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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikitin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smack My Bitch Up . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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171 lbs
15 - 17 - 4 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 4, fighting out of Hilo, Alexandr Nikitin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nikitin moves into the clinch.
Anstey is trying to force a seperation but Nikitin has the dominant position.
Nikitin pulls guard effortlessly.
Anstey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikitin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nikitin looking for a guillotine here but Anstey defends easily.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Nikitin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anstey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikitin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nikitin wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Anstey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anstey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nikitin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nikitin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Anstey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey looking for a guillotine here but Nikitin defends easily.
Nikitin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anstey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nikitin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anstey trying to control the position.
Nikitin wants to pass the guard but Anstey is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anstey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anstey seems to be working for a kimura but Nikitin defends the submission attempt.
Nikitin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey working the head and body with strikes.
Nikitin tries to get to full guard but Anstey has control of the leg.
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nikitin is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
Nikitin controlling the position well.
Nikitin is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anstey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nikitin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anstey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nikitin is trying to control but can't.
Nikitin wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
Anstey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Anstey there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey 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.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
Anstey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikitin throws a head punch that misses.
Nikitin lands a left hand.
Anstey lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nikitin fails to land.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but Nikitin keeps him there for the moment.
Nikitin jumps guard and drags Anstey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nikitin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anstey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey trying to control but Nikitin is working from the bottom.
Nikitin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nikitin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anstey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anstey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikitin can do to turn this around?
Anstey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anstey won't allow Nikitin to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anstey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikitin seems keen to control Anstey's posture.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Nikitin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is looking for a triangle here but Anstey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Anstey tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Anstey sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nikitin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Anstey in side control, throwing shots but Nikitin defends.
An elbow from Anstey crashes against the mat.
Nikitin tries to improve position but can't.
Nikitin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey lands some shots froms side control.
Anstey working the ground and pound from side control.
Nikitin tries to buck Anstey off but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nikitin tries to buck Anstey off but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey working the head and body with strikes.
Nikitin is looking for a sweep.
Nikitin is still trying to improve position.
Anstey cracks Nikitin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Anstey working the ground and pound but Nikitin is defending the strikes.
Nikitin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anstey is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey lands some shots froms side control.
Nikitin is trying to control Anstey's posture but Anstey avoids it.
Anstey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nikitin sneaks back into half guard.
Nikitin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Nikitin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey is working Nikitin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anstey chips away with some ground and pound.
Nikitin controlling Anstey's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Anstey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anstey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nikitin is fending him off so far but Anstey persists. Nope, Nikitin circles away and we're back to standing.
Anstey sets himself, and Nikitin steps forward looking for the clinch! Anstey avoids it this time.
Anstey is looking to land body kicks.
Anstey cracks Nikitin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anstey misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
Nikitin stalks Anstey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anstey's face. Anstey staggers backwards, shaken.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anstey.
Nikitin drives through and clinches with Anstey against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikitin.
Anstey being controlled against the cage.
Anstey wants a takedown but no success here.
Anstey misses with a body punch.
Anstey tries to throw a body punch but Nikitin avoids it by throwing Anstey back against the cage.
Anstey working aggressively here.
Anstey misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anstey blocking some punches.
Nikitin tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey scores with a hook to the body.
Nikitin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anstey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nikitin regains guard immediately.
Anstey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nikitin is trying to control the position but Anstey postures up.
Anstey throwing strikes but missing.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.
Anstey wants to pass the guard but Nikitin is keeping the position.
Nikitin controls Anstey momentarily but Anstey frees himself.
Alexandr Nikitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin keeps trying to improve his position.
Nikitin is trying to control the position but Anstey postures up.
Anstey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nikitin trying to keep a closed guard but Anstey is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice body punch from Anstey.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nikitin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Anstey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nikitin defends well and Anstey ends up having to push Nikitin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nikitin is looking for the big counter here.
A shot to the body from Nikitin misses
and Anstey counters with a head kick. That will keep Nikitin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Anstey thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nikitin if he has to take too many more of those.
Anstey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nikitin under the eye.
Anstey cracks the inside of Nikitin's front leg.
Anstey drives through with a takedown into Nikitin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikitin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anstey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Rigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ehrmantraut comes to the cage accompanied by non existent. 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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175 lbs
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184 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Ehrmantraut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cliff Rigano!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Rigano misses the target.
Ehrmantraut closes the distance and clinches.
Rigano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ehrmantraut fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rigano fails to land.
Ehrmantraut throws a head punch that misses.
Rigano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rigano fails to land.
Ehrmantraut stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ehrmantraut has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rigano clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ehrmantraut is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ehrmantraut gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ehrmantraut gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ehrmantraut apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Rigano cracks the inside of Ehrmantraut's front leg.
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!
Rigano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ehrmantraut throws a right hand that misses
and Rigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigano defending well as Ehrmantraut loads up on a big left hand.
Rigano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano misses with a wild combination.
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Ehrmantraut's shoulder, as Ehrmantraut tries to avoid the shot.
Ehrmantraut tries to counter with a takedown but Rigano is quick to defend against it.
Cliff Rigano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rigano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rigano lands a nice looking body shot.
That kick from Rigano tenderised Ehrmantraut's leg. Ehrmantraut is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ehrmantraut scores with a hook to the body. Rigano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ehrmantraut tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rigano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ehrmantraut!
Ehrmantraut wants to control but Rigano postures up.
Ehrmantraut is trying to escape the position but Rigano is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ehrmantraut is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ehrmantraut wants to control but Rigano postures up.
Rigano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut is looking for a sweep.
Rigano is looking to take a break and control but Ehrmantraut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rigano's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ehrmantraut tries to get to full guard but Rigano has control of the leg.
Rigano is keen to just control but Ehrmantraut is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigano is stalling here. Ehrmantraut is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rigano seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ehrmantraut has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ehrmantraut with the ground and pound but Rigano regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Ehrmantraut there.
Rigano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ehrmantraut's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ehrmantraut's back!
Rigano trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ehrmantraut doesn't escape.
Rigano throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Ehrmantraut turns into Rigano and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut trying to control but Rigano is working from the bottom.
Rigano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut being controlled here momentarily.
Ehrmantraut trying to control but Rigano is working from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ehrmantraut has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ehrmantraut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cliff Rigano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rigano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Michael Ehrmantraut has been cut.
Rigano throws a leg kick which misses Ehrmantraut's front leg but catches the back leg as Ehrmantraut tries to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rigano 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.
Ehrmantraut throws a looping overhand right but Rigano ducks down to avoid it.
Rigano moves away from the strike by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut throws a jab but it's blocked by Rigano.
Rigano scores with a jab. Ehrmantraut acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rigano blocks a head kick by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut scores with a body shot.
Ehrmantraut takes a swing at Rigano's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Ehrmantraut.
A slow jab from Rigano misses its intended target.
Ehrmantraut changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ehrmantraut gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ehrmantraut breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rigano.
Ehrmantraut looks to score with a jab to the body but Rigano is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut throws a wild body kick that Rigano sees coming a mile off.
Rigano misses with a wild body shot.
Ehrmantraut looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ehrmantraut connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rigano momentarily.
Cliff Rigano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ehrmantraut scores with a head kick. Rigano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Ehrmantraut's shoulder, as Ehrmantraut tries to avoid the shot.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rigano connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Rigano.
Ehrmantraut feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rigano's calf.
Ehrmantraut swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rigano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rigano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ehrmantraut.
Rigano throws a right hand that Ehrmantraut ducks under and follows up with a left that Ehrmantraut also avoids with ease.
Ehrmantraut scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rigano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ehrmantraut.
A jab from Rigano misses.
Ehrmantraut cracks Rigano with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut scoring well with a low kick there.
Ehrmantraut throws a leg kick but Rigano moved away.
Rigano missing with a left hand there. Ehrmantraut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ehrmantraut on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ehrmantraut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ehrmantraut closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ehrmantraut lands in his opponent's guard.
Ehrmantraut trying to control but Rigano is working from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut looking to pass the guard.
Ehrmantraut throws an elbow that misses. Rigano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ehrmantraut's guard. Nice move by Rigano!
Ehrmantraut manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rigano manages to get himself to full guard.
Ehrmantraut working some strikes from top position.
Rigano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ehrmantraut defends it easily.
Ehrmantraut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ehrmantraut scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut wants to control from the top but Rigano keeps moving.
Rigano trying to keep a closed guard but Ehrmantraut is proving a slippery customer.
Ehrmantraut looking to sit in guard and control but Rigano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ehrmantraut bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rigano's guard.
Rigano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ehrmantraut is one step ahead there.
Ehrmantraut throws an elbow that misses. Rigano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ehrmantraut's guard. Nice move by Rigano!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Ehrmantraut dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Ehrmantraut's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ehrmantraut swinging wildly here.
Ehrmantraut avoids the body shot from Rigano.
Ehrmantraut feinted with a counter takedown.
Ehrmantraut avoids the body shot from Rigano.
Rigano lands with a right hand.
Ehrmantraut on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good work by Ehrmantraut as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Rigano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ehrmantraut throws a big shot that misses.
Rigano lands with a kick to the temple. Ehrmantraut shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ehrmantraut feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rigano's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rigano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ehrmantraut half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rigano thows a leg kick but Ehrmantraut checks it
and Ehrmantraut counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ehrmantraut trying to pass the guard but Rigano defending well.
Ehrmantraut throwing shots but Rigano is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ehrmantraut wants to take a breather but Rigano is having none of it.
Rigano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rigano.
Ehrmantraut landing some decent shots from guard.
Ehrmantraut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ehrmantraut throws a big elbow that misses.
Rigano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ehrmantraut.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ehrmantraut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rigano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ehrmantraut throwing strikes from guard but Rigano blocks nicely.
Ehrmantraut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ehrmantraut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ehrmantraut throws an elbow that misses. Rigano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ehrmantraut's guard. Nice move by Rigano!
Rigano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigano trying to control but Ehrmantraut is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ehrmantraut is on top in guard.
Rigano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rigano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ehrmantraut is pushing down on Rigano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rigano is fighting to maintain full guard but Ehrmantraut has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ehrmantraut missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ehrmantraut thows a huge punch but Rigano dodges it nicely.
Rigano gets full guard.
Ehrmantraut won't allow Rigano to sweep him here.
Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ehrmantraut defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ehrmantraut's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ehrmantraut's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Ehrmantraut showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ehrmantraut has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Ehrmantraut!
A victorious Michael Ehrmantraut thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honza Kucera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honza Kucera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Milat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Honza Kucera!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milat misses the shot to the body.
Kucera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Milat lands with a nice body punch.
Milat misses with a low kick.
Kucera with the counter takedown but Milat avoids it easily.
Milat has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Milat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kucera. That did some damage!
Kucera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Milat throws a lazy head kick
and Kucera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milat keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Milat wants to control but Kucera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kucera seems to be working for a kimura but Milat defends the submission attempt.
Kucera trying to mount his opponent but Milat defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat is refusing to be controlled, as Kucera sits in half guard.
Kucera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Milat desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Milat tries to kick Kucera off but Kucera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Milat wants to improve his position but Kucera is controlling well.
Kucera passes to full mount!
Kucera looking to control but Milat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Kucera mounts Milat! Really nice guard pass there!
Milat tries to hold on but Kucera pushes him away.
Kucera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Milat is looking to escape.
Milat prevents Kucera from taking his back.
Kucera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Milat is looking to escape.
Milat regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Milat sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kucera is trying to work for a kimura but Milat is defending well.
Milat is trying to stand.
Kucera trying to pass the guard but Milat defending well.
Kucera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kucera is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kucera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kucera stops Milat from getting back to his feet.
Milat kicks Kucera off and gets back to his feet.
Ivan Milat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kucera throws a sloppy head kick and Milat moves out of range easily.
Milat is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kucera.
Milat lands a slapping body shot.
Milat misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Milat will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kucera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good shot there by Milat.
Milat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kucera.
Kucera feints the counter takedown.
Milat misses with a low kick.
Milat lands a head kick. Kucera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Milat scores with a jab.
Milat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kucera.
And Kucera tries to counter it with a takedown but Milat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Milat clinches.
Kucera tries for a takedown but Milat manages to get underhooks.
Milat lands an elbow just above Kucera 's eye.
It looks like Honza Kucera has been cut.
Kucera wants to take the fight to the mat but Milat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kucera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Milat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ivan Milat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Kucera.
Milat landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kucera's face.
Milat tries to land a knee to the head but Kucera blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Milat.
Milat misses with the head strike.
Milat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Milat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kucera can do to turn this around?
Kucera blocks an uppercut.
Kucera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Milat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Milat stops a takedown attempt from Kucera.
Milat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Milat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Milat lands a body shot.
Milat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kucera backwards.
Milat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kucera blocks an elbow strike from Milat.
Milat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kucera drags the fight down to the ground.
Kucera keeping moving, preventing Milat from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucera pulls Milat in to control the position.
Kucera looking to control.
Milat trying to control but Kucera is working from the bottom.
Kucera 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.
Kucera keeping moving, preventing Milat from controlling successfully.
Kucera is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Milat has his hands clasped together but Kucera extends and breaks Milat's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kucera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Honza Kucera!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Judge Machina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
162 lbs
25 - 13 - 2 |
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159 lbs
27 - 10 - 1 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Judge Machina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lyoto Parks!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machina tries a head kick but it misses.
Machina throws a solid leg kick but Parks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machina.
Machina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Parks throws a head punch that misses.
Machina lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Lyoto Parks has been cut.
Parks working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Machina has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Machina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machina is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Machina tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Parks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Parks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Parks misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Machina.
Machina misses with an elbow over the top.
A knee to the head by Machina.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Machina with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machina stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Machina scores with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Machina.
Nice body punch from Machina - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
Machina utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Machina lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machina lands a nice elbow.
Machina looking to throw knees to the head but Parks is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Parks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Machina.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machina blocking some punches.
Machina with a knee to the head.
Machina is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machina throws a head punch that misses.
Machina lands a hook that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Good body shot from Parks.
Machina prevents a body shot from Parks.
Parks blocks the elbow strike.
Machina taking a breather.
Parks misses with the head strike.
Machina is stalling here.
Machina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Machina.
A short left from Parks.
Parks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parks working aggressively here.
Parks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Parks's defenses.
Machina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks stalling in the clinch but Machina improves position.
Machina lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Machina.
Machina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Lyoto Parks's cut even more.
Parks avoids a wild elbow strike from Machina.
Machina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machina lands a knee to the head.
Parks lands with a right to the head.
Machina working aggressively here.
Machina tries to throw a body punch but Parks avoids it by throwing Machina back against the cage.
Machina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parks avoids it.
Machina lands a knee to the head.
Machina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Machina - that landed with a thud.
Machina working Parks over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machina with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Machina.
Machina is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machina is trying to stall.
Machina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machina tries to work over Parks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machina lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parks.
Still in the clinch, Machina scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parks misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Parks fails to land.
Parks tries to work over Machina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Parks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machina blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Machina.
Machina blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judge Machina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Parks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machina delivers a nice body kick.
Parks punishes Machina's body with a nice straight punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Parks in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Machina lands with a cross.
Parks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machina lands a nice looking body shot.
Machina thumps Parks with a low kick.
Machina gets a clinch.
Machina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parks can do to turn this around?
Parks scores with a shoulder strike.
Judge Machina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Parks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machina lands a nice elbow.
Machina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Machina.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machina scores with a hook to the body.
Machina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machina throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Parks blocks it with crossed arms.
Machina tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machina misses with a knee to the head.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parks gets through Machina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Parks.
Machina leaning against his opponent.
Machina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machina blocks an uppercut.
Parks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Machina.
Machina using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Parks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machina scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knees to the body from Machina.
Machina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machina tries to throw a body punch but Parks avoids it by throwing Machina back against the cage.
Parks managing to block the knees to the body from Machina.
Parks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machinas head.
Machina landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Machina.
Parks digs a right hand into Machina's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machina's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machinas head.
Parks misses with a punch to the body.
Machina working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parks working aggressively here.
Machina putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Parks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Machina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parks.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks prevents a body shot from Machina.
Machina blocking some punches.
Parks misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Parks's defenses.
Machina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Parks lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Machina.
Parks takes an elbow to the temple.
Machina lands a nice elbow.
Machina throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Parks blocks it with crossed arms.
Machina tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machina lands a nice shot to the body.
Parks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machina's elbow.
Machina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parks has a couple of punches blocked by Machina.
Machina with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machina struggles to land a body shot inside as Parks controls his hands.
Machina lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parks avoiding damage as Machina throws knees to the body.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parks lands with a light punch inside.
Parks blocks the elbow strike.
Parks lands a nice uppercut.
Parks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machina throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machina misses with an elbow over the top.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Parks misses with some punches.
Parks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machina landing knees to the head.
Parks throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parks has a couple of punches blocked by Machina.
Machina softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parks as Machina tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judge Machina dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Parks'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Machina does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Machina misses.
Machina misses with a body kick.
Parks misses with a hook.
Machina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body.
Machina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machina swings for the body but Parks moves out of range.
Parks throws out a counter right but Machina avoids it with no problem.
Parks blocks a head kick by Machina.
Parks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machina gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parks.
Machina misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machina lands with a slapping head kick.
Machina fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Parks is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Machina.
Machina throwing a counter right hand but Parks manages to avoid it.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Machina.
Judge Machina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Machina.
Parks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Machina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machina has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machina there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machina slips a jab from Parks.
A big right from Parks misses.
Machina half committed to a counter leg kick.
Parks swinging wildly here.
Machina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parks manages to avoid it.
Parks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machina looks for the body kick but Parks saw that one coming.
Parks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machina counters with a solid body kick.
Machina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machina misses with a lunging right hand
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Machina pivots, looking for a leg kick but Parks is out of range and Machina settles back down.
Parks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machina doesn't manage to clinch there - Parks circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Parks misses the target.
And Machina counters with a quick kick to the body but Parks blocks it.
Parks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machina to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Parks misses its intended target.
Machina scores with a nice body kick.
Machina lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parks works Machina's body with a nice hook.
Machina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parks.
Parks moves out of range as Machina throws a body kick.
Machina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Machina throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lyoto Parks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parks jabs at Machina's body.
Machina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machina tries to clinch but Parks moves away
and Parks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machina throws a body punch but Parks moves out of range.
Machina tests Parks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Judge Machina is winning the standup battle so far.
Parks throws a hook but Machina avoids it easily.
Machina misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Machina staying out of range there.
Parks lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lyoto Parks.
Well Machina 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judge Machina!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Punani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonton Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong has chosen Hong Entrance Song as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
46 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Punani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tonton Hong!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punani misses with the body kick
and Hong counters with a low kick, right behind Punani 's knee.
Punani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Punani avoids a kick to the body.
Punani misses with a shot to the body
and Hong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hong throws a front kick aimed at Punani's knee but Punani avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hong, right into the meat.
Punani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, jab by Hong - just one landing.
Hong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Punani thuds a left hand into Hong's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong scores with a nice right hand.
Punani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hong.
Hong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hong throws a leg kick which misses Punani's front leg but catches the back leg as Punani tries to avoid it.
Hong drops Punani with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Punani looks back up at him and smiles so Hong waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Punani is rocked!
That kick from Hong tenderised Punani's leg. Punani is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Punani sprawling to the canvas! Punani rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hong finish him?!
Oh Punani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hong circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Punani to the canvas! Punani doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hong keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonton Hong!
After the fight, Tonton Hong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Meikalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matti Meikalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, El Loco!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco looks to throw the jab but Meikalainen is out of range.
Loco uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Loco doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Meikalainen counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loco.
Loco fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Loco attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Meikalainen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Meikalainen lands a big right hand that sends Loco crashing to the mat! Meikalainen stays standing though and waves Loco back to his feet!
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!
Meikalainen misses with a leg kick.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt
and Meikalainen moves into the clinch.
Meikalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meikalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meikalainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Meikalainen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Loco sprawling to the canvas! Loco rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Meikalainen finish him?!
Loco is rocked!
Meikalainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Loco is still on wobbly legs! Can Meikalainen finish him?
Loco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Meikalainen looks to throw the jab but Loco is out of range.
Loco seems to have recovered his senses.
Loco throws a leg kick but Meikalainen moved away.
Loco looks to score with a jab to the body but Meikalainen is just out of range.
Loco moves out of range of the leg kick from Meikalainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meikalainen is looking to clinch.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meikalainen sprawls well. Meikalainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been told by Meikalainen's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matti Meikalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Loco.
Meikalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Loco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Loco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Loco.
El Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meikalainen misses with a double jab.
Loco thumps Meikalainen with a low kick.
Loco misses with a hook
and Meikalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Meikalainen looks to land a right hand but Loco moved out of range.
Loco throws out a counter right but Meikalainen avoids it with no problem.
Meikalainen misses with a low kick.
Meikalainen thuds a left hand into Loco's body.
Meikalainen misses with a body shot.
Loco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loco throws a series of punches but Meikalainen avoids them all with ease.
Loco gets a double leg takedown into Meikalainen's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meikalainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Meikalainen, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meikalainen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Meikalainen is looking to stand up but Loco isn't so interested in that idea.
Meikalainen controls Loco momentarily but Loco frees himself.
Loco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Meikalainen wants to stand and escape but Loco is having none of it.
Loco decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meikalainen throws a body punch but Loco moves out of range.
Meikalainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Loco.
Loco blocks a leg kick.
Meikalainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loco misses with an uppercut. Meikalainen saw that one coming.
Loco tries a low kick but Meikalainen avoids it.
Loco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meikalainen lands a right hook to the body.
Loco looks to land a combination. Meikalainen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meikalainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Loco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meikalainen defending well as Loco loads up on a big left hand.
Meikalainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Loco throws a hook but Meikalainen blocks it.
Meikalainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Meikalainen drops Loco with a beautiful combination! Loco stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Meikalainen is looking for the KO!
It looks like El Loco has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loco misses with a hook. Meikalainen ducked under it nicely.
Loco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meikalainen swivels and escapes.
Matti Meikalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meikalainen cracks Loco on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Loco falls backwards against the cage. Meikalainen follows up with more strikes that drop Loco to his knees. Meikalainen keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Loco! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matti Meikalainen!
Our winner, Matti Meikalainen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Oketch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazcsakhs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tupac - Me and My Girlfriend kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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138 lbs
23 - 11 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Oketch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oketch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazcsakhs.
We've been hearing reports that Oketch has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Oketch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mazcsakhs can pounce on him.
Oketch lands a nice hook to Mazcsakhs's body. Mazcsakhs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oketch scores with a sloppy right hand. Mazcsakhs should have avoided that one.
A leg kick checked by Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs misses with a low kick.
Oketch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oketch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mazcsakhs blocks the body kick.
Mazcsakhs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oketch swings widly with a right hand
and Mazcsakhs counters with a low kick, right behind Oketch 's knee.
Mazcsakhs throws out a loose jab but Oketch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oketch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mazcsakhs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oketch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazcsakhs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oketch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazcsakhs wants to sweep but no luck.
Oketch trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazcsakhs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazcsakhs wants to stand and escape but Oketch is having none of it.
Oketch trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazcsakhs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oketch throwing strikes from guard but Mazcsakhs blocks nicely.
Oketch throwing strikes from guard but Mazcsakhs blocks nicely.
Oketch prevents Mazcsakhs from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oketch checks a low kick from Mazcsakhs.
Oketch drives through and clinches with Mazcsakhs against the cage.
Oketch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Oketch pulls guard.
Oketch looking for subs off his back but Mazcsakhs has passed one foot through into half guard.
Oketch with the active half guard here but Mazcsakhs passes nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is trying to get back to half guard.
Mazcsakhs takes a little break here. Oketch wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Oketch is positioning himself to get back to 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mazcsakhs tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mazcsakhs decides to stand back up.
Mazcsakhs jabs Oketch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oketch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mazcsakhs can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as Mazcsakhs blocks the leg kick.
Mazcsakhs just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazcsakhs looks to land a body kick but Oketch moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vincent Oketch will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mazcsakhs just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazcsakhs misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Oketch.
Mazcsakhs tries to work over Oketch's front leg with a kick but Oketch checks it.
Oketch misses with a takedown attempt - Mazcsakhs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mazcsakhs scores with a hook.
Mazcsakhs clobbers Oketch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oketch.
Oketch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch tries a head kick but it misses.
Oketch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mazcsakhs to score with a decent uppercut.
Mazcsakhs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oketch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oketch thuds his right hand into Mazcsakhs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Oketch ducks under a wild hook from Mazcsakhs.
Oketch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mazcsakhs sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Mazcsakhs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazcsakhs has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Oketch.
Mazcsakhs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oketch misses with a takedown
enabling Mazcsakhs to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Oketch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazcsakhs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oketch.
Oketch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mazcsakhs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oketch's hands.
Oketch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazcsakhs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oketch feints and then cracks Mazcsakhs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mazcsakhs down.
Mazcsakhs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oketch.
Mazcsakhs ducks under a wild hook from Oketch.
A good leg kick by Mazcsakhs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazcsakhs blocks a head kick by Oketch.
Mazcsakhs avoids the body shot from Oketch.
Mazcsakhs's corner calls for a 1-2. Mazcsakhs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oketch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs misses with a low kick as Oketch jumps back.
Mazcsakhs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oketch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oketch looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazcsakhs is just out of range.
And Mazcsakhs responds with a good body kick, but Oketch manages to step out the way in time.
Mazcsakhs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oketch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oketch misses with a body shot.
Oketch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Mazcsakhs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oketch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mazcsakhs did well to prevent Oketch getting side control.
Oketch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mazcsakhs looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mazcsakhs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oketch is trying to work for a kimura but Mazcsakhs is defending well.
Mazcsakhs is looking to control Oketch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mazcsakhs avoid being mounted?
Oketch drops an elbow to the side of Mazcsakhs's head.
Mazcsakhs gets back to full 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.
Mazcsakhs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oketch trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazcsakhs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazcsakhs pulls Oketch in close to prevent any damage.
Mazcsakhs has momentary wrist control but Oketch slips an elbow through the middle.
Oketch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oketch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mazcsakhs wants to stand but Oketch is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazcsakhs pulls Oketch in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mazcsakhs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazcsakhs 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.
Nice takedown defense from Mazcsakhs. No joy for Oketch on that attempt.
Oketch keeps Mazcsakhs at a distance using the push kick.
Oketch rushes Mazcsakhs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mazcsakhs breaks the clinch.
Oketch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oketch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mazcsakhs.
Oketch keeps Mazcsakhs at a distance using the push kick.
Mazcsakhs misses with a combination
and Oketch counters with a body kick that stops Mazcsakhs in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazcsakhs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mazcsakhs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oketch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick but Oketch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oketch tries to counter by clinching up but Mazcsakhs breaks away and moves out of range.
Oketch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazcsakhs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oketch.
Oketch misses with a body kick.
Mazcsakhs misses with a hook. Oketch ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazcsakhs misses the target.
Oketch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mazcsakhs looks to score with a jab to the body but Oketch is just out of range.
Oketch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazcsakhs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oketch.
Oketch misses with a head kick.
Oketch throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazcsakhs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mazcsakhs checks a low kick from Oketch.
Mazcsakhs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Mazcsakhs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mazcsakhs moves out of range as Oketch strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch lands a jab-cross combination.
Oketch connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oketch has his takedown stuffed
and Mazcsakhs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oketch wants to clinch.
A big left from Mazcsakhs misses.
Oketch moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick
and Oketch counters with a stiff right hand.
Oketch tries to clinch but Mazcsakhs is having none of it.
Mazcsakhs is looking for the big counter here.
Oketch avoids the body shot from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs connects with a body shot.
Mazcsakhs is looking to slow Oketch down with leg kicks.
Oketch scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mazcsakhs misses with an uppercut.
Mazcsakhs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oketch.
Oketch avoids the body shot from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oketch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazcsakhs.
Jab, jab by Mazcsakhs - just one landing.
Oketch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oketch tries to work over Mazcsakhs's front leg with a kick but Mazcsakhs checks it.
Oketch throws a lazy right hand but Mazcsakhs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Oketch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazcsakhs. Oketch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazcsakhs throws a jab but it's blocked by Oketch.
Mazcsakhs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oketch loads up on a big right hand but Mazcsakhs slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazcsakhs loads up on a big right hand but Oketch slips the punch.
Mazcsakhs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Oketch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazcsakhs takes a swing at Oketch's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Mazcsakhs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazcsakhs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oketch tries to clinch there but Mazcsakhs circles away.
Mazcsakhs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oketch counters with an inside leg kick.
Mazcsakhs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mazcsakhs connects with an inside leg kick.
Oketch instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Oketch.
A head punch on the inside from Oketch fails to land.
Mazcsakhs lands a body shot.
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 Vincent Oketch.
I think Oketch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vincent Oketch!
A victorious Vincent Oketch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Anastasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustafa Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustafa Khan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Anastasio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mustafa Khan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anastasio just misses with a punch to the body.
Anastasio misses with a body kick.
Anastasio throws a wild body kick that Khan sees coming a mile off.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anastasio cracks a nice hook into Khan's ribs.
Anastasio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anastasio lands with a shot to the body.
Anastasio throws a head kick but Khan moves out of range.
Anastasio misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anastasio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anastasio misses with a head kick.
Anastasio misses with a low kick.
Anastasio slaps away a takedown attempt from Khan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anthony Anastasio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anastasio looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Khan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anastasio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anthony Anastasio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustafa Khan.
Anastasio tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Anastasio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anastasio throws a jab but it's blocked by Khan.
Anastasio connects with a single shot there.
Anastasio scores with a nice head shot.
Khan is rocked!
Khan wants to clinch.
Khan is still on wobbly legs! Can Anastasio finish him?
Khan walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Anastasio swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Anastasio!
A very excited looking Anthony Anastasio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Hardacre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Hardacre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocky Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardacre staying out of range there.
Hardacre seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardacre. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardacre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hardacre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A clash of legs there as Hardacre blocks the low kick.
Tyson throws a leg kick
and Hardacre counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hardacre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardacre.
Tyson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tyson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tyson throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Hardacre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardacre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardacre scrambles back to his feet.
Hardacre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hardacre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardacre misses with an uppercut
and Tyson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardacre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick from Tyson lands but Hardacre takes it in his stride.
A combination from Hardacre does no damage.
Nice shot lands for Tyson.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardacre.
Hardacre is looking for a counter combo.
Hardacre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hardacre misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tyson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyson, right into the meat.
Hardacre misses with a combination
and Tyson counters with a good, hard body kick but Hardacre shrugs it off.
Tyson scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Rocky Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tyson clobbers Hardacre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hardacre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Hardacre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyson.
Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardacre displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hardacre delivers a nice body kick.
Hardacre moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardacre counters with a straight right hand.
Hardacre is looking to wear down Tyson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hardacre misses with a double jab
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyson misses with a left hand
and Hardacre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hardacre lands with a short shot to the head.
Tyson scores with a shot to the side of Hardacre's head.
Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardacre is trying to pull guard but Tyson has him pressed against the cage.
Hardacre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson connects with a body shot that sends Hardacre's belly button to the back.
Hardacre is breathing heavily.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Hardacre.
A countering left hand to the body from Tyson misses.
Hardacre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tyson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheers as Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardacre doesn't seem phased though.
Tyson lands a big right hand that sends Hardacre crashing to the mat! Tyson stays standing though and waves Hardacre back to his feet!
Hardacre is rocked!
It looks like Damian Hardacre has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardacre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Hardacre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws the left hand but Hardacre avoids the punch easily.
Hardacre seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tyson lands a big uppercut and Hardacre crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hardacre looks OK. Tyson waves Hardacre back to his feet!
Tyson cracks Hardacre on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hardacre falls backwards against the cage. Tyson follows up with more strikes that drop Hardacre to his knees. Tyson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hardacre! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Tyson!
An out of breath Rocky Tyson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin has chosen Symphony of Destruction as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Juggernaut!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grigori Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juggernaut moves into range and connects with a jab.
Juggernaut thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Rasputin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut. Juggernaut saw that one coming.
Juggernaut thumps Rasputin with a low kick.
A head kick by Juggernaut misses
and Juggernaut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juggernaut connects with the punch.
A jab from Rasputin finds it's way through Juggernaut's defenses.
It looks like Bo Juggernaut has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Rasputin.
A little jabbing left from Rasputin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rasputin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rasputin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rasputin blocks the body kick.
Juggernaut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rasputin.
Rasputin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juggernaut rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rasputin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rasputin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Juggernaut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juggernaut lands a jab to Rasputin's midsection.
Juggernaut throws a body kick that misses
and Rasputin counters with a leg kick.
Juggernaut throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Juggernaut tenderised Rasputin's leg. Rasputin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rasputin misses with a body shot.
Juggernaut ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Juggernaut misses with a left hand
enabling Rasputin to counter with a crisp jab.
Rasputin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Juggernaut, pushing him back against the cage.
Juggernaut lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasputin tries to work over Juggernaut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juggernaut struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasputin controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juggernaut throws an elbow but misses.
Rasputin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juggernaut's elbow.
Rasputin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rasputin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juggernaut tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juggernaut prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasputin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rasputin dodges an elbow strike from Juggernaut.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juggernaut manages to break the clinch.
Juggernaut scores with a nice strike.
Juggernaut wants to clinch but Rasputin slips to the side
and Rasputin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juggernaut swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Rasputin to counter with a crisp jab.
Juggernaut misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut looks to land a right hand but Rasputin moved out of range.
Rasputin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Juggernaut moves out of range as Rasputin strikes.
Rasputin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Juggernaut swings widly with a right hand
and Rasputin counters with a right hand to the body.
Juggernaut is breathing heavily.
Rasputin closes the distance but Juggernaut moves to the side
and Juggernaut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rasputin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Juggernaut throws a push kick but Rasputin slaps the foot to one side.
Juggernaut misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Juggernaut is predictable there
letting Rasputin counter with a right hand.
Juggernaut blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut throws a leg kick which misses Rasputin's front leg but catches the back leg as Rasputin tries to avoid it.
Juggernaut misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut wants to land a leg kick but Rasputin is out of range.
It seemed like Rasputin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Juggernaut slips under a jab from Rasputin.
Juggernaut appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Juggernaut 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 Rasputin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rasputin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Juggernaut slips a jab from Rasputin.
Rasputin moves out of range of the leg kick from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut misses with a hook.
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!
Juggernaut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juggernaut is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Juggernaut looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Juggernaut thuds a left hand into Rasputin's body.
Juggernaut connects with a looping right hand.
Good leg kick by Juggernaut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Juggernaut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rasputin was well out of range. Poor timing from Juggernaut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Juggernaut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Juggernaut's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Juggernaut checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rasputin misses with a right hand
and Juggernaut counters with a good low kick that Rasputin was not able to check.
Rasputin thumps Juggernaut with a low kick.
Juggernaut throws a head kick that misses.
Juggernaut throws an off balance right hand
and Rasputin counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Rasputin.
Juggernaut lands a front kick.
A head kick misses from Juggernaut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juggernaut tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juggernaut throws a leg kick that misses.
Juggernaut on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rasputin staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juggernaut defending well as Rasputin loads up on a big left hand.
Juggernaut tries to land a front kick but Rasputin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Juggernaut throws a sloppy head kick
and Rasputin counters with a stiff right hand.
Juggernaut throws a right hand that misses
and Rasputin counters with a nice right hand that sends Juggernaut toppling to the canvas! Juggernaut scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rasputin finish him?!
Juggernaut is rocked!
Juggernaut misses with a low kick.
Juggernaut misses the jab.
Juggernaut throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rasputin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Juggernaut! Rasputin lets Juggernaut back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Juggernaut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bo Juggernaut's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juggernaut throws a leg kick but Rasputin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Rasputin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bo Juggernaut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juggernaut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rasputin.
Rasputin throws out a counter right but Juggernaut avoids it with no problem.
Juggernaut seems to have got his legs back now.
Juggernaut jabs Rasputin right on the nose. Rasputin blinks but takes it well.
Rasputin cracks Juggernaut with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Juggernaut falls to his knees and Rasputin doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Rasputin!
Grigori Rasputin is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Grigori Rasputin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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