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MFN 271: I'm Back PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lethal Larry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry's entrance music is Promise Man. A fine choice. Lethal Larry is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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203 lbs
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192 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lethal Larry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sylvester Malone!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone drops his hands momentarily and Larry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Larry on the side of the head.
Larry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malone.
Nice cross by Larry.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Larry is just out of range.
We've been informed that Malone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Malone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Larry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Larry.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Larry.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larry moves away.
Malone checks a leg kick.
Larry is looking to score with low kicks.
Sylvester Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Malone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Malone working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Malone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malone remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Larry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malone in side control lands a decent elbow.
Larry wants to control but Malone postures up.
Larry takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Malone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Larry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Larry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malone sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larry pulls his head out easily.
Malone trying to control here.
Larry trying to control from Malone's half guard. Malone has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Malone wants to stand and escape but Larry is having none of it.
Larry tries to free his leg and advance position but Malone is retaining full guard.
Malone has his foot on Larry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Larry works his way back into a safe position though.
Malone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone is trying to control the position but Larry postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larry wants to pass the guard but Malone is keeping the position.
Larry trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Larry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malone has his foot on Larry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Larry works his way back into a safe position though.
Malone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Larry trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Larry with a nice cross.
Larry walks into a stiff left hand from Malone.
Larry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Larry scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Malone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone moves out of range of the strikes.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larry tests Malone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malone checks a low kick from Larry.
Malone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone lands a jab to Larry's midsection.
Malone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Larry counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larry ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Larry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Lethal Larry has been cut.
Larry defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand.
Larry slips under a jab.
Larry throws a lazy uppercut
and Malone counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larry tried to score with a low kick but Malone checks it.
Malone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Larry does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malone! But no joy.
Larry misses with an uppercut
and Malone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Malone moves forwards but Larry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Larry throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Malone to counter with a crisp jab.
Malone slips a jab from Larry.
Larry throws out a loose jab but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larry is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malone's half guard.
Malone manages to get to full guard.
Malone controls Larry momentarily but Larry frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Larry from controlling successfully.
Larry stops Malone from standing up.
Larry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone is keeping the position for now.
Malone is looking for a triangle but Larry pushes his legs off easily.
Larry passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larry is looking to advance position but Malone won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone is pressing down on Larry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sylvester Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Malone trying to control but Larry is working from the bottom.
Malone stands and throws Larry's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone looks up at the clock and then as Larry takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Malone smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Larry is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Larry manages to get to full guard.
Malone lands a couple of elbows.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Larry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone is looking to work some ground and pound but Larry has wrist control.
Malone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Larry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malone controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lethal Larry'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. 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.
Malone throws a right hand that misses
and Larry counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Malone.
Larry misses with a straight left.
Larry motions for Malone to come forward. Larry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Malone misses.
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malone punishes Larry's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone. Larry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larry appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larry throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone blocks a low kick nicely.
Malone misses with a looping left.
Malone scores with a nice head shot.
Larry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone checks the leg kick.
Larry throws a looping overhand right but Malone ducks down to avoid it.
Larry throws a body shot but no joy.
Malone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malone.
Malone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Larry rather than just go for the knockout.
Malone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larry.
An attempted straight right counter from Larry misses the target.
Larry misses with a head kick.
Malone misses with a hook. Larry ducked under it nicely.
Malone sizes up Larry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malone fails to land the takedown.
Lethal Larry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Larry is out of range.
Larry ducks straight into an uppercut from Malone and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Larry manages to regain guard straight away.
Larry is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone is stalling in the full guard.
Oh Larry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malone arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Larry's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sylvester Malone!
Sylvester Malone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ole Solseng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keldorn Firecam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solseng comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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283 lbs
21 - 16 - 1 |
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269 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ole Solseng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keldorn Firecam!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solseng throws a leg kick but Firecam checks it.
A low kick from Firecam is predictable there
and Solseng counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Good work by Solseng as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Solseng misses its intended target.
Firecam moves out of range of the body kick from Solseng.
Solseng throws a leg kick
and Firecam counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ole Solseng has been cut.
Solseng throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Firecam has managed to clinch.
Solseng lands a right hand.
Solseng throws a head punch that misses.
Solseng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Firecam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Firecam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Firecam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Firecam throws a leg kick
and Solseng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firecam throws a lazy uppercut
and Solseng counters with a nice body shot.
Firecam has managed to clinch.
Solseng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Firecam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Solseng. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Firecam. That snapped Solseng's head back.
A jab from Firecam misses.
Firecam throws a low kick, looking for Solseng's leg but Solseng calmly moves out of range.
Solseng throws a looping overhand right but Firecam ducks down to avoid it.
Firecam pivots, looking for a leg kick but Solseng is out of range and Firecam settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Firecam lands an impressive looking overhand right. Solseng doesn't seem phased though.
Solseng scores with a punch to the head.
Solseng uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Firecam looks to land a left hand but Solseng moved out of range nicely.
Solseng scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Solseng.
Firecam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Solseng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solseng works the jab nicely.
It looks like Keldorn Firecam has been cut.
Ole Solseng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solseng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Firecam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Firecam lands a leg kick that knocks Solseng off balance momentarily.
Solseng throws a leg kick but Firecam checks it.
Solseng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Firecam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solseng throws a shot from downtown. Firecam moves away and avoids it.
Firecam tries to counter by closing the distance.
Firecam moves into the clinch.
Solseng is trying to push Firecam away but Firecam has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Solseng looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Firecam misses with the head strike.
Firecam is trying to stall.
Solseng wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Solseng manages to break the clinch.
Firecam throws a leg kick but Solseng sees it coming and moves out of range.
Firecam checks a leg kick nicely.
Firecam throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Firecam throws out a leg kick but Solseng moves out of range and Firecam only half commits.
Firecam lands a glancing blow to the side of Solseng's head.
Solseng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Firecam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Solseng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Firecam.
Firecam misses the jab.
Firecam moves out of range of the body kick.
Firecam wants to counter the offense by Solseng and move into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solseng connects with a good right hand that stumbles Firecam. Firecam circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Firecam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Solseng, pushing him back against the cage.
Firecam lands a body punch.
Solseng tries to break free but Firecam pushes him back against the cage.
Firecam keeps control of Solseng as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Solseng has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Firecam lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Solseng scores with a nice short uppercut.
Firecam lands a shoulder strike.
Firecam avoiding damage.
Solseng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Firecam takes one to the chin there.
Solseng looks to throw the jab but Firecam is out of range.
Firecam wants to counter the offense by Solseng and move into the clinch position.
Firecam throws a front kick that sends Solseng stumbling back into the cage.
Solseng is breathing heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as Solseng blocks the leg kick.
Solseng is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Firecam clinches up with Solseng and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Firecam tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solseng has had enough of the clinch but Firecam keeps him there for the moment.
Solseng tries to break free but Firecam pushes him back against the cage.
Solseng breaks from the clinch.
Solseng throws a half hearted mid kick.
Firecam tries a quick counter leg kick but Solseng is wise to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Firecam 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 Solseng has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Solseng and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Firecam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ole Solseng's cut is getting worse.
Firecam cracks the inside of Solseng's front leg.
Firecam moves out of range as Solseng throws a body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Firecam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Solseng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Solseng sizes up Firecam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Firecam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Solseng has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firecam throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Firecam throws a big shot that misses.
Solseng misses with a looping left.
Solseng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Firecam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keldorn Firecam will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Firecam rushes Solseng and presses him up against the cage.
Firecam throws a head punch that misses.
Solseng is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keldorn Firecam seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Firecam.
Solseng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Solseng uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Firecam has time to react.
Firecam works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Firecam slips a straight right by Solseng.
Solseng lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Solseng misses with a kick to the body.
Firecam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firecam misses with a body shot.
Firecam throws a wild body kick that Solseng sees coming a mile off.
Firecam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Solseng gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solseng throws a body punch but Firecam moves out of range.
Firecam ducks under a wild hook from Solseng.
Firecam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solseng.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solseng connects with a good right hand that stumbles Firecam. Firecam circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Firecam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solseng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Solseng.
A big right from Solseng misses.
Firecam steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Solseng.
Firecam works Solseng's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Solseng misses with an uppercut
and Firecam counters with a nice right hand that sends Solseng toppling to the canvas! Solseng scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Firecam finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firecam motions for Solseng to come forward. Firecam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Firecam forces Solseng back against the cage and clinches.
Firecam throws a head punch that misses.
Solseng prevents a body shot from Firecam.
Firecam lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Solseng.
Solseng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Solseng tries to break the clinch but Firecam is controlling the position.
Firecam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Firecam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Solseng is rocked!
Ole Solseng's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Firecam lands a hook that snaps the head of Solseng backwards.
Oh Solseng is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Firecam throws a big uppercut that drops Solseng! More strikes from Firecam and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Solseng lies dazed against the cage as Firecam celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keldorn Firecam!
A very excited looking Keldorn Firecam 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Sokol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokol comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - X gon' give it to Ya. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcin Sokol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokol misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera wants to clinch up but Sokol keeps it at a distance.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick.
Sokol throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
Sokol throws out a leg kick but Cabrera moves out of range and Sokol only half commits.
Sokol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabrera.
Sokol swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cabrera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sokol is able to avoid easily.
Sokol misses with a straight right.
We've been told by Sokol's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cabrera slips a jab from Sokol.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Sokol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokol takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrera swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Sokol slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cabrera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cabrera scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Nice defenses there by Sokol.
Sokol is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Cabrera misses.
Sokol was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Cabrera misses.
Sokol throws a leg kick that misses.
Marcin Sokol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera checks a leg kick.
Sokol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sokol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Sokol misses.
Lucas Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Cabrera misses.
Sokol throws the kick towards the body but Cabrera avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Sokol moves out of range easily.
Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.
Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.
Cabrera connects with the punch.
Sokol punishes Cabrera's body with a nice straight punch.
Sokol scores with a jab. Cabrera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Sokol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sokol throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Cabrera does no damage.
Cabrera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sokol turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot.
Sokol throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Cabrera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sokol lands a nice looking body shot.
Cabrera checks a leg kick nicely.
Cabrera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cabrera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters circling a little - Sokol finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sokol misses with a head kick.
Cabrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sokol counters with a straight right hand.
Cabrera lands with a shot to the body.
Sokol misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Sokol is having none of it.
Sokol on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sokol tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol lands a slapping body shot.
Cabrera wants to clinch up but Sokol keeps it at a distance.
Sokol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Sokol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Sokol counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokol checks a leg kick.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sokol throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
A combination from Sokol does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabrera. That's going to slow Sokol down.
Sokol lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cabrera takes a step back to recover.
Cabrera lands a nice shot to the body.
Good work by Sokol as he checks the leg kick.
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokol misses with a straight right.
Cabrera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sokol is out of range.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
Sokol has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a head kick.
Cabrera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sokol is able to avoid easily.
Cabrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses.
Cabrera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sokol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sokol throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick from Cabrera misses.
Cabrera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sokol on the side of the head.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabrera. That's going to slow Sokol down.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera shoots in looking for a takedown. Sokol tries to sprawl out of it but Cabrera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sokol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sokol on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Cabrera dominated that round.
That's time! Sokol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cabrera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sokol sizes up Cabrera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lucas Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabrera wants to slow Sokol down by chopping away at his legs.
Sokol checks a leg kick.
Sokol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cabrera.
Sokol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cabrera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cabrera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cabrera checks a leg kick.
Cabrera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sokol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sokol goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sokol just misses with a punch to the body.
Sokol slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Sokol misses with a hook.
Cabrera jabs Sokol right on the nose. Sokol blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick from Sokol misses.
Sokol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cabrera has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sokol moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sokol half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Sokol moves out of range easily.
Cabrera lands with a straight right. Sokol didn't see that one coming.
Cabrera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sokol.
Cabrera misses with a low kick as Sokol jumps back.
Cabrera slips under a jab.
Cabrera throws a chopping leg kick but Sokol manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sokol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sokol.
Sokol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cabrera has time to react.
Sokol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick
and Sokol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sokol avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Sokol went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cabrera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sokol. That did some damage!
Jab by Sokol.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick from Sokol.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokol pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sokol throws a chopping leg kick but Cabrera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Cabrera tries to counter it with a takedown but Sokol pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Sokol moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cabrera feints and then cracks Sokol's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sokol down.
Sokol misses with a low kick as Cabrera jumps back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cabrera lands with a cross.
Cabrera pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sokol back to the cage. Cabrera follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab lands there for Sokol.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
Sokol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
A swing and a miss from Sokol.
Cabrera misses with a kick to the body.
Cabrera cracks Sokol with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sokol.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Sokol moved out of range nicely.
Cabrera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sokol throws a nice looking combination but Cabrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cabrera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sokol moves out of range of the body kick from Cabrera.
Sokol misses with a low kick.
Cabrera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Sokol sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. Sokol looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sokol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cabrera momentarily.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sokol misses with a few strikes there.
Sokol looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Cabrera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cabrera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cabrera.
Cabrera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cabrera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Sokol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sokol fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cabrera just manages to avoid it.
Cabrera with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Cabrera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sokol blocks a low kick nicely.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Sokol moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Sokol counters with a low kick, right behind Cabrera 's knee.
Cabrera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Sokol.
Sokol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
And Cabrera tries to counter it with a takedown but Sokol pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cabrera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sokol's sensitive parts.
Sokol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Sokol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Sokol moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Cabrera.
Sokol throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera scores with a punch to the head.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sokol but Sokol pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lucas Cabrera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sokol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Sokol is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cabrera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Cabrera tries to counter it with a takedown but Sokol pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sokol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
A big right from Sokol misses.
Cabrera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sokol avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cabrera tries to score with a low kick but Sokol moves his leg out of the way.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sokol!
Sokol throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cabrera avoids the head kick by Sokol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sokol lands a head shot.
Cabrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cabrera swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Sokol buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sokol moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol blocks a jab.
Cabrera moves in looking to clinch but Sokol pushes him off.
Sokol throws a leg kick but Cabrera moved away.
Sokol throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Sokol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Sokol counters with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Sokol finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sokol throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Sokol saw that one coming.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabrera slips a jab from Sokol.
Cabrera feints the counter takedown.
Sokol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a lovely overhand right.
Cabrera does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Sokol.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Sokol avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokol throws out a leg kick but Cabrera moves out of range and Sokol only half commits.
Cabrera feints the counter takedown.
Sokol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cabrera looks to clinch
and Sokol counters with a leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
Cabrera walks into a straight right hand from Sokol.
Sokol stuffs the takedown.
Sokol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabrera.
Marcin Sokol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
A low kick from Cabrera is predictable there
and Sokol counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sokol checks a leg kick.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Sokol moves out of range easily.
Sokol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokol is just out of range.
Cabrera throws a head kick that Sokol semi-blocks.
Cabrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Sokol finds it's way through Cabrera's defenses.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabrera tries to work over Sokol's front leg with a kick but Sokol checks it.
Sokol misses with a head kick.
Cabrera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cabrera walks into a straight right hand from Sokol.
Cabrera slips under a jab.
Sokol missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sokol drops Cabrera with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cabrera looks back up at him and smiles so Sokol waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Cabrera is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sokol throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera is still on wobbly legs! Can Sokol finish him?
Sokol keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cabrera gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Sokol gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Cabrera is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcin Sokol!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neymar Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gotard Krasnodebski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Garota de Ipanema. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Neymar Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Gotard Krasnodebski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gotard Krasnodebski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krasnodebski checks the leg kick.
Krasnodebski moves out of range of the body kick.
Krasnodebski connects with a body shot.
Santos misses with a jab to the body
and Krasnodebski counters with a nice body kick.
Santos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Santos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Krasnodebski throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos misses with a body kick.
Krasnodebski works Santos's body with a nice hook.
Krasnodebski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Santos misses.
Krasnodebski lands a two punch combo.
Krasnodebski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krasnodebski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos scores with a kick to the body.
Santos throws a head kick but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Santos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krasnodebski's hands.
Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Krasnodebski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krasnodebski avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krasnodebski. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krasnodebski looks to land a body kick but Santos moved away.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Krasnodebski.
Santos walks into a jab.
A big right from Santos misses.
Santos cracks Krasnodebski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krasnodebski throws a body shot but no joy.
Krasnodebski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santos scores with a shot to the body.
Krasnodebski scores with a head kick.
Santos is looking to land body kicks.
Krasnodebski thuds his shin into the meat of Santos's side.
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!
Santos has closed the distance and engaged Krasnodebski in a clinch.
Santos letting Krasnodebski take a breather here.
Krasnodebski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Santos up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Krasnodebski scores with a knee to the head.
Krasnodebski tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krasnodebski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Santos throws an elbow that misses.
Krasnodebski blocks an elbow strike from Santos.
Krasnodebski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krasnodebski takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Gotard Krasnodebski has been cut.
Krasnodebski has Santos pressed against the cage.
Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Santos.
Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krasnodebski scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Santos leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Santos throws an elbow but misses.
Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Krasnodebski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski slows down the pace here.
Krasnodebski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krasnodebski decides to pull guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Krasnodebski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krasnodebski pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krasnodebski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Santos trying to control but Krasnodebski is working from the bottom.
Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Krasnodebski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Krasnodebski misses.
Krasnodebski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krasnodebski moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gotard Krasnodebski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gotard Krasnodebski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slow jab from Krasnodebski misses its intended target.
Krasnodebski throws a body kick that misses
and Santos counters with a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by Santos - just one landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santos.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Krasnodebski.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krasnodebski throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Santos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santos moves out of range of the body kick from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krasnodebski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Krasnodebski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krasnodebski connects with a jab.
Santos lands with a right hand.
Krasnodebski throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Santos misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krasnodebski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Krasnodebski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Krasnodebski.
Santos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Krasnodebski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
Santos misses with a straight left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Santos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Krasnodebski - the referee stops the clock and Santos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Krasnodebski. Santos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Krasnodebski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krasnodebski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krasnodebski misses the jab.
Krasnodebski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krasnodebski takes one on the button.
Santos feints and then cracks Krasnodebski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krasnodebski down.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Santos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krasnodebski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santos tries to move into range but Krasnodebski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krasnodebski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Santos blocks the body kick.
Krasnodebski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santos.
Krasnodebski misses with a body punch
and Santos counters with a left to the body.
Santos tries to clinch but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Santos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Santos duly obliges.
Krasnodebski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Krasnodebski lands with a shot to the body.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick that misses.
Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krasnodebski.
Santos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Krasnodebski is out of range and Santos settles back down.
Gotard Krasnodebski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krasnodebski swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.
Krasnodebski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Krasnodebski looks to land a body kick but Santos moved away.
Santos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Krasnodebski's calf.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Krasnodebski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krasnodebski cracks Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krasnodebski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Santos coming out on top.
Santos with a jab.
Santos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Santos scores with a nice right hand.
Santos is looking to land body kicks.
Krasnodebski swinging wildly here.
Krasnodebski misses the shot to the body.
Santos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krasnodebski counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos avoids the body shot from Krasnodebski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Santos.
Krasnodebski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
A jab from Santos finds it's way through Krasnodebski's defenses.
Santos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Krasnodebski's calf.
Krasnodebski looks to land a body kick but Santos moved away.
Krasnodebski tries to score with a low kick but Santos moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Santos misses the target.
Nice body kick from Santos.
Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Krasnodebski's shoulder, as Krasnodebski tries to avoid the shot.
Krasnodebski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Santos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Krasnodebski just manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Santos misses its intended target.
Santos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Santos checks a leg kick.
Santos blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd cheers as Santos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krasnodebski doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krasnodebski takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Krasnodebski slips under a jab from Santos.
Krasnodebski feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from Krasnodebski misses.
Santos slips under a jab from Krasnodebski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Neymar Santos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gotard Krasnodebski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab from Santos.
Krasnodebski needs to keep his hands up - Santos had a free shot at his head there.
Krasnodebski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos misses with a kick to the body.
Krasnodebski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krasnodebski just misses with a punch to the body.
Krasnodebski avoids the body shot from Santos.
Santos tries to clinch there but Krasnodebski circles away.
Santos throws a right hand that Krasnodebski ducks under and follows up with a left that Krasnodebski also avoids with ease.
Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krasnodebski.
Santos throws a front kick that sends Krasnodebski stumbling back into the cage.
Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krasnodebski lands with a straight right. Santos didn't see that one coming.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos throws a push kick but Krasnodebski slaps the foot to one side.
Santos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos misses with a body kick.
Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos slips a jab from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krasnodebski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Santos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good work by Krasnodebski as he checks the leg kick.
Krasnodebski works Santos's body with a nice hook.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Krasnodebski slips the punch.
Santos is looking to chop away at Krasnodebski's legs.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Krasnodebski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Santos - the referee stops the clock and Krasnodebski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Santos. Krasnodebski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Krasnodebski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Santos.
Santos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krasnodebski on the side of the head.
Krasnodebski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santos.
Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Krasnodebski throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Santos tries to move into range but Krasnodebski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krasnodebski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski misses with a low kick.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Krasnodebski moves out of range of the strikes.
And Krasnodebski responds with a good body kick, but Santos manages to step out the way in time.
Santos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Santos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krasnodebski momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Santos.
A jab from Krasnodebski misses.
Santos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Krasnodebski lands with a cross.
Krasnodebski moves out of range as Santos strikes.
Santos throws a body kick that misses.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krasnodebski misses with a leg kick.
Krasnodebski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Santos connects with the punch.
Krasnodebski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski misses with a looping right.
Krasnodebski throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krasnodebski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Krasnodebski misses with a low kick.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Santos misses its intended target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krasnodebski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krasnodebski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santos's calf.
Santos lands a slapping body shot.
Krasnodebski looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Santos has managed to clinch.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Krasnodebski avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Santos blocks an uppercut.
Santos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Neymar Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Santos as Krasnodebski tries to tie him up.
Krasnodebski tries to pull guard but Santos holds him up against the cage and eventually Krasnodebski drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands an elbow inside.
Santos is leaning against Krasnodebski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krasnodebski misses with a body punch.
Krasnodebski trying to land knees to the body.
Krasnodebski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krasnodebski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santos checks the leg kick nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Santos!
Santos misses with a hook. Krasnodebski ducked under it nicely.
Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Santos gets a clinch.
Krasnodebski misses with a punch on the inside.
Santos gets through Krasnodebski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Santos lands an elbow that stopped Krasnodebski in his tracks for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Neymar Santos.
I think Santos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neymar Santos!
Our winner, Neymar Santos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerbert Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pops Cama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cama's choice of entrance music: Lollipop. Gerbert Bryant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
275 lbs
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32
250 lbs
27 - 16 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerbert Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pops Cama!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
Cama scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Cama.
Cama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cama slips a jab from Bryant.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Cama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant lands a jab to the nose.
Cama misses with a hook. Bryant ducked under it nicely.
Bryant throws the left hand but Cama avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cama throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Bryant checks a leg kick.
Bryant staying out of range there.
Bryant misses the body punch
and Cama counters with a low kick, right behind Bryant 's knee.
Cama connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cama slips under a jab from Bryant.
Cama replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bryant blocks it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cama, right into the meat.
Cama drops his hands momentarily and Bryant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bryant misses with a straight left.
Cama throws a body kick that misses.
Cama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cama scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cama.
Gerbert Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Bryant blocks the leg kick.
Cama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryant.
Bryant throws a lazy uppercut
and Cama counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant throws an overhand right that lands on Cama's shoulder, as Cama tries to avoid the shot.
Cama tries a quick counter leg kick but Bryant is wise to it.
Cama throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bryant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bryant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick from Cama.
Bryant misses with a looping right.
Cama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bryant cracks Cama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bryant throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cama avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Cama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cama ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Nice defenses there by Cama.
Cama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bryant is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cama throws out the jab.
Bryant moves out of range as Cama throws a body kick.
Bryant throws a right hand that Cama ducks under and follows up with a left that Cama also avoids with ease.
Cama throws out a leg kick but Bryant moves out of range and Cama only half commits.
Cama loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
Cama jabs Bryant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cama staying out of range there.
Cama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bryant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cama defends it nicely.
Bryant lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant misses with a hook. Cama ducked under it nicely.
Cama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bryant. That did some damage!
Bryant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cama.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
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 Gerbert Bryant will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bryant loads up on a big right hand but Cama slips the punch.
Cama slips a jab from Bryant.
Cama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cama but Cama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bryant's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bryant swings widly with a right hand
and Cama counters with a low kick, right behind Bryant 's knee.
Bryant throws a combination. Cama tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bryant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bryant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cama.
Cama avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cama eats them both and turns towards Bryant to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bryant takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pops Cama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
Cama throws a leg kick but Bryant checks it.
A solid body kick from Cama.
Nice uppercut there from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a hook.
Bryant cracks Cama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bryant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cama.
As Bryant backs off Cama throws a huge counter combo but Bryant manages to avoid it all.
Bryant misses with an uppercut
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Bryant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cama slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Cama counter with a right hand.
Cama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cama scores with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Cama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cama misses with an uppercut.
Cama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bryant's calf.
Cama cracks Bryant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bryant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bryant loads up on a big right hand but Cama slips the punch.
Bryant is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cama's half guard.
Bryant is looking to stall here but Cama recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cama is controlling Bryant's posture.
Cama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cama wants to stand and escape but Bryant is having none of it.
Bryant distracts Cama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bryant scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bryant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cama has momentary wrist control but Bryant slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pops Cama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bryant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bryant closes the distance and clinches up with Cama, looking for a takedown. Bryant pushes Cama against the cage but Cama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bryant shoots for a takedown but Cama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cama tries a quick counter leg kick but Bryant is wise to it.
Cama swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Cama.
Bryant slips a straight right by Cama.
Cama throws a leg kick but Bryant sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bryant throws a jab but it's blocked by Cama.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but Cama moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cama misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bryant to counter with a crisp jab.
Cama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Cama does it's job there.
Pops Cama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cama misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant checks a low kick from Cama.
Bryant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cama defending well as Bryant loads up on a big left hand.
Cama stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerbert Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cama quickly recovers to half guard.
Cama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bryant.
Cama wants to get back to his feet.
Bryant controlling the action here.
Cama is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cama keeping control of the position.
Bryant throwing shots but Cama is blocking nicely.
Cama is staying active underneath Bryant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bryant has his takedown stuffed
and Cama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryant fails with the takedown
and Cama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cama 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bryant takes one on the button.
Bryant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cama.
Cama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant needs to keep his hands up - Cama had a free shot at his head there.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cama looks for the body kick but Bryant saw that one coming.
Cama throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Cama throws a push kick but Bryant slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant fails to land the takedown.
Bryant takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Bryant fails with the takedown.
Bryant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cama.
Cama has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bryant tries for a takedown but Cama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bryant misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pops Cama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gerbert Bryant!
Our winner, Gerbert Bryant, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temel Dilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ramirez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Night Prowler -by- AC/DC. Temel Dilli will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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147 lbs
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155 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Temel Dilli!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilli throws a head kick that misses.
Ramirez throwing a counter right hand but Dilli manages to avoid it.
Dilli checks a leg kick.
Dilli scores with a hook.
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilli scores with a punch to the head.
Dilli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ramirez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramirez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
Ramirez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramirez misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dilli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez.
Dilli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Ricardo Ramirez has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Dilli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dilli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Dilli.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramirez 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 Dilli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dilli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dilli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dilli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramirez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dilli swings widly with a right hand
and Ramirez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Dilli.
Dilli misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Ramirez.
It seemed like Dilli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Dilli moves out of range easily.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramirez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dilli looks to throw the jab but Ramirez is out of range.
Dilli misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilli throws a nice looking combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramirez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ramirez misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilli counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilli was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Ramirez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ramirez dodges the punch combination from Dilli.
Ramirez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramirez works Dilli's body with a nice hook.
Dilli stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramirez. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Dilli throws a hook but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dilli to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Dilli takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Dilli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilli.
Dilli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ramirez thows a leg kick but Dilli checks it
and Dilli counters with a series of strikes. Ramirez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ramirez is rocked!
Ramirez motions for Dilli to come forward. Ramirez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Ramirez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilli unleashes a big counter combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target.
Ramirez seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab by Dilli.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dilli drops Ramirez with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ramirez! Dilli dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temel Dilli!
A victorious Temel Dilli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Tikkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc comes to the cage accompanied by Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle. Esa Tikkanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esa Tikkanen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikkanen digs a good hook to LeBlanc's body.
LeBlanc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
LeBlanc checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from LeBlanc misses its intended target.
Tikkanen lands a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as LeBlanc checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from LeBlanc misses the target.
Tikkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tikkanen thows a leg kick but LeBlanc checks it
and LeBlanc counters with a three punch combo that has Tikkanen backing up. Tikkanen nods at LeBlanc to acknowledge the strikes.
LeBlanc lands a right hook to the body.
Tikkanen misses with a jab to the body
and LeBlanc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
LeBlanc blocks a low kick nicely.
Esa Tikkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc throws an off balance right hand
and LeBlanc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tikkanen cracks LeBlanc with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tikkanen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LeBlanc rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick lands from LeBlanc.
Tikkanen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been told by LeBlanc's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tikkanen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
LeBlanc manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen throws a leg kick but LeBlanc moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from LeBlanc misses its target.
LeBlanc staying out of range there.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the head.
LeBlanc tries to land a leg kick but Tikkanen saw it coming and moves away.
Tikkanen throws a leg kick that is checked
and LeBlanc counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Tikkanen is predictable there
and LeBlanc counters with an outside leg kick.
Tikkanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tikkanen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
LeBlanc scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tikkanen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling LeBlanc to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Tikkanen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A good leg kick by Tikkanen.
LeBlanc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Tikkanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tikkanen lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc needs to keep his hands up - Tikkanen had a free shot at his head there.
LeBlanc tries to work over Tikkanen's front leg with a kick but Tikkanen checks it.
LeBlanc punishes Tikkanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Tikkanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LeBlanc's waist but LeBlanc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tikkanen off to one side.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tikkanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from LeBlanc as Tikkanen shoots in.
Tikkanen throws a leg kick but LeBlanc sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tikkanen tries to score with a low kick but LeBlanc moves his leg out of the way.
Tikkanen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
LeBlanc looks to land a left hand but Tikkanen moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Tikkanen is predictable there
and LeBlanc counters with a nice uppercut.
Tikkanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tikkanen slips under a jab from LeBlanc.
Tikkanen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tikkanen feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tikkanen.
LeBlanc takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
LeBlanc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tikkanen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab from LeBlanc misses.
Tikkanen pushes LeBlanc up against the cage in a clinch.
LeBlanc avoiding damage.
LeBlanc content to slow the pace in the clinch.
LeBlanc throws a punch but it's blocked by Tikkanen.
Tikkanen has LeBlanc pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. LeBlanc manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Claude LeBlanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Tikkanen.
Tikkanen misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tikkanen.
Tikkanen digs a right hand into LeBlanc's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LeBlanc's gas tank.
Tikkanen tries to throw a body punch but LeBlanc avoids it by throwing Tikkanen back against the cage.
Tikkanen misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBlanc working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
LeBlanc tries a body shot but Tikkanen blocks it.
Tikkanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LeBlanc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tikkanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
LeBlanc using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tikkanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
LeBlanc cracks Tikkanen with a nice body shot.
Tikkanen digs a right hand into LeBlanc's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LeBlanc's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tikkanen.
LeBlanc will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tikkanen up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from LeBlanc fails to land.
A short right from Tikkanen on the inside.
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 Claude LeBlanc will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tikkanen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
LeBlanc takes one on the button.
LeBlanc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from LeBlanc there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tikkanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tikkanen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by LeBlanc.
Tikkanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBlanc throws out the jab.
Tikkanen lands a jab to the nose.
LeBlanc moves forwards but Tikkanen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
LeBlanc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tikkanen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tikkanen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Esa Tikkanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick but Tikkanen moved away.
Tikkanen misses with a takedown
and LeBlanc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LeBlanc takes a swing at Tikkanen's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Tikkanen.
A lazy body kick from LeBlanc
and Tikkanen counters with a nice low kick that buckles LeBlanc's knee momentarily.
Tikkanen swings away with a body shot that misses
and LeBlanc counters with a nice body shot.
LeBlanc swings widly with a right hand
and Tikkanen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
LeBlanc misses with a head kick.
Tikkanen throws a head kick but LeBlanc moves out of range.
LeBlanc throws a shot from downtown. Tikkanen moves away and avoids it.
Tikkanen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tikkanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LeBlanc stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tikkanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and LeBlanc tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tikkanen misses with a leg kick.
LeBlanc looks to score with a jab to the body but Tikkanen is just out of range.
LeBlanc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tikkanen counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses.
Tikkanen tries a quick counter leg kick but LeBlanc is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Tikkanen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tikkanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tikkanen takes a swing at LeBlanc's ribcage but misses.
Tikkanen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches LeBlanc on the side of the head.
Tikkanen looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBlanc is just out of range.
LeBlanc misses with a lunging right hand
and LeBlanc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LeBlanc throws a shot from downtown. Tikkanen moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Tikkanen misses.
A clash of legs there as LeBlanc blocks the low kick.
Tikkanen misses with a wild body shot.
Tikkanen throws a leg kick but LeBlanc sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tikkanen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LeBlanc.
Tikkanen lands a head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tikkanen. Those never looked like landing.
LeBlanc is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
LeBlanc ducks under a wild hook from Tikkanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tikkanen jabs at LeBlanc's body.
Tikkanen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tikkanen misses with a body shot.
Tikkanen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LeBlanc checks it well.
A slow jab from LeBlanc misses its intended target.
LeBlanc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tikkanen.
LeBlanc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tikkanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses LeBlanc's sensitive parts.
Tikkanen tried to score with a low kick but LeBlanc checks it.
Tikkanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
LeBlanc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tikkanen.
Nice defenses there by Tikkanen.
Tikkanen throws a head kick that misses
and LeBlanc counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen shoots in but LeBlanc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LeBlanc gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tikkanen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tikkanen preventing the sweep.
Tikkanen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tikkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBlanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeBlanc seems keen to control Tikkanen's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Tikkanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! LeBlanc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as LeBlanc checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses.
Tikkanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling LeBlanc to counter with a crisp jab.
LeBlanc wants to land a leg kick but Tikkanen is out of range.
Tikkanen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tikkanen feints a jab promting LeBlanc to slip. Tikkanen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. LeBlanc slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tikkanen misses the shot to the body.
Tikkanen misses with a jab to the body
enabling LeBlanc to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by LeBlanc.
Tikkanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LeBlanc.
Nice uppercut there from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBlanc.
Tikkanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Tikkanen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LeBlanc checks it well.
Tikkanen defending well as LeBlanc loads up on a big left hand.
Tikkanen with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen checks a low kick from LeBlanc.
Tikkanen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tikkanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Tikkanen lands a nice looking kick to the body. LeBlanc takes a step back to recover.
LeBlanc turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
LeBlanc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tikkanen.
Tikkanen moves in looking to clinch but LeBlanc pushes him off.
LeBlanc looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
LeBlanc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tikkanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LeBlanc scores with a shot to the body.
Tikkanen lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tikkanen wants to land a leg kick but LeBlanc is out of range.
LeBlanc throwing a counter right hand but Tikkanen manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc throws a lazy right hand but Tikkanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tikkanen misses with a head kick.
Tikkanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from LeBlanc 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 Tikkanen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tikkanen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
LeBlanc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LeBlanc moves out of range as Tikkanen strikes.
Tikkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tikkanen is looking to land body kicks.
LeBlanc looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tikkanen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LeBlanc is looking for a counter combo.
LeBlanc gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tikkanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tikkanen stopping the sweep attempt from LeBlanc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
LeBlanc trying to control the pace.
Tikkanen is trying to get back to full guard.
LeBlanc with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. LeBlanc connects with a nice short shot to Tikkanen's temple.
LeBlanc trying to pass the guard but Tikkanen defending well.
LeBlanc is taking a breather. Tikkanen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tikkanen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tikkanen is doing well to control the position and prevent LeBlanc from advancing to side control.
LeBlanc slows the pace down in half guard.
Tikkanen is looking to improve his position.
Claude LeBlanc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tikkanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tikkanen actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esa Tikkanen.
I think Tikkanen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Tikkanen!
In his post fight interview, Esa Tikkanen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Charcobeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kummola comes to the cage accompanied by Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Sakura No Rei. Charcobeau comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fortunate Son kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Perry Charcobeau!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charcobeau catches Kummola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been hearing reports that Kummola has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kummola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Charcobeau - just one landing.
Kummola swings for the body but Charcobeau moves out of range.
Charcobeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kummola gets a takedown into half guard.
Kummola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kummola is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Charcobeau has managed to free his arm - good work.
Charcobeau wants to get back to full guard.
Kummola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola is keen to just control but Charcobeau is a slippery customer.
Charcobeau trying to control from the bottom.
Charcobeau won't allow Kummola to pass to mount.
Charcobeau is trying to get back to full guard.
Kummola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Charcobeau defending well though.
Kummola is looking for a kimura but Charcobeau is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kummola to get the leverage.
Charcobeau trying to control from the bottom.
Charcobeau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kummola.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kummola looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kummola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kummola is just content to waste time from the top position. Charcobeau takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Charcobeau has momentary wrist control but Kummola slips an elbow through the middle.
Kummola trying to control but Charcobeau is working from the bottom.
Kummola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kummola trying to control the position from guard on top but Charcobeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charcobeau pulls Kummola in close to prevent any damage.
Kummola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kummola throws a big right hand that misses.
Charcobeau managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kummola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kummola fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Charcobeau is out of range.
Kummola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kummola misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Charcobeau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kummola slips a jab from Charcobeau.
Kummola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charcobeau.
Kummola appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kale Kummola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kummola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charcobeau circles away quickly and effectively.
Charcobeau avoids the body shot from Kummola.
Charcobeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Charcobeau tenderised Kummola's leg. Kummola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kummola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kummola manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kummola misses its target.
Kummola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kummola looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Charcobeau with a nice cross.
Kummola pivots, looking for a leg kick but Charcobeau is out of range and Kummola settles back down.
Kummola is looking to slow Charcobeau down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charcobeau misses with a low kick.
Charcobeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kummola throws a body punch but Charcobeau moves out of range.
Kummola lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kummola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kummola with a hook.
Kummola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kummola manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Kummola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kummola changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Charcobeau tries to avoid it but Kummola manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Charcobeau to the ground. Charcobeau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kummola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kummola quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kummola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Charcobeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kummola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Charcobeau scores with the left hand. Kummola knows he should have avoided that one.
Charcobeau throws a body shot but no joy.
Charcobeau loads up on a big right hand but Kummola slips the punch.
Kummola lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kummola is looking to wear down Charcobeau with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Charcobeau throws a wild body kick that Kummola sees coming a mile off.
Kummola dodges the punch combination from Charcobeau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kummola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kale Kummola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kummola throws a strike aimed at the side of Charcobeau's head but Charcobeau avoids it well.
Kummola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charcobeau keeps working.
Charcobeau struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Kummola crashes against the mat.
Kummola throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Charcobeau is trying to control Kummola's posture but Kummola avoids it.
The strikes coming from Kummola are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Charcobeau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kummola trying to control the position but Charcobeau is working away.
Kummola working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kummola is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Charcobeau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Kummola seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Charcobeau avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kummola.
Charcobeau is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kummola tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kummola has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kummola throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Charcobeau takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Charcobeau is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kummola off and has taken his back!
Kummola looking very determined here, making life difficult for Charcobeau.
My spies in Darkness (B613) inform me that Charcobeau has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
I really don't envy Kummola right now.
Charcobeau trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kummola doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kummola rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Charcobeau with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kummola manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Charcobeau not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Charcobeau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charcobeau passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Charcobeau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kummola keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Perry Charcobeau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Charcobeau scores with the left hand. Kummola knows he should have avoided that one.
Kummola scores with a sloppy right hand. Charcobeau should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Kummola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Charcobeau doesn't seem phased though.
Kummola misses with a body shot.
A big right from Charcobeau misses.
Kummola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charcobeau.
Kummola checks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Kummola there.
Charcobeau avoids a kick to the body.
Kummola throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kummola lands a jab to the head.
Kummola looks to land a left hand but Charcobeau moved out of range nicely.
Charcobeau throws out a counter right but Kummola avoids it with no problem.
Charcobeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charcobeau has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kummola.
Charcobeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola looks to score with a jab to the body but Charcobeau is just out of range.
Charcobeau tries to sprawl but Kummola drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Charcobeau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kummola controlling from the top position.
Kummola trying to control but Charcobeau is working from the bottom.
Charcobeau lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Charcobeau stopping the sweep attempt from Kummola.
Charcobeau wants to stand and escape but instead Kummola has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kummola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Charcobeau pulls Kummola in close to prevent any damage.
Charcobeau looking to control.
Charcobeau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kummola trying to control the position from guard on top but Charcobeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charcobeau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Charcobeau is trying to keep Kummola in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau pulls Kummola in to control the position.
Kummola looking to pass the guard.
Kummola postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kummola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kummola. Charcobeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charcobeau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kummola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Charcobeau lands with a shot to the body.
Charcobeau misses with a wild body shot.
Charcobeau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Charcobeau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kummola was well out of range. Poor timing from Charcobeau.
Kummola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Kummola misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Kummola.
Charcobeau misses with a wild body shot.
Kummola is looking to chop away at Charcobeau's legs.
As Kummola backs off Charcobeau throws a huge counter combo but Kummola manages to avoid it all.
Charcobeau looks to throw the jab but Kummola is out of range.
Charcobeau scores with a body shot.
Kummola takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kummola. That's going to slow Charcobeau down.
Charcobeau missing with a left hand there. Kummola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Charcobeau misses the body punch
and Kummola counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kummola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Charcobeau but Charcobeau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Perry Charcobeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charcobeau throws a jab when Kummola was well out of range.
Charcobeau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kummola at a distance.
Charcobeau avoids the body shot from Kummola.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Perry Charcobeau.
I think Charcobeau has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Perry Charcobeau!
An out of breath Perry Charcobeau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koski comes to the cage accompanied by Accept - Head Over Heels. Linhares is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Los Sicarios, Sokol, Koras - A veces. Hector Linhares has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Juan Koski's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Koski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Linhares!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koski misses with an uppercut.
Koski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Koski missing with a left hand there. Linhares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koski throws a leg kick that misses.
Linhares cracks Koski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Linhares is looking to slow Koski down with leg kicks.
Linhares takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koski looks to score with a jab to the body but Linhares is just out of range.
Linhares tries a quick counter leg kick but Koski is wise to it.
Linhares motions for Koski to come forward. Linhares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Linhares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koski.
Linhares throws a chopping leg kick but Koski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Linhares!
Koski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Koski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Koski lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Koski throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koski working away.
Koski with the ground and pound but Linhares regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Koski prevents Linhares from improving his position.
Koski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Linhares is looking to improve his position.
Linhares is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koski pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Koski wants to control but Linhares is keeping him busy.
Koski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Linhares is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Koski is thwarting Linhares's attempts to control the position.
Linhares makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Linhares.
Koski trying to control the position from guard on top but Linhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koski moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Koski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koski tries for a takedown but Linhares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Linhares scores with a one two! Koski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Linhares throws an overhand right that lands on Koski's shoulder, as Koski tries to avoid the shot.
Koski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Linhares was well out of range. Poor timing from Koski.
Linhares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Linhares looks to land a combination but Koski avoids it well.
Koski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Linhares.
Nice cross by Koski.
Linhares throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Linhares finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Linhares throws an overhand right that lands on Koski's shoulder, as Koski tries to avoid the shot.
Linhares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Linhares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koski throws a hook but Linhares avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linhares slips a jab from Koski.
Koski throws a sloppy head kick and Linhares moves out of range easily.
Koski missing with a left hand there. Linhares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Linhares finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koski slips a jab from Linhares.
Koski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Koski tries to land a leg kick but Linhares saw it coming and moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Linhares misses.
Linhares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Linhares's corner calls for a 1-2. Linhares obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koski checks a leg kick.
Linhares scores with a hook to the body. Koski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Linhares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Juan Koski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Koski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Linhares throws a jab but it's blocked by Koski.
Koski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Linhares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koski.
Linhares moves into the clinch.
Linhares blocking some punches.
Linhares tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Koski fails to land.
Koski is working Linhares over against the cage.
A short left from Koski.
Koski swings wildly with an uppercut but Linhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Linhares.
It looks like Juan Koski has been cut.
Linhares swings wildly with an uppercut but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linhares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koski lands with a light punch inside.
Linhares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Linhares blocks an uppercut.
Koski lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski tries a body shot but Linhares blocks it.
Koski pushes Linhares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Koski.
Koski manages to break the clinch.
Linhares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koski misses with a low kick as Linhares jumps back.
Linhares looks to land a left hand but Koski moved out of range nicely.
Linhares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koski's head.
Koski throws a body punch but Linhares moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Koski misses.
Hector Linhares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Linhares slips a straight right by Koski.
Linhares moves out of range of the body kick.
Linhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski.
Linhares darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koski scores with a jab to the body.
Koski is looking to land body kicks.
Koski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linhares ducks under a wild hook from Koski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Linhares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koski.
Linhares slips a straight right by Koski.
A countering left hand to the body from Linhares misses.
Linhares blocks a head kick by Koski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Linhares! But no joy.
Linhares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koski at a distance.
Linhares lands a right hook to the body.
Linhares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koski moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Koski misses.
Koski misses the shot to the body.
Linhares misses with a head kick.
Linhares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koski.
Linhares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Linhares connects with a solid leg kick.
Linhares defending well as Koski loads up on a big left hand.
Linhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koski moves away.
Koski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares thuds his right hand into Koski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Linhares. Linhares circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Koski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linhares.
Koski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Linhares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Linhares.
Nice uppercut lands for Koski. That snapped Linhares's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Linhares misses the target.
Koski throwing a counter right hand but Linhares manages to avoid it.
Koski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Linhares checks a leg kick.
Linhares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linhares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koski misses with a hook. Linhares ducked under it nicely.
Linhares throws a lazy body kick
and Koski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koski thumps Linhares with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares moves out of range of the leg kick from Koski.
Hector Linhares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koski throws a right hand that Linhares ducks under and follows up with a left that Linhares also avoids with ease.
Koski slips under a jab.
Linhares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Linhares misses.
Nice defenses there by Koski.
Koski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koski avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Linhares.
Linhares lands a nice shot that snaps Koski's head back.
Koski lands a jab to Linhares's midsection.
Koski takes a swing at Linhares's ribcage but misses.
Linhares has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Koski slips under a jab from Linhares.
Koski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Linhares's waist but Linhares gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koski off to one side.
Koski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Koski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Koski'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. This is the final round!
Linhares scores with a jab. Koski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Linhares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Koski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Koski trying to control the position from guard on top but Linhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koski throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koski stopping the sweep attempt from Linhares.
Juan Koski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koski being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Linhares controls Koski momentarily but Koski frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Linhares looks to land a right hand but Koski moved out of range.
Koski looks to land a body kick but Linhares moved away.
Koski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Linhares defends it nicely.
Linhares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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.
Linhares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Linhares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Linhares was well out of range. Poor timing from Koski.
Koski slips under a jab.
Linhares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Linhares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koski throws out the jab.
Koski throws a jab when Linhares was well out of range.
Linhares moves out of range of the body kick.
Hector Linhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Linhares blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Linhares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Linhares moves away from the strike by Koski.
Linhares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koski.
Nice defenses there by Linhares.
A swing and a miss from Koski.
Linhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski.
Koski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Linhares.
Koski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Linhares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Linhares can do to turn this around?
Koski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Linhares drops his hands momentarily and Koski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Linhares misses with an uppercut. Koski saw that one coming.
Koski throws a leg kick but Linhares checks it.
Koski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Koski takes a swing at Linhares's ribcage but misses.
Koski clobbers Linhares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Linhares misses with a body shot.
Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koski throwing a counter right hand but Linhares manages to avoid it.
Koski checks a leg kick.
Koski throws a sloppy head kick and Linhares moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koski slips a jab from Linhares.
Linhares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Linhares.
Koski feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linhares. Koski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koski scores with a hook.
Linhares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Linhares moves in looking to clinch but Koski pushes him off.
Linhares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koski sizes up Linhares with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Linhares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koski checks it well.
Koski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Linhares finds it's way round the side to connect with Koski's head.
Koski dodges the punch combination from Linhares.
Koski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Koski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Koski!
Juan Koski spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Chick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiyaro Feitsora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feitsora is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Helmet - Unsung. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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World class MT
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World class MT
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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
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andy Chick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiyaro Feitsora!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feitsora throws a head kick that misses.
We've been informed that Feitsora has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chick is looking to land body kicks.
Feitsora has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chick.
Chick misses with a straight right.
Feitsora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chick throws out the jab.
Chick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andy Chick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feitsora throws a jab when Chick was well out of range.
Feitsora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chick.
Feitsora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chick fires out a quick counter leg kick but Feitsora just manages to avoid it.
Feitsora misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chick lands with an uppercut that bounces Feitsora off the cage and back into range.
Chick throws a series of punches but Feitsora avoids them all with ease.
Feitsora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Feitsora misses with a hook
and Chick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Feitsora ducks under a wild hook from Chick.
Chick lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Tiyaro Feitsora has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feitsora works over Chick's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Andy Chick has been cut.
Feitsora lands a glancing blow to the side of Chick's head.
Chick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Feitsora checks it well.
Chick looks to land a body kick but Feitsora moved away.
Chick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chick tries to work over Feitsora's front leg with a kick but Feitsora checks it.
Chick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Feitsora checks a leg kick nicely.
Feitsora blocks the body kick.
Chick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Feitsora. That one must have hurt.
Chick throws a sloppy head kick
and Feitsora counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Feitsora.
Chick 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.
Feitsora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chick.
Chick is trying to break the clinch but Feitsora has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chick blocks a body shot from Feitsora.
Chick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chick tries to work over Feitsora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chick is trying to break the clinch but Feitsora is controlling him.
Chick breaks the clinch.
Feitsora gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Feitsora pushes off an throws an elbow but Chick leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chick misses with the head strike.
Chick cracks Feitsora with a nice body shot.
Chick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Feitsora. Those never looked like landing.
A clash of legs there as Chick blocks the low kick.
Chick works the jab nicely.
That kick from Chick tenderised Feitsora's leg. Feitsora is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Feitsora scores with a hook to the body. Chick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Feitsora throws a leg kick but Chick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Feitsora's head.
Feitsora takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chick throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chick throws a head kick that misses
and Feitsora counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Feitsora.
Feitsora moves into the clinch.
Feitsora lands a right hand.
Feitsora misses with a punch to the body.
Feitsora lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chick backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chick struggles to land a body shot inside as Feitsora controls his hands.
Feitsora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chick.
Chick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Feitsora misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chick misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chick.
Feitsora misses with a knee to the head.
Chick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feitsora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chick's elbow.
Chick is stalling here.
Feitsora struggles to land a body shot inside as Chick controls his hands.
Chick tries a body shot but Feitsora blocks it.
A hook to the body from Feitsora.
Feitsora is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chick is defending well for now.
Feitsora tries to land a knee to the head but Chick blocks with his arms.
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 Andy Chick will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chick.
Chick throws a body punch but Feitsora moves out of range.
Feitsora misses with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Feitsora.
Chick lands a jab to the nose.
Feitsora avoids the body shot from Chick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Feitsora! But no joy.
Feitsora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Feitsora misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Chick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chick scores with a spinning back kick!
Feitsora misses with a hook. Chick ducked under it nicely.
Chick is looking to counter punch.
Chick looks to land a left hand but Feitsora moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Feitsora tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Feitsora. That did some damage!
Chick throws a head kick that misses.
Feitsora is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Feitsora in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Feitsora drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chick throws a lazy body kick
and Feitsora counters with a leg kick.
Chick misses the jab.
Chick misses the shot to the body.
Feitsora stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chick.
Feitsora lands a leg kick that knocks Chick off balance momentarily.
Chick throws a push kick but Feitsora slaps the foot to one side.
Chick throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chick lands with a good body shot.
A head kick by Chick misses
and Feitsora counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Feitsora scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Feitsora lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crunch! Chick slams his shin into Feitsora's torso.
Chick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Feitsora connects with an inside leg kick.
Chick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Feitsora. That did some damage!
Feitsora lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Chick crumples to the floor! Feitsora milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tiyaro Feitsora!
After the fight, Tiyaro Feitsora was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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