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Underworld 8 - Fist Vs Huseyin PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Corleone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer tries to score with a low kick but Corleone moves his leg out of the way.
Corleone drives through with a takedown into guard.
Corleone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corleone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spencer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spencer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Corleone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Corleone stands and throws Spencer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spencer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corleone controls the position from side control.
Corleone scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Corleone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Corleone lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer struggling a bit here.
Corleone has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Spencer is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Corleone yanks on the arm and Spencer is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Corleone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie Corleone!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Rasmussen (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
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Melvin Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Rasmussen!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris throws a right hand that Rasmussen ducks under and follows up with a left that Rasmussen also avoids with ease.
Rasmussen is looking for the big counter here.
Morris misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rasmussen counters with a nice uppercut.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that Morris semi-blocks.
Morris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rasmussen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morris with a poor takedown
enabling Rasmussen to counter with a crisp jab.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rasmussen as he jumps to the side.
Despite the aggression on Rasmussen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morris darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rasmussen defending well though.
We've been hearing good reports from Morris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Morris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rasmussen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is trying to control. Rasmussen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rasmussen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Morris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morris prevents Rasmussen from standing back up.
Morris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rasmussen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Morris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rasmussen is refusing to be controlled, as Morris sits in half guard.
Morris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morris throwing shots but Rasmussen is blocking nicely.
Morris is trying to work for a kimura but Rasmussen is defending well.
Rasmussen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morris throwing shots but Rasmussen is blocking nicely.
Morris is looking to stall here but Rasmussen recovers full guard.
Rasmussen is looking to stand up but Morris isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rasmussen dives on top into guard.
Rasmussen won't allow Morris to sweep him here.
Morris has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rasmussen doesn't defend quickly enough and Morris has managed to lock this one up! Can Rasmussen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Morris on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Melvin Morris!
A relieved looking Melvin Morris thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reverend Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owain Palais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reverend Sin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owain Palais!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sin closes the distance and clinches.
Sin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palais is defending well for now.
Sin stops a takedown attempt from Palais.
Sin missing with knees to the body.
Palais has Sin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Sin.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Palais controls his hands.
Sin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palais tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reverend Sin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owain Palais.
Sin tries to work over Palais's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palais has Sin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sin stops a takedown attempt from Palais.
Sin landing knees to the head.
Palais tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sin smiles and moves away.
Sin avoids the head kick by Palais.
Palais will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin rushes Palais and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palais looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sin.
Sin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palais backwards.
Sin misses with a body punch.
Sin with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sin.
Sin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Palais.
A shot in the inside from Sin.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sin.
Sin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Palais has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sin lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sin presses Palais against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palais or not.
Sin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sin tries a body shot but Palais blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Sin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Sin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sin.
Sin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sin lands a body shot.
Sin misses with a punch to the body.
Sin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Owain Palais has been cut.
Sin can't find room to land a body shot as Palais controls the action.
Sin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palais's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin lands a knee to the body.
Sin lands with a light punch inside.
Sin landing knees to the body.
Sin tries to throw a body punch but Palais avoids it by throwing Sin back against the cage.
Sin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sin lands a hook that snaps the head of Palais backwards.
Sin works on Palais's body with a couple of short punches.
Sin is leaning against Palais and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sin lands with a right to the head.
Sin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sin presses Palais against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sin obliges.
Sin can't find room to land a body shot as Palais controls the action.
Sin tries a body shot but Palais blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sin tries to work over Palais's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palais tries for a takedown but Sin manages to get underhooks.
Sin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Sin.
A short body shot lands from Sin as the two fighters clinch.
Sin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palais or not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sin obliges.
Sin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Palais.
Sin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sin lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sin lands a body punch.
Palais takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reverend Sin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Owain Palais's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sin gets underhooks to prevent Palais's takedown attempt.
Palais has Sin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sin tries a body shot but Palais blocks it.
Palais takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palais backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sin.
Sin scores a nice knee to the body.
Sin is working Palais over against the cage.
Sin lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sin.
Sin tries a body shot but Palais blocks it.
Palais takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sin lands with a short shot to the head.
Palais is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reverend Sin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sin lands a knee to the body.
We've been informed that Palais has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sin works on Palais's body with a couple of short punches.
Palais takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sin obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sin.
Good body shot from Sin.
Sin lands an elbow that stopped Palais in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sin.
Sin tries to throw a body punch but Palais avoids it by throwing Sin back against the cage.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Palais controls his hands.
Sin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palais can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from Sin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Sin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Palais.
A nice left hand lands by Sin.
Palais takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sin is leaning against Palais and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sin cracks Palais with a nice body shot.
Sin lands an elbow inside.
Palais blocks a body shot from Sin.
Sin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palais blocks a body shot from Sin.
Palais blocks a body shot from Sin.
Sin lands a right hand.
Sin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Palais's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sin.
Palais is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Palais! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Sin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reverend Sin!
Reverend Sin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Snowfire Nutrients for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cain Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ardian Kurniawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Hell's Bells- AC/DC. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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149 lbs
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135 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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cain Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ardian Kurniawan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kurniawan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Kurniawan has a takedown stuffed.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kurniawan counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurniawan tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kurniawan working a defensive guard here.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Kurniawan is keeping the position.
Kurniawan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurniawan looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurniawan, not yet.
Kurniawan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kurniawan stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kurniawan tries to move to full mount but Jones actually manages to regain half guard.
Kurniawan prevents Jones from improving his position.
Kurniawan wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Kurniawan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kurniawan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurniawan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Kurniawan.
Kurniawan trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Kurniawan uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurniawan wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kurniawan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurniawan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Kurniawan is controlling him.
Kurniawan trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kurniawan controls the pace.
Jones trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurniawan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones is looking to stand up but Kurniawan isn't so interested in that idea.
Kurniawan looking to pass the guard.
Jones managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurniawan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Cain Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Kurniawan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kurniawan is on him like a limpet, forcing Jones back against the cage.
Kurniawan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kurniawan has him pressed against the cage.
Kurniawan is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kurniawan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cain Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardian Kurniawan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones leaves Kurniawan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Kurniawan dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Kurniawan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kurniawan tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kurniawan shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Kurniawan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurniawan shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kurniawan's head backwards.
Jones stalks Kurniawan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kurniawan's face. Kurniawan staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurniawan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Kurniawan getting side control.
Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Kurniawan backpedaling.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cain Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Kurniawan fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones tries to bum rush Kurniawan with a series of wild strikes but Kurniawan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kurniawan fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Kurniawan is breathing heavily.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kurniawan is rocked!
Jones plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Kurniawan swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Kurniawan face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cain Jones!
A very excited looking Cain Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcio Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagemedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmagemedov has chosen Kanye West ft Jay-Z Nicki Minaj Rick Ross and Bon Iver - Monster as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcio Andre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khabib Nurmagemedov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagemedov throws a series of strikes that have Andre backpedaling.
It looks like Marcio Andre has been cut.
Andre staying out of range there.
Nurmagemedov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Andre.
Nurmagemedov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Andre is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Andre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nurmagemedov to keep the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andre jumps guard but Nurmagemedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Nurmagemedov.
Andre jumps guard but Nurmagemedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcio Andre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andre pulls guard.
Andre has his foot on Nurmagemedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmagemedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Andre looking for a guillotine here but Nurmagemedov defends easily.
Nurmagemedov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nurmagemedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagemedov misses with an uppercut
so Andre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nurmagemedov kicks Andre off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov looks to land a right hand but Andre moved out of range.
Andre throws a head kick but Nurmagemedov moves out of range.
Andre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nurmagemedov defends well and Andre ends up having to push Nurmagemedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nurmagemedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurmagemedov connects with the punch.
Nurmagemedov connects with a right hand. Andre shakes it off.
Andre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagemedov avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagemedov.
Andre tries to move into range but Nurmagemedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nurmagemedov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andre is rocked!
A combination from Nurmagemedov does no damage.
Oh Andre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagemedov throws out a loose jab but Andre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooh!!! Nurmagemedov has knocked Andre down with a huge combo! Nurmagemedov steps away and waves a wobbly Andre back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Andre slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Nurmagemedov. No joy for Andre on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Andre or perhaps it was just good defense by Nurmagemedov, which made it look bad.
Nurmagemedov throws the left hand but Andre avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov cracks Andre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nurmagemedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagemedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagemedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagemedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nurmagemedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andre has escaped the position, nice work there.
My spies in LOD: Xtreme MMA inform me that Nurmagemedov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Andre regains half guard.
Nurmagemedov stands up out of the half guard.
Andre seems to have got his legs back now.
Nurmagemedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagemedov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooh!!! Nurmagemedov has knocked Andre down with a huge combo! Nurmagemedov steps away and waves a wobbly Andre back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Khabib Nurmagemedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov connects with a body shot.
Nurmagemedov throws a monster overhand right that drops Andre! Nurmagemedov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagemedov!
Khabib Nurmagemedov made sure to mention his sponsor, Mohito Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Socrates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Socrates!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socrates is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Soares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Socrates is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Socrates displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Soares is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Socrates.
Soares has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Soares misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Socrates.
Soares looks to land a right hand but Socrates moved out of range.
Socrates moves out of range as Soares strikes.
Socrates throws a right and a left that Soares avoids nicely.
Soares throws a looping overhand right but Socrates ducks down to avoid it.
Socrates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Socrates throws a nice looking combination but Soares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soares thuds his right hand into Socrates's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Soares throws a big shot that misses.
Socrates slips a straight right by Soares.
Soares moves away from the strike by Socrates.
Socrates moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Soares throws a lazy right hand but Socrates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Socrates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soares.
Socrates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soares.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares misses the jab.
Socrates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soares.
Soares throws a jab but it's blocked by Socrates.
Soares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Socrates stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Soares misses with a lunging right hand
and Socrates counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Left hook, right uppercut from Socrates.
Soares throws a looping overhand right but Socrates ducks down to avoid it.
Socrates looks to land a combination but Soares avoids it well.
Soares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Socrates.
A punch combination from Socrates misses.
Soares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Socrates is working the combinations to good effect here.
Socrates misses with a wild combination.
Soares is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soares misses with a hook.
Socrates throws a shot from downtown. Soares moves away and avoids it.
Socrates 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.
Socrates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socrates's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Socrates duly obliges.
Socrates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares slips a jab and a cross from Socrates.
Socrates throws a right and a left that Soares avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Socrates.
Socrates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soares.
Soares connects with the punch.
A big left from Soares misses.
Socrates misses with a combination
and Soares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Socrates slips a straight right by Soares.
Soares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Socrates.
Socrates scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sloppy strikes from Socrates. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Soares misses the target.
Socrates misses with a two punch combination.
Soares throws a hook to the side of Socrates's head but Socrates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soares lands a nice hook to Socrates's body. Socrates takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Socrates scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soares doesn't seem bothered though.
Soares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Socrates to counter with a crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Socrates.
Soares throws out a loose jab but Socrates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Socrates moves out of range of the strikes.
Socrates misses with the combination.
Good shot there by Socrates.
Soares misses the jab.
Soares moves away from the strike by Socrates.
Socrates lands with a nice body punch.
Soares dodges the punch combination from Socrates.
Socrates scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Soares.
Soares dodges the punch combination from Socrates.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Socrates misses.
Soares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soares throws a hook but Socrates blocks it.
Socrates swinging wildly here.
Soares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soares sets himself, and Socrates steps forward looking for the clinch! Soares avoids it this time.
Soares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socrates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soares connects with a body shot that sends Socrates's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Soares misses the target.
A combination from Socrates does no damage.
Socrates misses the shot to the body.
Socrates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soares tries to counter by clinching up but Socrates breaks away and moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Socrates misses with a double jab.
Soares throws a shot from downtown. Socrates moves away and avoids it.
Soares scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Soares misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Socrates dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Socrates.
Socrates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soares throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Soares misses the target.
Socrates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soares.
Soares misses with a right hand
and Socrates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Socrates connects with a jab.
Soares on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, jab by Socrates - just one landing.
Daniel Socrates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Socrates drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Socrates.
Soares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socrates sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Socrates misses with the combination.
Socrates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soares throws a big shot that misses.
Soares throws a jab but it's blocked by Socrates.
Socrates unleashes a big counter combination but Soares bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Soares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Socrates.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares throws a hook but Socrates avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Socrates's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Socrates fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares takes a swing at Socrates's ribcage but misses.
Soares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Socrates.
Soares throws a poor cross that misses
and Socrates counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soares throws an off balance right hand
and Socrates counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Socrates looks to throw the jab but Soares is out of range.
Socrates keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Socrates on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Soares throws a hook to the side of Socrates's head but Socrates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soares looks to throw the jab but Socrates is out of range.
Socrates misses with a hook.
Socrates connects with a body shot.
Socrates throws a nice looking combination but Soares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soares throws a jab when Socrates was well out of range.
Socrates with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soares to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socrates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Socrates throws a series of punches but Soares moves out of range.
Socrates connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soares's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates stalks Soares and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Soares's face. Soares staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from Socrates.
Socrates throws a right and a left that Soares avoids nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good exchange - Soares coming out on top.
Soares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socrates sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Socrates, as that shot connected.
Soares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Socrates under the eye.
Soares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Socrates throws a right and a left that both miss.
Socrates avoids the body shot from Soares.
Socrates swinging wildly here.
Nice shot lands for Socrates.
Socrates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Socrates misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Socrates.
Despite the aggression on Socrates's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Socrates slips a straight right by Soares.
Sloppy strikes from Socrates. Those never looked like landing.
Soares changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Soares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Soares scores with a crisp jab that stopped Socrates in his tracks.
Socrates looks to land a combination but Soares avoids it well.
Soares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socrates sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Socrates throws a hook but Soares blocks it.
Soares cracks Socrates with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Socrates takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice cross by Socrates.
Soares looks to land a right hand but Socrates moved out of range.
Socrates throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Soares to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soares throws a lazy right hand but Socrates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Socrates does no damage.
Soares throws a hook but Socrates blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Soares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Socrates manages to avoid it.
Socrates ducks under a wild hook from Soares.
Socrates's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Socrates duly obliges.
Soares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Socrates counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Socrates wants to get back to striking at distance but Soares won't allow it.
Socrates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soares misses with a left hand
letting Socrates counter with a right hand.
Soares misses with a straight left.
Soares with a jab.
Soares misses with a hook. Socrates ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Socrates feints a jab promting Soares to slip. Socrates then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Soares slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Soares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Socrates looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Soares looks to score with a jab to the body but Socrates is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Socrates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Soares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Socrates.
Daniel Socrates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Socrates lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Socrates slips under a jab.
Socrates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soares.
Soares throws a hook but Socrates avoids it easily.
Socrates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soares.
Socrates throws a combination. Soares tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Soares takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Soares lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Socrates.
A right-left combo lands from Socrates.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Socrates scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Soares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Socrates throws a right hand that Soares ducks under and follows up with a left that Soares also avoids with ease.
Socrates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soares.
Soares throws a body shot but no joy.
Soares misses with a straight left.
Socrates is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates throws a right and a left that both miss.
Socrates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Socrates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Socrates throws a shot from downtown. Soares moves away and avoids it.
Soares loads up on a big right hand but Socrates slips the punch.
Socrates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Socrates throws a right hand that Soares ducks under and follows up with a left that Soares also avoids with ease.
Socrates takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soares misses with a body punch
and Socrates counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Socrates does no damage.
Soares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Socrates manages to avoid it.
Socrates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soares.
Socrates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Socrates misses with a combination
and Soares moves into the clinch.
Soares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Socrates.
Socrates lands a two punch combo.
Socrates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soares.
Soares takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Socrates slips under a jab from Soares.
Socrates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soares.
Soares lands a jab to the head.
Socrates moves away from the strike by Soares.
Socrates lands a two punch combo.
Soares throws a poor cross that misses
and Socrates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Socrates moves away.
Socrates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soares throws a big shot that misses.
Soares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Socrates.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Socrates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soares.
Soares takes a swing at Socrates's ribcage but misses.
Soares cracks Socrates with an open hand slap.
Socrates lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Socrates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soares.
Soares misses the jab.
Socrates steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Soares.
Socrates moves out of range as Soares strikes.
Socrates lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Socrates looks to land a combination but Soares avoids it well.
Soares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Socrates moves out of range as Soares strikes.
Socrates throws a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socrates sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Socrates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soares.
Soares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soares misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socrates feints a jab promting Soares to slip. Socrates then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Soares slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Socrates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soares throws a hook to the side of Socrates's head but Socrates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Socrates.
Soares misses the jab.
Socrates throws a nice looking combination but Soares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Socrates tries to get set, Soares tries to push him back and clinch up but Socrates manages to avoid the attempt.
Soares slips under a jab from Socrates.
Socrates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soares lands a really nice looking cross but Socrates seems unphased.
Soares misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Socrates misses with a series of wild punches.
Soares is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Socrates.
Lucas Soares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Socrates blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Socrates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Socrates 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Socrates!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Meen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Castillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Meen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Castillion!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillion misses with a wild body shot.
Meen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Castillion looks to score with a jab to the body but Meen is just out of range.
Castillion moves away from the strike by Meen.
Castillion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meen.
It looks like Erik Meen has been cut.
Meen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Castillion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meen.
Meen throws a big shot that misses.
Meen backing away here, and Castillion unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Castillion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Castillion avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Castillion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Castillion throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Meen tumbling to the canvas!
Meen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castillion trying to control the position from guard on top but Meen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillion wants to pass the guard but Meen is keeping the position.
Castillion 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.
Meen pulls Castillion in close to prevent any damage.
Castillion wants to pass the guard but Meen is keeping the position.
Meen being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Meen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meen moves away from the strike by Castillion.
Castillion connects with an inside leg kick.
Meen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Meen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Castillion staying out of range there.
Meen misses with a low kick.
Castillion misses with a straight left.
Meen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Castillion manages to circle out of the way.
Meen throws a leg kick that misses.
Castillion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the body from Meen misses
and Castillion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castillion, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Castillion takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Meen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castillion is pushing Meen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Castillion breaks the clinch.
A jab from Castillion misses.
As Castillion tries to get set, Meen tries to push him back and clinch up but Castillion manages to avoid the attempt.
Meen motions for Castillion to come forward. Meen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Castillion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meen lands a body shot.
Meen rushes Castillion and presses him up against the cage.
Meen breaks the clinch.
Meen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castillion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillion checks the leg kick.
Castillion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Castillion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meen.
Castillion keeps the fight on the outside.
Castillion throws out a counter right but Meen avoids it with no problem.
Castillion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meen lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meen wants to clinch.
Castillion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Castillion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erik Meen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Meen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castillion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miguel Castillion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castillion cracks Meen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Castillion throws a sloppy head kick and Meen moves out of range easily.
Castillion wants to land a leg kick but Meen is out of range.
Castillion looks to throw a body kick
and Meen counters with a nice uppercut.
Meen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Castillion under the eye.
Meen throws a push kick but Castillion slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillion lands with a kick to the temple. Meen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Meen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castillion.
Castillion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castillion misses with a leg kick
and Meen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Meen's head coaches at LOD: Purpose Training Center™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Meen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Castillion counter with a right hand.
Erik Meen's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillion lands a leg kick that knocks Meen off balance momentarily.
Castillion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Meen swings widly with a right hand
and Castillion counters with an outside leg kick.
Meen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castillion scores with a nice head shot.
Meen tries to clinch but Castillion is having none of it.
Meen closes the distance and clinches.
Meen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castillion.
Meen 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.
Castillion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Meen misses.
Meen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Castillion keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Erik Meen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meen closes the distance and clinches.
Castillion blocks an uppercut.
Meen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castillion swats away the attempt to clinch by Meen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castillion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meen throws an overhand right that lands on Castillion's shoulder, as Castillion tries to avoid the shot.
Meen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Meen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Castillion avoids the head kick by Meen.
Meen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castillion.
Castillion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Castillion misses with a leg kick
and Meen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castillion jabs Meen right on the nose. Meen blinks but takes it well.
Castillion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Meen moves away from the strike by Castillion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meen tries to land a front kick but Castillion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Castillion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Meen throws a lazy uppercut
and Castillion counters with a nice uppercut.
Castillion has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
An inside leg kick lands from Castillion.
Castillion with a jab.
Jeez, Erik Meen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meen's corner calls for a 1-2. Meen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Meen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castillion.
Meen throws a hook but Castillion blocks it.
Meen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Castillion misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Meen to counter with a crisp jab.
Meen takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Castillion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Erik Meen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice defenses there by Castillion.
Meen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castillion.
Castillion avoids the body shot from Meen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Meen.
Meen tries to clinch up but Castillion circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Meen.
Castillion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Castillion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Meen on his heels. He'll look to pass Meen's guard now, I'm sure.
Meen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Castillion is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meen keeping full guard, as Castillion tries to pass.
Castillion trying to control the position from guard on top but Meen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castillion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Castillion wants to pass the guard but Meen is keeping the position.
Castillion wants to control from the top but Meen keeps moving.
Erik Meen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Castillion controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Meen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Castillion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meen throws a jab when Castillion was well out of range.
Castillion throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Meen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meen checks the leg kick.
Meen tries to close the distance and clinch but Castillion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castillion just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Meen misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meen tries to clinch but Castillion moves out of range.
Castillion cracks Meen with a right hand to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Erik Meen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Miguel Castillion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Miguel Castillion made sure he mentioned MayheM sportswear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chang Thong Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rude comes to the cage accompanied by The Headstones - Long Way to Neverland. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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165 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Rude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chang Thong Song!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rude clinches up against the cage.
Thong Song misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rude gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thong Song.
Thong Song misses with some punches.
Rude escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rude lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thong Song circles away quickly and effectively.
Thong Song scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Thong Song.
Thong Song throws a body punch but Rude moves out of range.
Rude went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thong Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thong Song lands a nice shot to the body.
Thong Song cracks a nice hook into Rude's ribs.
Rude clinches up with Thong Song and pushes him back against the cage.
Thong Song tightens his grip and picks Rude up, before dumping him to the ground. Rude manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thong Song thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rude pulls Thong Song in close to his closed guard and prevents Thong Song from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude keeping full guard, as Thong Song tries to pass.
Thong Song content to stall in guard here.
Rude looking to control.
Thong Song tries to free his leg and advance position but Rude is retaining full guard.
Thong Song is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rude pulls Thong Song in close to his closed guard and prevents Thong Song from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
Rude wants to get back to his feet but Thong Song is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Rude 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thong Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Rude is just out of range.
Rude falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thong Song counters with a straight right hand.
Rude fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chang Thong Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rude walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thong Song.
Thong Song drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rude trying to control the position.
Rude is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rude throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude controls Thong Song momentarily but Thong Song frees himself.
Thong Song being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thong Song pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rude is keeping the position for now.
Rude trying to keep a closed guard but Thong Song is proving a slippery customer.
Thong Song wants to control from the top but Rude keeps moving.
Thong Song trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rude is controlling Thong Song's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Decent striking displayed by Thong Song there.
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.
Rude drops his hands momentarily and Thong Song takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rude takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rude fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nick Rude is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thong Song fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rude to the ground. Thong Song is now in Rude's guard.
Rude is trying to keep Thong Song in close.
Thong Song pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rude is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rude had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thong Song defends it easily.
Rude controls Thong Song momentarily but Thong Song frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chang Thong Song dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thong Song throws a good cross that connects.
Thong Song throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Rude misses.
Thong Song changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rude throws a body punch but Thong Song moves out of range.
Thong Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rude.
A countering left hand to the body from Thong Song misses.
Rude keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thong Song swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rude.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rude tries to clinch but Thong Song is having none of it.
Thong Song is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rude rather than just go for the knockout.
Thong Song throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rude on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Rude throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rude takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chang Thong Song seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Thong Song finds it's way through Rude's defenses.
Rude closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thong Song.
Rude breaks from the clinch.
Rude gets caught napping as Thong Song dives in and scores a takedown. Rude manages to retain guard.
Rude pulls Thong Song in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thong Song prevents Rude from getting back to his feet.
Thong Song wants to pass the guard but Rude is keeping the position.
Thong Song postures up.
Thong Song sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thong Song won't allow Rude to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rude swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thong Song is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rude fails to land with a series of punches.
Thong Song scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rude throws a hook but Thong Song blocks it.
Rude misses with a looping left.
Thong Song slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rude takes one to the side of the head.
Rude doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thong Song lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rude has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thong Song finds it's way round the side to connect with Rude's head.
Thong Song lands with a cross.
Rude doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rude drives through and clinches with Thong Song against the cage.
Rude'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.
Still in the clinch, Rude scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Rude on the inside.
Thong Song throws a head punch that misses.
Thong Song taking a breather.
Thong Song lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rude lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thong Song misses with some punches.
Rude blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rude misses with an elbow over the top.
Rude blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thong Song jumps guard but Rude stands there with Thong Song around his waist. Thong Song gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thong Song lands a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rude is trying to keep Thong Song in close.
Thong Song passes into half guard.
Thong Song is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rude sees it coming and defends easily.
Rude has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thong Song is working away from the top position though.
Rude is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Midnight MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rude is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thong Song is looking to advance position but Rude won't allow it.
Thong Song is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chang Thong Song showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rude throws a right and a left that Thong Song avoids nicely.
Thong Song jabs Rude to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thong Song lands a head kick!
Thong Song lands a jab to the head.
Nick Rude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thong Song lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thong Song fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Thong Song lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rude doesn't seem phased though.
Rude misses with a double jab.
Thong Song throws a shot to the body.
Thong Song lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Rude takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thong Song has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thong Song connects with a body shot.
Rude on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song dips to his left and cracks Rude with an uppercut!
Thong Song lands a body shot.
Rude swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thong Song misses with a shot to the body
and Rude counters with a left to the body.
Rude throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thong Song shoots in but Rude avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rude fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Thong Song finds it's way through Rude's defenses.
Good standup being displayed there by Thong Song as he connects with a hook.
Thong Song ducks under a wild hook from Rude.
Thong Song lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rude misses with a combination
and Thong Song counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rude moves into the clinch successfully.
Rude has a couple of punches blocked by Thong Song.
A short uppercut from Thong Song.
Rude is rocked!
Thong Song gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rude regains guard.
Oh Rude is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thong Song thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rude working a defensive guard but Thong Song manages to pass into side control anyway.
Rude is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thong Song is trying to get an arm triangle but Rude is defending well.
Rude seems to have got his legs back now.
Thong Song is looking to take a break and control but Rude is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thong Song might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rude haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thong Song tries to move to mount but Rude blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rude, who protects the arm well.
Thong Song has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rude!
Rude tries to hold on but Thong Song postures up.
Chang Thong Song is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thong Song with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Thong Song controlling the pace for now.
Rude is desperately trying to improve his position but Thong Song has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rude is squirming around, avoiding Thong Song's attempts to control the action.
Thong Song looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thong Song prevents Rude from getting the reversal.
Nick Rude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thong Song trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rude really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rude wants to control but Thong Song is having none of it.
Thong Song can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rude is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chang Thong Song comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thong Song winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chang Thong Song!
Chang Thong Song managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Underworld Clothing, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Nick Rude stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a good fight. A clean fight. I want to quickly thank my fans, my family and my fight camp "Palace of Pain" for all the support.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tre Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kortelainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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290 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tre Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kalle Kortelainen!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kortelainen defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Kortelainen misses.
Kortelainen scores with a leg kick.
Kortelainen misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Kortelainen 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.
Kortelainen shoots for a takedown but Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A quick step to the side and Cruz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kortelainen is looking to chop away at Cruz's legs.
Kortelainen scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kortelainen.
Cruz takes a swing at Kortelainen's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortelainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kortelainen throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kortelainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cruz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz cracks Kortelainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kortelainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kalle Kortelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kortelainen throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kortelainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kortelainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
We've been told by Cruz's head coaches at Thunder MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kortelainen stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kortelainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Kortelainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kortelainen throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kortelainen, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz slips under a jab.
Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kortelainen.
Kortelainen avoids the body shot from Cruz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kortelainen, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kortelainen, right into the meat.
Kortelainen misses with a body shot.
Kortelainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Kortelainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Kortelainen.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Kortelainen misses with a leg kick.
Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kortelainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cruz 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 Kortelainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kortelainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kortelainen connects with a looping right hand.
Kortelainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cruz.
Cruz throws a front kick aimed at Kortelainen's knee but Kortelainen avoids it well.
Kortelainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruz's calf.
A jab from Kortelainen misses.
Cruz tries to land a body kick
and Kortelainen counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Cruz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kortelainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kortelainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Kortelainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tre Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kortelainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kortelainen throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kortelainen misses with a looping right.
Cruz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Kortelainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cruz thinking.
Kortelainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Kortelainen.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kortelainen.
Kortelainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Kortelainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kortelainen 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.
Kortelainen misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kortelainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruz's head backwards.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Kortelainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kortelainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz misses with a head kick.
Kortelainen misses with a leg kick.
Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kortelainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortelainen throws a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kortelainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kortelainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortelainen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kortelainen advances to mount.
Kortelainen content just to control the position here.
Kortelainen won't let Cruz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kortelainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cruz is looking to escape.
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kortelainen content just to control the position here.
Cruz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has given up his back here. Will Kortelainen look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Kortelainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz manages to escape to his feet.
Cruz throws a head kick but Kortelainen moves out of range.
Kortelainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kortelainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kortelainen. That's going to slow Cruz down.
Kortelainen tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kortelainen.
A jab from Kortelainen misses.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Kortelainen.
Kortelainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen lands with a shot to the body.
Kortelainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kortelainen scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kortelainen throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it.
That kick from Kortelainen tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Kortelainen tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kortelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Kortelainen saw that one coming.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Kortelainen moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kortelainen misses.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Kortelainen counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Cruz blocks the leg kick.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kortelainen thumps Cruz with a low kick.
Kortelainen jabs Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kortelainen misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kortelainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Kortelainen scores with a shot to the body.
Kortelainen misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kalle Kortelainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cruz throws a body punch but Kortelainen moves out of range.
Kortelainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Kortelainen misses
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kortelainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortelainen blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kortelainen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kortelainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortelainen lands a really nice looking cross but Cruz seems unphased.
Kortelainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kortelainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Kortelainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kalle Kortelainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Kortelainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruz momentarily.
Kortelainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kortelainen misses with a straight left.
Cruz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kortelainen connects with a crisp jab.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Kortelainen.
As Kortelainen backs away, Cruz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kortelainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kortelainen needs to keep his hands up - Cruz had a free shot at his head there.
Kortelainen connects with a leg kick. Cruz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kortelainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Kortelainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Cruz.
Tre Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kortelainen lands with a shot to the body.
Kortelainen throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kortelainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Kortelainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cruz is out of range and Kortelainen settles back down.
Kortelainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Kortelainen throws a front kick aimed at Cruz's knee but Cruz avoids it well.
Kortelainen connects with a body shot.
Kortelainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Kortelainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kortelainen throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Kortelainen.
Cruz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen wants to slow Cruz down by chopping away at his legs.
Kortelainen scores with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Cruz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cruz tries to land a body kick
and Kortelainen counters with a good low kick that Cruz was not able to check.
Kortelainen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cruz!
Cruz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Kortelainen.
Cruz cracks Kortelainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kortelainen clobbers Cruz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kortelainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kortelainen really 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.
Kortelainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Kortelainen is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
A low kick from Cruz misses
and Kortelainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kortelainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Kortelainen.
Cruz's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Kortelainen's head but Kortelainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kortelainen lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortelainen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Kortelainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is not content to let Kortelainen control the position.
Kortelainen prevents Cruz from standing back up.
Kortelainen is looking for a kimura here.
Kortelainen is trying to work for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kortelainen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kortelainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz is trying to stand up here but Kortelainen is controlling him well.
Kalle Kortelainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Kortelainen sits in half guard.
Kortelainen uses his free foot to push down on Cruz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cruz.
Kortelainen looking for a guillotine from mount but Cruz is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cruz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kortelainen moves to back control.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet but Kortelainen has full control of the position and if anything, Cruz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen keeps control of the position easily here as Cruz tries to buck him off.
Kortelainen is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Cruz is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kalle Kortelainen!
Kalle Kortelainen is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kalle Kortelainen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between First Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, First Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist catches Huseyin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin has been cut.
Huseyin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Fist has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Aliens Only in the buildup to the fight.
Huseyin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Huseyin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Huseyin.
Huseyin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fist under the eye.
Huseyin scores with a jab.
Fist is rocked!
Huseyin tries to close the distance and clinch but Fist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Fist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huseyin fakes the body blow, causing Fist to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Fist goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin!
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
First Fist spoke after the fight, saying 'My pops gonna whoop my ass for losin....'.
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