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GAMMA#528 Payens v Teller PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amirezza Pourramenazanali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Fleming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pourramenazanali kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Godsmack - Cryin' Like A Bitch!!. Fleming has chosen T.N.T. as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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187 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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195 lbs
22 - 28 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Fleming!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleming shoots in for a double leg but Pourramenazanali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pourramenazanali has managed to clinch.
Pourramenazanali blocks an elbow strike from Fleming.
Pourramenazanali misses with a punch on the inside.
Fleming is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fleming misses with a punch to the body.
Pourramenazanali manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Pourramenazanali misses
and Fleming counters with a three punch combo that has Pourramenazanali backing up. Pourramenazanali nods at Fleming to acknowledge the strikes.
Pourramenazanali shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pourramenazanali was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pourramenazanali tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fleming's legs.
Pourramenazanali postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fleming tries to buck Pourramenazanali off but Pourramenazanali is having none of it.
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!
Fleming is still trying to improve position.
Fleming is trying to control Pourramenazanali's posture but Pourramenazanali avoids it.
Fleming is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pourramenazanali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fleming keeps working.
Pourramenazanali grinds an elbow into Fleming's temple.
Fleming is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming is trying to get back to full guard.
Fleming keeping hold of Pourramenazanali's head, controlling as best he can.
Pourramenazanali throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pourramenazanali thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pourramenazanali is trying to control the action in half guard but Fleming is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fleming tries to roll over but Pourramenazanali keeps him under control.
Pourramenazanali is trying to control the action in half guard but Fleming is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Pourramenazanali.
Fleming looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fleming wants to get back to full guard.
Pourramenazanali is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fleming is trying to control but can't.
Fleming gets back to full guard.
Pourramenazanali is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pourramenazanali throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fleming is on top in guard.
Pourramenazanali pulls Fleming in close to prevent any damage.
Fleming keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pourramenazanali's head.
Pourramenazanali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fleming in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fleming throws a strike but Pourramenazanali rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pourramenazanali tries to free his leg and advance position but Fleming is retaining full guard.
Pourramenazanali is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pourramenazanali trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pourramenazanali's guard.
Fleming loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fleming stopping the sweep attempt from Pourramenazanali.
Fleming pushing down on Pourramenazanali's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pourramenazanali is trying to stand.
Pourramenazanali regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fleming with a nice head shot there.
Pourramenazanali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fleming's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pourramenazanali throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fleming works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pourramenazanali lands a couple of digs.
Pourramenazanali stops Fleming from standing up.
Fleming looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pourramenazanali is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali 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.
Fleming circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pourramenazanali is looking to clinch.
Fleming throws out a counter right but Pourramenazanali avoids it with no problem.
Pourramenazanali tries to clinch up.
Pourramenazanali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fleming takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fleming closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pourramenazanali circles away.
Fleming lands an overhand right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali throws a right and a left that Fleming avoids nicely.
Fleming let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fleming fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pourramenazanali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fleming uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pourramenazanali.
Fleming fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pourramenazanali manages to avoid it.
Pourramenazanali was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pourramenazanali looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleming is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fleming on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fleming doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pourramenazanali misses with a series of wild punches.
Fleming clinches.
Fleming lands a takedown into guard.
Pourramenazanali throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pourramenazanali is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Pourramenazanali keeps moving.
Pourramenazanali controlling the position.
Pourramenazanali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fleming cracks Pourramenazanali with a solid left hand.
Pourramenazanali keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Pourramenazanali working for a triangle but Fleming defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleming is one step ahead there.
Pourramenazanali is trying to keep Fleming in close.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Pourramenazanali keeps moving.
Fleming lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pourramenazanali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pourramenazanali throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fleming lands a couple of elbows.
Pourramenazanali looking for a sweep. Not yet Pourramenazanali, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pourramenazanali seems keen to control Fleming's posture.
Fleming won't allow Pourramenazanali to sweep him here.
Pourramenazanali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pourramenazanali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fleming avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fleming postures up and lands a big shot to Pourramenazanali's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fleming's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pourramenazanali trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pourramenazanali trying to keep a closed guard but Fleming is proving a slippery customer.
Pourramenazanali has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fleming missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fleming preventing the sweep.
Fleming scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pourramenazanali wants to get back to his feet but Fleming is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pourramenazanali controls Fleming momentarily but Fleming frees himself.
Fleming is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fleming landing some decent shots from guard.
Pourramenazanali seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fleming lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fleming lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fleming with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pourramenazanali controls Fleming momentarily but Fleming frees himself.
Pourramenazanali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleming is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Fleming will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Fleming, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fleming displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali cracks Fleming with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pourramenazanali throws a body shot but no joy.
Pourramenazanali swinging wildly here.
Pourramenazanali 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.
Pourramenazanali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Fleming was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fleming lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pourramenazanali misses with a takedown
and Fleming counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amirezza Pourramenazanali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Pourramenazanali misses
and Fleming counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fleming.
Pourramenazanali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pourramenazanali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pourramenazanali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fleming paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fleming takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pourramenazanali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fleming checks it well.
Pourramenazanali moves into range and clinches up with Fleming.
Fleming effectively controlling the action here.
Fleming is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pourramenazanali gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fleming missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali misses with a body punch.
Fleming has Pourramenazanali pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pourramenazanali manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Pourramenazanali fails to land.
I was talking to Pourramenazanali's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fleming blocks an uppercut.
Fleming breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pourramenazanali tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fleming counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fleming tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pourramenazanali was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pourramenazanali swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fleming counters with a three punch combo that has Pourramenazanali backing up. Pourramenazanali nods at Fleming to acknowledge the strikes.
Pourramenazanali lands a jab to Fleming's midsection.
Pourramenazanali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pourramenazanali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fleming on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fleming is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pourramenazanali is defending well for now.
Pourramenazanali lands an elbow that stopped Fleming in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Scott Fleming has been cut.
Fleming tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fleming lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali breaks the clinch.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pourramenazanali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pourramenazanali lands a body shot.
Fleming defending well as Pourramenazanali loads up on a big left hand.
Pourramenazanali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fleming displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pourramenazanali throws out the jab.
Pourramenazanali scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Pourramenazanali.
Fleming connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pourramenazanali misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fleming 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 Pourramenazanali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pourramenazanali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fleming steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pourramenazanali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleming walks into a stiff left hand from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pourramenazanali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fleming rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pourramenazanali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pourramenazanali throwing a counter right hand but Fleming manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Pourramenazanali.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is winning the standup battle so far.
Fleming takes a jab right on the kisser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pourramenazanali.
Fleming thuds a left hand into Pourramenazanali's body.
Pourramenazanali throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fleming fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pourramenazanali avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amirezza Pourramenazanali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pourramenazanali has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
An out of breath Amirezza Pourramenazanali thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Russian Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jango Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fett is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Till I Collapse" by Eminem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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153 lbs
27 - 13 - 3 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russian Zombie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jango Fett!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombie gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fett fails to land.
Fett misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Zombie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zombie misses with a punch on the inside.
Zombie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zombie.
Zombie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fett blocking some punches.
Zombie is trying to force a seperation but Fett has the dominant position.
Zombie throws a punch but it's blocked by Fett.
Zombie tries to work over Fett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fett tries to pull guard but Zombie holds him up against the cage and eventually Fett drops back down to his feet.
Zombie misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie misses with a punch on the inside.
Zombie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fett's elbow.
Zombie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fett misses with an uppercut.
Zombie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zombie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fett throws a fast counter high kick but Zombie manages to duck under it in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zombie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zombie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fett counters with a nice uppercut.
Fett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zombie manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fett tries to circle away but Zombie has him pinned against the cage.
Zombie lands a body shot.
Fett lands a left hand.
Zombie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zombie tries to clinch
and Fett counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zombie won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zombie wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zombie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fett lands a few punches from side control.
Zombie tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Fett stalls from top position.
Zombie tries to escape but Fett is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett working the ground and pound.
Fett tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zombie stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Fett is looking to take a break and control but Zombie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fett working the ground and pound but Zombie is defending the strikes.
Zombie tries to bench press Fett off him but Fett keeps the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Fett.
Zombie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fett has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zombie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Zombie misses with a wild body shot.
Zombie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Zombie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zombie wants to clinch.
Fett misses the jab.
Zombie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett connects with a nice looking jab.
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 Russian Zombie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Fett.
Zombie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fett circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zombie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fett was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett defending well as Zombie loads up on a big left hand.
Zombie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zombie misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Zombie.
Zombie cracks the inside of Fett's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie lands a jab to the nose.
Fett darts in looking for a takedown but Zombie gets double underhooks and turns Fett into the cage.
Zombie takes one on the button.
Zombie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zombie moves to clinch but Fett breaks away
and Fett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zombie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zombie tries to clinch up but Fett circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut there from Zombie.
Zombie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fett shapes to counter with a head kick.
A jab from Zombie misses.
Fett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett goes for a double leg but Zombie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zombie continues to drive forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett swats away the attempt to clinch by Zombie.
Zombie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zombie swinging wildly here.
Fett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Fett.
Fett shoots in but Zombie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zombie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Russian Zombie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jango Fett.
Fett darts in trying to clinch
and Zombie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie doesn't manage to clinch there - Fett circles away.
Russian Zombie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zombie misses with a shot to the body
and Fett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zombie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fett throws an overhand right that lands on Zombie's shoulder, as Zombie tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Fett.
Fett catches Zombie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Russian Zombie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fett lands a really nice looking cross but Zombie seems unphased.
Zombie blocks a head kick by Fett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett takes one on the button.
Zombie wants to clinch.
And Fett tries to counter it with a takedown but Zombie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fett shoots in and bounces Zombie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zombie has Fett pulled in close to control his posture.
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 Russian Zombie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
A big left from Zombie misses.
Fett circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zombie's guard.
Zombie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett won't allow Zombie to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie trying to control the position.
Fett trying to control but Zombie is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie trying to control the position.
Zombie kicks Fett off and gets to his feet.
Zombie tries to clinch but Fett is having none of it.
Zombie doesn't manage to clinch there - Fett circles away.
Fett throws a head kick but Zombie moves out of range.
Zombie clinches.
Zombie tries a body shot but Fett blocks it.
Fett fails to pull guard.
Fett leaning against his opponent.
Jango Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zombie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zombie throws a head punch that misses.
Fett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zombie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zombie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zombie wants to land a leg kick but Fett is out of range.
Fett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Zombie.
Zombie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fett.
Fett swinging wildly here.
Zombie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zombie.
Fett lands an uppercut.
Zombie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zombie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zombie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fetts head.
Fett keeps control of Zombie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fett jumps guard.
Zombie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fett's guard.
Zombie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zombie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zombie has managed to get both his arms back between Fett's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie wanted to stand there but Fett had control of the position.
Zombie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fett is looking to regain half guard here but Zombie keeps moving and retains side control.
Zombie stands up.
Fett wants to clinch up but Zombie keeps it at a distance.
Zombie misses with a looping left.
Zombie tries to clinch up but Fett circles away and keeps his distance.
Fett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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 Russian Zombie.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zombie, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Zombie!
Russian Zombie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hossein Vaziri Jr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaako Meritähti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). and Jaako Meritähti. Vaziri Jr. comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Sheik Theme. Jaako Meritähti is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hossein Vaziri Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaako Meritähti!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meritähti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meritähti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Meritähti throws a head kick that misses.
Jaako Meritähti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meritähti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Meritähti tenderised Vaziri Jr.'s leg. Vaziri Jr. is trying to keep his angry face on.
Meritähti moves away from the strike by Vaziri Jr..
Meritähti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vaziri Jr. is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vaziri Jr. takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meritähti has his takedown stuffed
and Vaziri Jr. counters with a shoot takedown. Meritähti fights it but they end up in guard.
Vaziri Jr. postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaziri Jr. loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaziri Jr. throws a strike but Meritähti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vaziri Jr. is trying to control the position but Meritähti postures up.
Vaziri Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meritähti is one step ahead there.
Meritähti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meritähti defends it easily.
Vaziri Jr. utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vaziri Jr. punching to the body, from the bottom.
Meritähti throws a big right hand that misses.
Vaziri Jr. is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vaziri Jr. scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vaziri Jr. is looking to stall here but Meritähti recovers full guard.
Meritähti is trying to keep Vaziri Jr. in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. wants to control from the top but Meritähti keeps moving.
Vaziri Jr. cracks Meritähti with a solid left hand.
Vaziri Jr. is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vaziri Jr. wants to control from the top but Meritähti keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaziri Jr. is in close to Meritähti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Meritähti has control of Vaziri Jr.'s left arm, preventing Vaziri Jr. from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. passes into half guard.
Meritähti is staying active underneath Vaziri Jr., who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Meritähti trying to hold on to Vaziri Jr.'s head to control him but Vaziri Jr. postures up.
Meritähti taking some punishment here, with Vaziri Jr. in his half guard.
We've been hearing that Vaziri Jr. has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Meritähti trying to get back to full guard but Vaziri Jr. takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Meritähti is looking to improve his position but Vaziri Jr. isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Meritähti is trying desperately to improve position.
Meritähti holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vaziri Jr. tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vaziri Jr. tries to control but Meritähti wriggling away.
Vaziri Jr. sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Meritähti bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Meritähti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vaziri Jr.'s head.
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 Hossein Vaziri Jr. will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Meritähti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Meritähti 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 Vaziri Jr. has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vaziri Jr. and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Meritähti misses with the body kick
and Vaziri Jr. counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Meritähti!
Meritähti is looking for a sweep.
Hossein Vaziri Jr. overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vaziri Jr. throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Vaziri Jr..
Vaziri Jr. wants to control but Meritähti is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaziri Jr. landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vaziri Jr. has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vaziri Jr. working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vaziri Jr. in side control, throwing shots but Meritähti defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. is trying to ground and pound but Meritähti uses the momentary lack of control by Vaziri Jr. to regain half guard.
Vaziri Jr. tries to pass to full mount but Meritähti defends it.
Vaziri Jr. throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vaziri Jr. is thwarting Meritähti's attempts to control the position.
Meritähti is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Meritähti moves into full guard.
Vaziri Jr. lands a couple of digs.
Vaziri Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vaziri Jr. trying to control but Meritähti is working from the bottom.
Vaziri Jr. throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vaziri Jr. accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Meritähti holds on and takes a little breather.
Vaziri Jr. connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. wants to pass the guard but Meritähti is keeping the position.
Vaziri Jr. is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meritähti can do to turn this around?
Meritähti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vaziri Jr. is controlling him.
Meritähti wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vaziri Jr. moves out of range of the leg kick from Meritähti.
Meritähti loads up on a big right hand but Vaziri Jr. slips the punch.
Vaziri Jr. half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vaziri Jr. lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meritähti at a distance.
Vaziri Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vaziri Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Meritähti.
Vaziri Jr. takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Meritähti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vaziri Jr.'s half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. gets full guard.
Vaziri Jr. wants to sweep here but Meritähti controlling him for the moment.
Meritähti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Meritähti throws a big elbow that misses.
Meritähti postures up in Vaziri Jr.'s guard and throws a big left but Vaziri Jr. blocks it.
Meritähti postures up.
Vaziri Jr. preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaziri Jr. throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Meritähti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vaziri Jr.'s head.
Vaziri Jr. wants to improve his position but instead Meritähti has moved into half guard.
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 Hossein Vaziri Jr. will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck for Vaziri Jr. with that takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Meritähti.
Meritähti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Meritähti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Meritähti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meritähti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vaziri Jr. prevents Meritähti from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. throws a big right hand that misses.
Vaziri Jr. loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meritähti is on top in guard.
Meritähti wants to pass the guard but Vaziri Jr. is keeping the position.
Meritähti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Meritähti throwing strikes from guard but Vaziri Jr. blocks nicely.
Vaziri Jr. working a defensive guard here.
Vaziri Jr. is striking off his back. Meritähti thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vaziri Jr..
Vaziri Jr. is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Meritähti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Meritähti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vaziri Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meritähti manages to get himself to full guard.
Vaziri Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaako Meritähti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaziri Jr. works over Meritähti with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vaziri Jr. trying to control but Meritähti is working from the bottom.
Vaziri Jr. preventing the sweep.
Vaziri Jr. prevents Meritähti from getting back to his feet.
Vaziri Jr. throws an elbow that misses. Meritähti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vaziri Jr.'s guard. Nice move by Meritähti!
Hossein Vaziri Jr. is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vaziri Jr. controlling Meritähti's posture.
Vaziri Jr. is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vaziri Jr. is on top in guard.
Meritähti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meritähti throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
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 Hossein Vaziri Jr..
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vaziri Jr., 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hossein Vaziri Jr.!
After winning the bout, Hossein Vaziri Jr. thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Illias Illiadis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orpo Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Are You Dead Yet? by Children of Bodom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
173 lbs
20 - 11 - 1 |
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33
180 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
Great wrestler
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
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illias Illiadis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orpo Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Illiadis misses with a straight right.
Jokinen clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Illiadis.
Illiadis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Illiadis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Illiadis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jokinen swivels and escapes.
Jokinen tries to counter with a clinch but Illiadis shakes him off and moves away.
Jokinen moves out of range as Illiadis strikes.
Illiadis misses with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Illiadis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Illiadis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Illiadis.
Illiadis misses with a straight left.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Illiadis.
That kick from Jokinen tenderised Illiadis's leg. Illiadis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Illiadis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jokinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Illiadis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Illiadis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Illiadis controlling the action here.
Illiadis wants to pass to mount but Jokinen is defending the position.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Illiadis sits in half guard.
Illiadis tries to pass to full mount but Jokinen defends it.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep. Illiadis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Illiadis tries to pass to full mount but Jokinen defends it.
Jokinen wants to control but Illiadis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Illiadis is trying to work for a kimura but Jokinen is defending well.
Illiadis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jokinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Illiadis.
Illiadis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Illiadis keeps him under control.
Illiadis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen landing a few short strikes.
Illiadis trying to mount his opponent but Jokinen defends it.
Jokinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Illiadis pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Illiadis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
Jokinen wants to improve his position but Illiadis is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Illiadis trying to mount his opponent but Jokinen defends it.
Jokinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jokinen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Illiadis uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen gets back to half guard.
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 Illias Illiadis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Illiadis is looking to clinch.
Jokinen moves out of range as Illiadis throws a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Illiadis. Those never looked like landing.
Jokinen tries to counter with a clinch but Illiadis shakes him off and moves away.
Illiadis swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Illiadis throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Illiadis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Illiadis stuns Jokinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Illiadis missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Illiadis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illiadis throws a right and a left that Jokinen avoids nicely.
Illiadis sets himself, and Jokinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Illiadis avoids it this time.
Illiadis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Illiadis.
Jokinen throws a head kick that Illiadis semi-blocks.
Illiadis scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Illiadis to the ground. Jokinen is now in Illiadis's guard.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokinen is in close to Illiadis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Illiadis is retaining full guard.
Illiadis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Illiadis working for a triangle but Jokinen defends it easily.
Jokinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jokinen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Illiadis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Illiadis has escaped and now he's on top!
Illiadis wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Illiadis tries to pass.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Illiadis from controlling successfully.
Jokinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Illiadis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Illiadis from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looking for a guillotine here but Illiadis defends easily.
Jokinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Illiadis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jokinen is tightening it up a little... Illiadis has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Illiadis reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Illiadis taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jokinen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Orpo Jokinen!
Illias Illiadis spoke after the fight, saying 'Whatta fuck was that! Hajime! NO IPPON!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Duarte might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Go 2 Sleep by Ludacris. Stotch has chosen boom baby as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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39
194 lbs
32 - 19 - 2 |
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37
184 lbs
26 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Marcos Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leopold Stotch!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stotch is looking to score with low kicks.
Good exchange - Duarte coming out on top.
Duarte checks the leg kick nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stotch.
It looks like Marcos Duarte has been cut.
Stotch slips under a jab.
Duarte clinches up against the cage.
Stotch misses with an elbow strike.
Duarte tries to pull guard but Stotch holds him up against the cage and eventually Duarte drops back down to his feet.
Duarte pulls Stotch into guard.
Stotch slips nicely into half guard.
Duarte is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Stotch has latched onto it... Big trouble! Stotch pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Duarte is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Stotch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leopold Stotch!
Leopold Stotch decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeBron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 999 - Homicide. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, LeBron James!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop slips under a jab.
A solid body kick from James.
Bishop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
James ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bishop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
An inside leg kick lands from Bishop.
James cracks Bishop with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James misses with a body shot.
Bishop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bishop tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bishop avoids the head kick by James.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bishop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Bishop's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bishop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bobby Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop moves away from the strike by James.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Bishop sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Bishop avoids it this time.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Bishop avoids it this time.
Bishop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Bishop tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
James working aggressively here.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from James.
Bishop blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Bishop.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lands an elbow inside.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
Come on Bishop - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
James connects with a knee to the head.
James with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Bobby Bishop has been cut.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bishop throws an elbow but misses.
James has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bishop seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if James can turn it around.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. James obliges.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James lands a nice elbow.
Bishop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bishop breaks the clinch.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bishop is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bishop tries to score with a low kick but James moves his leg out of the way.
James tries to counter with a clinch but Bishop shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Bishop.
Nice uppercut lands for Bishop. That snapped James's head back.
Bishop throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
James throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
James throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bishop.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James misses with a low kick.
Bishop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
James lands with a right hand.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Bishop missing with knees to the body.
James misses with some punches.
James lands with a left to the head.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bishop blocking some punches.
James missing with knees to the body.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
A short body shot lands from Bishop as the two fighters clinch.
Bishop manages to break the clinch.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bishop tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bishop.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
James is rocked!
Bishop misses with a straight right.
James blocks the body kick.
James thinks about the counter body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bishop's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
James scores with the left hand. Bishop knows he should have avoided that one.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bishop drops James with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but James looks back up at him and smiles so Bishop waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Bishop keeps James at a distance using the push kick.
Bishop throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Bishop throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Bishop off the cage and back into range.
Bishop looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Bishop appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bishop throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Bishop misses.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Bishop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Bishop blocks with his arms.
Bishop is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
LeBron James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands a damaging elbow.
James lands an elbow that stopped Bishop in his tracks for a moment.
James is working Bishop over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop stalls.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Bishop is blocking nicely.
James pushes Bishop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop takes an elbow to the temple.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop managing to block the knees to the body from James.
A short body shot lands from Bishop as the two fighters clinch.
Bishop lands a nice elbow.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop is working James over against the cage.
James misses with the head strike.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bishop.
James has Bishop pushed against the cage.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from James in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Bishop breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Bishop.
Bobby Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
It looks like Bishop has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bishop takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
James throws a head kick that Bishop semi-blocks.
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!
Bishop lands with a cross.
Bishop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bishop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bishop takes one on the chin but seems OK.
James is looking to chop away at Bishop's legs.
James throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bishop.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Bishop counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James is breathing heavily.
James loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
Bishop gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Bishop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bishop throws a leg kick that is checked
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bishop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bishop's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bishop throws a shot to the body.
James missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James stuns Bishop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James working aggressively here.
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James misses with a straight left.
James slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Bishop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Bishop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Bishop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James delivers a nice body kick.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Bishop.
Bishop looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from James.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body kick from Bishop.
A jab from James does it's job there.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Bishop digs a good hook to James's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bishop, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James blocking some punches.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James lands an elbow just above Bishop 's eye.
James tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
James prevents a body shot from Bishop.
James connects with a knee to the head.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by James.
James misses with some punches.
Bishop blocks the elbow strike.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
James lands an elbow inside that Bishop shrugs off.
Bobby Bishop's cut is getting worse.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
Bishop creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
James lands an elbow just above Bishop 's eye.
Bishop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bishop is defending well for now.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James misses with a knee to the head.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LeBron James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Bishop takes a shot to the head.
Bishop creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop has James pushed against the cage.
James misses with a body punch.
James using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobby Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bishop stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James closes the distance and clinches.
James tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James tries a knee to the head but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James throws a head punch that misses.
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bishop takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bobby Bishop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bishop is defending well for now.
Bishop blocks an elbow strike from James.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
LeBron James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bishop has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bishop!
After the big win, Bobby Bishop made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pearson Specter Litt and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Bartlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nylerhotep Constantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartlet comes to the cage accompanied by FM - 1 O'clock Tomorrow. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Josiah Bartlet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nylerhotep Constantine!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constantine throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Constantine.
Constantine throws a combination. Bartlet tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Constantine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bartlet slips a straight right by Constantine.
Bartlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Constantine sprawls and moves away.
Constantine fails to land with a series of punches.
Bartlet dives in and scores a takedown into Constantine's guard.
Constantine has his hands on Bartlet's head, controlling the position.
Bartlet lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartlet stands and throws Constantine's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The strikes coming from Bartlet are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Constantine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bartlet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Constantine is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bartlet asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantine avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bartlet.
Bartlet postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bartlet controls the position.
Bartlet working the ground and pound.
Bartlet scoring with punches from side control.
Bartlet scores with a couple of short elbows.
Constantine is rocked!
Bartlet connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Constantine some visible discomfort.
Constantine is still in real trouble! Can Bartlet finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartlet works to advance to full mount. Constantine defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bartlet unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Constantine wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Bartlet celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josiah Bartlet!
In his post fight interview, Josiah Bartlet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Stoppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Attila Hun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hun's choice of entrance music: Nirvana - The Man Who Sold The World. Attila Hun acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
46 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Stoppers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Attila Hun!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoppers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hun was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoppers.
Hun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoppers can pounce on him.
Hun takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hun has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stoppers digs a good hook to Hun's body.
A jab lands there for Stoppers.
Stoppers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hun lands with a hook. Stoppers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick from Stoppers lands but Hun takes it in his stride.
Willy Stoppers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stoppers.
We've been told by Stoppers's head coaches at Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - Stoppers coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hun tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Stoppers.
A little jabbing left from Hun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoppers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hun finds it's way round the side to connect with Stoppers's head.
Stoppers throws a chopping leg kick but Hun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoppers connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoppers ducks under a wild hook from Hun.
Stoppers connects with a leg kick. Hun looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hun dodges the punch combination from Stoppers.
Stoppers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hun takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stoppers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hun's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoppers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hun scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Stoppers - just one landing.
Stoppers keeps the fight on the outside.
Stoppers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoppers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hun. That did some damage!
Hun checks a leg kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hun throws a front kick aimed at Stoppers's knee but Stoppers avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hun. That did some damage!
Stoppers moves away from the strike by Hun.
Stoppers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stoppers stuns Hun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stoppers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stoppers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hun changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hun takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A big right from Hun misses.
Stoppers throws a low kick but Hun avoids it.
Stoppers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hun is out of range and Stoppers settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Hun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hun missing with a left hand there. Stoppers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoppers thows a leg kick but Hun checks it
and Hun counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoppers throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoppers blocks a head kick by Hun.
Stoppers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hun scores with a jab to the body.
Stoppers ducks under a wild hook from Hun.
Stoppers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoppers.
Hun cracks a nice hook into Stoppers's ribs.
Hun moves out of range of the body kick from Stoppers.
Hun throws out a counter right but Stoppers avoids it with no problem.
Stoppers catches Hun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hun throws a lazy right hand but Stoppers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoppers scores with a kick to the body.
Hun misses the shot to the body.
Stoppers thuds his shin into the meat of Hun's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hun lands a head kick. Stoppers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoppers throws a sloppy head kick and Hun moves out of range easily.
Stoppers looks for the body kick but Hun saw that one coming.
Stoppers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hun.
Hun lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hun. Stoppers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hun connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoppers throws a low kick but Hun moves out of range easily.
Willy Stoppers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoppers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hun.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoppers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Stoppers 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.
Hun drops his hands momentarily and Stoppers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stoppers misses with an uppercut.
Stoppers lands a body shot.
Willy Stoppers is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoppers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hun.
Stoppers throws the kick towards the body but Hun avoids it.
Stoppers tries a head kick but it misses.
Stoppers throws a nice head kick!
Stoppers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stoppers misses with a low kick.
Stoppers rushes Hun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hun throws an elbow but misses.
Stoppers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hun up against the cage.
Hun breaks from the clinch.
Hun staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hun swings for the body but Stoppers moves out of range.
Stoppers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stoppers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stoppers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hun can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hun.
Hun has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stoppers.
Stoppers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hun finds it's way round the side to connect with Stoppers's head.
Hun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stoppers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoppers.
Hun blocks the body kick.
Stoppers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hun can do to turn this around?
Stoppers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hun throws out the jab.
Stoppers misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoppers.
Stoppers pushes Hun up against the cage in a clinch.
Hun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Stoppers.
Hun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoppers struggles to land a body shot inside as Hun controls his hands.
Hun misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Hun's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hun's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hun misses with some punches.
Hun digs a right hand into Stoppers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stoppers's gas tank.
Hun lands a right hand.
Hun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stoppers is rocked!
Stoppers misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Stoppers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hun lands a hook that snaps the head of Stoppers backwards.
Hun breaks the clinch.
Stoppers throws a chopping leg kick but Hun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hun checks a leg kick.
Stoppers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hun connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Stoppers out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Attila Hun!
A victorious Attila Hun thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Sarpong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hektor Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
26 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeffrey Sarpong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hektor Troy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Sarpong.
Sarpong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sarpong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Troy connects with the punch.
Sarpong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Troy keeps the fight on the outside.
Troy throws a hook but Sarpong blocks it.
Troy cracks Sarpong with a good jab.
Troy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Troy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Troy throws the left hand but Sarpong avoids the punch easily.
Sarpong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Troy takes a step back to recover.
Troy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jeffrey Sarpong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarpong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Troy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Troy cracks a nice hook into Sarpong's ribs.
Troy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Troy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sarpong is able to avoid easily.
Sarpong moves forwards but Troy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Troy misses with a low kick.
Troy scores with the left hand. Sarpong knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarpong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Troy's half guard.
Troy trying to control but Sarpong postures up.
Sarpong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Troy is trying to stand up here but Sarpong is controlling him well.
Sarpong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sarpong is looking to take a break and control but Troy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Troy tries to roll over but Sarpong keeps him under control.
Sarpong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Troy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Troy is controlling Sarpong's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Troy is in trouble now - Sarpong has advanced to mount!
Sarpong misses with a head shot.
Sarpong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sarpong trying to control but Troy is having none of it.
Sarpong avoids the attempt from Troy to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Troy looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarpong swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Troy is now in Sarpong's guard. A big mistake from Sarpong there, giving up the dominant position!
Troy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sarpong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Troy has managed to get both his arms back between Sarpong's legs - danger averted.
Sarpong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Troy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sarpong controls Troy momentarily but Troy frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troy controlling from the top position.
Sarpong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Troy is one step ahead there.
Sarpong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Troy passes into half guard.
Sarpong looking for submissions off his back.
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 Jeffrey Sarpong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Troy throws a sloppy head kick and Sarpong moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Sarpong.
Sarpong attempts a counter takedown but Troy avoids it well and moves away.
Troy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sarpong throwing a counter right hand but Troy manages to avoid it.
Troy checks a low kick from Sarpong.
Sarpong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sarpong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Troy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sarpong.
Sarpong takes a swing at Troy's ribcage but misses.
Troy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Troy keeps the fight on the outside.
Sarpong tries to clinch there but Troy circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Troy! But no joy.
Sarpong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Troy checks it well.
Sarpong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarpong just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarpong tries to land a front kick but Troy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Troy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarpong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Troy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sarpong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Troy is fending him off so far but Sarpong persists. Nope, Troy circles away and we're back to standing.
Troy flicks out a counter leg kick but Sarpong steps away.
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!
A lazy body kick from Sarpong
and Troy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Sarpong tenderised Troy's leg. Troy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Troy throws a sloppy head kick and Sarpong moves out of range easily.
Sarpong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Sarpong fails to land.
Troy breaks the clinch.
Sarpong lands a jab to the head.
Sarpong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Sarpong there.
Sarpong avoids the head kick by Troy.
Troy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Troy with a jab.
Sarpong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sarpong struggles to land a body shot inside as Troy controls his hands.
Sarpong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Troy lands a hook that snaps the head of Sarpong backwards.
Sarpong misses with an elbow strike.
Troy blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Troy blocks it with crossed arms.
Troy managing to block the knees to the body from Sarpong.
Sarpong tries to land knees in the clinch but Troy avoids the damage to the body.
Troy lands with a light punch inside.
Sarpong throws a head punch that misses.
Sarpong misses with an elbow over the top.
Sarpong misses with some punches.
Troy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Troy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sarpong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Troy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sarpong.
Troy misses with a head kick.
Sarpong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Troy lands with a straight right. Sarpong didn't see that one coming.
Sarpong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Troy counters with a stiff right hand.
Troy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Troy slips a straight right by Sarpong.
Sarpong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sarpong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Troy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sarpong misses its intended target.
Sarpong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Troy lands the left hand.
Troy checks a low kick from Sarpong.
Sarpong 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.
Troy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sarpong misses with a takedown attempt - Troy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sarpong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sarpong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Sarpong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Troy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Troy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sarpong thumps Troy with a low kick.
Sarpong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong connects with a crisp jab.
Sarpong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Troy tries a quick counter leg kick but Sarpong is wise to it.
Sarpong walks into a stiff left hand from Troy.
Sarpong defending well as Troy loads up on a big left hand.
Troy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarpong was well out of range. Poor timing from Troy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sarpong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sarpong lands with an overhand left.
Sarpong's corner calls for a 1-2. Sarpong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sarpong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Troy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sarpong throws a leg kick but Troy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Troy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sarpong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Troy scores with a head kick. Sarpong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Troy misses with an uppercut. Sarpong saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Troy - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hektor Troy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Troy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sarpong looks to throw a body kick
and Troy counters with a nice leg kick.
Sarpong keeps Troy at a distance using the push kick.
Troy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Troy throws a head kick that Sarpong semi-blocks.
It looks like Jeffrey Sarpong has been cut.
Sarpong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Troy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sarpong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Troy misses.
Troy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sarpong slips a straight right by Troy.
Sarpong moves in looking to clinch but Troy pushes him off.
Troy slips a straight right by Sarpong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarpong.
Troy tries to score with a low kick but Sarpong moves his leg out of the way.
Troy throws a leg kick but Sarpong moved away.
Hektor Troy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sarpong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Troy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sarpong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarpong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sarpong connects with a solid leg kick.
Troy blocks a jab.
Sarpong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Troy's guard.
Troy is looking to stand up but Sarpong isn't so interested in that idea.
Sarpong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Troy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jeffrey Sarpong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Troy is trying to keep Sarpong in close.
Troy has his hands on Sarpong's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong looking to pass the guard.
Sarpong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sarpong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Troy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sarpong has Troy in his guard.
Sarpong is looking for a triangle but Troy pushes his legs off easily.
Troy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sarpong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Troy has managed to get both his arms back between Sarpong's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong wants to sweep but no luck.
Troy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Troy is looking to stand up but Sarpong won't let him.
Sarpong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Troy's guard.
Sarpong trying to control but Troy is working from the bottom.
Sarpong wants to pass the guard but Troy is keeping the position.
Troy is looking to stand up but Sarpong isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Troy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sarpong wants to pass the guard but Troy is keeping the position.
Sarpong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sarpong trying to control the position from guard on top but Troy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Troy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sarpong is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Troy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sarpong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sarpong misses with an elbow over the top.
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 Jeffrey Sarpong.
I think Sarpong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugues De Payens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Payens comes to the cage accompanied by Rage against the machine - Bombtrack. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugues De Payens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jax Teller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teller looks to land a combination but De Payens avoids it well.
De Payens has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination in the buildup to the fight.
De Payens moves out of range of the body kick.
Teller lands a lovely overhand right.
De Payens moves into the clinch.
Teller lands a shot to the body.
De Payens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Teller on the inside.
Teller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Payens.
De Payens misses with a body punch.
De Payens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Teller.
A head punch on the inside from De Payens fails to land.
Teller misses with a knee strike.
Teller takes a knee to the side of the body.
De Payens misses with a knee strike.
De Payens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Payens's defenses.
De Payens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teller's elbow.
Teller prevents a body shot from De Payens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Teller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teller tries to work over De Payens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Payens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Payens gets through Teller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Teller blocks a body shot from De Payens.
De Payens has Teller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Teller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Teller managing to block the knees to the body from De Payens.
Teller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Teller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Teller lands with a right to the head.
De Payens throws a punch but it's blocked by Teller.
Teller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teller.
De Payens throws a head punch that misses.
Teller lands an elbow that stopped De Payens in his tracks for a moment.
Teller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teller struggles to land a body shot inside as De Payens controls his hands.
De Payens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Teller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Payens looks to score with a jab to the body but Teller is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Payens slips a straight right by Teller.
Teller defending well as De Payens loads up on a big left hand.
Teller lands the left hand.
De Payens tries to clinch
and Teller counters with a three punch combo that has De Payens backing up. De Payens nods at Teller to acknowledge the strikes.
Teller misses with a lunging right hand
and De Payens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Payens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Teller at a distance.
De Payens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Payens.
De Payens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Teller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Payens, pushing him back against the cage.
De Payens blocks an elbow strike.
De Payens tries to work over Teller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Payens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Payens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Teller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Teller.
Teller lands a nice looking body shot.
De Payens misses with a body kick.
De Payens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Teller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Payens misses with a kick to the body.
Teller lands a front kick.
De Payens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teller.
De Payens moves out of range of the body kick.
De Payens is looking to counter punch.
De Payens fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Payens misses with a head kick.
Teller feints a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller gets tackled into the cage by De Payens. De Payens maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teller misses with an elbow strike.
De Payens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Teller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Payens.
Teller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teller breaks from the clinch.
De Payens misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Payens throws a body kick that misses
letting Teller counter with a right hand.
De Payens throws a body shot but no joy.
Teller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Payens with a body shot.
Teller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Payens scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teller misses with a looping left.
De Payens darts in looking for a takedown but Teller gets double underhooks and turns De Payens into the cage.
De Payens ducks under a wild hook from Teller.
Teller misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Teller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Teller takes the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from De Payens.
Teller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Payens working Teller over with knees to the body.
De Payens breaks from the clinch.
Teller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Payens dips to his left and cracks Teller with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Teller. De Payens does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Payens misses with a double jab.
De Payens misses with a straight right.
Teller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Payens showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teller pushes De Payens off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens tries to clinch up but Teller circles away and keeps his distance.
De Payens throws a big shot that misses.
Teller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Payens lands a head kick. Teller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
De Payens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teller.
De Payens scoring well with a low kick there.
De Payens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Teller swats away the attempt to clinch by De Payens.
Teller throws a combination. De Payens tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab from De Payens misses.
De Payens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Payens wants to slow Teller down by chopping away at his legs.
Teller tries to land a front kick but De Payens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller moves out of range as De Payens strikes.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Payens feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Teller's calf.
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!
De Payens is looking to score with low kicks.
Teller moves away from the strike by De Payens.
De Payens closes the distance but Teller moves to the side
and Teller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Payens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Teller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Payens throws out the jab.
De Payens jabs Teller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Payens takes a swing at Teller's ribcage but misses.
De Payens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from De Payens misses.
A good leg kick by Teller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Teller digs a right hand into De Payens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Payens's gas tank.
Teller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Teller lands a nice uppercut.
Teller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Teller lands an uppercut.
Teller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Teller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Payens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Payens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Payens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Payens swings wildly with an uppercut but Teller uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Payens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teller motions for De Payens to come forward. Teller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Payens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for De Payens.
De Payens is looking to chop away at Teller's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Payens.
Teller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Teller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Payens was well out of range. Poor timing from Teller.
Teller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teller replies with a solid counter kick to the body but De Payens blocks it well.
Teller throws a head kick that De Payens semi-blocks.
Teller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Payens throws a body punch but Teller moves out of range.
Teller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Payens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
Teller misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Payens throws a chopping leg kick but Teller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Teller raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Payens forces Teller back against the cage and clinches.
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 Hugues De Payens will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De Payens tries to land a leg kick but Teller saw it coming and moves away.
De Payens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Teller - that will leave a mark!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Teller.
As Teller tries to get set, De Payens tries to push him back and clinch up but Teller manages to avoid the attempt.
A good leg kick by Teller.
Teller moves out of range of the body kick from De Payens.
Teller throws the left hand but De Payens avoids the punch easily.
De Payens misses with an uppercut. Teller saw that one coming.
Teller walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Payens.
Teller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teller defends it nicely.
Teller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens misses with a head kick.
De Payens staying out of range there.
De Payens throws a lazy right hand but Teller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Payens is looking to clinch but Teller is avoiding it.
Teller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Teller throws a leg kick but De Payens sees it coming and moves out of range.
Teller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Teller scores with a sloppy right hand. De Payens should have avoided that one.
Teller tries to sprawl but De Payens drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Teller pushes De Payens off and gets back to his feet.
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!
De Payens misses with a head kick.
Teller thuds a left hand into De Payens's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Payens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Teller lands a high kick!
Teller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teller lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for De Payens. That snapped Teller's head back.
De Payens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Payens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Payens avoids the head kick by Teller.
Teller lands the left hand.
Teller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Payens. That one must have hurt.
Teller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Teller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens throws the kick towards the body but Teller avoids it.
De Payens throws a right hand that misses
and Teller counters with a solid body kick.
Teller blocks a leg kick.
De Payens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Payens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teller.
De Payens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Teller scores with a decent looking hook.
Teller dips to his left and cracks De Payens with an uppercut!
De Payens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teller moves away.
Teller moves out of range of the body kick.
De Payens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Payens with a jab.
Teller moves away from the strike by De Payens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Payens swats away the attempt to clinch by Teller.
De Payens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Payens feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tellers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Payens throws the kick towards the body but Teller avoids it.
Teller lands a body shot.
Teller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Teller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Payens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Teller moves out of range of the body kick.
De Payens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Payens connects with an inside leg kick.
De Payens is looking to clinch.
De Payens throws a series of punches but Teller moves out of range.
Teller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Teller really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Payens takes one to the chin there.
De Payens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
Teller is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De Payens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Teller finds it's way round the side to connect with De Payens's head.
Teller connects with a solid leg kick.
Teller scores with a jab to the head.
De Payens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teller.
Teller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Payens moves away.
De Payens throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Payens misses with a wild body shot.
Jax Teller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Payens. Teller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teller only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Teller looks to score with a jab to the body but De Payens is just out of range.
De Payens is looking to counter the offense by Teller and move into the clinch.
Teller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Payens tries to clinch up but Teller circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Payens looks to clinch
enabling Teller to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Teller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from De Payens.
Teller digs a good body shot into De Payens's ribs.
A punch combination from Teller misses.
Teller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Teller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Payens.
De Payens throws a body kick that misses
and Teller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Payens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teller misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Teller!
De Payens is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh De Payens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Teller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Payens.
Teller throws a fast counter high kick but De Payens manages to duck under it in time.
De Payens seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut there from Teller.
A punch lands to the side of Teller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Teller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Teller misses the shot to the body.
De Payens tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Teller manages to circle out of the way.
De Payens throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Teller counter with a right hand.
De Payens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Payens feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Teller's calf.
Teller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Payens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teller tries a quick counter leg kick but De Payens is wise to it.
Teller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Payens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Payens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Teller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens is looking to clinch.
De Payens checks a low kick from Teller.
De Payens misses with a wild body shot.
Teller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Payens shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Payens!
Teller throws a leg kick
and De Payens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Teller misses with an uppercut. De Payens saw that one coming.
De Payens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teller moves away.
De Payens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Teller misses with a body kick.
De Payens wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller lands a jab to De Payens's midsection.
De Payens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teller misses with a straight right.
Teller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Teller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Teller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Teller misses with a body shot.
Teller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Payens is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Teller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Payens delivers a nice body kick.
De Payens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Teller dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
De Payens fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Payens is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Payens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Payens avoiding damage as Teller throws knees to the body.
De Payens has a couple of punches blocked by Teller.
De Payens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teller's elbow.
De Payens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Teller.
De Payens tries a body shot but Teller blocks it.
De Payens lands a nice knee to the body.
De Payens presses Teller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Teller throws an elbow but it misses.
Teller is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Teller throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Payens misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Payens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens tries to work over Teller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Payens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Teller stalls.
Teller blocks an uppercut.
A short right from De Payens.
Teller takes a shot to the head.
De Payens tries to throw a body punch but Teller avoids it by throwing De Payens back against the cage.
Teller pushes off an throws an elbow but De Payens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Teller swings wildly with an uppercut but De Payens uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teller.
De Payens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Teller is defending well for now.
De Payens lands a shoulder strike.
Teller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Payens tries to break free but Teller pushes him back against the cage.
Teller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller tries a knee to the head but De Payens blocks it.
Teller manages to break the clinch.
Hugues De Payens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Payens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Payens gets through Teller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Payens's elbow.
De Payens misses with a punch on the inside.
Teller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Teller scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Payens dodges an elbow strike from Teller.
De Payens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Payens breaks from the clinch.
Teller throws the left hand but De Payens avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Teller.
De Payens tries to land a leg kick but Teller saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body punch from De Payens.
Teller misses with a wild body shot.
De Payens with a nice cross.
De Payens checks a leg kick.
De Payens closes the distance and clinches.
De Payens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Payens's elbow.
De Payens lands with a left to the head.
De Payens avoiding damage as Teller throws knees to the body.
De Payens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Teller managing to block the knees to the body from De Payens.
Teller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Payens's defenses.
De Payens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teller's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller lands an elbow that stopped De Payens in his tracks for a moment.
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!
De Payens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Teller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Payens misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Payens has a couple of punches blocked by Teller.
De Payens misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Payens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Payens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from De Payens.
Teller is rocked!
De Payens swings wildly with an uppercut but Teller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teller is still on wobbly legs! Can De Payens finish him?
Teller tries to throw a body punch but De Payens avoids it by throwing Teller back against the cage.
De Payens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teller seems to have recovered his senses.
Teller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Payens throws a head punch that misses.
Teller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
De Payens scores with a shot to the side of Teller's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugues De Payens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Teller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Teller!
Jax Teller is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jax Teller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Hugues De Payens stepped up to the mic, saying 'Not only do you not understand my divine purpose, you judge me and cast stones. I will return, the time of judgement is upon your self, you are gods , wake up and realize you are the suffering you create, you are the love, we are one!'.
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