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MFN 263: Ace of Spades PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyroil Smoochie Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Kunitskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyroil Smoochie Wallace could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vladimir Kunitskiy's chin.
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148 lbs
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146 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Kunitskiy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Smoochie Wallace.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kunitskiy swings for the body but Smoochie Wallace moves out of range.
Kunitskiy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smoochie Wallace. Smoochie Wallace obviously looking to wear him down.
Kunitskiy shoots in for a takedown but Smoochie Wallace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smoochie Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kunitskiy lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kunitskiy.
Smoochie Wallace cracks Kunitskiy with a good jab.
Smoochie Wallace looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kunitskiy throws a hook to the side of Smoochie Wallace's head but Smoochie Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smoochie Wallace bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kunitskiy's head backwards.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kunitskiy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smoochie Wallace throws the kick towards the body but Kunitskiy avoids it.
Kunitskiy throws a hook but Smoochie Wallace blocks it.
Kunitskiy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smoochie Wallace sprawls well. Smoochie Wallace wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kunitskiy gets slowly back to his feet.
Smoochie Wallace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunitskiy defending well as Smoochie Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Kunitskiy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a nice head shot.
Kunitskiy dives in for a single leg takedown but Smoochie Wallace sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kunitskiy.
Smoochie Wallace throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kunitskiy moves out of range as Smoochie Wallace strikes.
Kunitskiy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smoochie Wallace with a body shot.
Smoochie Wallace throws a body kick that misses.
Kunitskiy shoots in for a takedown but Smoochie Wallace shows good takedown defense.
Smoochie Wallace looks to throw the jab but Kunitskiy is out of range.
A solid body kick from Kunitskiy.
Smoochie Wallace 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.
Smoochie Wallace throws a wild body kick that Kunitskiy sees coming a mile off.
Kunitskiy slips a jab from Smoochie Wallace.
Kunitskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kunitskiy stuns Smoochie Wallace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kunitskiy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kunitskiy throws the kick towards the body but Smoochie Wallace avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy throws a hook but Smoochie Wallace avoids it easily.
Smoochie Wallace swings widly with a right hand
letting Kunitskiy counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy misses with a low kick.
Kunitskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smoochie Wallace, right into the meat.
Kunitskiy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smoochie Wallace.
Kunitskiy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kunitskiy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kunitskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smoochie Wallace manages to avoid it.
Kunitskiy misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smoochie Wallace.
Kunitskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smoochie Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Kunitskiy.
Smoochie Wallace's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kunitskiy under the eye.
Kunitskiy scores with a decent looking hook.
Kunitskiy avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Kunitskiy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kunitskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace backing away here, and Kunitskiy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown but Kunitskiy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smoochie Wallace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a sloppy right hand. Kunitskiy should have avoided that one.
Kunitskiy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Smoochie Wallace.
Kunitskiy clobbers Smoochie Wallace with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smoochie Wallace throws a leg kick but Kunitskiy checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Smoochie Wallace blocks the leg kick.
Kunitskiy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smoochie Wallace to the mat! Smoochie Wallace manages to get full guard.
Smoochie Wallace 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.
Smoochie Wallace bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kunitskiy's guard.
Smoochie Wallace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smoochie Wallace's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smoochie Wallace 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.
Kunitskiy pulls Smoochie Wallace in to control the position.
Smoochie Wallace is working Kunitskiy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kunitskiy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smoochie Wallace has managed to get both his arms back between Kunitskiy's legs - danger averted.
Smoochie Wallace postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smoochie Wallace postures up in Kunitskiy's guard and throws a big left but Kunitskiy blocks it.
Smoochie Wallace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kunitskiy is keeping the position for now.
Kunitskiy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kunitskiy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smoochie Wallace throws a big elbow that misses.
Smoochie Wallace cracks Kunitskiy with a solid left hand.
Kunitskiy is looking for a triangle here but Smoochie Wallace uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smoochie Wallace cracks Kunitskiy with a big elbow.
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 Tyroil Smoochie Wallace will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smoochie Wallace fails with a takedown attempt.
Smoochie Wallace keeps Kunitskiy at a distance using the push kick.
Smoochie Wallace throws a jab when Kunitskiy was well out of range.
Kunitskiy misses with a hook.
Smoochie Wallace was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kunitskiy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kunitskiy cracks a nice hook into Smoochie Wallace's ribs.
Kunitskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smoochie Wallace.
Kunitskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kunitskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smoochie Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Kunitskiy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smoochie Wallace or perhaps it was just good defense by Kunitskiy, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kunitskiy moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kunitskiy, right into the meat.
Smoochie Wallace throws a leg kick but Kunitskiy checks it.
Kunitskiy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kunitskiy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kunitskiy walks into a jab.
Kunitskiy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kunitskiy drives through and clinches with Smoochie Wallace against the cage.
Kunitskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Smoochie Wallace controls his hands.
Kunitskiy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smoochie Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kunitskiy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smoochie Wallace avoids it.
Smoochie Wallace has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kunitskiy regains guard immediately.
Smoochie Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Kunitskiy blocks nicely.
Smoochie Wallace postures up.
Smoochie Wallace with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smoochie Wallace with a nice head shot there.
Kunitskiy is looking for a triangle but Smoochie Wallace pushes his legs off easily.
Smoochie Wallace wants to control from the top but Kunitskiy keeps moving.
Smoochie Wallace slips nicely into half guard.
Smoochie Wallace working the head and body with strikes.
Kunitskiy tries to get to full guard but Smoochie Wallace has control of the leg.
Smoochie Wallace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kunitskiy wants to control but Smoochie Wallace is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kunitskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Kunitskiy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smoochie Wallace scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Smoochie Wallace there.
Smoochie Wallace looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kunitskiy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kunitskiy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smoochie Wallace has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kunitskiy tries to hold on but Smoochie Wallace pushes him away.
Kunitskiy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kunitskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy is trying to control but can't.
Smoochie Wallace is keen to just control but Kunitskiy is a slippery customer.
Smoochie Wallace scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smoochie Wallace seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kunitskiy actively working from the bottom here.
Kunitskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Smoochie Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kunitskiy can do to turn this around?
Smoochie Wallace is thwarting Kunitskiy's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kunitskiy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Kunitskiy.
Nice defenses there by Kunitskiy.
Smoochie Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kunitskiy as he avoids it easily.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smoochie Wallace, right into the meat.
Kunitskiy tries to score with a low kick but Smoochie Wallace moves his leg out of the way.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kunitskiy misses.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a body shot.
Kunitskiy cracks the inside of Smoochie Wallace's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace defending well as Kunitskiy loads up on a big left hand.
Kunitskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smoochie Wallace moves away.
Kunitskiy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Smoochie Wallace drops an elbow to the side of Kunitskiy's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunitskiy trying to control but Smoochie Wallace postures up.
Kunitskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smoochie Wallace pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Smoochie Wallace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to control. Kunitskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kunitskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smoochie Wallace pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smoochie Wallace lands a nice short elbow.
Kunitskiy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smoochie Wallace landing with the ground and pound.
Vladimir Kunitskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kunitskiy is rocked!
Smoochie Wallace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kunitskiy is still in real trouble! Can Smoochie Wallace finish him?
Smoochie Wallace looking to pass the guard.
Kunitskiy working a defensive guard here.
Smoochie Wallace preventing the sweep.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kunitskiy seems to have recovered his senses.
Kunitskiy controls Smoochie Wallace momentarily but Smoochie Wallace frees himself.
Kunitskiy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smoochie Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smoochie Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kunitskiy keeping full guard, as Smoochie Wallace tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kunitskiy trying to control the position.
Smoochie Wallace not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kunitskiy trying to control the position here.
Kunitskiy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Smoochie Wallace is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kunitskiy.
Smoochie Wallace is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kunitskiy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.
Kunitskiy is looking for a sweep.
Smoochie Wallace lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kunitskiy down.
Kunitskiy being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kunitskiy is looking for a sweep.
Kunitskiy misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smoochie Wallace, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonqw Fray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Cabrera told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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154 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonqw Fray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fray tries a low kick but Cabrera avoids it.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Fray sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Fray sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Fray.
Cabrera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fray takes one to the side of the head.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera misses with a double jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Fray checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fray swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Lucas Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fray misses with a looping left.
Fray has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fray in his tracks.
Cabrera has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fray misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Fray.
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fray has a takedown stuffed.
Cabrera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera throws a solid leg kick but Fray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cabrera.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fray has time to react.
Fray misses the shot to the body.
As Fray backs off Cabrera throws a huge counter combo but Fray manages to avoid it all.
Cabrera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cabrera is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fray cracks a nice hook into Cabrera's ribs.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cabrera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fray has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Cabrera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fray scores with a sloppy right hand. Cabrera should have avoided that one.
Fray connects with a crisp jab.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cabrera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fray backing away here, and Cabrera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fray avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fray throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cabrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera lands a jab.
Cabrera is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fray had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fray shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cabrera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fray wants to control but Cabrera is keeping him busy.
Cabrera prevents Fray from improving position.
Fray is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cabrera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fray prevents Cabrera from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fray is staying tight to Cabrera's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fray tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fray trying to control the position but Cabrera is working away.
Cabrera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fray tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fray tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fray working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fray is looking to take a break and control but Cabrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cabrera is trying to get back to his feet.
Fray tries to advance to mount but Cabrera instead regains half guard.
Cabrera is not content to let Fray control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Cabrera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cabrera throws a jab when Fray was well out of range.
Fray moves away from the strike by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fray moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fray misses the jab.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fray.
Cabrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fray throws a body shot but no joy.
Cabrera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fray is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Cabrera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cabrera avoids the head kick by Fray.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Fray checks it.
Cabrera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Fray throws a leg kick but Cabrera checks it.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fray moves away.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Cabrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fray to score with a decent uppercut.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera is looking to slow Fray down with leg kicks.
Cabrera lands with an overhand left.
Fray misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Cabrera feints and then cracks Fray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fray down.
Fray tries to score with a low kick but Cabrera moves his leg out of the way.
Fray dives in and grabs Cabrera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cabrera pushes down on Fray's head and hops out.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Fray misses.
Cabrera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fray finds it's way round the side to connect with Cabrera's head.
Cabrera is looking to slow Fray down with leg kicks.
Fray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
Fray lands with a good body shot.
Cabrera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cabrera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fray under the eye.
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!
Cabrera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabrera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Fray.
Fray misses with a straight right.
Cabrera throws a jab when Fray was well out of range.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Fray avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Cabrera.
Fray lands with a shot to the body.
Fray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera misses with a series of wild punches.
Fray looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Fray thows a leg kick but Cabrera checks it
and Fray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cabrera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cabrera tries to score with a low kick but Fray moves his leg out of the way.
Fray 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.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fray.
Cabrera scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cabrera connects with a solid leg kick.
Fray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cabrera.
Fray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fray throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Cabrera misses.
Cabrera takes a swing at Fray's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera thumps Fray with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
Fray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cabrera checks it well.
Cabrera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fray's sensitive parts.
Fray throws a sloppy body shot
and Cabrera counters with an outside leg kick.
Fray throws a big shot that misses.
Fray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Fray.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fray tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cabrera is able to avoid easily.
Cabrera lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lucas Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabrera throws a series of punches but Fray moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Fray tries to counter with a takedown but Cabrera is quick to defend against it.
Fray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Cabrera.
Fray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Cabrera misses.
Cabrera misses with a kick to the body.
Cabrera misses with a low kick as Fray jumps back.
Cabrera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cabrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Cabrera slips a jab and a cross from Fray.
Cabrera is looking to score with low kicks.
Cabrera throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fray has his takedown stuffed
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fray blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera wants to slow Fray down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Cabrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A jab from Cabrera misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabrera.
Cabrera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fray.
Fray misses the shot to the body.
Fray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cabrera's corner calls for a 1-2. Cabrera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fray avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Fray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fray walks into a straight right hand from Cabrera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray throws a low kick but Cabrera avoids it.
Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fray.
Cabrera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fray looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Fray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cabrera scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fray dives in and scores a takedown into Cabrera's guard.
Fray is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cabrera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cabrera has escaped and now he's on top!
Fray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cabrera defends well.
Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Fray is keeping the position.
Fray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jonqw Fray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fray keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass.
Fray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fray controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself.
Fray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fray throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cabrera looking to sit in guard and control but Fray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cabrera wants to stand and escape but Fray is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fray 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.
Fray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now.
Cabrera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fray is controlling him.
Cabrera keeping full guard, as Fray tries to pass.
Fray trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to score with a low kick but Fray moves his leg out of the way.
Fray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fray throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
Fray scores with a hook to the body. Cabrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera lands with a hook. Fray tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fray misses with a straight right.
Cabrera lands a head shot.
Fray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fray there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cabrera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cabrera scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera works Fray's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabrera.
Cabrera slips a jab and a cross from Fray.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Cabrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cabrera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Cabrera!
Lucas Cabrera bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xathras Choate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Bergfried (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Choate might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dog the Nine. On his way into the cage it seems that Xathras Choate has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Xathras Choate seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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149 lbs
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141 lbs
23 - 14 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Xathras Choate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Choate.
Choate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bergfried scores with a head kick. Choate tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Choate bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bergfried's head backwards.
Choate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bergfried tries to land a leg kick but Choate saw it coming and moves away.
Choate with a hook.
Bergfried checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Choate has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bergfried finds it's way round the side to connect with Choate's head.
Choate on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Choate.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choate slips a jab and a cross from Bergfried.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergfried throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Choate stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Choate misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Choate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Bergfried.
Bergfried looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Choate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Choate with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Bergfried.
Some bone on bone action there as Choate checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Choate throws a head kick but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Choate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Choate was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bergfried.
Choate lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Choate misses with a low kick.
Choate blocks a head kick by Bergfried.
Choate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bergfried.
Choate is looking to counter punch.
Choate throws a lazy uppercut
and Bergfried connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bergfried scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bergfried.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergfried throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bergfried connects with a body shot.
Bergfried keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Choate.
A jab lands there for Bergfried.
Bergfried connects with a looping right hand.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bergfried.
Choate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bergfried's sensitive parts.
Bergfried misses with a straight left.
Bergfried misses with a body kick.
Choate on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Choate throws a shot from downtown. Bergfried moves away and avoids it.
Choate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Choate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Bergfried was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choate scores with a push kick.
Bergfried cracks Choate with a good jab.
Bergfried lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Choate.
Bergfried appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Choate digs a good hook to Bergfried's body.
Bergfried on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Choate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergfried was well out of range. Poor timing from Choate.
Bergfried appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A left lands for Bergfried.
Bergfried throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Choate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bergfried tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Choate is able to avoid easily.
Bergfried throws a hook but Choate avoids it easily.
As Bergfried looks to move away, Choate throws a big counter combo bu Bergfried just gets out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Choate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bergfried.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choate moves out of range of the body kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bergfried gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Choate on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Choate fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bergfried checks it well.
Bergfried lands a nice looking body kick.
Bergfried throws out a leg kick but Choate moves out of range and Bergfried only half commits.
Bergfried throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bergfried misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choate.
Choate seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergfried throws a sloppy body shot
and Choate counters with a nice uppercut.
Bergfried takes one to the chin there.
Choate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choate scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Bergfried dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Choate scores with a decent looking hook.
Choate throws a body kick that misses.
Choate ducks under a wild hook from Bergfried.
Choate was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bergfried misses with a leg kick.
Bergfried throws a chopping leg kick but Choate manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Choate tried to counter with a leg kick but Bergfried avoided it.
Bergfried pushes Choate away with a front kick.
Choate throws a wild body kick that Bergfried sees coming a mile off.
Choate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bergfried lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bergfried misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried punishes Choate's body with a nice straight punch.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Choate on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Choate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried lands a nice looking body kick.
It looks like Choate has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A head kick misses from Bergfried.
As Bergfried looks to move away, Choate throws a big counter combo bu Bergfried just gets out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Choate 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 Bergfried has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bergfried and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bergfried appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bergfried misses with a leg kick
and Choate counters with a stiff right hand.
Bergfried misses with a body shot.
Bergfried has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bergfried lands a leg kick that knocks Choate off balance momentarily.
Choate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bergfried.
Choate takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bergfried on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bergfried throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bergfried keeps Choate at a distance using the push kick.
Choate misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bergfried counters with a left to the body.
Bergfried throws a body punch but Choate moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bergfried can pounce on him.
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 head kick from Bergfried lands but Choate takes it in his stride.
Bergfried scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Choate uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bergfried has time to react.
Bergfried takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bergfried doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bergfried - that will leave a mark!
Bergfried just misses with a punch to the body.
Choate loads up on a big right hand but Bergfried slips the punch.
Bergfried moves out of range of the body kick.
Choate throws a jab but it's blocked by Bergfried.
Bergfried misses the jab.
Good work by Choate as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Choate misses the target.
Bergfried misses with a leg kick.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Choate tests Bergfried's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bergfried lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick misses from Choate.
Bergfried connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. Choate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Choate misses with the combination.
Bergfried throws an overhand right that lands on Choate's shoulder, as Choate tries to avoid the shot.
Choate takes a swing at Bergfried's ribcage but misses.
Choate is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bergfried takes a swing at Choate's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choate misses with an uppercut. Bergfried saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Choate.
Bergfried with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bergfried.
Choate takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Choate will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bergfried throws a head kick that half lands.
Bergfried takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Choate jabs Bergfried right on the nose. Bergfried blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Bergfried.
Choate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bergfried fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Choate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Choate lands with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Choate - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Friedrich Bergfried will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Choate tries to land a leg kick but Bergfried saw it coming and moves away.
Bergfried cracks Choate with an open hand slap.
Choate misses the jab.
Bergfried misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Bergfried.
An attempted straight right counter from Choate misses the target.
Bergfried throws out a loose jab but Choate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Bergfried finds it's way through Choate's defenses.
Bergfried cracks the inside of Choate's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choate checks a leg kick.
Choate swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bergfried moves out of range as Choate strikes.
Bergfried counters with a body kick.
Bergfried looks to land a body kick but Choate moved away.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Choate moved away.
Choate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bergfried.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choate throws a sloppy head kick and Bergfried moves out of range easily.
Choate throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bergfried on the side of the head.
Bergfried throws a solid leg kick but Choate takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bergfried.
Nice jab there from Bergfried.
Choate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Bergfried slams his shin into Choate's torso.
Choate misses with a low kick.
Bergfried 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.
Choate moves out of range of the body kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried looks to throw the jab but Choate is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a lazy head kick
and Choate counters with a one-two to the body.
Bergfried lunges at Choate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Choate's hand.
Xathras Choate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergfried motions for Choate to come forward. Bergfried throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Choate moves out of range of the body kick.
Choate gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Choate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choate looks to score with a jab to the body but Bergfried is just out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Choate might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bergfried uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choate.
Bergfried has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Bergfried.
Bergfried uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choate.
Bergfried lands a nice leg kick that just misses Choate's sensitive parts.
Bergfried will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bergfried, as that shot connected.
Choate catches Bergfried with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bergfried digs a good body shot into Choate's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bergfried looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Choate misses.
Bergfried lands a head kick!
Choate misses the shot to the body.
Bergfried's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bergfried throws out a loose jab but Choate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choate is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Choate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bergfried can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Choate.
Bergfried scores with a head kick.
Choate missing with a left hand there. Bergfried was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Choate throws a sloppy body shot
and Bergfried makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bergfried.
Choate bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bergfried's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergfried works the jab nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Bergfried as he connects with a hook.
Choate lands with a good body shot.
Choate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choate misses with a low kick.
And Bergfried responds with a good body kick, but Choate manages to step out the way in time.
Bergfried fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Choate checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Choate on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Choate keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bergfried throws a half hearted mid kick.
Choate throwing a counter right hand but Bergfried manages to avoid it.
Bergfried turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bergfried looks to score with a jab to the body but Choate is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Bergfried comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bergfried has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Bergfried!
Friedrich Bergfried seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin BK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc has chosen Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle as his entrance music. Benjamin BK has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin BK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
BK connects with a nice looking jab.
BK fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but LeBlanc is out of range.
BK bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LeBlanc scores with a decent looking hook.
BK throws a hook but LeBlanc blocks it.
LeBlanc feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits BKs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
BK takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LeBlanc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
LeBlanc clinches with his opponent.
LeBlanc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BK tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LeBlanc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from BK on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BK is trying to stall.
BK misses with a punch to the body.
LeBlanc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeBlanc misses with a punch to the body.
LeBlanc lands a hook that snaps the head of BK backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc is trying to maintain a safe position but BK gets an underhook and turns LeBlanc into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but BK is defending well.
BK working aggressively here.
LeBlanc tries to work over BK's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
BK takes an elbow to the forehead.
LeBlanc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
BK breaks the clinch.
BK staying out of range there.
BK throws a hook but LeBlanc avoids it easily.
LeBlanc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
BK moves out of range as LeBlanc strikes.
LeBlanc throws a body kick that misses.
LeBlanc circles away from the clinch attempt.
BK throws a head kick but LeBlanc moves out of range.
BK throws a sloppy head kick and LeBlanc moves out of range easily.
LeBlanc throws the kick towards the body but BK avoids it.
LeBlanc goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
BK misses with a leg kick
and LeBlanc counters with a low kick, right behind BK 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws a nice head kick!
BK blocks the body kick.
BK on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeBlanc. LeBlanc obviously looking to wear him down.
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 left lands for BK.
LeBlanc lands a right hook to the body.
LeBlanc throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
LeBlanc tries to clinch but BK is having none of it.
Good shot there by LeBlanc.
BK throws a low kick but LeBlanc moves out of range easily.
LeBlanc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. BK manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
BK takes one on the chin but seems OK.
BK throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LeBlanc stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
LeBlanc staying out of range there.
LeBlanc punishes BK's body with a nice straight punch.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but BK avoids it well.
BK takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
LeBlanc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BK takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
BK lands a nice shot that snaps LeBlanc's head back.
LeBlanc misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from BK on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
BK checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A chopping leg kick lands by BK.
BK throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LeBlanc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LeBlanc misses with a body shot.
It appears BK was looking to counter with a kick there.
BK misses with a looping left.
BK with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LeBlanc to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - BK throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BK throws a lazy right hand but LeBlanc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and LeBlanc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
BK throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBlanc slips under a jab.
LeBlanc drops down looking to force a counter takedown but BK defends it well.
Nice defenses there by BK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBlanc, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BK tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
LeBlanc thows a left - swing and a miss!
BK moves out of range of the strikes.
LeBlanc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
BK fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
LeBlanc fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. BK looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
BK throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LeBlanc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from BK.
A shot to the liver by BK. Beautiful body shot.
LeBlanc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
LeBlanc throws an off balance right hand
and BK connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BK fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. LeBlanc sprawls well initially but BK persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claude LeBlanc dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
LeBlanc avoids the body shot from BK.
LeBlanc lands with a thumping leg kick.
BK misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBlanc.
BK keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from LeBlanc misses the target.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BK moves away.
A combination from LeBlanc does no damage.
LeBlanc tries to land a front kick but BK steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
BK throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from BK, right into the meat.
LeBlanc is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc pushes BK away with a front kick.
BK misses with a straight left.
BK checks the leg kick nicely there.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick.
LeBlanc scores with a jab to the jaw.
BK uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBlanc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc feints and then cracks BK's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow BK down.
BK takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
BK is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
BK waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeBlanc.
LeBlanc buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
BK tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LeBlanc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BK throws a push kick but LeBlanc slaps the foot to one side.
BK looks to throw the jab but LeBlanc is out of range.
LeBlanc slips a jab from BK.
BK uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeBlanc.
Horrible takedown attempt by BK or perhaps it was just good defense by LeBlanc, which made it look bad.
BK sets himself, and LeBlanc steps forward looking for the clinch! BK avoids it this time.
Both fighters circling a little - LeBlanc finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
LeBlanc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws out a loose jab but BK uses good head movement to avoid it.
BK ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBlanc moves away.
BK on the wrong end of a nice hook.
BK is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
BK keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BK takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A lazy body kick from BK
and LeBlanc counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
BK connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the leg kick from BK.
LeBlanc takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice shot by LeBlanc.
BK cracks the inside of LeBlanc's front leg.
BK lands with a thumping leg kick.
BK takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
BK lands a front kick.
Nice shot by LeBlanc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BK swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LeBlanc.
BK throws a leg kick but LeBlanc sees it coming and moves out of range.
BK displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBlanc throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from BK on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
BK lands with a nice body punch.
BK throws a leg kick
and LeBlanc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BK tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBlanc was well out of range. Poor timing from BK.
BK lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for BK.
LeBlanc throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LeBlanc misses with a wild combination.
BK takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
LeBlanc throws an off balance right hand
and BK counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LeBlanc lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
BK looks to land a left hand but LeBlanc moved out of range nicely.
BK looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LeBlanc tries to clinch but BK is having none of it.
BK half committed to a counter leg kick.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
BK lands with a nice body kick.
LeBlanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBlanc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LeBlanc will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LeBlanc throws a looping overhand right but BK ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by LeBlanc.
BK stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeBlanc.
BK scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BK lands a nice leg kick that just misses LeBlanc's sensitive parts.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BK moves away.
LeBlanc connects with a body shot that sends BK's belly button to the back.
LeBlanc slips a straight right by BK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Claude LeBlanc will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
LeBlanc throws a looping overhand right but BK ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as BK lands an impressive looking overhand right. LeBlanc doesn't seem phased though.
BK delivers a nice body kick.
LeBlanc swings away with a leg kick that misses.
LeBlanc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BK throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LeBlanc fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
BK blocks the body kick.
LeBlanc stalks BK and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into BK's face. BK staggers backwards, shaken.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBlanc misses with an attempted mid kick.
BK throws a body kick that misses.
LeBlanc throws out a counter right but BK avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from LeBlanc misses.
BK misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BK swats away the attempt to clinch by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a lazy uppercut
and BK counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
BK loads up on a big right hand but LeBlanc slips the punch.
BK sets himself, and LeBlanc steps forward looking for the clinch! BK avoids it this time.
LeBlanc moves out of range as BK throws a body kick.
LeBlanc takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
LeBlanc circles away from the clinch attempt.
LeBlanc tries to work over BK's front leg with a kick but BK checks it.
BK throws a nice outside leg kick.
BK blocks the body kick.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BK with a nice cross.
BK lands a jab.
BK throws a front kick aimed at LeBlanc's knee but LeBlanc avoids it well.
BK defending well as LeBlanc loads up on a big left hand.
Benjamin BK has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws out a loose jab but BK uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BK was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBlanc.
BK was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
LeBlanc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LeBlanc pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces BK back to the cage. LeBlanc follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BK misses with a wild body shot.
BK scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc connects with a leg kick. BK looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tries a low kick but BK avoids it.
BK throws a right hand that misses
and LeBlanc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LeBlanc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BK uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeBlanc.
BK jabs LeBlanc right on the nose. LeBlanc blinks but takes it well.
LeBlanc wants to clinch up but BK keeps it at a distance.
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown attempt from BK. BK gets slowly back to his feet.
LeBlanc is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
BK pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LeBlanc feints a counter leg kick.
BK misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by LeBlanc there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the strikes.
BK lands with a good body shot.
LeBlanc thows a leg kick but BK checks it
and BK cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick as BK jumps back.
BK throws a body punch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
LeBlanc blocks the body kick.
LeBlanc checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BK doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
BK finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick and BK moves out of range easily.
LeBlanc misses with a straight left.
BK misses with an uppercut. LeBlanc saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BK darts in looking for a takedown but LeBlanc gets double underhooks and turns BK into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BK goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
LeBlanc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
BK takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Claude LeBlanc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
LeBlanc checks a low kick from BK.
A swing and a miss from BK.
LeBlanc misses with a looping right.
LeBlanc closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming BK to the mat! BK manages to get full guard.
BK working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeBlanc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeBlanc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Claude LeBlanc.
Well LeBlanc has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claude LeBlanc!
A victorious Claude LeBlanc 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Maldini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pops Cama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maldini might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Just one cornetto. Cama is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lollipop. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Giuseppe Maldini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pops Cama!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maldini.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Cama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maldini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cama.
Cama is looking to slow Maldini down with leg kicks.
Cama looks to land a body kick but Maldini moved away.
Maldini pushes Cama up against the cage in a clinch.
Cama lands a nice shot to the body.
Maldini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maldini looking to stall.
Maldini can't find room to land a body shot as Cama controls the action.
Cama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maldini or not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cama presses Maldini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cama prevents a body shot from Maldini.
A body shot lands from Cama.
Cama pushes Maldini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maldini is breathing heavily.
Maldini misses with a body punch.
Cama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cama misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Cama.
Cama misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Cama.
Maldini blocks a body shot from Cama.
Cama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cama can't find room to land a body shot as Maldini controls the action.
Maldini misses with a punch on the inside.
Cama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cama tries to work over Maldini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maldini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldini tries a body shot but Cama blocks it.
Maldini lands a right hand.
Cama can't find room to land a body shot as Maldini controls the action.
Cama tries a body shot but Maldini blocks it.
Cama misses with a body punch.
Maldini misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Cama prevents a body shot from Maldini.
Maldini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cama was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldini.
Maldini backing away here, and Cama unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maldini misses with a body punch
and Cama counters with a left and a right that stings Maldini.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Cama.
Maldini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cama moves away.
Cama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maldini on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maldini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cama avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldini throws a sloppy body shot
letting Cama counter with a right hand.
Maldini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cama only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Cama ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Cama lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cama tries to keep at a distance but Maldini has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cama tries a body shot but Maldini blocks it.
Maldini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cama's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cama's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Maldini tries a body shot but Cama blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cama.
Cama blocks a body shot from Maldini.
Maldini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cama misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maldini - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cama scores with a hook to the body.
Maldini struggles to land a body shot inside as Cama controls his hands.
Maldini tries to throw a body punch but Cama avoids it by throwing Maldini back against the cage.
Cama struggles to land a body shot inside as Maldini controls his hands.
Cama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cama misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Cama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini digs a right hand into Cama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cama's gas tank.
Cama working aggressively here.
Maldini tries to throw a body punch but Cama avoids it by throwing Maldini back against the cage.
Maldini wants to break free but Cama has control.
Cama keeps control of Maldini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Cama.
Cama blocks a head kick by Maldini.
Cama thinks about the counter body kick.
Cama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maldini if he has to take too many more of those.
Maldini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maldini 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Cama.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Cama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cama moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Cama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pops Cama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maldini throws a sloppy head kick and Cama moves out of range easily.
Cama swats away the attempt to clinch by Maldini.
Maldini throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pops Cama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maldini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cama manages to avoid it.
Maldini is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Cama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cama connects with a solid leg kick.
Maldini clinches with his opponent.
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maldini swings for the body but Cama moves out of range.
Cama keeps the fight on the outside.
Cama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maldini looks to land a body kick but Cama moved away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cama connects with a single shot there.
Maldini throws a lazy uppercut
and Cama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maldini misses with a series of wild punches.
Cama was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Cama moves away and avoids it.
Maldini misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Maldini misses
and Maldini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cama, right into the meat.
Maldini on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cama misses with a few strikes there.
Maldini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maldini tries to close the distance and clinch but Cama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maldini tries to clinch but Cama is having none of it.
Cama lands the left hand.
Maldini has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cama.
Maldini closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Cama.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Cama.
Cama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cama misses with a punch on the inside.
Cama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cama scores with a hook to the body.
Cama pushes Maldini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cama scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cama.
Cama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cama lands a hook that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Cama trying to control the position but instead, Maldini has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cama into the cage.
Maldini can't find room to land a body shot as Cama controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cama.
Cama pushes Maldini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maldini as Cama tries to tie him up.
Cama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cama lands a hook that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cama's elbow.
Maldini tries to work over Cama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cama scores with a hook to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cama. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cama lands a body punch.
Cama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Cama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cama is working Maldini over against the cage.
Cama gets through Maldini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cama misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Cama.
Cama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cama.
Maldini being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cama - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Cama.
Cama misses with a punch to the body.
Cama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldini throws a punch but it's blocked by Cama.
Maldini works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini takes a shot to the head.
Cama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Cama scores with a shoulder strike.
Maldini is rocked!
Cama drops Maldini onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Maldini is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Maldini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maldini's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Cama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maldini up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Maldini.
Cama digs a right hand into Maldini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maldini's gas tank.
Cama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maldini seems to have got his legs back now.
Cama digs a right hand into Maldini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maldini's gas tank.
Cama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maldinis head.
A short right from Cama.
Cama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maldinis head.
A shot in the inside from Cama.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cama's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Cama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pops Cama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cama.
Maldini misses with a low kick as Cama jumps back.
Maldini looks for the body kick but Cama saw that one coming.
Cama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maldini misses with a body shot.
Maldini misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Maldini.
Cama is trying to counter with his kicks.
Maldini darts in trying to clinch
and Cama counters with an inside leg kick.
Maldini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini tries to clinch there but Cama circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cama - that will leave a mark!
Maldini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cama can pounce on him.
Maldini takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maldini tries to clinch up
and Cama counters with a straight right hand.
Maldini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cama.
Cama steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maldini throws a right hand that misses
and Cama counters with a thumping low kick.
Maldini throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Cama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maldini misses the body punch
enabling Cama to counter with a crisp jab.
Cama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maldini darts in trying to clinch
and Cama counters with a big right hand! Oh Maldini is in trouble here! Cama follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pops Cama!
A very excited looking Pops Cama rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Helgi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Charcobeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charcobeau has chosen Fortunate Son as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 lbs
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161 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Helgi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Perry Charcobeau!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helgi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Charcobeau takes a swing at Helgi's ribcage but misses.
Helgi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Helgi looks to score with a jab to the body but Charcobeau is just out of range.
Helgi ducks under a wild hook from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Charcobeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helgi throws a jab when Charcobeau was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Helgi. Those never looked like landing.
Charcobeau cracks Helgi with a right hand to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Helgi finds it's target.
It looks like Perry Charcobeau has been cut.
Charcobeau throws a low kick but it's checked well by Helgi.
Charcobeau throws a body shot but no joy.
Charcobeau misses the jab.
Helgi throws a looping overhand right but Charcobeau ducks down to avoid it.
Charcobeau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helgi can pounce on him.
Helgi takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charcobeau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bjorn Helgi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charcobeau avoids the head kick by Helgi.
Charcobeau flicks out a counter leg kick but Helgi steps away.
Charcobeau misses with an uppercut
and Helgi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Charcobeau tries to work over Helgi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helgi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Helgi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charcobeau pulls guard effortlessly.
Charcobeau looking for a sweep. Not yet Charcobeau, not yet.
Charcobeau pulls Helgi in close to prevent any damage.
Helgi gets to his feet - Charcobeau follows without any prompting.
Helgi moves in looking to clinch but Charcobeau pushes him off.
Helgi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Charcobeau.
Helgi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helgi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Helgi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Helgi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Charcobeau misses with a few strikes there.
Charcobeau misses with an uppercut. Helgi saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helgi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Helgi. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charcobeau misses with a wild body shot.
Charcobeau tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Charcobeau misses with a hook.
Helgi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Charcobeau takes a swing at Helgi's ribcage but misses.
Helgi tries to counter by clinching up but Charcobeau breaks away and moves out of range.
Helgi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Helgi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helgi thows a leg kick but Charcobeau checks it
and Charcobeau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Helgi checks a leg kick.
Helgi connects with a nice looking jab.
Charcobeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Helgi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Helgi's corner calls for a 1-2. Helgi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Helgi blocks the leg kick.
Charcobeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helgi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helgi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charcobeau manages to avoid it.
Charcobeau takes a jab right on the kisser.
Helgi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charcobeau.
A punch combination from Helgi misses.
Charcobeau throws a hook to the side of Helgi's head but Helgi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Helgi slips under a jab.
Charcobeau moves out of range of the body kick from Helgi.
Helgi walks into a jab.
Charcobeau throws a chopping leg kick but Helgi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Helgi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charcobeau.
Nice defenses there by Charcobeau.
Helgi swings for the body but Charcobeau moves out of range.
Helgi throws a sloppy head kick
and Charcobeau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Charcobeau keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Charcobeau swings for the body but Helgi moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Charcobeau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helgi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Charcobeau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Helgi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Helgi looks to throw the jab but Charcobeau is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charcobeau slips a straight right by Helgi.
Helgi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Helgi throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Charcobeau counter with a right hand.
Helgi lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Charcobeau does it's job there.
Charcobeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helgi moves away.
Charcobeau digs a good body shot into Helgi's ribs.
Charcobeau misses the shot to the body.
Charcobeau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helgi throws a head kick that Charcobeau semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Helgi.
Charcobeau throws a body punch but Helgi moves out of range.
Charcobeau lands with a right hand.
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 Bjorn Helgi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Perry Charcobeau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Charcobeau avoids the head kick by Helgi.
Helgi lands a front kick.
Charcobeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Helgi scores with a jab.
Helgi takes a swing at Charcobeau's ribcage but misses.
Helgi misses with an uppercut.
Charcobeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Helgi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Helgi has closed the distance and engaged Charcobeau in a clinch.
Charcobeau blocks an uppercut.
Helgi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Helgi tries to throw a body punch but Charcobeau avoids it by throwing Helgi back against the cage.
Charcobeau tries to break the clinch but Helgi is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helgi digs a right hand underneath Charcobeau's ribcage. Charcobeau let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Helgi tries to work over Charcobeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Helgi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charcobeau tries a body shot but Helgi blocks it.
Charcobeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charcobeau tries to break the clinch but Helgi is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Helgi.
Helgi tries to throw a body punch but Charcobeau avoids it by throwing Helgi back against the cage.
Charcobeau has a couple of punches blocked by Helgi.
Helgi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helgi.
Charcobeau breaks from the clinch.
Charcobeau delivers a nice body kick.
Helgi has managed to clinch.
Helgi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charcobeau's elbow.
Charcobeau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Helgi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Charcobeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helgi backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Charcobeau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Charcobeau takes a shot to the head.
Charcobeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Helgi backwards.
Come on Helgi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helgi blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau is looking to break free of the clinch but Helgi has double underhooks.
Helgi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Charcobeau.
Helgi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Helgi.
Charcobeau lands a body punch.
Helgi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charcobeau's elbow.
Charcobeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helgi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helgi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Helgi lands with a shot to the body.
Helgi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helgi tries to move into range but Charcobeau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Helgi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helgi was well out of range. Poor timing from Charcobeau.
Helgi slips under a jab from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau moves out of range of the leg kick from Helgi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau loads up on a big right hand but Helgi slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Helgi misses the target.
Helgi closes the distance and clinches.
Helgi misses with a punch to the body.
Charcobeau tries to pull guard but Helgi holds him up against the cage and eventually Charcobeau drops back down to his feet.
Helgi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charcobeau lands a nice uppercut.
Charcobeau prevents a body shot from Helgi.
A head punch on the inside from Charcobeau fails to land.
Charcobeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Helgi has a couple of punches blocked by Charcobeau.
Helgi misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Charcobeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Charcobeau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau jumps guard but Helgi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Charcobeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helgi blocks an uppercut.
Charcobeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Charcobeau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Some wild striking there from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau wants to land a leg kick but Helgi is out of range.
Helgi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Helgi misses its target.
Charcobeau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helgi. Charcobeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charcobeau takes a jab right on the kisser.
Helgi misses with a hook
and Helgi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helgi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Helgi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charcobeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Helgi is just out of range.
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 Bjorn Helgi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Perry Charcobeau's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Charcobeau misses with a body shot.
Helgi throws a solid leg kick but Charcobeau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Helgi.
Charcobeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charcobeau throws a leg kick that is checked
and Helgi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Charcobeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Helgi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charcobeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Charcobeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charcobeau.
Charcobeau breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helgi lands a nice shot that snaps Charcobeau's head back.
Helgi connects with a body shot.
Helgi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Charcobeau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Charcobeau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Helgi misses with a body kick.
Charcobeau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bjorn Helgi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcobeau misses with a head kick.
Helgi pushes Charcobeau up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charcobeau.
Charcobeau is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Helgi to keep the fight standing.
Charcobeau blocks a body shot from Helgi.
Helgi tries to work over Charcobeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charcobeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charcobeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Helgi can't find room to land a body shot as Charcobeau controls the action.
Helgi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Charcobeau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Helgi walks away with a smile on his face. Charcobeau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Helgi.
Helgi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Charcobeau staying out of range there.
Charcobeau lands with a hook. Helgi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Charcobeau lands with a nice body punch.
Charcobeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bjorn Helgi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charcobeau. Helgi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helgi throws a head kick but Charcobeau moves out of range.
Charcobeau misses with a double jab.
Helgi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charcobeau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Charcobeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helgi lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Charcobeau.
Helgi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Helgi punishes Charcobeau's body with a nice straight punch.
Helgi fails to land with a series of punches.
Helgi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Charcobeau.
Helgi is looking to clinch.
Charcobeau throws a chopping leg kick but Helgi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Charcobeau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helgi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helgi blocks the body kick.
Charcobeau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Helgi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Charcobeau misses.
Charcobeau misses with a hook
and Helgi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charcobeau.
Charcobeau working aggressively here.
Charcobeau scores with a shot to the side of Helgi's head.
Charcobeau has Helgi pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Charcobeau fails to land.
Charcobeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Helgi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charcobeau trying to stall but Helgi improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helgi lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Helgi.
Helgi has Charcobeau pressed against the cage, preventing Charcobeau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Charcobeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helgi's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helgi.
Charcobeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Helgi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perry Charcobeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helgi blocking some punches.
Charcobeau scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Charcobeau as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Charcobeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Perry Charcobeau.
I think Helgi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Helgi!
Our winner, Bjorn Helgi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Perry Charcobeau stepped up to the mic, saying 'There goes my last chance to make a run for the title. I want to thank the fans for support and I want to congratulate my oponnent. He's a great fighter. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Salosen Mara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herkules Nowacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowacki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Moby - Flower kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salosen Mara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herkules Nowacki!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mara scores with a hook.
Nowacki is looking to land body kicks.
Nowacki wants to land a leg kick but Mara is out of range.
Nowacki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nowacki misses with a hook. Mara ducked under it nicely.
Mara takes one to the side of the head.
Nowacki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nowacki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Herkules Nowacki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mara misses with a hook. Nowacki ducked under it nicely.
Nowacki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nowacki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowacki tries to land a leg kick but Mara saw it coming and moves away.
Mara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara looks to land a left hand but Nowacki moved out of range nicely.
Nowacki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mara.
Nowacki tests Mara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nowacki checks a leg kick nicely.
Mara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Mara tenderised Nowacki's leg. Nowacki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick there by Mara.
Nowacki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mara throws a looping overhand right but Nowacki ducks down to avoid it.
Mara throws a body punch but Nowacki moves out of range.
Nowacki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowacki manages to avoid it.
Nowacki lands an overhand right.
Mara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nowacki.
A nice combination there by Mara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nowacki's head backwards.
Mara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nowacki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara looks to land a body kick but Nowacki moved away.
Nowacki throws an overhand right that lands on Mara's shoulder, as Mara tries to avoid the shot.
Nowacki misses with a looping left.
Mara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nowacki throws a leg kick
and Mara counters with an outside leg kick.
Nowacki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mara can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mara 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 Nowacki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nowacki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nowacki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nowacki throws an off balance right hand
and Mara counters with a thumping low kick.
Nowacki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nowacki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara was well out of range. Poor timing from Nowacki.
Nowacki tries a head kick but it misses.
Nowacki staying out of range there.
Mara tries to score with a low kick but Nowacki moves his leg out of the way.
Nowacki replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mara blocks it well.
Mara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nowacki doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki moves in looking to clinch but Mara pushes him off.
Mara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nowacki misses the shot to the body.
Mara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nowacki slips a jab from Mara.
Nowacki tries to clinch up.
Nowacki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nowacki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mara to score with a decent uppercut.
Nowacki misses the jab.
Nowacki looks to land a right hand but Mara moved out of range.
Mara lands with an uppercut that bounces Nowacki off the cage and back into range.
Nowacki missing with a left hand there. Mara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mara throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Nowacki counter with a right hand.
Mara throws a leg kick which misses Nowacki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nowacki tries to avoid it.
Mara misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki is looking to chop away at Mara's legs.
Mara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nowacki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mara is able to avoid easily.
Nowacki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara throws a jab but it's blocked by Nowacki.
Mara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nowacki.
As Nowacki backs away, Mara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mara misses with a leg kick
and Nowacki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mara's knee momentarily.
Mara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nowacki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mara throws a leg kick
letting Nowacki counter with a right hand.
Mara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nowacki lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Nowacki misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nowacki, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Nowacki catches Mara right on the button with a cross.
Nowacki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mara had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nowacki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mara scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salosen Mara dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mara misses with a lunging right hand
and Nowacki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mara pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nowacki is out of range and Mara settles back down.
Mara tries to land a front kick but Nowacki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nowacki might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mara has got the better of the exchanges.
A combination from Nowacki does no damage.
Nowacki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nowacki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mara.
Nowacki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nowacki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mara.
Mara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nowacki connects with a solid leg kick.
Mara scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara swats away the attempt to clinch by Nowacki.
Mara throws a body punch but Nowacki moves out of range.
Nowacki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nowacki works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nowacki.
Mara slips under a jab.
Mara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nowacki checks a leg kick.
Mara throws a head kick that misses.
Mara throws a low kick but Nowacki avoids it.
Nowacki looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara is just out of range.
Nowacki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nowacki throws a head kick that misses.
Mara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nowacki moves away.
Nowacki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nowacki. Mara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nowacki lunges at Mara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mara's hand.
Mara lands a leg kick that knocks Nowacki off balance momentarily.
Mara lands a nice shot to the body.
Mara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki throws a sloppy head kick and Mara moves out of range easily.
Mara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara throws a low kick, looking for Nowacki's leg but Nowacki calmly moves out of range.
Nowacki lands a body shot.
Nowacki ducks under a wild hook from Mara.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nowacki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nowacki.
Mara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nowacki thows a leg kick but Mara checks it
and Mara counters with a three punch combo that has Nowacki backing up. Nowacki nods at Mara to acknowledge the strikes.
Mara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nowacki under the eye.
Nowacki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mara throws a jab when Nowacki was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki tries a head kick but it misses.
Nowacki feints and then cracks Mara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mara down.
Nowacki ducks under a wild hook from Mara.
Mara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nowacki can pounce on him.
Mara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nowacki steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mara moves out of range of the body kick.
Mara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nowacki checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mara.
Mara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mara throws a leg kick which misses Nowacki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nowacki tries to avoid it.
Mara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nowacki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mara's knee momentarily.
Mara misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Mara misses its intended target.
It seemed like Nowacki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mara takes a swing at Nowacki's ribcage but misses.
Nowacki dips to his left and cracks Mara with an uppercut!
Nowacki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mara misses with a left hand
and Nowacki counters with a head kick. That will keep Mara thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nowacki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nowacki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mara staying out of range there.
Nowacki scoring well with a low kick there.
Salosen Mara is winning the standup battle so far.
Mara throws out a leg kick but Nowacki moves out of range and Mara only half commits.
Mara misses with a low kick.
Nowacki misses with a looping right.
Nowacki looks for the body kick but Mara saw that one coming.
Nowacki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mara lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Herkules Nowacki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Nowacki throws a hook but Mara blocks it.
A jab from Mara misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mara checks a leg kick.
Mara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nowacki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mara.
Mara swings for the body but Nowacki moves out of range.
Mara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Mara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mara tries to work over Nowacki's front leg with a kick but Nowacki checks it.
Mara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nowacki tries to clinch there but Mara circles away.
Nice jab there from Nowacki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki fails in his attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nowacki checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Mara.
Mara tries to land a front kick but Nowacki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nowacki tries to counter with a clinch but Mara shakes him off and moves away.
Mara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nowacki slips a jab from Mara.
A little jabbing left from Nowacki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nowacki - that will leave a mark!
Mara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nowacki.
Nowacki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mara.
Mara throws a leg kick but Nowacki moved away.
Nowacki lands an overhand right.
Nowacki moves in looking to clinch but Mara pushes him off.
Nowacki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nowacki! But no joy.
Mara throws a body shot but no joy.
Nowacki with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nowacki! But no joy.
Nowacki tries to clinch there but Mara circles away.
Nowacki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Mara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mara blocks the body kick.
Mara feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nowacki.
Nowacki scores with a nice body kick.
Mara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nowacki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mara.
A telegraphed right hand from Mara misses the target.
Mara throws a low kick but Nowacki avoids it.
Nowacki misses with an uppercut.
Nowacki stalks Mara and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mara's face. Mara staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nowacki takes the fight into the clinch.
Mara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nowacki lands an uppercut.
Nowacki lands a nice elbow.
Mara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow.
Mara avoids the elbow strike from Nowacki, against the cage.
Nowacki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mara lands a nice uppercut.
Mara can't find room to land a body shot as Nowacki controls the action.
Mara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Nowacki.
Mara tries to break the clinch but Nowacki is controlling the position.
Nowacki letting Mara take a breather here.
A short right from Mara on the inside.
Nowacki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mara misses with a punch to the body.
Nowacki gets through Mara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nowacki pushes off an throws an elbow but Mara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow.
Nowacki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mara backwards.
Mara misses with a punch to the body.
Nowacki misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nowacki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mara's brow.
Mara takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Nowacki.
Mara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nowacki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herkules Nowacki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nowacki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Mara.
Mara misses with a punch to the body.
Mara breaks the clinch.
Mara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowacki manages to avoid it.
Nowacki throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herkules Nowacki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nowacki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herkules Nowacki!
Herkules Nowacki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Bashorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bashorov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hangar 18. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karim Bashorov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Dzhumagaliev there.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a body shot.
Dzhumagaliev moves out of range as Bashorov strikes.
Dzhumagaliev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a body kick.
Dzhumagaliev avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
Bashorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev tries a low kick but Bashorov avoids it.
Dzhumagaliev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a kick to the body.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
As Bashorov looks to move away, Dzhumagaliev throws a big counter combo bu Bashorov just gets out of the way.
Bashorov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dzhumagaliev finds it's way round the side to connect with Bashorov's head.
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Dzhumagaliev is out of range.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dzhumagaliev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bashorov.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to counter punch.
Dzhumagaliev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bashorovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dzhumagaliev scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dzhumagaliev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A good leg kick by Dzhumagaliev.
Bashorov shoots in but Dzhumagaliev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bashorov ducks under a wild hook from Dzhumagaliev.
A little jabbing left from Bashorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dzhumagaliev lands a glancing blow to the side of Bashorov's head.
Dzhumagaliev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Bashorov slips under a jab.
Dzhumagaliev with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dzhumagaliev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Bashorov with a nice cross.
Bashorov misses with a lunging right hand
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a nice uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev cracks Bashorov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bashorov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dzhumagaliev momentarily.
Dzhumagaliev moves in looking to clinch but Bashorov pushes him off.
Bashorov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dzhumagaliev throws out the jab.
Bashorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dzhumagaliev, right into the meat.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bashorov does it's job there.
Dzhumagaliev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a jab.
Dzhumagaliev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bashorov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dzhumagaliev.
Bashorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dzhumagaliev.
Bashorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bashorov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and clinches.
Dzhumagaliev tries to work over Bashorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a punch to the body.
Bashorov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bashorov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dzhumagaliev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bashorov misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bashorov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karim Bashorov.
Bashorov has Dzhumagaliev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bashorov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dzhumagaliev tumbling to the mat - Bashorov dives into Dzhumagaliev's guard.
Dzhumagaliev pushes Bashorov off and gets back to his feet.
Dzhumagaliev throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice side step and Bashorov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
No joy there for Bashorov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dzhumagaliev loads up on a big right hand but Bashorov slips the punch.
Bashorov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dzhumagaliev misses the shot to the body.
Bashorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dzhumagaliev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzhumagaliev gets a clinch.
Bashorov manages to pull guard.
Dzhumagaliev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bashorov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dzhumagaliev passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov is trying to get back to full guard.
Dzhumagaliev decides to stand up.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bashorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dzhumagaliev lands a front kick.
Bashorov scores with a nice head shot.
Dzhumagaliev lands the left hand.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but Bashorov moves away
enabling Bashorov to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bashorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dzhumagaliev looks to throw the jab but Bashorov is out of range.
Dzhumagaliev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashorov.
Dzhumagaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bashorov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Bashorov misses.
A lazy left from Bashorov finds it's target.
Dzhumagaliev looks to land a combination but Bashorov avoids it well.
Dzhumagaliev throws a poor cross that misses
and Bashorov counters with a straight right hand.
Dzhumagaliev moves into the clinch.
Bashorov breaks from the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dzhumagaliev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bashorov can do to turn this around?
Dzhumagaliev misses with a wild body shot.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhumagaliev staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Dzhumagaliev misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Dzhumagaliev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bashorov doesn't seem phased though.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashorov connects with a crisp jab.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev moves in looking to clinch but Bashorov pushes him off.
Dzhumagaliev tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Dzhumagaliev.
Bashorov connects with a single shot there.
Dzhumagaliev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bashorov.
Bashorov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and clinches.
Bashorov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dzhumagaliev walks away with a smile on his face. Bashorov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sloppy strikes from Bashorov. Those never looked like landing.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick that half lands.
Bashorov misses with an uppercut. Dzhumagaliev saw that one coming.
Dzhumagaliev throws a push kick but Bashorov slaps the foot to one side.
Bashorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bashorov misses with a straight left.
Bashorov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzhumagaliev darts in and clinches Bashorov up against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev misses with an elbow strike.
Bashorov is trying to force a seperation but Dzhumagaliev has the dominant position.
Dzhumagaliev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bashorov prevents a body shot from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev looking to stall.
Bashorov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bashorov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev moves away.
Dzhumagaliev misses with an uppercut. Bashorov saw that one coming.
Bashorov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bashorov throws out a powerful jab.
Bashorov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick but Bashorov moves out of range.
It seemed like Bashorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dzhumagaliev swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bashorov takes a swing at Dzhumagaliev's ribcage but misses.
Dzhumagaliev lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dzhumagaliev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bashorov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dzhumagaliev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashorov.
Dzhumagaliev missing with a left hand there. Bashorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dzhumagaliev slips under a jab from Bashorov.
Bashorov cracks a nice hook into Dzhumagaliev's ribs.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a punch to the head.
Dzhumagaliev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bashorov gets a double leg takedown into Dzhumagaliev's guard.
Dzhumagaliev uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzhumagaliev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Dzhumagaliev.
Bashorov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Dzhumagaliev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice sprawl there from Dzhumagaliev as Bashorov shoots in.
Dzhumagaliev cracks Bashorov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev tries a head kick but it misses.
Dzhumagaliev missing with a left hand there. Bashorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bashorov.
Bashorov misses with a combination
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dzhumagaliev. Bashorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Dzhumagaliev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bashorov is able to avoid easily.
Dzhumagaliev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bashorov throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bashorov scores with a sloppy right hand. Dzhumagaliev should have avoided that one.
Dzhumagaliev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bashorov misses with a looping right.
Bashorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dzhumagaliev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bashorov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bashorov connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Bashorov.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a jab.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bashorov scores with a nice strike.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bashorov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dzhumagaliev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bashorov under the eye.
Dzhumagaliev walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzhumagaliev loads up on a big right hand but Bashorov slips the punch.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dzhumagaliev connects with the punch.
Bashorov throws a poor cross that misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bashorov is rocked!
Bashorov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dzhumagaliev looks to land a body kick but Bashorov moved away.
A head kick misses from Dzhumagaliev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev looks to land a left hand but Bashorov moved out of range nicely.
Bashorov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Bashorov.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is winning the standup battle so far.
Dzhumagaliev tries to score with a low kick but Bashorov moves his leg out of the way.
Bashorov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bashorov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dzhumagaliev. Dzhumagaliev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dzhumagaliev throws a sloppy head kick and Bashorov moves out of range easily.
Bashorov misses with a wild body shot.
Dzhumagaliev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dzhumagaliev dodges the punch combination from Bashorov.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice shot that snaps Bashorov's head back.
Dzhumagaliev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dzhumagaliev throws an overhand right that lands on Bashorov's shoulder, as Bashorov tries to avoid the shot.
Bashorov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dzhumagaliev defends it nicely.
Karim Bashorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov slips a jab from Dzhumagaliev.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev slips under a jab from Bashorov.
Dzhumagaliev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a looping right.
Dzhumagaliev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dzhumagaliev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bashorov avoids the head kick by Dzhumagaliev.
Bashorov scores with a hook.
A jab from Dzhumagaliev finds it's way through Bashorov's defenses.
Bashorov misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Dzhumagaliev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dzhumagaliev has closed the distance and engaged Bashorov in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Dzhumagaliev.
Bashorov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dzhumagaliev tries to kick Bashorov off but Bashorov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bashorov thows a huge punch but Dzhumagaliev dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashorov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dzhumagaliev defending well though.
Bashorov wants to free his trapped foot but Dzhumagaliev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dzhumagaliev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bashorov.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Dzhumagaliev keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bashorov passes into half guard.
Bashorov stops Dzhumagaliev from getting back to his feet.
Bashorov seems to be working for a kimura but Dzhumagaliev defends the submission attempt.
Dzhumagaliev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bashorov.
Bashorov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dzhumagaliev's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dzhumagaliev 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Fayth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galdra Kiddi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galdra Kiddi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ray Fayth's chin.
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Fayth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Galdra Kiddi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiddi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kiddi misses with an uppercut
and Fayth counters with a left to the body.
Kiddi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kiddi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fayth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kiddi. Kiddi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kiddi scores with a shot to the body.
Fayth misses with a low kick.
Kiddi with the counter takedown but Fayth avoids it easily.
Fayth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fayth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fayth fakes the leg kick and cracks Kiddi in the body.
Kiddi lands a nice hook to Fayth's body. Fayth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fayth cracks Kiddi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Kiddi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Fayth misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fayth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiddi manages to avoid it.
Fayth throws a lazy right hand but Kiddi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Kiddi.
Jab by Kiddi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth cracks Kiddi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fayth blocks a jab.
Kiddi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kiddi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fayth.
Fayth tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Fayth misses.
Kiddi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kiddi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fayth moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Fayth. That snapped Kiddi's head back.
Kiddi tests Fayth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Ray Fayth has been cut.
Kiddi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fayth's head backwards.
Kiddi lands a jab to Fayth's midsection.
Fayth slips a straight right by Kiddi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fayth throws a leg kick but Kiddi checks it.
Fayth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fayth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiddi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kiddi counters with a nice uppercut.
Fayth is looking to chop away at Kiddi's legs.
Kiddi jabs Fayth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kiddi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kiddi checks a leg kick.
Fayth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kiddi. Kiddi obviously looking to wear him down.
Fayth tries a low kick but Kiddi avoids it.
Kiddi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fayth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kiddi misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Fayth misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kiddi.
Fayth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kiddi throws a jab when Fayth was well out of range.
Kiddi lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fayth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fayth misses with a left hand
and Kiddi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kiddi.
Fayth has his foot on Kiddi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kiddi works his way back into a safe position though.
Kiddi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kiddi works over Fayth with some ground and pound from guard.
Kiddi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fayth is retaining full guard.
Kiddi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kiddi cracks Fayth with a solid left hand.
Kiddi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fayth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiddi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiddi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kiddi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fayth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kiddi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fayth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kiddi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fayth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fayth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galdra Kiddi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Fayth's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fayth lands a leg kick that knocks Kiddi off balance momentarily.
Fayth cracks the inside of Kiddi's front leg.
Fayth checks the leg kick.
Kiddi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fayth counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kiddi.
Fayth misses with a looping left.
Kiddi throws a leg kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fayth - that will leave a mark!
Fayth misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiddi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kiddi misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Fayth blocks the low kick.
Kiddi cracks Fayth with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth misses the jab.
Kiddi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fayth swings for the body but Kiddi moves out of range.
Kiddi throws a leg kick
and Fayth counters with a low kick, right behind Kiddi 's knee.
Kiddi scores with a nice right hand.
Fayth lands a slapping body shot.
Kiddi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fayth.
Kiddi cracks Fayth with an open hand slap.
Fayth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fayth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kiddi lands a nice hook to Fayth's body. Fayth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fayth misses with an uppercut. Kiddi saw that one coming.
Kiddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Fayth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Fayth misses
and Kiddi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fayth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiddi lands a glancing blow to the side of Fayth's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth throws a leg kick but Kiddi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kiddi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kiddi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fayth.
Kiddi parries the strikes from Fayth easily there. Fayth is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kiddi to escape.
Kiddi is trying to improve his position.
Kiddi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiddi is letting Fayth control him for a moment.
Kiddi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fayth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kiddi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kiddi sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fayth stands and throws Kiddi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee asks Fayth politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fayth prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fayth connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kiddi some visible discomfort.
Fayth lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kiddi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fayth misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi dodges the ground and pound from Fayth.
Fayth wants to control but Kiddi is keeping him busy.
Kiddi is trying to get back to half guard.
Fayth postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kiddi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fayth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kiddi is trying to control Fayth's posture but Fayth avoids it.
Fayth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiddi keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fayth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Fayth's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Fayth as he connects with a hook.
Kiddi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Fayth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiddi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fayth counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fayth wants to take a breather but Kiddi is having none of it.
Fayth content to control rather than advance.
Kiddi wants to control but Fayth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kiddi is trying to maintain the position but Fayth is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kiddi wants to control the position but Fayth says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kiddi is looking for a sweep. Fayth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fayth is pressing down on Kiddi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kiddi is holding on for now.
Fayth winds up and cracks Kiddi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fayth is nestled in close to Kiddi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fayth working over Kiddi with some ground and pound. Kiddi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fayth working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kiddi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Fayth has cracked it and Kiddi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Fayth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Fayth!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Fayth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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