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VCL Fight Night: 15 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Turbo Epicity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finn Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalski has chosen Volbeat - Warriorscall as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Turbo Epicity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Finn Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epicity throws a wild body kick that Kowalski sees coming a mile off.
Kowalski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity cracks Kowalski with a good jab.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Epicity cracks a nice hook into Kowalski's ribs.
Turbo Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity scores with a jab to the head.
Epicity misses with a looping left.
Kowalski throws out a counter right but Epicity avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski drops his hands momentarily and Epicity takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Epicity pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kowalski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Kowalski blocks the low kick.
Epicity misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kowalski counters with a thumping low kick.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Epicity swings for the body but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kowalski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Epicity is predictable there
and Kowalski counters with a stiff right hand.
Kowalski takes one to the side of the head.
Epicity is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses
and Kowalski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Epicity.
Epicity misses with a lunging right hand
and Kowalski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Epicity is predictable there
and Kowalski counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalski blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by Epicity. Beautiful body shot.
Epicity dips to his left and cracks Kowalski with an uppercut!
Kowalski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicity.
Epicity throws a hook but Kowalski avoids it easily.
Kowalski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kowalski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Epicity throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epicity 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 Kowalski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kowalski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Kowalski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kowalski at a distance.
Epicity is looking to chop away at Kowalski's legs.
Kowalski is trying to counter with his kicks.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Epicity throws a low kick but Kowalski avoids it.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Kowalski tries a quick counter leg kick but Epicity is wise to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kowalski, as that shot connected.
Epicity scores with a body shot.
Epicity moves into the clinch successfully.
Epicity lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Epicity.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Kowalski avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity lands a nice uppercut.
Epicity gets through Kowalski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Epicity.
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!
Epicity avoiding damage as Kowalski throws knees to the body.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kowalski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Epicity.
Epicity lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Epicity.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Epicity works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Epicity will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kowalski up against the cage.
Epicity lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epicity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epicity blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalling in the clinch from Epicity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Epicity rushes Kowalski and presses him up against the cage.
Kowalski working Epicity over with knees to the body.
Turbo Epicity has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Epicity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Epicity.
Epicity throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalski.
Epicity effectively controlling the action here.
Epicity lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Epicity lands a shot to the body.
Kowalski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Epicity's defenses.
Kowalski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Epicity lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Kowalski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epicity lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Kowalski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Epicity has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity avoiding damage as Kowalski throws knees to the body.
Epicity stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalski fails to land.
Epicity dodges an elbow strike from Kowalski.
A hook to the body from Epicity.
Epicity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Epicity.
Kowalski tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity takes an elbow to the temple.
Kowalski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kowalski lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Epicity on the inside.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Epicity is defending well for now.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Epicity struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalski controls his hands.
Epicity lands a hook that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Kowalski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity pushes Kowalski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from Epicity as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalski looking to throw knees to the head but Epicity is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Epicity.
Epicity stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Epicity lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Epicity.
Kowalski misses with a knee to the head.
Epicity's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Epicity.
Epicity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalski can do to turn this around?
Kowalski is trying to push Epicity away but Epicity has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kowalski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kowalski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epicity.
Epicity dodges an elbow strike from Kowalski.
Epicity scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Epicity.
Epicity lands a body shot.
Kowalski is trying to maintain a safe position but Epicity gets an underhook and turns Kowalski into the cage.
Epicity tries to work over Kowalski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epicity lands with a short shot to the head.
Epicity working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Epicity stalling.
A bit of stalling here from Epicity.
Kowalski trying to land knees to the body.
Epicity on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Epicity lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalski controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kowalski throws an elbow but misses.
Kowalski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Epicity.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski lands an elbow that stopped Epicity in his tracks for a moment.
Epicity lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Epicity scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kowalski tries to land a knee to the head but Epicity blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Epicity.
Kowalski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kowalski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Epicity is defending well for now.
Epicity digs a right hand into Kowalski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kowalski's gas tank.
Epicity scores with a hook to the body.
Kowalski misses with an elbow strike.
Kowalski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kowalski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Epicity lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.
Epicity slows down the pace here.
Epicity lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalski tries to land knees in the clinch but Epicity avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turbo Epicity dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!
Kowalski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Epicity pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kowalski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epicity lands a body shot.
Epicity moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalski tries to stall but Epicity uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kowalski tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hook to the body lands for Epicity.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epicity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity lands a right hand.
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epicity throws a hook but Kowalski blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kowalski misses.
Epicity lands a jab to Kowalski's midsection.
Kowalski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Epicity.
Epicity throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kowalski on the side of the head.
That kick from Epicity tenderised Kowalski's leg. Kowalski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Epicity moves into the clinch.
Epicity lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kowalski scores with a knee to the head.
Kowalski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Epicity.
Epicity effectively controlling the action here.
Epicity displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kowalski up against the cage.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Finn Kowalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epicity working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalski is rocked!
Epicity lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kowalski or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epicity.
Kowalski is still on wobbly legs! Can Epicity finish him?
Epicity lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Epicity.
Epicity lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Epicity is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Epicity.
Epicity digs a right hand into Kowalski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kowalski's gas tank.
Epicity pushes Kowalski against the cage. Epicity is working some dirty boxing. Epicity pushes off with a quick right hook! Kowalski goes down! Kowalski tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Epicity moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turbo Epicity!
The defeated Finn Kowalski had this to say: 'Damn it...today he was the better fighter...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beau Remington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendrick Perkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remington comes into the arena with Lily Was Here blaring out of the sound system. Beau Remington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Beau Remington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kendrick Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkins drives through with a takedown into Remington's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Remington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perkins is aware though and is defending well.
Remington pulls Perkins in close to prevent any damage.
Remington has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Remington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perkins's guard.
Perkins keeping moving, preventing Remington from controlling successfully.
Perkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Remington.
Remington trying to move into half guard but instead Perkins has managed to sweep!
Remington seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Remington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Remington trying to control the position here.
Perkins preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Remington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Remington pulls Perkins in to control the position.
Perkins with a nice head shot there.
Perkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Remington is keeping the position for now.
Remington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perkins is one step ahead there.
Remington keeping full guard, as Perkins tries to pass.
Remington seems keen to control Perkins's posture.
Remington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Remington wants to pass the guard but Perkins is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remington is working hard here to advance position.
Perkins is looking for a sweep. Remington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Remington is looking for a kimura but Perkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Remington to get the leverage.
Perkins trying to control here.
Remington is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Perkins!
Perkins tries to lock up and control but Remington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Remington wants to finish this one by submission but Perkins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Remington.
Perkins is trying to escape the mount but Remington keeps good control and instead manages to take Perkins's back.
Perkins breaks Remington's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins preventing the sweep.
Remington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Perkins wants to pass the guard but Remington is keeping the position.
Remington is pulling down on Perkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Perkins, at least for the moment.
Perkins preventing the sweep.
Perkins working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Remington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Remington pulls Perkins in close to prevent any damage.
Remington wants to sweep but no luck.
Remington has his hands on Perkins's head, controlling the position.
Perkins wants to control from the top but Remington keeps moving.
Remington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Remington pulls Perkins in close to prevent any damage.
Perkins looking to sit in guard and control but Remington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Remington trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Beau Remington will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Remington closes the distance and clinches.
Perkins has Remington pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Perkins pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Remington tumbling to the mat - Perkins dives into Remington's guard.
Perkins works over Remington with some ground and pound from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Remington holds on and takes a little breather.
Remington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perkins is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remington looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Perkins has picked Remington up and slammed him! Remington can't keep hold of the triangle and Perkins manages to pass to side control!
Kendrick Perkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Remington prevents Perkins from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Perkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Remington has escaped the position, nice work there.
Remington regains half guard there - taking advantage of Perkins's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Perkins stalling away here and it's allowed Remington to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Remington controlling the position.
Perkins trying to control but Remington is working from the bottom.
Perkins drops back looking for a leg! Remington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Remington manages to kick Perkins off! Perkins jumps back into Remington's guard.
That's two 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.
Remington managing to control the position.
Perkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Remington has his hands on Perkins's head, controlling the position.
Remington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Remington has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins wants to control from the top but Remington keeps moving.
Remington pulls Perkins in close to prevent any damage.
Perkins trying to control but Remington is working from the bottom.
Remington is pulling down on Perkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Perkins, at least for the moment.
Perkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Remington wants to sweep but no luck.
Remington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Remington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Remington trying to control the position here.
Perkins trying to control but Remington is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Remington holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Perkins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
My spies in V C L training center (HOME OF THE TRUE CHAMPION inform me that Perkins has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Remington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perkins's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendrick Perkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Remington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Perkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Remington is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Perkins off and has taken his back!
Perkins turns into Remington and is now in his guard.
Remington controlling Perkins's posture.
Perkins trying to control but Remington is working from the bottom.
Remington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Remington is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Remington wants to sweep here but Perkins controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remington has Perkins pulled in close to control his posture.
Remington keeping moving, preventing Perkins from controlling successfully.
Perkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Remington has wrist control.
Remington looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Perkins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Remington is looking to improve his position.
Remington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Perkins is looking for a kimura but Remington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perkins to get the leverage.
Remington gets back to full guard.
Perkins won't allow Remington to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perkins's guard.
Perkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Remington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Remington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Perkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Remington content to stall in guard here.
Remington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Perkins struggling a bit here.
Remington advances to full mount.
Remington moves to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remington looking for the RNC.
Perkins is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Remington gets his way!
Perkins is trying to stand back up.
Perkins tries to break free.
Remington sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Perkins taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Beau Remington!
After the fight, Beau Remington 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Nedkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ki Xang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xang has chosen Pschosocial-Slipknot as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Nedkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ki Xang!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nedkov 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.
Xang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice body kick from Xang.
Xang misses with a head kick.
Nedkov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Xang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nedkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nedkov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Xang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boris Nedkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ki Xang.
Xang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Xang walks into a jab.
Xang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Xang lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nedkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xang is one step ahead there.
Nedkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xang trying to control the position from guard on top but Nedkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nedkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Xang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nedkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xang pulls Nedkov in to control the position.
Nedkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nedkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nedkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nedkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xang tries to strike from the bottom.
Xang is trying to keep Nedkov in close.
Xang keeping moving, preventing Nedkov from controlling successfully.
Nedkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nedkov advances position into side control!
Xang parries the strikes from Nedkov easily there. Nedkov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Xang to escape.
Xang wants to control but Nedkov postures up.
Nedkov misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Xang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nedkov is looking to take a break and control but Xang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nedkov 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.
Xang on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Xang stalks Nedkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nedkov's face. Nedkov staggers backwards, shaken.
Xang scores with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Nedkov.
Nedkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xang moves away.
Xang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nedkov lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xang.
Boris Nedkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xang looks winded!
Nedkov looks to land a combination but Xang avoids it well.
Nedkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nedkov throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Nedkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nedkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xang momentarily.
A jab from Nedkov misses.
Xang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nedkov misses with a double jab.
A combination from Xang does no damage.
Xang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nedkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nedkov looking for submissions off his back.
Xang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Nedkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nedkov misses with a double jab.
Nedkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nedkov defends it well.
Nedkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xang.
Nedkov misses with a straight right.
Xang is looking for the big counter here.
Xang gets a double leg takedown into Nedkov's guard.
Xang won't allow Nedkov to sweep him here.
Nedkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Xang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nedkov's head.
Nedkov looking for a guillotine here but Xang defends easily.
My spies in Demon's Elite Gym inform me that Xang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Xang wants to control from the top but Nedkov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xang landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xang stopping the sweep attempt from Nedkov.
Xang landing with the ground and pound.
Xang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nedkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xang defends well.
Xang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nedkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xang has managed to get both his arms back between Nedkov's legs - danger averted.
Nedkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nedkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xang can do to turn this around?
Xang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xang throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nedkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nedkov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Xang to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nedkov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Xang pulls down on the head and he's put Nedkov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ki Xang!
Ki Xang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erik Hiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teemu Karjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiller comes into the arena with Rush and Run - Shake and Jump blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Hiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teemu Karjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karjalainen lands a nice shot that snaps Hiller's head back.
Hiller lands with a straight right. Karjalainen didn't see that one coming.
Jab, jab by Karjalainen - just one landing.
Karjalainen throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiller. Karjalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiller looks to throw the jab but Karjalainen is out of range.
Hiller takes a swing at Karjalainen's ribcage but misses.
Hiller ducks right into an uppercut from Karjalainen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiller throws an overhand right that lands on Karjalainen's shoulder, as Karjalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick but Hiller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hiller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hiller loads up on a big right hand but Karjalainen slips the punch.
Hiller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karjalainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karjalainen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Karjalainen lands with an overhand left.
Hiller 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.
Karjalainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hiller under the eye.
Karjalainen tests Hiller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Karjalainen tenderised Hiller's leg. Hiller is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Hiller.
Karjalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Teemu Karjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karjalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karjalainen cracks Hiller with an open hand slap.
Hiller just misses with a punch to the body.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hiller misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hiller.
Karjalainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hiller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good standup being displayed there by Karjalainen as he connects with a hook.
Hiller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiller throws a looping overhand right but Karjalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Hiller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hiller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karjalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karjalainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hiller's sensitive parts.
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!
Hiller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiller.
Karjalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Karjalainen dips to his left and cracks Hiller with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Karjalainen. Hiller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karjalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab from Hiller.
A shot to the body from Hiller misses
and Karjalainen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hiller misses with a straight right.
Hiller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karjalainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hiller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karjalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hiller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karjalainen.
Hiller misses with a body shot.
Karjalainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hiller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karjalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiller.
Karjalainen thumps Hiller with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiller misses with a wild body shot.
Karjalainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Karjalainen - just one landing.
Karjalainen throws a low kick but Hiller avoids it.
Karjalainen wants to land a leg kick but Hiller is out of range.
Karjalainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karjalainen looks to land a combination but Hiller avoids it well.
Karjalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karjalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Karjalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karjalainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hiller throws a head kick that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karjalainen lands with a nice body punch.
Hiller misses with a wild body shot.
Karjalainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karjalainen connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karjalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Hiller scores with a decent looking hook.
Karjalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hiller tests Karjalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Hiller misses.
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Hiller is out of range.
Karjalainen scores with a leg kick.
Karjalainen scores with a shot to the body.
Hiller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karjalainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hiller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hiller misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Hiller.
Karjalainen clobbers Hiller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a solid leg kick but Hiller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karjalainen.
Hiller looks to land a right hand but Karjalainen moved out of range.
Karjalainen throws out a counter right but Hiller avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Karjalainen misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teemu Karjalainen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hiller misses with an uppercut. Karjalainen saw that one coming.
Karjalainen is looking to chop away at Hiller's legs.
Karjalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karjalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Karjalainen lands a right hook to the body.
Hiller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hiller slips under a jab from Karjalainen.
Hiller throws a head kick but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karjalainen throws a jab when Hiller was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Hiller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karjalainen catches Hiller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hiller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses.
Hiller misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen keeps Hiller at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Karjalainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hiller tests Karjalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karjalainen connects with a jab.
A big left from Hiller misses.
Hiller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hiller looks to land a right hand but Karjalainen moved out of range.
Hiller tries a low kick but Karjalainen avoids it.
Karjalainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Hiller.
Hiller loads up on a big right hand but Karjalainen slips the punch.
Karjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karjalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karjalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good leg kick by Karjalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A left lands for Karjalainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karjalainen swings for the body but Hiller moves out of range.
Hiller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karjalainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Hiller.
Karjalainen cracks Hiller with a good jab.
Karjalainen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hiller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hiller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karjalainen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karjalainen.
Hiller misses with a head kick.
Karjalainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Hiller is wise to it.
Karjalainen slips a straight right by Hiller.
Karjalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hiller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karjalainen.
Hiller tries to clinch up.
Karjalainen staying out of range there.
Karjalainen throws a head kick that misses
and Hiller counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hiller throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Karjalainen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hiller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karjalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Karjalainen lands the left hand.
Hiller ducks under a wild hook from Karjalainen.
A counter left hand to the body from Hiller misses its target.
Hiller throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Teemu Karjalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karjalainen throws a series of punches but Hiller moves out of range.
Hiller is looking to counter punch.
Karjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hiller might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hiller throws a hook to the side of Karjalainen's head but Karjalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiller moves away.
Karjalainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hiller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hiller throws a jab but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Hiller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karjalainen.
Nice shot lands for Karjalainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hiller.
Karjalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karjalainen unleashes a big counter combination but Hiller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hiller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karjalainen throws out the jab.
Hiller throws a big shot that misses.
Hiller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hiller looks to land a right hand but Karjalainen moved out of range.
Karjalainen sizes up Hiller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hiller misses with a straight right.
Karjalainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hiller just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiller.
A jab from Hiller misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karjalainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hiller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karjalainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Hiller should have avoided that one.
Hiller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teemu Karjalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hiller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hiller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karjalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiller slips under a jab.
Karjalainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hiller throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hiller walks into a left hand.
A good leg kick by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hiller throws an overhand right that lands on Karjalainen's shoulder, as Karjalainen tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiller throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karjalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiller throws out the jab.
Donk. Karjalainen catches Hiller right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Karjalainen finds it's way through Hiller's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karjalainen throws a hook but Hiller avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen slips under a jab.
Hiller just misses with a punch to the body.
Karjalainen defending well as Hiller loads up on a big left hand.
Karjalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Hiller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karjalainen lands with a nice body punch.
Karjalainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hiller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen tests Hiller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karjalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiller.
Karjalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Karjalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiller.
Hiller misses with a hook. Karjalainen ducked under it nicely.
Hiller moves into the clinch successfully.
Karjalainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Hiller misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiller throws a body shot but no joy.
Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiller.
Hiller walks into a straight right hand from Karjalainen.
Hiller throws a body shot but no joy.
Karjalainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hiller.
Hiller misses with a straight left.
Hiller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karjalainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karjalainen. Hiller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karjalainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karjalainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hiller.
Karjalainen slips under a jab.
Karjalainen connects with a crisp jab.
Hiller tries to clinch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Hiller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiller throws a jab but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen cracks Hiller with a good jab.
Karjalainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hiller.
Karjalainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Karjalainen as he connects with a hook.
Hiller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hiller swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Hiller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen slips a jab from Hiller.
Hiller throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Karjalainen stuns Hiller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiller.
Karjalainen misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen punishes Hiller's body with a nice straight punch.
Karjalainen lands a slapping body shot.
Karjalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karjalainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Karjalainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karjalainen tries to bum rush Hiller with a series of wild strikes but Hiller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hiller blocks a leg kick.
Erik Hiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karjalainen misses with a head kick.
Karjalainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hiller checks it well.
Karjalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiller throws out the jab.
Hiller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiller.
Karjalainen jabs Hiller right on the nose. Hiller blinks but takes it well.
Hiller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Hiller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karjalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karjalainen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teemu Karjalainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Karjalainen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teemu Karjalainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bentley Tessin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landry's entrance music is Lumberjack Song - Monty Python. A fine choice. Pierre Landry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
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27
208 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pierre Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bentley Tessin!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry moves into the clinch.
Tessin avoiding damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tessin.
Landry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Landry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Bentley Tessin has been cut.
Tessin digs a right hand underneath Landry's ribcage. Landry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Landry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tessin tries to stall but Landry uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tessin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Landry has hold of one of Tessin's legs. Tessin is fighting the takedown attempt but Landry gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tessin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Landry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Landry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tessin's head.
Tessin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Landry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Landry has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tessin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Landry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Landry is sitting in close to Tessin's body. Tessin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Landry is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Landry is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tessin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bentley Tessin!
In defeat, Pierre Landry stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is a tough man and a good fighter. He was the better man tonight. But to all my fans.... The Lumberjack will be Back!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Salgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by all of the lights. Francisco Salgado is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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293 lbs
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274 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Salgado!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salgado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas attempts a counter takedown but Salgado avoids it well and moves away.
Salgado has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thomas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Salgado swinging wildly here.
Salgado gets caught flat footed, as Thomas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salgado controlling Thomas's posture.
Thomas landing with the ground and pound.
Thomas postures up in Salgado's guard and throws a big left but Salgado blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas working some strikes from top position.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Salgado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control but Salgado is working from the bottom.
Salgado trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas is in close to Salgado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thomas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salgado can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thomas controls the pace.
Salgado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Salgado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Salgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Salgado keeps moving.
Salgado is looking to stand up but Thomas isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salgado misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thomas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Salgado works over Thomas's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Mike Thomas has been cut.
Nice combo by Salgado! Oh, that's hurt him - Thomas falls to the canvas and Salgado follows him into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Salgado.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salgado postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Thomas trying to remain calm as Salgado controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salgado decides to stand back up.
Salgado throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Salgado lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Salgado misses with a head kick.
Thomas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salgado sprawls and moves away.
Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into Salgado's guard.
Salgado pushes Thomas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salgado but Salgado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salgado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salgado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Salgado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salgado scores with a three punch combo!
Salgado works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salgado scores with a push kick.
Salgado misses with a wild combination.
Salgado lands a body shot.
Salgado throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Salgado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice jab there from Salgado.
Salgado misses with a head kick.
Thomas dives in for a single leg takedown but Salgado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salgado fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salgado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Francisco Salgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mike Thomas's cut is getting worse.
Thomas takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Salgado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Thomas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Salgado slips a jab from Thomas.
Thomas dives in and grabs Salgado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salgado pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Oooh a lovely combination from Salgado sends Thomas down but not out. Salgado dives into side control looking to finish.
Salgado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas is letting Salgado control him for a moment.
Salgado trying to control the position but Thomas is working away.
Salgado stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Francisco Salgado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salgado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salgado misses with a head kick.
Salgado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Salgado lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Salgado.
Mike Thomas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Salgado throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salgado manages to avoid it.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Salgado.
Thomas tries to counter with a takedown but Salgado is quick to defend against it.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Salgado.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Salgado, right into the meat.
Mike Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salgado, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Salgado drops Thomas with a left right combo! Salgado follows him down to the ground into side control.
Jeez, Mike Thomas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Salgado working away.
Salgado prevents Thomas from escaping the position.
Salgado wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salgado decides to stand back up. Salgado steps back and let's Thomas get back to his feet.
Salgado looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Salgado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Salgado is out of range.
Salgado looks to throw a body kick
and Thomas counters with a takedown into side control.
Salgado tries to improve position but can't.
Thomas in side control, throwing shots but Salgado defends.
Thomas lands a decent elbow from side control.
Thomas wants to control but Salgado is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salgado is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Thomas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thomas swings around for an armbar but Salgado sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thomas's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salgado trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thomas's guard.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salgado tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Salgado sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thomas's guard.
Salgado trying to control from half guard but Thomas is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Salgado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Thomas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Salgado throws a body shot but no joy.
Salgado shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thomas eats them both and turns towards Salgado to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Salgado throws a sloppy head kick
and Thomas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Salgado!
Salgado avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thomas.
Thomas wants to control for a moment but Salgado uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salgado has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thomas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thomas 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.
Salgado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thomas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salgado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thomas wants to pass to mount but Salgado is defending the position.
Salgado holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Thomas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salgado trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mike Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Salgado is defending well.
Salgado has hold of Thomas's hands but Thomas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Salgado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Thomas connects with a couple of short punches.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Salgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salgado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses. Salgado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thomas's guard. Nice move by Salgado!
Salgado gets to his feet - Thomas follows without any prompting.
No joy there for Salgado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salgado misses with a kick to the body.
Salgado misses with a head kick.
Thomas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salgado throws out the jab.
Thomas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Salgado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a head kick but Salgado moves out of range.
Salgado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thomas.
Salgado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas trying to control but Salgado is working from the bottom.
Thomas is working Salgado over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Salgado is rocked!
Thomas postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Salgado covers up, he's hurt! Thomas keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Thomas and the ref steps in to end the fight! Thomas can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Thomas!
A victorious Mike Thomas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Bulge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tyron Washington enters the cage!
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19
248 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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22
275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Bulge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyron Washington!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Washington looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Washington defending against the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulge fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Washington is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bulge off and has taken his back!
Washington controlling from the back.
Washington has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bulge.
I really don't envy Bulge right now.
Bulge wants to control his opponent's hands but Washington gets his hands free.
Bulge tries to escape but Washington has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Can Bulge hold on?! Washington is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington is landing with strikes. Bulge can't take much more of this.
Washington has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bulge.
Bulge is trying to break free.
Bulge trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bulge can't escape the position.
Bulge trying to control the position but Washington manages to sink in the hooks.
Washington biding his time, looking for the opening.
Washington avoiding Bulge 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Washington controlling the positon.
Bulge is trying to defend against the choke here but Washington has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Washington Tightens the hold and Bulge taps out furiously! Washington displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyron Washington!
The defeated Roy Bulge had this to say: 'Bastard!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lennart Stahlhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eagle Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loveladdy has chosen Snoop Lion - Here Comes The King! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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222 lbs
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246 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Lennart Stahlhandske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eagle Loveladdy!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stahlhandske misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Loveladdy misses.
Stahlhandske throws out a loose jab but Loveladdy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stahlhandske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loveladdy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stahlhandske misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Loveladdy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lennart Stahlhandske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stahlhandske throws a nice looking combination but Loveladdy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy slips a jab from Stahlhandske.
Loveladdy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A combination from Stahlhandske does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Loveladdy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Loveladdy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlhandske lands with a shot to the body.
Stahlhandske misses with a body punch
and Loveladdy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stahlhandske misses with an uppercut
and Loveladdy counters with an outside leg kick.
Loveladdy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stahlhandske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stahlhandske misses with a double jab
and Loveladdy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loveladdy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stahlhandske looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Loveladdy counters with a head kick. That will keep Stahlhandske thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stahlhandske fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stahlhandske throws a jab when Loveladdy was well out of range.
Stahlhandske loads up on a big right hand but Loveladdy slips the punch.
Loveladdy flicks out a counter leg kick but Stahlhandske steps away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stahlhandske connects with the punch.
Loveladdy avoids the body shot from Stahlhandske.
Loveladdy defending well as Stahlhandske loads up on a big left hand.
Loveladdy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy is looking for the big counter here.
Stahlhandske swings widly with a right hand
and Loveladdy counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Stahlhandske. Those never looked like landing.
Loveladdy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stahlhandske misses with a looping right.
As Stahlhandske backs off Loveladdy throws a huge counter combo but Stahlhandske manages to avoid it all.
Loveladdy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stahlhandske just misses with a punch to the body.
Loveladdy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Stahlhandske waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loveladdy.
Stahlhandske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loveladdy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loveladdy unleashes a big counter combination but Stahlhandske bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Loveladdy misses.
Stahlhandske waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loveladdy.
Loveladdy flicks out a counter leg kick but Stahlhandske steps away.
Stahlhandske throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loveladdy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Stahlhandske throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loveladdy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Lennart Stahlhandske has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Stahlhandske.
Loveladdy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Loveladdy lands with a right and another and another! Stahlhandske is in big trouble! Loveladdy lands again and this time it's lights out for Stahlhandske! A quality knockout there for Loveladdy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eagle Loveladdy!
A victorious Eagle Loveladdy 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Bapu Burpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Altair Brain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brain has chosen 300 Violin as his entrance music. Altair Brain is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bapu Burpha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Altair Brain!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burpha throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Brain to counter with a crisp jab.
Burpha seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burpha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burpha.
Burpha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burpha misses with a looping right.
Brain throws out a leg kick but Burpha moves out of range and Brain only half commits.
Burpha misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Brain.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brain.
Both fighters circling a little - Brain finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Brain.
Brain checks a low kick from Burpha.
Brain misses with a kick to the body.
Burpha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burpha.
Brain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Burpha misses the target.
A lazy body kick from Brain
and Burpha moves into the clinch.
Burpha misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Burpha.
Burpha misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Brain.
A short left from Burpha.
Brain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brain misses with some punches.
Brain is trying to break free.
Burpha misses with a punch on the inside.
Brain tries to throw a body punch but Burpha avoids it by throwing Brain back against the cage.
Brain misses with some punches.
Brain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brain misses with a body punch.
Brain blocking some punches.
Brain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burpha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burpha misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burpha is working Brain over against the cage.
Brain pushes Burpha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burpha is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brain's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brain scores with a shoulder strike.
Burpha misses with some punches.
Burpha blocks a body shot from Brain.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brain.
Burpha throws a head punch that misses.
Brain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burphas head.
Burpha misses with the head strike.
Burpha struggles to land a body shot inside as Brain controls his hands.
Brain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Brain.
Brain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brain tries to work over Burpha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burpha tries to work over Brain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burpha has Brain pressed against the cage, preventing Brain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burpha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Burpha.
Brain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burpha's elbow.
Burpha blocking some punches.
Brain struggles to land a body shot inside as Burpha controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burpha.
Brain prevents a body shot from Burpha.
Burpha blocks a body shot from Brain.
Burpha can't find room to land a body shot as Brain controls the action.
Brain misses with a body punch.
Brain has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Burpha seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brain can turn it around.
Burpha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burpha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Burpha as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Brain.
Burpha lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brain.
Brain has had enough of the clinch but Burpha keeps him there for the moment.
Burpha blocks a body shot from Brain.
Brain blocks a body shot from Burpha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Brain.
Brain gets through Burpha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left and a right from Brain both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brain wants to land a leg kick but Burpha is out of range.
Burpha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burpha feints a jab promting Brain to slip. Burpha then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Altair Brain has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Burpha blocks the low kick.
Burpha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brain was well out of range. Poor timing from Burpha.
Burpha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burpha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burpha moves out of range as Brain throws a body kick.
Burpha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brain just manages to avoid it.
Brain lands a head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burpha on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altair Brain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Altair Brain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burpha tries to clinch but Brain moves out of range.
Brain cracks Burpha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brain just misses with a punch to the body.
Brain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brain checks a leg kick.
Brain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burpha's sensitive parts.
Burpha throws a lazy right hand but Brain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burpha stuns Brain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brain digs a good hook to Burpha's body.
Brain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brain throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Brain misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain swings for the body but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brain was well out of range. Poor timing from Burpha.
Burpha jabs Brain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Altair Brain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burpha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brain.
Burpha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Burpha.
Brain lands a two punch combo.
Brain connects with an inside leg kick.
Brain takes a swing at Burpha's ribcage but misses.
Altair Brain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burpha misses with a wild body shot.
Brain shapes to counter with a head kick.
Burpha cracks Brain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burpha misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Burpha ducks under a wild hook from Brain.
Burpha drives through and clinches with Brain against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burpha.
Burpha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burpha misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha misses with some punches.
Brain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burpha lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brain misses with a punch to the body.
Brain tries a body shot but Burpha blocks it.
Brain misses with the head strike.
Brain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brain misses with some punches.
Brain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burpha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brain blocks a body shot from Burpha.
Bapu Burpha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burpha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burpha blocks a body shot from Brain.
Brain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burpha tries to work over Brain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brain looking to stall.
Burpha is working Brain over against the cage.
Brain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burpha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burpha misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burpha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burpha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brain tries a body shot but Burpha blocks it.
Burpha can't find room to land a body shot as Brain controls the action.
Brain misses with a punch to the body.
Burpha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brain backwards.
Brain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brain working aggressively here.
Brain misses with some punches.
Burpha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burpha misses with a body punch.
Burpha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burpha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brain blocks an uppercut.
Brain lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Burpha.
Burpha blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brain.
Burpha prevents a body shot from Brain.
Burpha tries a body shot but Brain blocks it.
Brain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burpha can't find room to land a body shot as Brain controls the action.
Brain lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burpha lands with a right to the head.
Brain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burpha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brain throws a leg kick that misses.
Brain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Burpha misses.
Burpha looks to throw a body kick
and Brain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brain throws a leg kick that misses.
Burpha has closed the distance and engaged Brain in a clinch.
Brain scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Altair Brain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Altair Brain's cut.
That's time! Burpha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brain walks into a jab.
Burpha misses with a wild body shot.
Burpha misses with a low kick.
Brain looks to land a body kick but Burpha moved away.
As Brain tries to get set, Burpha tries to push him back and clinch up but Brain manages to avoid the attempt.
Burpha misses with an uppercut. Brain saw that one coming.
Burpha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burpha checks a low kick from Brain.
A head kick misses from Brain.
Burpha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burpha throws a looping overhand right but Brain ducks down to avoid it.
Brain scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha tries to clinch there but Brain circles away.
Burpha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brain thumps Burpha with a low kick.
Burpha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brain.
Burpha moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burpha crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brain - the referee stops the clock and Burpha gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brain. Burpha manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Burpha moves out of range of the leg kick from Brain.
Brain catches Burpha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burpha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burpha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brain can pounce on him.
Burpha avoids the head kick by Brain.
Burpha takes a swing at Brain's ribcage but misses.
Burpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Burpha punishes Brain's body with a nice straight punch.
Brain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burpha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brain.
Brain throws a head kick but Burpha moves out of range.
And Burpha counters with a quick kick to the body but Brain blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Burpha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burpha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burpha moves in looking to clinch but Brain pushes him off.
Burpha tries a low kick but Brain avoids it.
Brain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brain looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Brain misses with a lunging right hand
and Burpha counters with a nice leg kick.
Bapu Burpha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burpha misses with a hook. Brain ducked under it nicely.
Brain walks into a jab.
Burpha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brain. That did some damage!
Burpha throws a nice looking combination but Brain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burpha digs a good body shot into Brain's ribs.
Burpha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brain lands with a nice body punch.
Burpha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brain throws a sloppy head kick and Burpha moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Brain.
Burpha avoids the head kick by Brain.
Brain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burpha.
Brain moves out of range of the leg kick from Burpha.
Burpha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burpha connects with a single shot there.
Burpha catches Brain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brain throws a sloppy head kick and Burpha moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Brain as he connects with a hook.
Burpha avoids a kick to the body.
Burpha misses with a body shot.
Brain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burpha doesn't manage to clinch there - Brain circles away.
No joy there for Burpha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burpha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brain throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brain checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brain scores with a nice strike.
Good work by Brain as he checks the leg kick.
Burpha throws a body shot but no joy.
Burpha misses with a looping right.
Burpha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burpha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brain. Brain obviously looking to wear him down.
Altair Brain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Brain.
Burpha misses with a leg kick.
Brain scores with a jab to the body.
Burpha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burpha throws a hook but Brain blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Altair Brain.
I've got Brain winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altair Brain!
A victorious Altair Brain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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