moves away from the strike by Mara.
Mara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ring's calf.
Mara throws a head kick but Ring moves out of range.
Ring connects with the punch.
Ring goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ring closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ring tries to bum rush Mara with a series of wild strikes but Mara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Salosen Mara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ring throws a head kick that misses
and Mara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ring pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mara throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ring.
A shot to the liver by Mara. Beautiful body shot.
Jeremy Ring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ring takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ring under the eye.
Ring ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mara scores with a push kick.
Ring takes one to the side of the head.
Mara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ring checks it well.
Mara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Ring.
Ring pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ring doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ring defending well as Mara loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mara throws a low kick but Ring moves out of range easily.
Mara lands a jab to Ring's midsection.
Mara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ring misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Mara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mara scores with a shot to the body.
Ring tries to move into range but Mara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ring throws a wild body kick that Mara sees coming a mile off.
Mara connects with an inside leg kick.
Ring tries to clinch but Mara is having none of it.
Ring drops his hands momentarily and Mara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mara cracks Ring with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ring looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mara finish him?
Ring is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara drops Ring with a naaaaasty hook - Ring is in real trouble here! Mara dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salosen Mara!
Salosen Mara tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Judd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judd comes to the cage accompanied by I take it up the ass - by lil wayne. Lemieux has chosen Sliwa as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eugene Judd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux scores with a nice right hand.
Judd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lemieux scores with a shot to the body.
Judd throws a jab when Lemieux was well out of range.
Judd doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemieux circles away.
Lemieux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judd throws out the jab.
Lemieux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Judd defends it well.
Lemieux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Judd has managed to clinch.
Judd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Judd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Judd blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lemieux.
Judd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judd.
Lemieux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Judd misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judd misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux throws an elbow but it misses.
Judd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike.
Judd misses with the head strike.
Lemieux tries to work over Judd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judd blocking some punches.
Judd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Judd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux pulls guard.
Judd tries to free his leg and advance position but Lemieux is retaining full guard.
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Judd postures up.
Lemieux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Judd postures up.
Lemieux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lemieux looking to control.
Judd throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Lemieux looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemieux, not yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lemieux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Judd missing with a left hand there. Lemieux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Judd coming out on top.
Lemieux throws a push kick but Judd slaps the foot to one side.
Lemieux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lemieux blocks the body kick.
And Lemieux tries to counter it with a takedown but Judd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Judd feints and then cracks Lemieux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lemieux down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judd lands a jab.
Eugene Judd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lemieux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Judd looks to land a right hand but Lemieux moved out of range.
Judd throws a shot from downtown. Lemieux moves away and avoids it.
Lemieux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Judd counters with a good, hard body kick but Lemieux shrugs it off.
Lemieux tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lemieux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Judd lands a head shot.
Judd moves out of range of the body kick.
Judd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lemieux slips a straight right by Judd.
Lemieux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Judd fakes the leg kick and cracks Lemieux in the body.
Lemieux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Judd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lemieux.
Judd moves out of range as Lemieux throws a body kick.
Judd misses with a looping right.
Lemieux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Judd.
Lemieux connects with a body shot that sends Judd's belly button to the back.
Judd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Judd looks to throw the jab but Lemieux is out of range.
Lemieux swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Lemieux.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Judd.
Lemieux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lemieux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Judd throws a wild body kick that Lemieux sees coming a mile off.
Judd misses with an uppercut. Lemieux saw that one coming.
Lemieux is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Judd looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
Lemieux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Judd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lemieux.
Eugene Judd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Lemieux.
Lemieux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lemieux.
A jab from Judd misses.
And Lemieux tries to counter it with a takedown but Judd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lemieux.
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 Eugene Judd will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lemieux cracks the inside of Judd's front leg.
Judd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lemieux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judd pushes Lemieux up against the cage in a clinch.
Judd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux tries to work over Judd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Lemieux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lemieux misses with a body punch.
Judd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemieux - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Judd is keeping busy.
Judd misses with a body punch.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux tries to pull guard but Judd won't allow it.
Lemieux stalling the fight.
Judd tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Judd swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemieux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from Lemieux.
Judd being controlled against the cage.
Lemieux trying to stall but Judd improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Judd.
Lemieux can't find room to land a body shot as Judd controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Lemieux.
Lemieux goes for a takedown attempt but Judd pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lemieux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lemieux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Judd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judd wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy.
Lemieux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Judd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lemieux lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Judd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lemieux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lemieux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Judd wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lemieux passes Judd's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lemieux working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Lemieux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lemieux thows a huge punch but Judd dodges it nicely.
Judd trying to control but Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux is looking to pass Judd's guard but actually Judd recovers to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Judd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Judd ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Lemieux moves out of range of the body kick.
Judd scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Judd!
Judd misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Judd.
Judd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Judd looks to land a body kick but Lemieux moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Judd.
Judd slaps away a takedown attempt from Lemieux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eugene Judd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Lemieux.
Judd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
Judd clinches up with Lemieux and pushes him back against the cage.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Judd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemieux lands with a light punch inside.
Judd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Judd throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Judd dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lemieux.
Judd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Judd avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Judd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Judd.
Judd moves in looking to clinch but Lemieux pushes him off.
Lemieux slips under a jab.
Judd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lemieux scores with a decent looking hook.
Judd throws a head kick that misses.
Lemieux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Judd tries to avoid it but Lemieux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Judd to the ground. Judd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Judd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemieux.
Judd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Judd throws a low kick but Lemieux avoids it.
Lemieux avoids the body shot from Judd.
Lemieux misses with a low kick as Judd jumps back.
Lemieux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux checks a leg kick nicely.
Lemieux misses with a hook. Judd ducked under it nicely.
Lemieux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Judd throws a lazy right hand but Lemieux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lemieux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Judd throws a hook but Lemieux avoids it easily.
Judd tries to close the distance and clinch but Lemieux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Judd throws a jab when Lemieux was well out of range.
Lemieux misses with a low kick.
Judd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lemieux.
Judd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Judd cracks Lemieux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Judd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Judd defends it well.
Judd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Judd. Lemieux shrugs it off though.
Lemieux looks to throw the jab but Judd is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judd looks to throw the jab but Lemieux is out of range.
Judd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Judd misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Judd.
Lemieux misses with a low kick.
Lemieux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Judd misses.
Lemieux tried to score with a low kick but Judd checks it.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Judd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lemieux moves out of range as Judd strikes.
Judd is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lemieux's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Lemieux moves out of range of the body kick from Judd.
A swing and a miss from Judd.
Judd wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Judd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lemieux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judd.
Lemieux fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick from Lemieux misses.
Judd throws an overhand right that lands on Lemieux's shoulder, as Lemieux tries to avoid the shot.
Lemieux connects with a body shot.
Lemieux misses with a takedown attempt - Judd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eugene Judd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Lemieux.
Judd misses with a wild body shot.
Lemieux is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Judd throws a head kick that misses.
Eugene Judd is winning the standup battle so far.
Lemieux closes the distance and clinches up with Judd, looking for a takedown. Lemieux pushes Judd against the cage but Judd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judd throws a wild body kick that Lemieux sees coming a mile off.
Lemieux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lemieux throws a shot from downtown. Judd moves away and avoids it.
Judd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
Judd looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Judd tries a head kick but it misses.
Judd lands with a nice body kick.
Judd tries to score with a low kick but Lemieux moves his leg out of the way.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Judd avoids it easily.
Lemieux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lemieux is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Judd looks to land a left hand but Lemieux moved out of range nicely.
And Lemieux tries to counter it with a takedown but Judd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Judd motions for Lemieux to come forward. Judd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Judd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lemieux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judd throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Eugene Judd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Lemieux tries to score with a low kick but Judd moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Judd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Judd 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 Lemieux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lemieux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lemieux blocks a jab.
Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judd.
Lemieux lands a lovely overhand right.
Judd throws a push kick but Lemieux slaps the foot to one side.
Lemieux connects with a solid leg kick.
Lemieux throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lemieux wants to land a leg kick but Judd is out of range.
Judd is looking to counter punch.
Judd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judd throws a body punch but Lemieux moves out of range.
Judd throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lemieux counters with a takedown into side control.
Judd is trying to get back to half guard.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Judd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Judd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lemieux working the head with strikes.
Lemieux takes a little break here. Judd wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Judd is looking for a sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lemieux bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Judd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Judd is very close to passing his half guard.
Lemieux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Judd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lemieux looking for a guillotine here but Judd defends easily.
Lemieux trying to keep a closed guard but Judd is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judd stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.
Judd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lemieux trying to control the position here.
Judd tries to free his leg and advance position but Lemieux is retaining full guard.
Judd trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Judd postures up in Lemieux's guard and throws a big left but Lemieux blocks it.
Judd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemieux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux is adopting a defensive guard.
Lemieux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Judd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lemieux is tightening it up a little... Judd has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Judd reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Judd taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lemieux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ron Lemieux!
Ron Lemieux is the new bantamweight champion!
Ron Lemieux very nearly forgot to thank VIRAL COMBAT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Eugene Judd had this to say: 'I guess I fucked up huh. Much respect to vesa! Go make us proud and kill someone from ams fc. Ill be waiting for you.'.
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