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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kizeal Ingram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Huddlestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kizeal Ingram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Huddlestone!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huddlestone clinches up against the cage.
Ingram blocks an elbow strike from Huddlestone.
Ingram breaks the clinch.
Huddlestone has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ingram is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Huddlestone shoots in and gets a takedown into Ingram's guard.
Ingram might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ingram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huddlestone.
Huddlestone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ingram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ingram definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ingram looking for a sweep. Not yet Ingram, not yet.
Huddlestone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ingram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huddlestone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ingram keeping full guard, as Huddlestone tries to pass.
Ingram looking for a sweep. Not yet Ingram, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingram keeping moving, preventing Huddlestone from controlling successfully.
Ingram trying to control the position.
Ingram had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huddlestone defends it easily.
Huddlestone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ingram is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram pulls Huddlestone in close to his closed guard and prevents Huddlestone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Huddlestone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ingram is keeping the position for now.
Huddlestone is working Ingram over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ingram is on top in guard.
Huddlestone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ingram gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ingram works over Huddlestone with some ground and pound from guard.
Ingram won't allow Huddlestone to get back to his feet.
Ingram drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Huddlestone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ingram has Huddlestone in his guard.
Ingram keeping full guard, as Huddlestone tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ingram had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huddlestone defends it easily.
Huddlestone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huddlestone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ingram is keeping the position for now.
Ingram looking for subs off his back but Huddlestone has passed one foot through into half guard.
Huddlestone slips a nice elbow through Ingram's hands, connecting with Ingram's forehead.
Huddlestone is trying to control. Ingram wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ingram looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ingram wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ingram is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Huddlestone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ingram is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Huddlestone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ingram actively working from the bottom here.
Ingram is staying active underneath Huddlestone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Huddlestone slips a nice elbow through Ingram's hands, connecting with Ingram's forehead.
Huddlestone is looking to advance position but Ingram won't allow it.
Huddlestone is still trying to improve position.
Ingram regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ingram had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huddlestone defends it easily.
Ingram trying to keep a closed guard but Huddlestone is proving a slippery customer.
Huddlestone 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone trying to control but Ingram is working from the bottom.
Huddlestone forces his way into half guard.
Ingram is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ingram on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Huddlestone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huddlestone wants to control but Ingram is keeping him busy.
Ingram moves into full guard.
Huddlestone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Huddlestone stopping the sweep attempt from Ingram.
Ingram manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huddlestone manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ingram throwing strikes but missing.
Huddlestone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ingram defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Huddlestone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Huddlestone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huddlestone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huddlestone tries to close the distance and clinch but Ingram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huddlestone throws a head kick that misses.
Huddlestone tries to clinch but Ingram is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ingram.
Ingram blocks a head kick by Huddlestone.
Ingram scores with a push kick.
Huddlestone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ingram throws a nice looking combination but Huddlestone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ingram lands a nice hook to Huddlestone's body. Huddlestone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kizeal Ingram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ingram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huddlestone circles away quickly and effectively.
Huddlestone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Huddlestone.
Huddlestone doesn't manage to clinch there - Ingram circles away.
Huddlestone tries to clinch but Ingram is having none of it.
Huddlestone moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Huddlestone throws an elbow but misses.
Huddlestone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ingram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ingram keeps the fight on the outside.
Ingram tries to counter by clinching up but Huddlestone breaks away and moves out of range.
Ingram fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Huddlestone clinches with his opponent.
Ingram blocks an elbow strike.
Ingram is trying to break the clinch but Huddlestone is controlling him.
Huddlestone throws an elbow but it misses.
Ingram is trying to force a seperation but Huddlestone has the dominant position.
Huddlestone throws an elbow but it misses.
Huddlestone lands an elbow inside that Ingram shrugs off.
Huddlestone throws an elbow but it misses.
Ingram working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingram tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Huddlestone smiles and moves away.
Huddlestone doesn't manage to clinch there - Ingram circles away.
Some wild striking there from Huddlestone.
Tom Huddlestone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huddlestone rushes Ingram and presses him up against the cage.
Huddlestone is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters up against the cage, Huddlestone throws an elbow but misses.
Ingram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ingram looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Huddlestone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Huddlestone tries to close the distance and clinch but Ingram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huddlestone doesn't manage to clinch there - Ingram circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ingram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ingram thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Huddlestone if he has to take too many more of those.
Ingram looks to land a combination. Huddlestone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Tom Huddlestone has been cut.
Ingram misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ingram.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ingram jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Huddlestone or perhaps it was just good defense by Ingram, which made it look bad.
Ingram is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Huddlestone.
Kizeal Ingram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Huddlestone.
Ingram connects with a solid leg kick.
Huddlestone throws a head kick that misses.
Huddlestone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ingram misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ingram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ingram is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Huddlestone.
Kizeal Ingram is winning the standup battle so far.
Ingram throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ingram avoids the head kick by Huddlestone.
Ingram wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Huddlestone throws a head kick that misses.
Ingram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huddlestone.
Kizeal Ingram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huddlestone is breathing heavily.
A cross from Ingram lands.
Huddlestone doesn't manage to clinch there - Ingram circles away.
Ingram tries to counter by clinching up but Huddlestone breaks away and moves out of range.
Ingram lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huddlestone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ingram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ingram fakes the leg kick and cracks Huddlestone in the body.
Ingram thuds his shin into the meat of Huddlestone's side.
Huddlestone throws a body shot but no joy.
Ingram throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ingram misses with a few strikes there.
Huddlestone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ingram.
Good exchange - Ingram coming out on top.
Huddlestone is rocked!
Ingram fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Huddlestone is still on wobbly legs! Can Ingram finish him?
Ingram lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Huddlestone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ingram digs a good body shot into Huddlestone's ribs.
Ingram lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ingram lands with a big right hook that stumbles Huddlestone - he's out on his feet here! Ingram follows up with another monster hook that separates Huddlestone from consciousness! Huddlestone falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Ingram stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kizeal Ingram!
Kizeal Ingram decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Tom Huddlestone had this to say: 'gonna take some time of to decide if im gonna continue to keep fighting or not!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Venturia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adamh Pearse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Venturia might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise. Adamh Pearse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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281 lbs
38 - 38 - 0 |
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265 lbs
35 - 17 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Venturia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Adamh Pearse!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venturia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pearse tried to score with a low kick but Venturia checks it.
Venturia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Adamh Pearse has been cut.
Jab from Pearse.
It looks like Jesse Venturia has been cut.
Pearse connects with an inside leg kick.
Pearse weaves into range and cracks Venturia right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Venturia goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Pearse is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adamh Pearse!
A victorious Adamh Pearse thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lil Fame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Leduc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leduc is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trivium-Through Blood And Dirt And Bone. 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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265 lbs
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273 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lil Fame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Leduc!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fame misses the jab.
A combination from Fame does no damage.
Leduc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fame was well out of range. Poor timing from Leduc.
Fame clobbers Leduc with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fame ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Fame on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leduc moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Lil Fame has been cut.
Fame misses with a few strikes there.
Leduc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leduc moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leduc moves into range and clinches up with Fame.
Leduc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fame is trying to drag Leduc to the mat but Leduc just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leduc prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leduc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fame looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fame pushes off an throws an elbow but Leduc leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leduc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leduc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fame's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leduc.
A head punch on the inside from Leduc fails to land.
Fame breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Fame misses.
Leduc tries to clinch but Fame moves out of range.
Leduc ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leduc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fame.
A combination from Fame does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leduc throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leduc walks into a left hand.
Fame lands with a hook. Leduc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leduc looks to throw the jab but Fame is out of range.
Fame misses with a looping left.
Fame moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fame throws a right and a left that Leduc avoids nicely.
Fame avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leduc throws a big shot that misses.
Fame tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leduc manages to circle out of the way.
Leduc tries a low kick but Fame avoids it.
Fame throws a series of punches but Leduc avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leduc sizes up Fame with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leduc falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fame counters with a nice leg kick.
Leduc catches Fame with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fame looks to land a left hand but Leduc moved out of range nicely.
Leduc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leduc misses the jab.
Fame 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.
Leduc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leduc.
Leduc misses with a hook. Fame ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Fame.
A big left from Fame misses.
Leduc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fame at a distance.
A big left from Fame misses.
Fame throws out a loose jab but Leduc uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leduc lands a jab to the nose.
Leduc scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fame in his tracks.
Leduc throws the kick towards the body but Fame avoids it.
A lazy left from Fame finds it's target.
Fame defending well as Leduc loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Leduc blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Leduc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lil Fame's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Leduc scores with a hook to the body. Fame takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leduc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leduc walks into a left hand.
A big right from Leduc misses.
Leduc throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fame is looking to counter with a body kick.
Leduc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joe Leduc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leduc bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fame's head.
Fame is looking to chop away at Leduc's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fame slips a jab from Leduc.
Nice shot lands for Fame.
Fame throws a jab when Leduc was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Leduc. Beautiful body shot.
Lil Fame is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fame throws a right hand that Leduc ducks under and follows up with a left that Leduc also avoids with ease.
Leduc throws out a loose jab but Fame uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fame misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Fame misses the target.
Fame dips to his left and cracks Leduc with an uppercut!
Leduc scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fame avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leduc dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fame. That did some damage!
Fame moves forwards but Leduc connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Fame misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Leduc misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fame throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leduc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fame throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Leduc to counter with a crisp jab.
Fame throws a shot from downtown. Leduc moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leduc drops his hands momentarily and Fame takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fame throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Leduc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leduc gets a takedown into half guard.
Fame is refusing to be controlled, as Leduc sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fame is trying to get back to full guard.
Leduc performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Leduc stalling away here and it's allowed Fame to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fame wants to sweep here but Leduc controlling him for the moment.
Leduc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fame tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leduc controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Leduc trying to control but Fame is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leduc cracks Fame with a solid left hand.
Leduc wants to control from the top but Fame keeps moving.
Fame wants to hit a switch here but Leduc passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fame there!
Fame is working to get back to half guard.
Leduc landing strikes from the mount.
Fame is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Leduc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lil Fame's cut.
That's time! Fame's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leduc.
Leduc closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fame quickly recovers to half guard.
Leduc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fame defending well though.
Leduc is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Leduc is trying to control. Fame wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leduc missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fame regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fame looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leduc is one step ahead there.
Leduc makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fame trying to control the position.
Fame wants to sweep here but Leduc controlling him for the moment.
Fame can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leduc controls the pace.
Fame wants to sweep but no luck.
Leduc working some strikes from top position.
Lil Fame's cut is getting worse.
Leduc throws a big elbow that misses.
Leduc with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leduc works over Fame with some ground and pound from guard.
Fame wants to sweep here but Leduc controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leduc trying to control but Fame is working from the bottom.
Fame is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leduc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lil Fame has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leduc working some strikes from top position.
Leduc is pushing down on Fame's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fame is fighting to maintain full guard but Leduc has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Leduc is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fame manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leduc won't allow Fame to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leduc wants to control from the top but Fame keeps moving.
Fame working for a triangle but Leduc defends it easily.
Joe Leduc has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leduc stands up over Fame, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joe Leduc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fame trying to keep a closed guard but Leduc is proving a slippery customer.
Fame looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leduc is one step ahead there.
Leduc lands a couple of digs.
Lil Fame's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fame keeping moving, preventing Leduc from controlling successfully.
Leduc content to stall in guard here.
Fame looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fame escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leduc gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leduc connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leduc works over Fame with some ground and pound from guard.
Leduc won't allow Fame to sweep him here.
Leduc landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Leduc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leduc 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Leduc!
Our winner, Joe Leduc, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Scouser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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30
265 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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29
254 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micky Scouser!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace throws a leg kick but Scouser moved away.
Wallace misses with a body kick.
Wallace throws a body punch but Scouser moves out of range.
Scouser lands a nice shot that snaps Wallace's head back.
Scouser paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scouser takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Micky Scouser has been cut.
Wallace has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nelson Fight Camp in the buildup to the fight.
Scouser throws a big shot that misses.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
Scouser looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Scouser finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scouser throws a low kick, looking for Wallace's leg but Wallace calmly moves out of range.
Wallace was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wallace checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Scouser.
Micky Scouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scouser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wallace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scouser misses with a straight right.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scouser was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Scouser wants to counter with a clinch but Wallace pushes him away.
Wallace digs a good hook to Scouser's body.
Scouser misses with a straight left.
Scouser throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wallace on the side of the head.
Scouser on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallace. Wallace obviously looking to wear him down.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Scouser.
Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Scouser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scouser misses with a hook
and Wallace counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wallace thows a leg kick but Scouser checks it
enabling Scouser to counter with a crisp jab.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice cross by Scouser.
Scouser fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wallace checks it well.
Scouser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Scouser let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
Wallace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scouser scores with a hook.
Wallace slips under a jab from Scouser.
An attempted straight right counter from Wallace misses the target.
Wallace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wallace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scouser scores with a counter punch that sends Wallace to the canvas! Scouser smells blood - he's punishing Wallace with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wallace has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micky Scouser!
During a confident post fight interview, Micky Scouser thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Volga Overstreet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew has chosen Smoke Serpent- as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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149 lbs
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152 lbs
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Volga Overstreet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pepe LePew!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LePew with a lazy takedown attempt
and Overstreet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LePew takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Overstreet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LePew at a distance.
Volga Overstreet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overstreet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LePew.
Overstreet scores with a body shot.
Overstreet misses with a wild body shot.
LePew has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from LePew there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LePew avoids the body shot from Overstreet.
Overstreet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and LePew counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LePew wants to work for an arm triangle but Overstreet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LePew seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Overstreet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstreet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
LePew throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Overstreet keeping full guard, as LePew tries to pass.
LePew is looking to pass into half guard but Overstreet pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Overstreet is in guard.
LePew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LePew being controlled here, momentarily.
LePew has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Overstreet has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew is trying to get back to half guard.
Overstreet advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LePew sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
LePew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Overstreet pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
LePew is trying to get back to full guard.
Overstreet is figuring out what he wants to do next.
LePew wants to improve his position but Overstreet is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew actively working from the bottom here.
LePew looking for submissions off his back.
Overstreet looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
LePew is trying to control but can't.
Overstreet is looking to take a break and control but LePew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LePew is looking for a sweep. Overstreet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Overstreet with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Overstreet is looking to wear down LePew with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Overstreet just misses with a punch to the body.
LePew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Overstreet avoids it really well and circles away.
Overstreet appears to be looking for a big counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Overstreet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Overstreet misses.
LePew drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Overstreet defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volga Overstreet dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Overstreet thumps LePew with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Overstreet
and LePew counters with a head kick. That will keep Overstreet thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
LePew blocks a jab.
Overstreet misses with a kick to the body
and LePew counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pepe LePew has got the better of the ground game so far.
LePew looking to pass the guard.
Overstreet is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Overstreet keeping moving, preventing LePew from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overstreet looking to hit a scissor sweep but LePew is one step ahead there.
Overstreet keeping moving, preventing LePew from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew stopping the sweep attempt from Overstreet.
LePew connects with a couple of short punches.
Overstreet wants to sweep here but LePew controlling him for the moment.
Overstreet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LePew can do to turn this around?
LePew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Overstreet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LePew's guard.
LePew looking for a sweep. Not yet LePew, not yet.
Overstreet's corner is telling him to maintain position.
LePew throws his legs up looking for a submission but Overstreet uses it to pass to side control.
LePew tries to improve position but can't.
LePew manages to get back to half guard.
LePew tries to get to full guard but Overstreet has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew is looking to control Overstreet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can LePew avoid being mounted?
Overstreet is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Overstreet with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
LePew wants to improve his position but Overstreet is controlling well.
Overstreet controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. LePew manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Overstreet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Overstreet trying to control but LePew is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
LePew throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Overstreet escapes and throws LePew's legs to the side, diving into side control!
LePew gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
LePew tries to roll over but Overstreet keeps him under control.
Overstreet not doing much here.
LePew is refusing to be controlled, as Overstreet sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pepe LePew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Overstreet delivers a nice body kick.
Overstreet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LePew.
LePew drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Overstreet defends it well.
LePew gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Overstreet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Overstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LePew moves away.
LePew feints the counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Overstreet - just one landing.
Overstreet cracks the inside of LePew's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Overstreet.
Jab, jab by Overstreet - just one landing.
Overstreet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Overstreet finds it's way through LePew's defenses.
LePew is rocked!
Overstreet sizes up LePew with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
LePew is still on wobbly legs! Can Overstreet finish him?
LePew ducks under a wild hook from Overstreet.
LePew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
LePew seems to have recovered his senses.
LePew slips a straight right by Overstreet.
LePew moves out of range as Overstreet strikes.
LePew drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Overstreet defends it well.
Overstreet throws a body shot but no joy.
LePew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Overstreet misses with a hook
and LePew counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew is looking for a kimura here.
LePew trying to control from Overstreet's half guard. Overstreet has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Overstreet can't keep his opponent in guard - LePew advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LePew performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Overstreet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Overstreet is defending against the submission attempts here by LePew.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew prevents Overstreet from improving his position.
LePew wants to free his trapped foot but Overstreet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
LePew works his way into side control.
LePew working the head and body with strikes.
LePew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no LePew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Overstreet manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew wants to take a breather but Overstreet is having none of it.
LePew is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LePew not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Overstreet works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Overstreet holds on and takes a little breather.
LePew looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LePew trying to control the position from guard on top but Overstreet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LePew wants to pass the guard but Overstreet is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Volga Overstreet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Overstreet 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volga Overstreet!
As Volga Overstreet got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It's good to win again and go up in the rankings. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sadiq Hossein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sadiq Hossein has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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39
152 lbs
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150 lbs
40 - 15 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 22 - 5, fighting out of New York, Sadiq Hossein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarethyan misses with a straight right.
Hossein throws a body punch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Nazarethyan with the counter takedown but Hossein avoids it easily.
Nazarethyan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nazarethyan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nazarethyan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nazarethyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hossein.
Hossein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Hossein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazarethyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sweat in the buildup to the fight.
Hossein shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nazarethyan eats them both and turns towards Hossein to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nazarethyan takes a swing at Hossein's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hossein scores with a one two! Nazarethyan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hossein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hossein misses with a double jab
and Nazarethyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hossein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein throws a looping overhand right but Nazarethyan ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws out a counter right but Hossein avoids it with no problem.
Hossein stuns Nazarethyan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Hossein. Beautiful body shot.
Hossein is looking to wear down Nazarethyan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hossein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hossein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarethyan.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donk. Hossein catches Nazarethyan right on the button with a cross.
Nazarethyan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hossein's sensitive parts.
Hossein lands with a right hand.
Hossein misses with a leg kick
and Nazarethyan counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarethyan lands with a light punch inside.
Nazarethyan has a couple of punches blocked by Hossein.
Nazarethyan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hossein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nazarethyan defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazarethyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarethyan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazarethyan wants to control from the top but Hossein keeps moving.
Nazarethyan lands a couple of digs.
Nazarethyan advances to half guard.
Nazarethyan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nazarethyan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hossein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nazarethyan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hossein tries to get to full guard but Nazarethyan has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nazarethyan connects with a nice short shot to Hossein's temple.
Hossein is staying active underneath Nazarethyan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hossein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nazarethyan is working away from the top position though.
Nazarethyan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hossein is looking to improve his position.
Nazarethyan is keen to just control but Hossein is a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nazarethyan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nazarethyan throwing shots but Hossein is blocking nicely.
Hossein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nazarethyan is working away from the top position though.
Hossein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nazarethyan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nazarethyan is looking to work some ground and pound but Hossein has wrist control.
Hossein keeping moving, preventing Nazarethyan from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hossein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nazarethyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hossein misses with a hook to the body
and Nazarethyan counters with a good low kick that Hossein was not able to check.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein cracks Nazarethyan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hossein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarethyan has Hossein up against the cage in a clinch.
Nazarethyan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nazarethyan manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarethyan taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nazarethyan takes one to the chin there.
Hossein scores with a body shot.
Nazarethyan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sadiq Hossein is winning the standup battle so far.
Nazarethyan thuds a left hand into Hossein's body.
Hossein avoids a kick to the body.
Hossein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hossein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hossein tried to score with a low kick but Nazarethyan checks it.
Nazarethyan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hossein has time to react.
Nazarethyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hossein lands a jab to Nazarethyan's midsection.
Hossein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hossein controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarethyan lands a couple of digs.
Hossein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nazarethyan's guard.
Hossein trying to control but Nazarethyan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein stopping the sweep attempt from Nazarethyan.
Hossein tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazarethyan is retaining full guard.
Hossein trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarethyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarethyan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hossein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazarethyan is keeping the position for now.
Nazarethyan trying to control the position.
Hossein tries to stand but Nazarethyan is controlling from the bottom.
Hossein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nazarethyan is trying to control the position but Hossein postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hossein trying to control but Nazarethyan is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Nazarethyan swings for the body but Hossein moves out of range.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarethyan.
Hossein slips a straight right by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hossein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nazarethyan is out of range.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nazarethyan circles away quickly and effectively.
Hossein moves out of range of the body kick.
Hossein misses with a low kick.
Nazarethyan scores with a hook to the body. Hossein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nazarethyan closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hossein looking to slow down the pace here.
Nazarethyan can't find room to land a body shot as Hossein controls the action.
Nazarethyan lands a body punch.
Nazarethyan takes a shot to the head.
Nazarethyan tries a body shot but Hossein blocks it.
Hossein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hossein lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Nazarethyan.
Hossein working aggressively here.
Nazarethyan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nazarethyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nazarethyan lands with a right to the head.
Nazarethyan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hossein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazarethyan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hossein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarethyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hossein.
Hossein misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hossein.
A left hand lands to the body for Nazarethyan.
Hossein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nazarethyan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hossein or not.
Nazarethyan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nazarethyan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hosseins head.
Nazarethyan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hossein has a couple of punches blocked by Nazarethyan.
Hossein misses with the head strike.
Nazarethyan scores with a shot to the side of Hossein's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hossein.
Nazarethyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hossein backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nazarethyan blocking some punches.
Nazarethyan cracks Hossein with a nice body shot.
Nazarethyan stalling against the cage.
Hossein tries to stall but Nazarethyan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nazarethyan tries to clinch but Hossein moves out of range.
Hossein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazarethyan throws a wild body kick that Hossein sees coming a mile off.
Hossein dodges the punch combination from Nazarethyan.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarethyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarethyan manages to avoid it.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein swats away the attempt to clinch by Nazarethyan.
Hossein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hossein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarethyan blocks a leg kick.
Hossein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nazarethyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hossein is just out of range.
Nazarethyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hossein.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarethyan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nazarethyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hossein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nazarethyan counters with a low kick, right behind Hossein 's knee.
Decent striking displayed by Nazarethyan there.
Nazarethyan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nazarethyan postures up in Hossein's guard and throws a big left but Hossein blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazarethyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nazarethyan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nazarethyan lands a couple of elbows.
Hossein is pulling down on Nazarethyan's head. It's preventing any offense from Nazarethyan, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarethyan throws a strike but Hossein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nazarethyan has Hossein pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossein looking to sit in guard and control but Nazarethyan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nazarethyan connects with a couple of short punches.
Suren Nazarethyan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nazarethyan wants to control from the top but Hossein keeps moving.
Hossein is trying to keep Nazarethyan in close.
Nazarethyan is in close to Hossein's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Nazarethyan trying to control but Hossein is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan chips away with some ground and pound.
Hossein looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazarethyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nazarethyan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hossein's head.
Nazarethyan connects with a couple of short punches.
Nazarethyan throwing strikes but missing.
Nazarethyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hossein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nazarethyan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nazarethyan with a nice head shot there.
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.
Nazarethyan trying to control but Hossein is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sadiq Hossein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarethyan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hossein doesn't seem bothered though.
Hossein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hossein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nazarethyan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hossein. Hossein obviously looking to wear him down.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarethyan moves away.
Nazarethyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarethyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazarethyan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarethyan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Sadiq Hossein has been cut.
Nazarethyan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hossein under the eye.
Hossein is rocked!
Nazarethyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hossein manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sadiq Hossein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The crowd cheers as Nazarethyan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hossein doesn't seem phased though.
Nazarethyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Nazarethyan throws a big counter head kick but Hossein avoids it with no problem.
Nazarethyan scores with a leg kick.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
And Nazarethyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Hossein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nazarethyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
A nice side step and Nazarethyan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hossein.
Nazarethyan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Nazarethyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hossein moves forwards but Nazarethyan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hossein scores with a hook to the body. Nazarethyan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hossein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nazarethyan doesn't seem bothered though.
Nazarethyan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hossein. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarethyan connects with a body shot that sends Hossein's belly button to the back.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab by Nazarethyan.
Oh Hossein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazarethyan tries to clinch but Hossein is having none of it.
Hossein seems to have got his legs back now.
Nazarethyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazarethyan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nazarethyan lands in his opponent's guard.
Nazarethyan looking to sit in guard and control but Hossein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nazarethyan wants to sweep here but Hossein controlling him for the moment.
Hossein trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nazarethyan's guard.
Hossein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarethyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hossein tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazarethyan is retaining full guard.
Hossein trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nazarethyan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Nazarethyan preventing the sweep.
Nazarethyan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hossein's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarethyan works over Hossein with some ground and pound from guard.
Nazarethyan throwing strikes from guard but Hossein blocks nicely.
Nazarethyan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nazarethyan trying to control but Hossein is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan is working Hossein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nazarethyan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hossein controlling Nazarethyan's posture.
Hossein wants to sweep here but Nazarethyan controlling him for the moment.
Hossein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarethyan preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hossein keeping moving, preventing Nazarethyan from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nazarethyan takes one to the chin there.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarethyan is just out of range.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein throws a lazy head kick
and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown. Hossein fights it but they end up in guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hossein is trying to hold Nazarethyan in close to prevent damage but Nazarethyan has managed to pass into half guard.
Nazarethyan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hossein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nazarethyan is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sadiq Hossein's cut.
That's time! Hossein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hossein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hossein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hossein swings for the body but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
A left and a right from Hossein both land. Nice combination.
Nazarethyan works the jab nicely.
Nazarethyan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nazarethyan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hossein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazarethyan cracks Hossein with a nice body shot.
Nazarethyan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hossein backwards.
Hossein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nazarethyan controlling the action here for a moment.
Hossein misses with the head strike.
Hossein is looking to control Nazarethyan's arms but Nazarethyan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hossein has his back to the cage.
A short right from Nazarethyan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Nazarethyan.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan wants a takedown.
Nazarethyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Nazarethyan on the inside.
Nazarethyan misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazarethyan lands a body punch.
Nazarethyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hossein backwards.
Hossein is trying to break the clinch but Nazarethyan is controlling him.
Hossein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hossein prevents a body shot from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hossein backwards.
Nazarethyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hossein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazarethyan backwards.
Hossein is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nazarethyan working aggressively here.
Hossein is trying to break the clinch but Nazarethyan has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Hossein fails to land.
Hossein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hossein fails to land.
Nazarethyan lands a body punch.
Nazarethyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hossein's elbow.
Hossein lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hossein.
Hossein trying to control the position but instead, Nazarethyan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hossein into the cage.
Nazarethyan lands an uppercut.
Nazarethyan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nazarethyan misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Hossein as the two fighters clinch.
Suren Nazarethyan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nazarethyan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hossein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazarethyan has clasped his hands together around Hossein's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hossein avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan is looking to take a break and control but Hossein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan taking a breather here.
Hossein prevents Nazarethyan from improving position.
Nazarethyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hossein keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hossein struggling a bit here.
Nazarethyan just content to control the position.
Hossein can't do much from the bottom here.
Nazarethyan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nazarethyan working away.
Hossein is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nazarethyan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hossein will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suren Nazarethyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nazarethyan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suren Nazarethyan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joeli Babitu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
180 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Nelson Muntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joeli Babitu!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babitu looks to score with a jab to the body but Muntz is just out of range.
Muntz cracks a nice hook into Babitu's ribs.
Good work by Muntz as he checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Babitu coming out on top.
Muntz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Muntz delivers a nice body kick.
Babitu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice combination there by Babitu.
Muntz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joeli Babitu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babitu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muntz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babitu throws out a loose jab but Muntz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muntz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Homunculus Alembic in the buildup to the fight.
Muntz lands a lovely overhand right.
Babitu throws a chopping leg kick but Muntz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Muntz misses the shot to the body.
Muntz takes a swing at Babitu's ribcage but misses.
Babitu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babitu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz throws a wild body kick that Babitu sees coming a mile off.
Babitu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babitu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Babitu misses with a leg kick
and Muntz counters with a solid body kick.
Jab from Muntz.
Babitu moves out of range of the body kick from Muntz.
Babitu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Babitu, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Babitu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babitu blocks the body kick.
Babitu checks a leg kick nicely.
A left and a right from Muntz both land. Nice combination.
Muntz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Babitu looks to throw the jab but Muntz is out of range.
Muntz misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muntz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babitu.
Nice body punch from Muntz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muntz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babitu.
Muntz punishes Babitu's body with a nice straight punch.
Muntz scores with a shot to the body.
Babitu catches Muntz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Babitu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muntz.
Babitu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Muntz with a body shot.
Muntz tests Babitu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Babitu does no damage.
Babitu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Babitu throws a sloppy head kick and Muntz moves out of range easily.
Muntz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Babitu misses with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Babitu.
Muntz misses the jab.
Babitu scores with a jab.
Babitu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Babitu ducks under a wild hook from Muntz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu drives through and clinches with Muntz against the cage.
Muntz throws a punch but it's blocked by Babitu.
A head punch on the inside from Muntz fails to land.
Muntz misses with the head strike.
Babitu lands a body shot.
Babitu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muntz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muntz misses with a body punch.
Muntz lands a hook that snaps the head of Babitu backwards.
Babitu misses with the head strike.
Muntz tries to break the clinch but Babitu is controlling the position.
Babitu lands a shot to the body.
Babitu looking to slow down the pace here.
Babitu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Babitu'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.
Babitu misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz working aggressively here.
Babitu working Muntz over with knees to the body.
Babitu tries to land knees in the clinch but Muntz avoids the damage to the body.
Muntz misses with some punches.
Muntz lands with a short shot to the head.
Muntz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babitu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muntz backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Muntz fails to land.
Come on Babitu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Muntz throws a punch but it's blocked by Babitu.
Babitu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babitu lands with a light punch inside.
Muntz throws a head punch that misses.
Muntz gets through Babitu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babitu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Babitu has a couple of punches blocked by Muntz.
Babitu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babitu taking a breather.
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 Nelson Muntz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Muntz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Muntz takes one on the button.
Babitu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Babitu misses.
That kick from Muntz tenderised Babitu's leg. Babitu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Babitu tries to clinch but Muntz moves out of range.
Muntz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Babitu moves into range and clinches up with Muntz.
Muntz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babitu stalling in the clinch but Muntz improves position.
Babitu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muntz lands a body punch.
Babitu misses with some punches.
Joeli Babitu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muntz working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Babitu.
A short uppercut from Babitu.
Muntz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muntz blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muntz backwards.
Muntz can't find room to land a body shot as Babitu controls the action.
Babitu working Muntz over with knees to the body.
Babitu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Babitu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muntz backwards.
Babitu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muntzs head.
Babitu tries a body shot but Muntz blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muntz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Babitu misses with some punches.
Babitu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Babitu lands with a light punch inside.
Babitu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muntz.
Babitu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muntz or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babitu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babitu blocks a body shot from Muntz.
Babitu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Babitu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babitu blocking some punches.
Babitu lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Babitu.
Babitu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muntz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Muntz blocking some punches.
Babitu pushes off an throws an elbow but Muntz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Muntz lands with a left to the head.
Muntz tries a body shot but Babitu blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Babitu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muntz's brow.
Babitu tries to throw a body punch but Muntz avoids it by throwing Babitu back against the cage.
Muntz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babitu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babitu tries to land knees in the clinch but Muntz avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Muntz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babitu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babitu misses with an elbow strike.
Babitu lands an elbow inside that Muntz shrugs off.
Babitu blocks a body shot from Muntz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu misses with an elbow strike.
Muntz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babitu stalling in the clinch.
Babitu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muntz avoids it.
Babitu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Muntz's face.
Babitu landing knees to the body.
Muntz blocks a body shot from Babitu.
Muntz can't find room to land a body shot as Babitu controls the action.
Babitu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muntz avoids it.
Muntz tries a body shot but Babitu blocks it.
Babitu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muntz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babitu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Muntz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muntz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Babitu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Babitu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muntz is defending well for now.
Babitu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muntz backwards.
Babitu is looking to control Muntz's arms but Muntz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Babitu has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babitu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muntz lands with a short shot to the head.
Muntz throws a punch but it's blocked by Babitu.
Muntz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babitu.
Babitu lands a body shot.
Come on Babitu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Babitu misses with an elbow strike.
Babitu wants to stall.
Muntz tries a body shot but Babitu blocks it.
Babitu throws an elbow but it misses.
Babitu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babitu misses with the head strike.
Babitu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muntz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muntz misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joeli Babitu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Babitu misses with a low kick.
Muntz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Babitu.
Babitu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muntz moves away.
Muntz lands a leg kick that knocks Babitu off balance momentarily.
Muntz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Muntz slips a jab from Babitu.
Muntz punishes Babitu's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Muntz. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babitu! But no joy.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babitu connects with a leg kick. Muntz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Muntz dodges the punch combination from Babitu.
Babitu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMuntz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babitu lands a jab to Muntz's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz throws a chopping leg kick but Babitu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Babitu misses with a leg kick.
Babitu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Muntz tries to bum rush Babitu with a series of wild strikes but Babitu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muntz avoids the body shot from Babitu.
Muntz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Muntz blocks the low kick.
Muntz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Babitu scores with a three punch combo!
Babitu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Muntz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muntz slips under a jab.
Babitu misses with a double jab.
Babitu lands with a nice combination. Muntz backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muntz avoids the head kick by Babitu.
Muntz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Babitu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muntz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Babitu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Babitu throws a low kick but Muntz avoids it.
Muntz tries to land a front kick but Babitu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muntz. That's going to slow Babitu down.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses.
Muntz lands with a right hand.
Babitu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Muntz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muntz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joeli Babitu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muntz avoids the body shot from Babitu.
Muntz moves out of range as Babitu throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu throws a big shot that misses.
Babitu throws a right and a left that Muntz avoids nicely.
Muntz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Muntz scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Muntz.
Muntz throws a big shot that misses.
Muntz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Babitu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muntz misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Muntz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muntz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babitu was well out of range. Poor timing from Muntz.
Babitu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muntz just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Babitu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Babitu back to the cage. Muntz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Muntz tries to land a front kick but Babitu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Babitu thuds his right hand into Muntz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babitu moves out of range as Muntz throws a body kick.
Babitu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Babitu throws a leg kick but Muntz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Muntz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Babitu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muntz moves away.
Babitu connects with a looping right hand.
Babitu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muntz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Muntz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Babitu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muntz.
Muntz wants to land a leg kick but Babitu is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Joeli Babitu just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Muntz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babitu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Babitu misses the body punch
and Muntz counters with a straight right hand.
Babitu connects with a right hand. Muntz shakes it off.
Babitu lands a right hook to the body.
Muntz slips under a jab.
Babitu misses with a hook
and Muntz counters with a nice body shot.
Muntz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Babitu misses with a hook. Muntz ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Babitu checks a leg kick.
Babitu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Muntz takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muntz misses with an uppercut
and Babitu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muntz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Muntz does no damage.
Muntz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu moves out of range as Muntz throws a body kick.
Muntz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Babitu. That did some damage!
Babitu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muntz's head backwards.
A jab from Babitu misses.
Babitu misses with a leg kick.
Muntz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Muntz throws a push kick but Babitu slaps the foot to one side.
Muntz is looking to wear down Babitu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Babitu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muntz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babitu. Muntz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muntz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Muntz scores with a leg kick.
Babitu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Muntz.
An inside leg kick from Babitu misses.
Muntz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Babitu throws a head kick but Muntz moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muntz checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Muntz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muntz lands with a right hand.
Babitu misses with a low kick.
Muntz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babitu.
Babitu throws the kick towards the body but Muntz avoids it.
Muntz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Babitu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babitu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Muntz throws a body shot but no joy.
Muntz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Babitu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Babitu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Babitu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Babitu blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muntz scores with a nice right hand.
Babitu missing with a left hand there. Muntz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babitu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Babitu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Babitu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muntz.
Muntz moves out of range of the body kick from Babitu.
Muntz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Babitu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muntz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Babitu connects with a single shot there.
Babitu throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Babitu.
Babitu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muntz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Babitu throws a low kick, looking for Muntz's leg but Muntz calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Babitu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babitu looks to land a right hand but Muntz moved out of range.
Muntz lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babitu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muntz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babitu.
Babitu misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Babitu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Babitu. That's going to slow Muntz down.
Babitu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Muntz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Babitu.
Muntz moves out of range as Babitu strikes.
Muntz misses with a looping right.
Babitu throws a head kick but Muntz moves out of range.
Muntz pushes Babitu away with a front kick.
Babitu misses with an uppercut. Muntz saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Joeli Babitu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Babitu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muntz.
Babitu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muntz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Babitu doesn't seem bothered though.
Babitu tries to clinch up.
Muntz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muntz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babitu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Babitu.
Babitu cracks Muntz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babitu moves out of range of the body kick.
Babitu flicks out a counter leg kick but Muntz steps away.
Babitu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Babitu slips a straight right by Muntz.
Muntz tries to land a front kick but Babitu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Babitu throws the left hand but Muntz avoids the punch easily.
Muntz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Babitu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muntz. Babitu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Muntz.
Babitu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muntz.
Muntz dodges the punch combination from Babitu.
Muntz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Babitu throws a shot to the body.
Muntz looks to land a right hand but Babitu moved out of range.
Babitu blocks the body kick.
Babitu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Babitu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson Muntz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babitu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muntz's sensitive parts.
Muntz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Babitu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Babitu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Muntz.
Babitu avoids the head kick by Muntz.
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 slapping leg kick lands for Babitu.
Muntz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Babitu misses its intended target.
Muntz moves out of range as Babitu throws a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muntz. That's going to slow Babitu down.
Babitu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muntz's sensitive parts.
Muntz swings for the body but Babitu moves out of range.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babitu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Babitu misses with a low kick as Muntz jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz throws a series of strikes that have Babitu backpedaling.
Babitu tries to clinch but Muntz is having none of it.
Muntz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Muntz misses with a straight left.
Babitu checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muntz.
Muntz throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Babitu.
Babitu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Babitu scores with a shot to the body.
Muntz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babitu feints and then cracks Muntz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Muntz down.
Muntz throws the left hand but Babitu avoids the punch easily.
Muntz misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Babitu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babitu throws a right and a left that Muntz avoids nicely.
Babitu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muntz.
Muntz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Babitu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muntz misses with a low kick.
Muntz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Muntz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Muntz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Babitu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Babitu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Babitu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Muntz.
Muntz walks into a straight right hand from Babitu.
Muntz throws a lazy right hand but Babitu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babitu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joeli Babitu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Babitu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joeli Babitu!
Joeli Babitu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Preston has chosen Fuckin Problem 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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145 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Milat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Preston!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milat throws out a loose jab but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Milat misses with a body kick.
Milat is looking to land body kicks.
Preston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Preston checks a low kick from Milat.
Preston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Milat on the side of the head.
Milat tries a head kick but it misses.
Preston feints and then cracks Milat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Milat down.
Milat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Preston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Preston throws a body kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Preston there.
Preston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Milat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Preston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Preston throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Preston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Preston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Preston misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat wants to slow Preston down by chopping away at his legs.
Milat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Preston can pounce on him.
Milat lands a right hook to the body.
Preston throws a head kick but Milat moves out of range.
Milat misses with an uppercut. Preston saw that one coming.
Preston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Preston has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Preston throws a hook but Milat avoids it easily.
Milat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Milat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Preston takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Preston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Milat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Preston manages to circle out of the way.
Preston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Milat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Preston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Preston throws the left hand but Milat avoids the punch easily.
Milat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Preston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Preston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Milat.
Milat thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.
Milat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Milat throws a front kick aimed at Preston's knee but Preston avoids it well.
Milat throws a sloppy head kick and Preston moves out of range easily.
Milat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Preston misses with a straight left.
Milat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Milat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Preston's calf.
Milat wants to clinch up but Preston keeps it at a distance.
Milat stuns Preston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Milat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Preston.
Milat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Preston was well out of range. Poor timing from Milat.
Milat avoids the head kick by Preston.
Milat is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Preston.
Preston with a jab.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.
Milat wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Milat moves away from the strike by Preston.
Milat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Preston on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Milat misses with a hook
and Preston counters with a two punch combo.
Preston staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Milat.
Preston takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Milat looks to throw the jab but Preston is out of range.
Preston tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sloppy strikes from Preston. Those never looked like landing.
Preston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Preston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Milat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Milat throws a right hand that misses
and Preston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Preston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Milat.
Milat doesn't manage to clinch there - Preston circles away.
Milat just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Preston.
Preston scores with a punch to the head.
Preston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Milat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston walks into a jab.
Milat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Preston's hands.
Milat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Preston's sensitive parts.
Milat jabs at Preston's body.
Preston lands with a nice combination. Milat backs away looking to recover.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.
Milat misses with a body kick.
Milat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Preston.
Preston scores with a shot to the body.
Milat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milat cracks Preston with a good jab.
Milat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Preston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Milat scrambles back to his feet.
Preston staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Preston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Preston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Milat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Preston manages to circle out of the way.
Preston wants to slow Milat down by chopping away at his legs.
Preston ducks under a wild hook from Milat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aiden Preston will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch combination from Preston misses.
A jab lands there for Preston.
Preston throws a looping overhand right but Milat ducks down to avoid it.
Preston wants to slow Milat down by chopping away at his legs.
Preston avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ivan Milat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Milat 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 Preston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Preston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Preston throws a series of strikes that have Milat backpedaling.
Milat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Milat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Preston there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Milat slips a straight right by Preston.
Aiden Preston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Preston misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Milat. That's going to slow Preston down.
Preston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Preston misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Preston throws a head kick but Milat moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Milat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Preston manages to circle out of the way.
Donk. Milat catches Preston right on the button with a cross.
Preston walks into a jab.
Preston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Preston is rocked!
A head kick by Preston misses
and Milat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Milat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Milat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Preston backwards.
Preston is still on wobbly legs! Can Milat finish him?
Milat takes an elbow to the forehead.
Preston seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like Ivan Milat has been cut.
Milat pushes off an throws an elbow but Preston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Milat lands with a right to the head.
Milat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Milat misses with the head strike.
Preston looking to throw knees to the head but Milat is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Preston avoids the elbow strike from Milat, against the cage.
Milat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Milat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Preston blocks it with crossed arms.
Preston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Milat on the inside.
Preston misses with an elbow strike.
Milat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Milat lands a damaging elbow.
Milat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Milat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Milat.
Preston lands an elbow that stopped Milat in his tracks for a moment.
Milat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Preston's face.
A short right from Preston.
Milat is leaning against Preston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ivan Milat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Preston lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Preston.
Milat missing with knees to the body.
Milat managing to block the knees to the body from Preston.
Preston swings wildly with an uppercut but Milat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat working aggressively here.
Milat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Preston blocks it with crossed arms.
Milat misses with a punch to the body.
Milat working aggressively here.
Preston looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Milat misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Milat.
Milat throws a head punch that misses.
Milat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Preston blocks it with crossed arms.
Milat scores with a shoulder strike.
Preston prevents a body shot from Milat.
Milat misses with an elbow over the top.
Milat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Milat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Preston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Milat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Milat misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milat lands a body shot.
Preston misses with a knee strike.
Preston pushes off an throws an elbow but Milat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Preston throws an elbow but it misses.
Preston lands with a light punch inside.
Milat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Preston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Milats head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Preston throws an elbow but misses.
Milat tries to throw a body punch but Preston avoids it by throwing Milat back against the cage.
Milat throws an elbow that misses.
Milat working aggressively here.
Preston throws an elbow that misses.
Milat lands an elbow inside that Preston shrugs off.
Preston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Milat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Milat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Preston tries to throw a body punch but Milat avoids it by throwing Preston back against the cage.
Milat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Milat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Milat's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Preston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Milat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Milat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Preston's hands.
Milat moves out of range of the strikes.
Preston blocks a head kick by Milat.
Preston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Milat moves away.
Milat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Preston throws a leg kick
and Milat counters by clinching up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Preston just misses with a elbow thrown towards Milat's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Preston.
Milat lands a left hand.
Milat avoids a wild elbow strike from Preston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Milat.
Preston looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Milat misses with a body punch.
Preston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Preston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milat misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Milat fails to land.
Milat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Milat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Milat throws a punch but it's blocked by Preston.
Milat lands a hook that snaps the head of Preston backwards.
Preston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Preston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Milat blocks it with crossed arms.
Preston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milat backwards.
Preston blocking some punches.
Milat misses with some punches.
Milat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Preston's face.
With the fighters up against the cage, Preston throws an elbow but misses.
Preston lands an elbow inside that Milat shrugs off.
Milat misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Milat throws an elbow but misses.
Milat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat misses with an elbow over the top.
Preston avoids a wild elbow strike from Milat.
Milat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Preston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Milat throws a head punch that misses.
Preston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Preston.
Milat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Preston backwards.
Milat lands an elbow inside.
Preston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Milat throws a punch but it's blocked by Preston.
Preston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Milat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Preston's face.
Preston scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Preston throws an elbow but misses.
Preston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Milat misses with a punch to the body.
Preston takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Preston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Milats head.
Preston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Milat.
Milat managing to block the knees to the body from Preston.
Preston misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Preston fails to land.
Preston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Milat is defending well for now.
Milat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Preston misses with a knee to the head.
Milat is working Preston over against the cage.
Milat tries to land knees in the clinch but Preston avoids the damage to the body.
Preston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milat landing knees to the head.
Preston throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milat.
Milat swings wildly with an uppercut but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milat swings wildly with an uppercut but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milat tries a knee to the head but Preston blocks it.
Nice elbow from Preston.
Preston blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Milat.
Milat lands with a short shot to the head.
Milat misses with a knee to the head.
Milat misses with a knee to the head.
Preston avoids the elbow strike from Milat, against the cage.
Milat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Preston.
Milat struggles to land a body shot inside as Preston controls his hands.
Milat lands with a short shot to the head.
Preston misses with an elbow strike.
Preston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Milat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Milat tries a body shot but Preston blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Milat clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Milat's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Preston takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Preston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Milat has Preston up against the cage in a clinch.
Preston misses with an elbow over the top.
Milat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Milat.
Preston blocks an elbow strike.
Milat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Preston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Milat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Preston lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Preston.
Milat is rocked!
A short uppercut from Preston.
Oh Milat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Milat misses with some punches.
Preston lands an elbow inside.
Preston unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Milat! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Preston is unloading with more strikes now! Milat drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiden Preston!
Aiden Preston really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raijin Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunstrom comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Spitfire. Kage comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ride the Lightning kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 26 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lars Thunstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Raijin Kage!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kage throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Kage misses
and Thunstrom counters with a straight right hand.
Kage ducks under a wild hook from Thunstrom.
Kage throws a low kick but Thunstrom moves out of range easily.
Thunstrom misses the shot to the body.
Kage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thunstrom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kage tries to work over Thunstrom's front leg with a kick but Thunstrom checks it.
Kage thumps Thunstrom with a low kick.
Thunstrom looks to land a left hand but Kage moved out of range nicely.
Thunstrom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kage. That's going to slow Thunstrom down.
Thunstrom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thunstrom throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kage tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thunstrom is in Kage's guard.
Kage is looking to sweep but instead, Thunstrom has passed into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunstrom is looking for a kimura but Kage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thunstrom to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunstrom wants to take a breather but Kage is having none of it.
Kage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunstrom pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunstrom pulls his head out easily.
Thunstrom is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kage!
Kage is trying to reverse the position but instead Thunstrom has taken his back - oops!
Thunstrom is persistently looking for the submission but Kage is defending it well.
Thunstrom has the hooks in. Kage is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunstrom has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kage has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kage is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kage is keeping busy.
Thunstrom working for the choke.
Kage is keeping busy.
Kage tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kage tries to reverse the position but Thunstrom maintains control.
Thunstrom is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kage has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thunstrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kage has managed to get both his arms back between Thunstrom's legs - danger averted.
Kage throws a strike but Thunstrom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thunstrom defends it easily.
Kage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunstrom defends well.
Thunstrom 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.
Kage being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Kage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunstrom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thunstrom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kage throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kage wants to sweep here but Thunstrom controlling him for the moment.
Kage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunstrom defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Thunstrom dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thunstrom throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kage was covering up waiting for the punch and Thunstrom finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thunstrom trying to control but Kage is working from the bottom.
Kage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunstrom defends well.
Kage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunstrom defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunstrom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kage throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thunstrom escapes and throws Kage's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage sneaks back into half guard.
Thunstrom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thunstrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kage is just riding it out for now. Thunstrom eventually gives up the hold.
Thunstrom seems to be working for a kimura but Kage defends the submission attempt.
Kage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kage keeping moving, preventing Thunstrom from controlling successfully.
Thunstrom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kage has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Thunstrom doesn't defend quickly enough and Kage has managed to lock this one up! Can Thunstrom escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kage on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raijin Kage!
An out of breath Raijin Kage thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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