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USFC 91 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cletus Kasady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Vankill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conor Vankill has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cletus Kasady's chin.
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Excellent MT
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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
2 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cletus Kasady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conor Vankill!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasady fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vankill on the side of the head.
Kasady throws a big shot that misses.
Vankill lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kasady throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Kasady.
Kasady throws an overhand right that lands on Vankill's shoulder, as Vankill tries to avoid the shot.
Vankill lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kasady connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cletus Kasady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasady forces Vankill back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasady breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kasady has closed the distance and engaged Vankill in a clinch.
Vankill has had enough of the clinch but Kasady keeps him there for the moment.
Kasady gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vankill being controlled here, momentarily.
Kasady continues to stall.
Vankill keeping full guard, as Kasady tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kasady slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kasady controls the position.
More hug and hope from Kasady.
Vankill prevents Kasady from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Kasady stalls from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Kasady does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Vankill's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kasady 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 Vankill has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vankill and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kasady lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kasady throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasady rushes Vankill and presses him up against the cage.
Vankill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kasady decides to pull guard.
Kasady seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vankill trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Kasady dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kasady throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vankill on the side of the head.
Vankill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kasady.
Vankill drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kasady has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kasady pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasady pulls Vankill in close to prevent any damage.
Vankill preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasady has his hands on Vankill's head, controlling the position.
Vankill wants to stand but Kasady is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vankill won't allow Kasady to sweep him here.
Vankill is fighting to break Kasady's control of his arms but Kasady is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kasady has Vankill up against the cage in a clinch.
Kasady manages to pull guard.
Vankill stopping the sweep attempt from Kasady.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasady bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vankill's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasady content to stall in guard here.
Vankill trying to keep a closed guard but Kasady is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vankill keeping full guard, as Kasady tries to pass.
Kasady is stalling in the full guard.
Kasady advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Kasady dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kasady scores with a decent looking hook.
Kasady closes the distance and clinches.
Kasady breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kasady throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vankill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Kasady backs off Vankill throws a huge counter combo but Kasady manages to avoid it all.
Kasady clinches.
Vankill wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kasady pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasady rushes Vankill and presses him up against the cage.
Vankill tries to break the clinch but Kasady is controlling the position.
Kasady wants the takedown. Vankill is fighting it off but Kasady persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vankill's guard against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vankill looking to control but Kasady passes into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kasady controlling the pace.
Vankill is trying to control but Kasady manages to pass to mount!
Kasady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vankill can do to turn this around?
Kasady looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kasady has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Conor Vankill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus Kasady showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kasady has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:24
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus Kasady!
Cletus Kasady decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Kula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah MacManus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus slips under a jab from Kula.
Kula backing away here, and MacManus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
MacManus tries to clinch up but Kula circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Kula tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Kula.
MacManus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacManus.
MacManus moves away from the strike by Kula.
MacManus feints and then cracks Kula's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kula down.
Kula looks to score with a jab to the body but MacManus is just out of range.
Kula throws a body punch but MacManus moves out of range.
MacManus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacManus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kula throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacManus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kula throws a lazy right hand but MacManus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacManus connects with a leg kick. Kula looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kula takes a swing at MacManus's ribcage but misses.
MacManus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kula looks to score with a jab to the body but MacManus is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kula looks to score with a jab to the body but MacManus is just out of range.
Noah MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus has Kula up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from MacManus.
Kula swings wildly with an uppercut but MacManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kula misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacManus lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kula fails to land.
MacManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from MacManus fails to land.
Kula can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kula.
MacManus misses with some punches.
Kula lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacManus backwards.
MacManus misses with a punch on the inside.
MacManus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacManus pushes Kula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacManus lands a nice uppercut.
MacManus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
MacManus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kula backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kula misses with some punches.
MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. MacManus catches Kula right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kula loads up on a big right hand but MacManus slips the punch.
Kula connects with a nice looking jab.
Kula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kula changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kula throws a looping overhand right but MacManus ducks down to avoid it.
Kula 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.
MacManus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacManus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
MacManus throws a leg kick which misses Kula's front leg but catches the back leg as Kula tries to avoid it.
Kula 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.
MacManus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacManus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kula works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacManus ducks under a wild hook from Kula.
MacManus scoring well with a low kick there.
MacManus shoots in and gets a takedown into Kula's guard.
MacManus trying to control but Kula is working from the bottom.
Kula tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus trying to control but Kula is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kula is pulling down on MacManus's head. It's preventing any offense from MacManus, at least for the moment.
Kula 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.
MacManus throws a big right hand that misses.
Kula wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacManus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kula looking for a sweep. Not yet Kula, not yet.
MacManus content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kula is pulling down on MacManus's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kula can't keep his opponent in guard - MacManus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kula keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MacManus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MacManus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kula with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
MacManus thows a huge punch but Kula dodges it nicely.
MacManus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kula is holding on to half guard well.
MacManus lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah MacManus 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.
MacManus lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacManus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacManus throws a head kick that Kula semi-blocks.
Kula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacManus.
Kula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kula misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kula with a hook.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kula paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacManus. MacManus obviously looking to wear him down.
MacManus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacManus scores with a jab to the head.
Noah MacManus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacManus lands a leg kick that knocks Kula off balance momentarily.
Kula moves in looking to clinch but MacManus pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacManus throws a leg kick which misses Kula's front leg but catches the back leg as Kula tries to avoid it.
Kula throws a nice looking combination but MacManus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kula throws a shot from downtown. MacManus moves away and avoids it.
Kula takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kula is rocked!
It looks like Kalle Kula has been cut.
BOOM! MacManus lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kula. Kula tries to recover but MacManus is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kula lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah MacManus!
A victorious Noah MacManus 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Tattsyrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anselmo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tobias Tattsyrup has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tobias Tattsyrup seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Tobias Tattsyrup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anselmo Harris!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tattsyrup lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris wants to counter the offense by Tattsyrup and move into the clinch position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harris has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A combination from Tattsyrup does no damage.
Harris gets the takedown into side control.
Tattsyrup is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harris's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tattsyrup controlling the position for now.
Harris decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Tattsyrup.
Tattsyrup misses with a body shot.
Tattsyrup misses with a wild combination.
Harris feints and as Tattsyrup raises his hands in defense, Harris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris won't allow Tattsyrup to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris stays in close to Tattsyrup's body and controls the position.
Tattsyrup managing to control the position.
Harris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tattsyrup 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.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tattsyrup wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tattsyrup on his heels. He'll look to pass Tattsyrup's guard now, I'm sure.
Tattsyrup had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harris defends it easily.
Tattsyrup is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Tattsyrup is keeping the position.
Harris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tattsyrup makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tattsyrup.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Tattsyrup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tattsyrup wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tattsyrup striking off his back but it's not causing Harris any problems.
Harris is stalling in the full guard.
Harris wants to control from the top but Tattsyrup keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tattsyrup wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Tattsyrup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harris pushes Tattsyrup up against the cage in a clinch.
Tattsyrup tries for a takedown but Harris manages to get underhooks.
Tattsyrup looking for a takedown.
Harris jumps into guard, dragging Tattsyrup to the mat.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tattsyrup missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tattsyrup won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Tattsyrup from controlling successfully.
Harris 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselmo Harris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tattsyrup rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tattsyrup misses with a series of wild punches.
Tattsyrup swinging wildly here.
Tattsyrup is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harris's half guard.
Tattsyrup looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Harris regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattsyrup postures up.
Tattsyrup throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is looking to stand up but Tattsyrup isn't so interested in that idea.
Tattsyrup postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tattsyrup accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tattsyrup throws a strike but Harris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harris controlling from the top position.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tattsyrup managing to control the position.
Harris trying to control but Tattsyrup is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harris has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tattsyrup rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Harris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tattsyrup knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tattsyrup tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
Tattsyrup trying to hold on to Harris's head to control him but Harris postures up.
Tattsyrup tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Well, if Harris is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tattsyrup is trying to maintain the position but Harris is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harris wants to take a breather but Tattsyrup is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tattsyrup closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harris circles away.
Tattsyrup drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harris pushes Tattsyrup off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tattsyrup misses with the combination.
Harris shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselmo Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tattsyrup closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harris quickly recovers to half guard.
Harris keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tattsyrup.
Harris is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattsyrup wants to take a breather but Harris is having none of it.
Tattsyrup prevents Harris from improving his position.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tattsyrup.
Harris has hold of Tattsyrup's hands but Tattsyrup slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harris has momentary wrist control but Tattsyrup slips an elbow through the middle.
Harris wants to sweep here but Tattsyrup controlling him for the moment.
Tattsyrup throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tattsyrup has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harris pulls Tattsyrup in close to his closed guard and prevents Tattsyrup from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tattsyrup throws a big elbow that misses.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
Tattsyrup tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
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.
Tattsyrup wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris is trying to control the position but Tattsyrup postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tobias Tattsyrup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tattsyrup rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tattsyrup lands a jab to the nose.
Tattsyrup misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tattsyrup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harris but Harris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tattsyrup tries for a takedown but Harris circles away easily
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Tobias Tattsyrup has been cut.
Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Harris manages to pull guard.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Tattsyrup from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
Tattsyrup trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tobias Tattsyrup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tattsyrup postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tattsyrup landing with the ground and pound.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tattsyrup trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tattsyrup looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tattsyrup throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tattsyrup throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tattsyrup throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tattsyrup landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tobias Tattsyrup.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anselmo Harris!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergiusz Ataman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rio Yaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rio Yaj is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergiusz Ataman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rio Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ataman counters with a right hand to the body.
Yaj connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yaj drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yaj is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Yaj fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ataman wants to control but Yaj postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Yaj connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ataman some visible discomfort.
Ataman regains half guard, as Yaj was trying to land strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Ataman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yaj missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj uses his free foot to push down on Ataman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ataman.
Yaj breaks from Ataman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Yaj putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Yaj landing punches.
Yaj raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ataman is rocked!
Yaj is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Ataman goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Yaj!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rio Yaj!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Butch Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borg Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butch Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Borg Cloud!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloud throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cloud if he has to take too many more of those.
Cloud just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Steel wants to land a leg kick but Cloud is out of range.
Steel scores with a head kick. Cloud tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cloud moves out of range of the body kick.
Cloud blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Steel throws a lazy body kick
and Cloud counters with a body kick that stops Steel in his tracks momentarily.
Steel throws a head kick but Cloud moves out of range.
Cloud only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cloud. That did some damage!
Steel throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Borg Cloud has been cut.
Steel lands with a nice body kick.
Steel 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cloud checks a low kick from Steel.
Cloud takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cloud avoids the head kick by Steel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel throws a series of punches but Cloud moves out of range.
Cloud throws out a counter right but Steel avoids it with no problem.
Steel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cloud moves out of range of the body kick from Steel.
And Cloud responds with a good body kick, but Steel manages to step out the way in time.
Steel throws a head kick that misses
and Cloud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cloud motions for Steel to come forward. Cloud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel misses with a leg kick.
Steel swinging wildly here.
Cloud flicks out a counter leg kick but Steel steps away.
A big right from Cloud misses.
Steel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Cloud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cloud with the counter takedown but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel moves forwards but Cloud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cloud tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steel throws a body kick that misses
and Cloud counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Butch Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cloud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a jab when Cloud was well out of range.
Steel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cloud is out of range and Steel settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steel. That's going to slow Cloud down.
Cloud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cloud scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel should have avoided that one.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Cloud looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Steel cracks Cloud with an open hand slap.
Steel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel tries to score with a low kick but Cloud moves his leg out of the way.
Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cloud or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel, which made it look bad.
Butch Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borg Cloud.
Cloud shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Cloud's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cloud connects with a body shot.
Steel throws a leg kick but Cloud sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Steel.
An inside leg kick lands from Steel.
Steel's corner calls for a 1-2. Steel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel throws a series of punches but Cloud moves out of range.
Steel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Cloud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cloud fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloud tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Butch Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cloud moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Cloud misses its intended target.
Steel thumps Cloud with a low kick.
Steel connects with a high kick.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cloud blocks a head kick by Steel.
Steel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steel swings for the body but Cloud moves out of range.
Cloud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cloud loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cloud.
Cloud staying out of range there.
Cloud was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borg Cloud's cut.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cloud blocks a low kick nicely.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick from Steel lands but Cloud takes it in his stride.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cloud's calf.
Cloud throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel throws a low kick but Cloud avoids it.
Steel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cloud dives in for a single leg takedown but Steel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cloud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Steel misses
and Cloud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cloud.
Cloud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel throws a leg kick
and Cloud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel throws a leg kick but Cloud sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cloud is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steel 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 Cloud has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cloud and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steel misses with a body kick.
Steel cracks Cloud with an open hand slap.
Steel throws a leg kick but Cloud checks it.
Cloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Steel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cloud is able to avoid easily.
Cloud throws a body shot but no joy.
Cloud checks the leg kick.
Cloud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cloud lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.
Steel tried to score with a low kick but Cloud checks it.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cloud can do to turn this around?
Cloud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel moves out of range as Cloud throws a body kick.
Steel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloud swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Cloud throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel throws a solid leg kick but Cloud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steel.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Cloud.
Steel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cloud's sensitive parts.
Cloud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Cloud throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cloud is out of range.
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cloud. That did some damage!
Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Butch Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Cloud takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cloud.
Cloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Cloud throws out a counter right but Steel avoids it with no problem.
Cloud avoids a kick to the body.
Cloud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cloud throws a head kick that misses.
Steel connects with a leg kick. Cloud looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Whack! Steel lands a heavy head kick that drops Cloud. The ref tackles Steel to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Cloud was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Butch Steel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Van Roost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Roost is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill A Man. Michael Van Roost is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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23
188 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Van Roost!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Roost throws a hook to the side of Molovgomedov's head but Molovgomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Molovgomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice straight punches there by Van Roost. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Roost.
Molovgomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Roost scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Van Roost misses.
A big right from Van Roost misses.
Molovgomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Roost closes the distance and clinches.
Van Roost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Molovgomedovs head.
Molovgomedov lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Michael Van Roost has been cut.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Molovgomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov lands with a right to the head.
Molovgomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Van Roost tries to stall but Molovgomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Molovgomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Van Roost managing to block the knees to the body from Molovgomedov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Roost working aggressively here.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Roost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov has been cut.
Van Roost trying to control the position but instead, Molovgomedov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Roost into the cage.
Molovgomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Van Roost.
Molovgomedov takes an elbow to the temple.
Molovgomedov blocks an elbow strike from Van Roost.
Van Roost taking a breather.
Van Roost tries to stall but Molovgomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Roost misses with an elbow strike.
Molovgomedov tries to work over Van Roost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Molovgomedov fails to land.
Molovgomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molovgomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Molovgomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Roost is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Roost managing to block the knees to the body from Molovgomedov.
Van Roost just leaning against Molovgomedov, taking a breather.
Van Roost throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Molovgomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Molovgomedov.
Stalling in the clinch from Molovgomedov.
Van Roost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Roost has Molovgomedov pressed against the cage.
Van Roost has a couple of punches blocked by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov missing with knees to the body.
Molovgomedov avoids the elbow strike from Van Roost, against the cage.
Van Roost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Molovgomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Molovgomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Roost.
Van Roost lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Roost working aggressively here.
Molovgomedov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov letting Van Roost take a breather here.
Molovgomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Roost avoids the damage to the body.
Van Roost throws an elbow that misses.
Van Roost leaning his opponent against the cage.
Molovgomedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Molovgomedov blocks an elbow strike.
Van Roost misses with an elbow over the top.
Molovgomedov missing with knees to the body.
Van Roost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov can't break the clinch.
Van Roost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Molovgomedov trying to control the position but instead, Van Roost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Molovgomedov into the cage.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but Van Roost blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Roost slowing the pace effectively.
Van Roost misses with an elbow strike.
Molovgomedov tries to work over Van Roost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molovgomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Molovgomedov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van Roost throws an elbow but misses.
Molovgomedov dodges an elbow strike from Van Roost.
Molovgomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Roost throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Molovgomedov wants to stall.
Van Roost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Roost blocks the elbow strike.
Van Roost slows down the pace here.
Van Roost throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Roost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Van Roost will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Molovgomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Roost moves in looking to clinch but Molovgomedov pushes him off.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
Molovgomedov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Roost blocks a head kick by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov misses with a body kick.
Van Roost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Roost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Roost misses the jab.
Van Roost lands with a shot to the body.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick
and Van Roost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Molovgomedov looking to stall.
Van Roost stalling in the clinch.
Van Roost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Molovgomedov's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Roost throws an elbow that misses.
Molovgomedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Van Roost throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Roost wants to stall.
Michael Van Roost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Roost is struggling to control the position.
Van Roost lands an elbow that stopped Molovgomedov in his tracks for a moment.
Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov's cut is getting worse.
Molovgomedov misses with a body punch.
Van Roost lands an uppercut.
Molovgomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Roost backwards.
Van Roost will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Molovgomedov up against the cage.
Van Roost stalling against the cage.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Roost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Molovgomedov backwards.
Van Roost throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Roost wants to stall.
Molovgomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Van Roost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Molovgomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Molovgomedov stalling against the cage.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Roost avoids it.
Van Roost looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Roost pushes off an throws an elbow but Molovgomedov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Roost lands an elbow inside that Molovgomedov shrugs off.
Molovgomedov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Van Roost prevents a body shot from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Roost backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Roost will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Molovgomedov up against the cage.
Molovgomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Roost.
A right handed body shot lands from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov dodges an elbow strike from Van Roost.
Molovgomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Roost blocks it with crossed arms.
Molovgomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Molovgomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Molovgomedov trying to control the position but instead, Van Roost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Molovgomedov into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van Roost throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov tries to work over Van Roost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Roost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jeez, Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Molovgomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Molovgomedov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov has Van Roost pushed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Roost throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Molovgomedov blocks an elbow strike.
Van Roost is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Molovgomedov is keeping busy.
Van Roost throws a punch but it's blocked by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov lands a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Van Roost just misses with a elbow thrown towards Molovgomedov's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Roost lands with a light punch inside.
Van Roost prevents a body shot from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov works on Van Roost's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Roost is breathing heavily.
A short left from Molovgomedov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov tries to stall but Van Roost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Van Roost will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Roost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molovgomedov.
Van Roost blocks a head kick by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Roost.
Molovgomedov looks to land a body kick but Van Roost moved away.
A punch combination from Molovgomedov misses.
Van Roost lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Roost avoids a kick to the body.
Molovgomedov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Van Roost throws out a loose jab but Molovgomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Roost missing with a left hand there. Molovgomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Roost misses with a straight left.
Michael Van Roost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick that misses
and Van Roost counters with a straight right hand.
Molovgomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Molovgomedov looks to land a combination but Van Roost avoids it well.
Van Roost lands the left hand.
Van Roost misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Roost should have avoided that one.
Molovgomedov throws a hook but Van Roost blocks it.
Van Roost throws a counter combo.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick but Van Roost moves out of range.
Van Roost looks to throw the jab but Molovgomedov is out of range.
Molovgomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Molovgomedov - that will leave a mark!
Molovgomedov scores with a kick to the body.
Van Roost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Molovgomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Roost, pushing him back against the cage.
Molovgomedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Roost avoids it.
Molovgomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Roost has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Roost taking a breather.
Molovgomedov blocks an elbow strike from Van Roost.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Roost misses with the head strike.
Molovgomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Roost has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Molovgomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Roosts head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molovgomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Roost.
Van Roost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Molovgomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Roost's elbow.
Van Roost lands an elbow just above Molovgomedov 's eye.
A bit of stalling here from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Molovgomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Roost is defending well for now.
Van Roost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Molovgomedov backwards.
Van Roost lands an elbow just above Molovgomedov 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Van Roost!
Post fight, an emotional Michael Van Roost said '4 in a row now. Hahaha Mr.Universe you're next I am fucking sure!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Fenix acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Fenix!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ross moves away.
Ross throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ross.
Oooooh!!! Fenix has knocked Ross down with a huge combo! Fenix steps away and waves a wobbly Ross back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Dan Ross has been cut.
Fenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ross appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fenix misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ross checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Ross misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ross misses with a hook.
Ross scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fenix makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fenix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ross takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fenix.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ross.
Fenix moves into the clinch.
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Fenix is pressed up against the cage. Ross has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fenix down to the mat. Fenix avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ross gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fenix throws a looping overhand right but Ross ducks down to avoid it.
Fenix tries to clinch up.
Fenix moves into the clinch.
Fenix lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Fenix.
Fenix pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fenix is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
Fenix misses with a double jab
and Ross counters with a shoot takedown. Fenix fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fenix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ross wants to control from the top but Fenix keeps moving.
Ross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fenix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix 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.
Ross with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ross moves away.
Fenix looks to land a left hand but Ross moved out of range nicely.
Fenix thumps Ross with a low kick.
Fenix moves in looking to clinch but Ross pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fenix.
Fenix digs a good hook to Ross's body.
Fenix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fenix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ross goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ross misses the jab.
Fenix looks to land a left hand but Ross moved out of range nicely.
Marcus Fenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Fenix. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ross feinted with a counter takedown.
Fenix throws a series of punches but Ross avoids them all with ease.
Fenix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ross. That did some damage!
Fenix is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
Fenix lands a lovely overhand right.
Ross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fenix.
Ross scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Fenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Ross's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fenix defending well as Ross loads up on a big left hand.
Fenix throws a leg kick but Ross checks it.
Look low, kick high! Fenix uses the oldest trick in the book to send Ross tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Fenix is absolutely delighted - when Ross wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marcus Fenix!
Marcus Fenix was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaye Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pantera - Fucking Hostile. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaye Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brutus Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong takes one to the chin there.
Kowalski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wong is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kowalski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wong scores with a jab.
Wong throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kowalski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wong momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Kowalski.
Kowalski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kowalski throws a head kick but Wong moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kowalski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wong.
Wong throws a hook but Kowalski avoids it easily.
Kowalski feints and then cracks Wong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wong down.
Kowalski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kowalski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wong scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski looks to throw the jab but Wong is out of range.
Wong misses with a wild body shot.
Wong lands a head kick. Kowalski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wong tries to bum rush Kowalski with a series of wild strikes but Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wong sets himself, and Kowalski steps forward looking for the clinch! Wong avoids it this time.
Kowalski walks into a stiff left hand from Wong.
Kowalski rushes Wong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalski lands a body punch.
Wong is breathing heavily.
Kowalski slowing the pace effectively.
Kowalski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kowalski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kowalski swings wildly with an uppercut but Wong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wong tries to break free but Kowalski pushes him back against the cage.
Kowalski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wong.
Wong manages to break the clinch.
Wong cracks a nice hook into Kowalski's ribs.
Kowalski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wong manages to avoid it.
Wong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Wong lands with a hook. Kowalski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kowalski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kowalski cracks Wong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Wong. That snapped Kowalski's head back.
Wong misses with a wild combination.
Kowalski takes a swing at Wong's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wong scoring well with a low kick there.
Kowalski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kowalski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kowalski connects with a body shot.
A head kick from Wong lands but Kowalski takes it in his stride.
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
Wong avoids a kick to the body.
Kowalski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wong was covering up waiting for the punch and Kowalski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kowalski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Kowalski 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kowalski, as that shot connected.
Kaye Wong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Wong lands but Kowalski takes it in his stride.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Kowalski tries to get set, Wong tries to push him back and clinch up but Kowalski manages to avoid the attempt.
Wong takes one to the chin there.
Wong throws a right hand that Kowalski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kowalski also avoids with ease.
Wong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wong takes one to the side of the head.
Wong misses the shot to the body.
Wong lands a nice looking body shot.
Kowalski tries to score with a low kick but Wong moves his leg out of the way.
Brutus Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kowalski dances in with a quick combination. Wong is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Kowalski snaps Wong's head back. Wong stumbles backwards against the cage. Kowalski steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Wong's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Wong just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brutus Kowalski!
Brutus Kowalski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brain Buro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilafwa Tatlumahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buro comes to the cage accompanied by Brian Boro`s March. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brain Buro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Buro misses the target.
Buro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tatlumahi throws a body punch but Buro moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tatlumahi.
Buro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Buro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatlumahi manages to avoid it.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatlumahi throws a jab when Buro was well out of range.
Buro is looking for a counter combo.
Tatlumahi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses
enabling Buro to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Kilafwa Tatlumahi has been cut.
Buro blocks a head kick by Tatlumahi.
A counter left hand to the body from Buro misses its target.
Tatlumahi throws a looping overhand right but Buro ducks down to avoid it.
Buro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatlumahi lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatlumahi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tatlumahi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatlumahi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Buro throws a shot from downtown. Tatlumahi moves away and avoids it.
Tatlumahi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buro.
Tatlumahi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tatlumahi throws a sloppy head kick and Buro moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Buro misses the target.
Tatlumahi takes a swing at Buro's ribcage but misses.
Buro is looking to counter punch.
Tatlumahi is looking to slow Buro down with leg kicks.
Buro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tatlumahi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatlumahi. Buro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tatlumahi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tatlumahi feints and then cracks Buro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buro down.
Buro misses with a body shot.
Buro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tatlumahi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi throws a body kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Buro misses with a left hand
and Tatlumahi counters with a low kick, right behind Buro 's knee.
Tatlumahi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tatlumahi looks to throw the jab but Buro is out of range.
Buro is looking to counter punch.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tatlumahi connects with a right hand. Buro shakes it off.
Tatlumahi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buro throws a big shot that misses.
Tatlumahi misses with a leg kick
and Buro counters with a nice uppercut.
Tatlumahi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buro.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tatlumahi throws a hook but Buro blocks it.
Tatlumahi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi connects with an inside leg kick.
Tatlumahi feints and then cracks Buro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buro down.
Good leg kick by Tatlumahi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Buro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tatlumahi under the eye.
Buro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi drops his hands momentarily and Buro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Buro misses.
A head kick misses from Tatlumahi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi wants to slow Buro down by chopping away at his legs.
Buro is looking to counter punch.
Tatlumahi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tatlumahi misses with a double jab
and Buro counters with a stiff right hand.
Buro looks to throw the jab but Tatlumahi is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses.
Buro checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Buro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Buro.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Buro to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tatlumahi.
Buro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tatlumahi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buro misses with a looping right.
Tatlumahi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Buro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Tatlumahi.
Buro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tatlumahi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tatlumahi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Buro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilafwa Tatlumahi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tatlumahi ducks under a wild hook from Buro.
Tatlumahi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tatlumahi throws a leg kick
enabling Buro to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tatlumahi, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi slips a straight right by Buro.
Tatlumahi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buro.
Tatlumahi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tatlumahi misses with a head kick.
Buro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tatlumahi can pounce on him.
Tatlumahi misses with a looping right.
Buro is looking to counter punch.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatlumahi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tatlumahi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Buro throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buro checks a leg kick.
It looked like Buro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Buro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tatlumahi cracks the inside of Buro's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tatlumahi to score with a decent uppercut.
Tatlumahi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buro manages to avoid it.
It looked like Buro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tatlumahi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buro's head backwards.
Tatlumahi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Buro.
Tatlumahi feints and then cracks Buro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buro down.
Buro moves out of range as Tatlumahi throws a body kick.
Buro looks to land a left hand but Tatlumahi moved out of range nicely.
Tatlumahi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Buro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tatlumahi connects with a high kick.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses
and Buro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tatlumahi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buro punishes Tatlumahi's body with a nice straight punch.
Tatlumahi swings for the body but Buro moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Tatlumahi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tatlumahi is looking to chop away at Buro's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buro. Tatlumahi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tatlumahi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Buro blocks it well.
Tatlumahi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tatlumahi lands a leg kick that knocks Buro off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi throws a leg kick which misses Buro's front leg but catches the back leg as Buro tries to avoid it.
Buro looks to land a left hand but Tatlumahi moved out of range nicely.
Tatlumahi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatlumahi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tatlumahi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buro at a distance.
A combination from Buro does no damage.
Tatlumahi shapes to counter with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tatlumahi. That's going to slow Buro down.
Buro checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tatlumahi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi throws a body kick that misses.
As Tatlumahi looks to move away, Buro throws a big counter combo but Tatlumahi just gets out of the way.
Tatlumahi throws the left hand but Buro avoids the punch easily.
Buro is looking to counter punch.
Tatlumahi connects with a solid leg kick.
Buro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that Buro semi-blocks.
Buro misses with a hook. Tatlumahi ducked under it nicely.
Tatlumahi lands a head kick. Buro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tatlumahi misses with a head kick.
Buro misses with a wild body shot.
Tatlumahi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tatlumahi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tatlumahi scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buro swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatlumahi thumps Buro with a low kick.
Buro dodges the punch combination from Tatlumahi.
Buro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tatlumahi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Buro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tatlumahi throws a nice head kick!
Tatlumahi throws a sloppy head kick and Buro moves out of range easily.
Buro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi slips a straight right by Buro.
Tatlumahi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Buro is out of range and Tatlumahi settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kilafwa Tatlumahi's cut.
That's time! Buro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tatlumahi fakes the leg kick and cracks Buro in the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Buro.
Tatlumahi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatlumahi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buro.
Tatlumahi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Buro throws a lazy right hand but Tatlumahi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Buro misses the target.
Tatlumahi scoring well with a low kick there.
Buro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tatlumahi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatlumahi lands a head kick!
Buro misses with a looping right.
Tatlumahi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Buro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatlumahi tried to score with a low kick but Buro checks it.
Buro throwing a counter right hand but Tatlumahi manages to avoid it.
Tatlumahi scores with a kick to the body.
Tatlumahi throws a body kick that misses.
Buro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tatlumahi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tatlumahi scores with a leg kick.
Buro misses with a looping left.
Tatlumahi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Buro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tatlumahi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Buro.
Tatlumahi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buro's calf.
Tatlumahi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatlumahi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buro is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Buro appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Buro misses.
Buro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tatlumahi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tatlumahi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buro.
Tatlumahi scores with a leg kick.
Tatlumahi misses with a head kick.
Brain Buro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatlumahi wants to slow Buro down by chopping away at his legs.
Buro throwing a counter right hand but Tatlumahi manages to avoid it.
A combination from Tatlumahi does no damage.
Buro throws a big counter combination but Tatlumahi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tatlumahi throws a shot from downtown. Buro moves away and avoids it.
Buro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tatlumahi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Buro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi scores with a hook to the body. Buro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tatlumahi thumps Buro with a low kick.
Buro looks to land a right hand but Tatlumahi moved out of range.
Tatlumahi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Buro misses with a straight left.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses.
Buro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick but Buro moves out of range.
Tatlumahi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatlumahi throws the kick towards the body but Buro avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Buro misses the target.
Buro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatlumahi was well out of range. Poor timing from Buro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi throws a wild body kick that Buro sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Buro misses the target.
Buro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buro avoids a kick to the body.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick but Buro moves out of range.
Buro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Buro checks the leg kick.
Buro throws a hook but Tatlumahi blocks it.
Tatlumahi slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buro takes a swing at Tatlumahi's ribcage but misses.
Tatlumahi scores with a spinning back kick!
Tatlumahi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tatlumahi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tatlumahi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buro throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilafwa Tatlumahi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tatlumahi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
Kilafwa Tatlumahi made sure to mention his sponsor, *NEW* Revolution Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Walter Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Walter Frost has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Williams!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Frost. Frost maintains the clinch.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams is working for takedown but Frost is calmly controlling the position for now.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frost gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
Walter Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Williams.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Frost tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Frost.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
Frost works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Frost - that landed with a thud.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Frost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frost pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Williams has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Frost lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but Frost pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frost is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Frost lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Frost.
Williams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frost is struggling to control the position.
Frost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frost prevents it.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Frost.
Frost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost lands with a right to the head.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Frost lands with a right to the head.
Frost lands a body shot.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frost is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frost down to the mat. Frost avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Williams feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Frost keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Frost wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frost.
Frost prevents the takedown attempt.
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Frost duly obliges.
Frost wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frost defends it well.
Walter Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost lands a body shot in the clinch.
Frost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Frost's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Frost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost lands a left hand.
Williams lands a takedown into guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard.
Williams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Frost dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Frost, which made it look bad.
Frost throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frost really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Frost moves into the clinch.
Frost scores with a shoulder strike.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense.
Walter Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Williams.
Frost swinging wildly here.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost throws a series of strikes that have Williams backpedaling.
Williams with a poor takedown
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Frost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Frost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walter Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Frost.
Williams wants a takedown.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Frost just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Frost takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams looking for a takedown.
Frost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Frost manages to break the clinch.
Frost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frost closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Frost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Frost.
Frost lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Frost.
Frost digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
Frost pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams is rocked!
Williams can't get the takedown.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Williams is looking for a takedown.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Frost pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frost pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost pounces like a tiger and cracks Williams with a vicious hook! Williams is down but not out! Frost follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Walter Frost!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Walter Frost waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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