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Death Squad 297:Cropp v Berti PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veron Totto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totto comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Zombie - Feel So Numb. Morgan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Johnny Cash - Hurt kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Veron Totto is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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209 lbs
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194 lbs
25 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Veron Totto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Totto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Totto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Totto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
A decent looking cross lands there for Totto.
Morgan swings for the body but Totto moves out of range.
Totto misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
Morgan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Totto misses.
Totto loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan throws the left hand but Totto avoids the punch easily.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan jabs at Totto's body.
Totto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Totto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Totto lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Totto throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
Veron Totto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Totto moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Totto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morgan swings for the body but Totto moves out of range.
Morgan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Totto digs a good body shot into Morgan's ribs.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Totto misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Totto there.
Morgan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Totto moves away and avoids it.
Morgan works Totto's body with a nice hook.
Totto lands a jab to Morgan's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Totto throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Totto is predictable there
and Morgan counters with a leg kick.
Totto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan walks into a stiff left hand from Totto.
Totto throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Totto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Totto cracks Morgan with a good jab.
Totto lands a jab-cross combination.
Morgan connects with a crisp jab.
Totto misses with a double jab.
Morgan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Dexter Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Totto.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Totto was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Totto misses with a few strikes there.
Totto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Totto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to avoid it but Totto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morgan to the ground. Morgan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Totto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Totto counters with a quick kick to the body but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan throws a series of strikes that have Totto backpedaling.
It looks like Veron Totto has been cut.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Totto.
Morgan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Totto darts in looking for a takedown but Morgan gets double underhooks and turns Totto into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a low kick but Totto avoids it.
Morgan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Totto. That did some damage!
Totto looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Morgan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan staying out of range there.
Totto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Totto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Totto throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Morgan connects with the punch.
Totto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morgan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Totto avoids them all with ease.
Totto throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Morgan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Totto ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Morgan looks to land a left hand but Totto moved out of range nicely.
Totto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morgan's waist but Morgan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Totto off to one side.
Morgan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veron Totto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Totto misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Totto sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Totto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Totto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Morgan just manages to avoid it.
Morgan moves out of range as Totto strikes.
Totto misses with a body shot.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Totto throws a poor cross that misses
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Morgan blocks the leg kick.
Morgan flicks out a counter leg kick but Totto steps away.
Morgan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morgan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Totto can pounce on him.
Totto throws a lazy uppercut
and Morgan counters with a series of strikes. Totto will be more careful next time no doubt.
A clash of legs there as Totto blocks the low kick.
Totto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Totto takes one on the button.
Totto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Totto moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dexter Morgan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Veron Totto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Totto.
Totto moves out of range of the strikes.
Totto throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan misses with a hook. Totto ducked under it nicely.
Totto lands the left hand.
Dexter Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Totto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
Totto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Totto connects with a leg kick. Morgan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed right hand from Totto misses the target.
Totto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Totto is just out of range.
Totto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Totto.
Totto misses with an uppercut
and Morgan counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morgan.
A combination from Totto does no damage.
Morgan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Totto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Totto misses with a hook
and Morgan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Totto's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Totto loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Totto stalks Morgan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Morgan's face. Morgan staggers backwards, shaken.
Morgan lands a left and a right that send Totto crashing to the mat, dazed. Morgan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Totto is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Totto wants to clinch.
Oh Totto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Totto swings widly with a right hand
and Morgan counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Totto off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Morgan follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Totto was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dexter Morgan!
As Dexter Morgan got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Tonight I satisfied the urges of my dark passenger. It's not a want...but a need. I believe I can follow the code all the way to the title. Thanks to Harry and Nights Watch MMA Academy for all the support!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Skinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Savolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savolainen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Winning kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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179 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Skinner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaakko Savolainen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savolainen moves into range and clinches up with Skinner.
Skinner is trying to break the clinch but Savolainen has him pressed against the cage.
Skinner gets underhooks to prevent Savolainen's takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Savolainen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Skinner has a couple of punches blocked by Savolainen.
Skinner lands a hook that snaps the head of Savolainen backwards.
Skinner tries to break free but Savolainen pushes him back against the cage.
Savolainen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skinner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Savolainen is trying to drag Skinner to the mat but Skinner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eric Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Savolainen.
Skinner lands a shot to the body.
Skinner lands a nice uppercut.
Skinner swings wildly with an uppercut but Savolainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savolainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skinner pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savolainen shoots in and drives through. Skinner sprawls well.
Skinner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savolainen shoots in but Skinner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Savolainen looks winded!
Skinner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savolainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savolainen walks into a stiff left hand from Skinner.
It looks like Jaakko Savolainen has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Skinner misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skinner throws out the jab.
Savolainen feints a counter leg kick.
Skinner connects with a crisp jab.
Skinner throws a nice looking combination but Savolainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Savolainen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Eric Skinner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savolainen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Skinner quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skinner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Savolainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skinner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Skinner tries to get to full guard but Savolainen has control of the leg.
Skinner is looking to control Savolainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skinner avoid being mounted?
Savolainen prevents Skinner from improving his position.
Savolainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skinner tries to get to full guard but Savolainen has control of the leg.
Skinner is looking to control Savolainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skinner avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner is controlling Savolainen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Savolainen is looking for a kimura here.
Savolainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savolainen prevents Skinner from improving his position.
Skinner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Savolainen connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savolainen postures up in Skinner's guard and throws a big left but Skinner blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savolainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Savolainen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Skinner 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.
Savolainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skinner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skinner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savolainen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Savolainen throwing strikes but missing.
Skinner trying to keep a closed guard but Savolainen is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Savolainen stopping the sweep attempt from Skinner.
Savolainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Skinner has wrist control.
Skinner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Skinner wants to control from the top but Savolainen keeps moving.
Savolainen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Skinner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Savolainen has his foot on Skinner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skinner works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savolainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skinner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skinner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savolainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Savolainen, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Skinner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Skinner misses with a series of wild punches.
Skinner throws a series of punches but Savolainen moves out of range.
Skinner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Savolainen moves away from the strike by Skinner.
Skinner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skinner throws a right hand that Savolainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Savolainen also avoids with ease.
Savolainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skinner.
Savolainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skinner looks to land a left hand but Savolainen moved out of range nicely.
Savolainen takes one to the chin there.
Skinner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Savolainen if he has to take too many more of those.
Savolainen staying out of range there.
Skinner throws a body punch but Savolainen moves out of range.
Savolainen fails with the takedown
and Skinner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savolainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Savolainen is breathing heavily.
Savolainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skinner defends it nicely.
Eric Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Savolainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savolainen.
Nice defenses there by Savolainen.
Savolainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skinner, pushing him back against the cage.
Skinner swings wildly with an uppercut but Savolainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skinner digs a right hand into Savolainen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Savolainen's gas tank.
Savolainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savolainen.
Skinner manages to break the clinch.
Savolainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skinner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Skinner throws the kick towards the body but Savolainen avoids it.
Skinner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savolainen can do to turn this around?
Skinner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savolainen.
Skinner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savolainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Savolainen wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skinner as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skinner throws a right and a left that Savolainen avoids nicely.
Savolainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Skinner finds it's way through Savolainen's defenses.
Skinner connects with a body shot that sends Savolainen's belly button to the back.
Skinner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Savolainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skinner circles away.
Savolainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skinner moves away.
Savolainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Skinner. No joy for Savolainen on that attempt.
Savolainen looks for a takedown but Skinner sprawls well.
Skinner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A left lands for Skinner.
Skinner scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savolainen's head backwards.
Savolainen tries for a takedown but Skinner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savolainen tries to move into range but Skinner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skinner clobbers Savolainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Savolainen is rocked!
Skinner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savolainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Skinner.
Skinner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savolainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skinner.
Savolainen clinches up with Skinner and pushes him back against the cage.
Skinner lands a nice uppercut.
Skinner throws a head punch that misses.
Skinner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Savolainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skinner has a couple of punches blocked by Savolainen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savolainen takes a shot to the head.
That has opened up Jaakko Savolainen's cut even more.
Skinner pushes Savolainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savolainen throws a head punch that misses.
Skinner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner misses with some punches.
Skinner throws a head punch that misses.
Skinner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skinner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Savolainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Skinner finish him?
Skinner lands with a left to the head.
Savolainen is looking for a takedown.
Skinner swings wildly with an uppercut but Savolainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Skinner.
Skinner is pressed up against the cage. Savolainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skinner down to the mat. Skinner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Skinner throws a looping overhand right but Savolainen ducks down to avoid it.
Skinner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savolainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Savolainen slips under a jab from Skinner.
Savolainen slips a jab and a cross from Skinner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skinner slaps away a takedown attempt from Savolainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skinner feints and then cracks Savolainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savolainen down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Skinner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Skinner misses with a looping left.
Skinner connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skinner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skinner wants it to stay on the feet.
Skinner is looking for a counter combo.
Nice uppercut there from Skinner.
Skinner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skinner, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Skinner misses.
Nice takedown defense from Skinner. No joy for Savolainen on that attempt.
A jab from Skinner finds it's way through Savolainen's defenses.
Skinner catches Savolainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Skinner.
Savolainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Skinner swats away the attempt to clinch by Savolainen.
Skinner scores with a nice head shot.
Skinner swinging wildly here.
Savolainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen ducks under a wild hook from Skinner.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savolainen! But no joy.
Eric Skinner is winning the standup battle so far.
Savolainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skinner throws out the jab.
Savolainen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Savolainen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Savolainen stopping the sweep attempt from Skinner.
Savolainen won't allow Skinner to get back to his feet.
Skinner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Skinner manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Skinner throws a punch but it's blocked by Savolainen.
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savolainen ducks under a wild hook from Skinner.
Savolainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A right-left combo lands from Skinner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skinner as he avoids it easily.
Eric Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Savolainen.
Savolainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skinner.
Savolainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Skinner scores with a nice head shot.
Savolainen looks for a takedown but Skinner sprawls well.
Skinner keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Skinner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skinner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jaakko Savolainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savolainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savolainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skinner missing with a left hand there. Savolainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skinner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Savolainen is able to avoid easily.
Skinner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savolainen.
Savolainen fails with the takedown.
Skinner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savolainen counters with a straight right hand.
Savolainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skinner's waist but Skinner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savolainen off to one side.
Skinner throwing a counter right hand but Savolainen manages to avoid it.
Skinner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savolainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen with a poor takedown
and Skinner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The cut above Jaakko Savolainen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Skinner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skinner but Skinner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skinner 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.
Skinner looks to land a left hand but Savolainen moved out of range nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Skinner. No joy for Savolainen on that attempt.
Savolainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skinner defends it nicely.
Skinner scores with a shot to the body.
Savolainen looks for a takedown but Skinner sprawls well.
A jab from Skinner finds it's way through Savolainen's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner throws a right and a left that Savolainen avoids nicely.
Savolainen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Skinner throws a shot from downtown. Savolainen moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Skinner misses its intended target.
Savolainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skinner.
Skinner misses with a straight right.
Savolainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Savolainen shoots in and drives through. Skinner sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skinner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Skinner.
A slow jab from Skinner misses its intended target.
Skinner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Skinner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skinner takes a swing at Savolainen's ribcage but misses.
Savolainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jaakko Savolainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skinner misses with a hook. Savolainen ducked under it nicely.
Skinner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skinner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Skinner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Skinner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skinner, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Skinner!
Eric Skinner tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doc Chillum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kshitij Singh Negi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chillum comes to the cage accompanied by High Hopes - Pink Floyd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
46 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doc Chillum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kshitij Singh Negi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chillum moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Kshitij Singh Negi has been cut.
A big left from Chillum misses.
Singh Negi moves into the clinch successfully.
Chillum blocks the elbow strike.
Chillum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chillum lands a nice uppercut.
Singh Negi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chillum misses with some punches.
Chillum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chillum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Singh Negi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Singh Negi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Singh Negi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chillum.
Chillum misses with the head strike.
Singh Negi pushes off an throws an elbow but Chillum leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chillum lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chillum scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Singh Negi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chillum's brow.
Singh Negi missing with knees to the body.
Chillum lands a nice elbow.
Chillum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Singh Negi backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chillum.
Chillum lands an elbow just above Singh Negi 's eye.
Singh Negi trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Singh Negi.
It looks like Doc Chillum has been cut.
Chillum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Singh Negi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chillum throws an elbow but it misses.
Chillum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Chillum.
That has opened up Kshitij Singh Negi's cut even more.
Singh Negi lands a damaging elbow.
Singh Negi missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chillum.
Chillum pushes Singh Negi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chillum lands an elbow that stopped Singh Negi in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Chillum misses with an elbow over the top.
Singh Negi trying to land knees to the body.
Chillum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The cut above Kshitij Singh Negi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chillum lands an uppercut.
Singh Negi tries a knee to the head but Chillum blocks it.
Chillum creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Singh Negi's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chillum swings wildly with an uppercut but Singh Negi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chillum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Singh Negi is rocked!
Chillum creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Singh Negi's defenses.
Singh Negi is still on wobbly legs! Can Chillum finish him?
Chillum avoiding damage as Singh Negi throws knees to the body.
Singh Negi seems to have recovered his senses.
Chillum lands an elbow that stopped Singh Negi in his tracks for a moment.
Kshitij Singh Negi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Singh Negi takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kshitij Singh Negi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doc Chillum!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Doc Chillum waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lecter Vlll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulakov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lube-Shparu. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannibal Lecter Vlll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 38 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Kulakov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulakov throws a nice looking combination but Lecter Vlll bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kulakov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kulakov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick from Lecter Vlll misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulakov! But no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lecter Vlll looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lecter Vlll works Kulakov's body with a nice hook.
Kulakov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kulakov duly obliges.
Lecter Vlll throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lecter Vlll has a takedown stuffed.
Kulakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lecter Vlll.
An inside leg kick from Lecter Vlll misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lecter Vlll takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kulakov 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.
Lecter Vlll swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lecter Vlll slips a jab from Kulakov.
Viktor Kulakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lecter Vlll.
Kulakov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kulakov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kulakov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll staying out of range there.
Lecter Vlll scores with a head kick.
Kulakov throws a combination that misses
and Lecter Vlll counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kulakov's knee momentarily.
Lecter Vlll lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kulakov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kulakov ducks under a wild hook from Lecter Vlll.
Kulakov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lecter Vlll. That one must have hurt.
Kulakov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lecter Vlll.
Kulakov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lecter Vlll on the side of the head.
Kulakov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lecter Vlll counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lecter Vlll, as that shot connected.
Kulakov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lecter Vlll counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Kulakov off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Lecter Vlll follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Kulakov was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hannibal Lecter Vlll!
A victorious Hannibal Lecter Vlll 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seaville Bri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoker has chosen Get Stoker as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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260 lbs
43 - 26 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seaville Bri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Stoker!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Bri moved out of range.
Bri connects with a body shot that sends Stoker's belly button to the back.
Bri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stoker's head.
It looks like Wade Stoker has been cut.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Bri checks it.
Bri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bri misses with a hook.
Bri misses with a hook to the body
and Stoker counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stoker is looking to slow Bri down with leg kicks.
Stoker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Stoker counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Bri.
Stoker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bri tries to clinch but Stoker moves away
and Stoker counters with a nice body shot.
Stoker tries to move into range but Bri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Stoker does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bri throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bri misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Bri cracks Stoker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bri throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bri throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker's coach down at The Iron Palace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stoker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head kick by Stoker misses
and Bri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stoker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stoker misses with a punch on the inside.
Bri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker avoids the elbow strike from Bri, against the cage.
Stoker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bris head.
Stoker prevents a body shot from Bri.
Bri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stoker lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Stoker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bri throws an elbow that misses.
Bri misses with an elbow over the top.
Stoker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stoker dodges an elbow strike from Bri.
Bri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bri misses with an elbow over the top.
Stoker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Stoker.
Bri tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bri misses with a body punch.
Stoker with a knee to the head.
Bri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Bri.
Bri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stoker lands a knee to the body.
Bri is breathing heavily.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bri's elbow.
Bri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker missing with knees to the body.
Stoker trying to land knees to the body.
Stoker missing with knees to the body.
Stoker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stoker lands with a short shot to the head.
Stoker tries to work over Bri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bri takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Seaville Bri has been cut.
Stoker lands an elbow inside that Bri shrugs off.
Bri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stoker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bri throws an elbow that misses.
Stoker lands a good knee to the midsection. Bri won't want to take too many of those.
Stoker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stoker blocks an elbow strike.
Stoker lands a good knee to the midsection. Bri won't want to take too many of those.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stoker lands with a left to the head.
Stoker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stoker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bri avoids it.
Bri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stoker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoker lands an uppercut.
Bri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stoker takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Bri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stoker avoids a wild elbow strike from Bri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bri can't find room to land a body shot as Stoker controls the action.
Stoker dodges an elbow strike from Bri.
Bri lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Stoker dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bri.
Stoker throws a leg kick which misses Bri's front leg but catches the back leg as Bri tries to avoid it.
Seaville Bri is winning the standup battle so far.
Bri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bri.
Bri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bri throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoker counters with a head kick that drops Bri to the mat! Bri scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Bri is rocked!
Stoker circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Bri tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Stoker wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wade Stoker!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wade Stoker made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carney Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Genia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duffy comes to the cage accompanied by Brawl - Bloody spit. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
181 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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170 lbs
20 - 6 - 0 |
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carney Duffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Genia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duffy scores with a punch to the head.
Genia is looking to slow Duffy down with leg kicks.
Duffy misses with a body kick.
Genia blocks the body kick.
Duffy missing with a left hand there. Genia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duffy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Genia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Genia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been informed that Genia has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Duffy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duffy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Duffy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Duffy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Genia tries to move into range but Duffy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duffy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duffy ducks under a wild hook from Genia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duffy looks to land a left hand but Genia moved out of range nicely.
Genia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duffy throws a big shot that misses.
Genia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Genia misses with a low kick.
Genia lands a body shot.
Duffy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duffy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Genia can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Genia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Genia feints and then cracks Duffy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duffy down.
Duffy tries a head kick but it misses.
Duffy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Genia takes a step back to recover.
Duffy throws a head kick that misses.
Genia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Duffy throws a solid leg kick but Genia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duffy.
Genia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duffy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duffy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duffy throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick there by Duffy.
Genia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duffy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy slips a jab from Genia.
Duffy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A good leg kick by Duffy.
Genia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Genia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Genia lands a nice hook to Duffy's body. Duffy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duffy scores with a nice head shot.
Genia throws out a leg kick but Duffy moves out of range and Genia only half commits.
Danga de danga de dang - Duffy scores with a four punch combination!
Genia is rocked!
It looks like Will Genia has been cut.
A big right from Genia misses.
Duffy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Genia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Duffy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Genia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Duffy misses with a kick to the body.
Duffy wants to clinch up but Genia keeps it at a distance.
Genia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Duffy tests Genia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carney Duffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Genia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Genia 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.
Genia throws a series of punches but Duffy moves out of range.
Duffy connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Genia misses.
Genia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Duffy is looking to land body kicks.
Duffy throws a leg kick but Genia checks it.
Duffy blocks a jab.
Duffy is looking to clinch.
Duffy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Genia.
Genia slips a straight right by Duffy.
Genia cracks Duffy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Duffy.
Genia looks to score with a jab to the body but Duffy is just out of range.
Genia tests Duffy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Genia misses with an uppercut.
Duffy throws a big shot that misses.
Genia blocks a head kick by Duffy.
A lazy body kick from Duffy
and Genia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Genia looks to land a left hand but Duffy moved out of range nicely.
Duffy wants to clinch up but Genia keeps it at a distance.
Genia misses with a straight left.
Genia ducks right into an uppercut from Duffy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duffy, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duffy doesn't manage to clinch there - Genia circles away.
Genia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Genia scores with a jab to the head.
Genia misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Genia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Will Genia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duffy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Genia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Duffy.
Duffy swings for the body but Genia moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duffy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Genia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duffy misses with a wild combination.
Duffy blocks a jab.
Will Genia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Genia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duffy.
Duffy tries to move into range but Genia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Genia. Those never looked like landing.
Duffy lands with an uppercut that bounces Genia off the cage and back into range.
Duffy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duffy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genia misses with a head kick.
Genia throws a shot from downtown. Duffy moves away and avoids it.
Genia blocks a head kick by Duffy.
The fighters circling - Duffy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duffy cracks Genia with an open hand slap.
Duffy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Genia is able to avoid easily.
Genia throws a shot from downtown. Duffy moves away and avoids it.
Duffy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Duffy misses with a leg kick.
Duffy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genia moves away.
Duffy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Genia moves out of range of the body kick from Duffy.
A countering left hand to the body from Genia misses.
Duffy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Genia.
Duffy throws a front kick aimed at Genia's knee but Genia avoids it well.
Duffy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Duffy.
Duffy throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duffy in his tracks.
Genia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duffy tries to clinch but Genia moves out of range.
Genia throws out a counter right but Duffy avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duffy misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Genia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Genia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Duffy is rocked!
Genia jabs Duffy right on the nose. Duffy blinks but takes it well.
Oh Duffy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duffy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Genia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Genia drops Duffy with a naaaaasty hook - Duffy is in real trouble here! Genia dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Genia!
A victorious Will Genia 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Koko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arshnoor Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh has chosen 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Koko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arshnoor Singh!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Koko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arshnoor Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Singh feints a counter leg kick.
Koko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Singh scores with the left hand. Koko knows he should have avoided that one.
Singh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koko.
Koko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Singh manages to circle out of the way.
Singh lands with an uppercut that bounces Koko off the cage and back into range.
Singh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koko throws a front kick aimed at Singh's knee but Singh avoids it well.
Singh is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Singh misses with a hook
and Koko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Singh throws out a leg kick but Koko moves out of range and Singh only half commits.
Koko is looking to counter punch.
Singh scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koko.
Koko checks the leg kick.
Singh throws a leg kick but Koko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koko misses with a head kick.
Koko staying out of range there.
Singh throws out a loose jab but Koko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koko misses with a left hand
and Singh counters with a low kick, right behind Koko 's knee.
A chopping leg kick lands by Singh.
Singh throws a right hand that Koko ducks under and follows up with a left that Koko also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Koko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koko slips a straight right by Singh.
Singh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Koko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Singh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Singh.
Koko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Singh is able to avoid easily.
Singh misses with a head kick.
Koko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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!
Koko slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Koko.
Singh connects with an inside leg kick.
Koko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Singh is looking to slow Koko down with leg kicks.
Koko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Singh throws a leg kick
and Koko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Singh thinking.
Koko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Singh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koko scores with the left hand. Singh knows he should have avoided that one.
Koko lands a nice looking body shot.
Koko moves out of range of the strikes.
Koko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Singh throws the kick towards the body but Koko avoids it.
Koko misses with a body shot.
Koko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Koko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Singh backs up against the cage.
Singh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Singh misses with a hook.
Koko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Koko lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Singh throws a leg kick but Koko moved away.
Koko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Singh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koko's calf.
Koko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Singh moves out of range of the strikes.
Koko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koko misses with a hook. Singh ducked under it nicely.
Singh tries to work over Koko's front leg with a kick but Koko checks it.
Singh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Singh misses with a shot to the body
enabling Koko to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshnoor Singh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Singh throws a leg kick
and Koko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arshnoor Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singh connects with a crisp jab.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koko moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Singh 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.
A low kick from Singh is predictable there
and Koko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Singh scores with a leg kick.
Koko is looking to slow Singh down with leg kicks.
Koko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Singh.
Koko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Koko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh tried to score with a low kick but Koko checks it.
Singh lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koko.
Koko connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh slips a straight right by Koko.
Singh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Singh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koko throws a big counter combination but Singh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Koko avoids the body shot from Singh.
Singh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koko on the side of the head.
Singh scores with a leg kick.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Singh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Singh avoids the body shot from Koko.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Koko!
Singh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been informed that Singh has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Michael Koko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koko takes one on the button.
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!
Singh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koko defending well as Singh loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Koko misses the target.
Singh digs a good body shot into Koko's ribs.
Singh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Koko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Koko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Singh 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 Koko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Singh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Singh really felt that one!
Singh misses with a series of wild punches.
Koko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Singh.
Singh misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Singh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a chopping leg kick but Koko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Singh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koko. That did some damage!
Koko throws a combination. Singh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Arshnoor Singh has been cut.
Koko checks a low kick from Singh.
Koko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Singh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koko checks a leg kick.
It looked like Koko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Singh throws a chopping leg kick but Koko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Singh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Singh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a low kick, looking for Koko's leg but Koko calmly moves out of range.
Singh throws a front kick aimed at Koko's knee but Koko avoids it well.
Koko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Singh moves out of range of the strikes.
Singh feints a counter leg kick.
Singh misses with a leg kick.
Singh thows a leg kick but Koko checks it
and Koko counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh lands with a shot to the body.
Koko slips a straight right by Singh.
It looked like Koko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Singh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Singh connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshnoor Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arshnoor Singh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Singh.
Singh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Singh's calf.
Koko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Singh lands with a slapping head kick.
Koko is rocked!
Koko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Koko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Singh. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Singh tries a head kick but it misses.
As Singh tries to get set, Koko tries to push him back and clinch up but Singh manages to avoid the attempt.
Koko seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koko throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Singh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Singh swings widly with a right hand
and Koko counters with a series of strikes. Singh will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Singh misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Koko misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Singh.
Singh misses the jab.
Koko tried to counter with a leg kick but Singh avoided it.
Koko misses with the combination.
Koko lands a right hook to the body.
Koko throws a head kick but Singh moves out of range.
Singh wants to slow Koko down by chopping away at his legs.
Singh pushes Koko away with a front kick.
Koko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Singh.
Michael Koko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arshnoor Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh misses with a right hand
and Koko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koko throws a lazy right hand but Singh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Singh flicks out a counter leg kick but Koko steps away.
A clash of legs there as Koko blocks the low kick.
Koko throws the kick towards the body but Singh avoids it.
Singh thumps Koko with a low kick.
Koko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Singh.
Koko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Singh can pounce on him.
Singh works Koko's body with a nice hook.
Singh throws a low kick but Koko avoids it.
Singh lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Singh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a shot from downtown. Koko moves away and avoids it.
Singh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Singh checks it well.
Singh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Singh thumps Koko with a low kick.
Koko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Singh.
Singh scores with a jab to the body.
Koko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Singh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Singh slips a jab and a cross from Koko.
Singh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh delivers a nice body kick.
Singh misses with a hook
letting Koko counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh jabs Koko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Singh.
Singh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Singh blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Singh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koko doesn't seem phased though.
Singh scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Singh.
Singh keeps Koko at a distance using the push kick.
Koko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arshnoor Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Singh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arshnoor Singh!
A very excited looking Arshnoor Singh 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.
The defeated Michael Koko had this to say: 'Koko sad.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sinbad Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Comanche Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baba comes into the arena with King of Seven Seas blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinbad Baba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Comanche Todd!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd tries to clinch up.
Baba scores with a sloppy right hand. Todd should have avoided that one.
Todd gets a clinch.
Baba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baba breaks the clinch.
Todd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baba blocks an uppercut.
Todd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baba misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Baba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd closes the distance and clinches.
Todd keeps control of Baba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baba prevents a body shot from Todd.
Baba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Todd wants to clinch.
Todd tries to clinch but Baba is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baba misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baba tries to keep at a distance but Todd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baba prevents a body shot from Todd.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd lands a hook that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Todd working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Todd.
Todd misses with some punches.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Baba.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba.
A nice left hand lands by Baba.
Todd lands with a right to the head.
Baba lands a shoulder strike.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baba misses with a punch to the body.
Baba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Todd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baba, pushing him back against the cage.
Todd lands with a left to the head.
Baba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba misses with a straight left.
Baba throws a right hand that Todd ducks under and follows up with a left that Todd also avoids with ease.
Baba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baba swinging wildly here.
Baba swats away the attempt to clinch by Todd.
Todd closes the distance and clinches.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Todd has a couple of punches blocked by Baba.
Baba blocks a body shot from Todd.
Baba scores with a shoulder strike.
Baba lands with a left to the head.
Todd misses with a body punch.
Todd cracks Baba with a nice body shot.
Baba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Baba does no damage.
Todd wants to clinch up but Baba keeps it at a distance.
Todd is looking to clinch but Baba is avoiding it.
Todd tries to clinch
and Baba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba throws a right hand that Todd ducks under and follows up with a left that Todd also avoids with ease.
Todd is looking to clinch.
Todd is looking to clinch.
Baba keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the liver by Baba. Beautiful body shot.
Todd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baba throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Todd pushes Baba up against the cage in a clinch.
Baba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Todd is looking to clinch but Baba is avoiding it.
Todd tries to clinch but Baba is having none of it.
Todd closes the distance and clinches.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Baba blocking some punches.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baba's elbow.
Todd lands an uppercut.
Todd working aggressively here.
Baba breaks from the clinch.
Baba works over Todd's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd forces Baba back against the cage and clinches.
Todd working aggressively here.
Todd tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Todd has a couple of punches blocked by Baba.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Baba breaks the clinch.
Baba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Todd tries to clinch but Baba is having none of it.
Todd closes the distance but Baba moves to the side
and Baba counters with a good low kick that Todd was not able to check.
Comanche Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Todd forces Baba back against the cage and clinches.
Baba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Todd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Todd drives through and clinches with Baba against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Comanche Todd 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.
Todd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Todd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Comanche Todd seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baba lands a hook that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Baba breaks from the clinch.
Baba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Baba feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Todd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Todd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba is trying to break the clinch but Todd has him pressed against the cage.
Todd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Baba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Todd tries to clinch there but Baba circles away.
Todd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baba breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Todd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baba.
Todd wants to clinch.
Baba keeps the fight on the outside.
Sinbad Baba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Todd doesn't manage to clinch there - Baba circles away.
Baba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd tries to clinch up
and Baba counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baba throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baba throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Baba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baba circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba's corner calls for a 1-2. Baba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Todd moves in looking to clinch but Baba pushes him off.
Baba is looking to counter with a body kick.
Todd is looking to clinch.
Todd clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba.
Todd lands an uppercut.
Baba lands a hook that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Todd digs a right hand into Baba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baba's gas tank.
Baba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Baba.
Todd has a couple of punches blocked by Baba.
Todd lands with a light punch inside.
Todd lands a shoulder strike.
Todd misses with some punches.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba manages to break the clinch.
Baba throws a series of punches but Todd avoids them all with ease.
Baba misses with a looping right.
Todd doesn't manage to clinch there - Baba circles away.
Todd clinches with his opponent.
Todd lands a left hand.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Baba.
Baba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd clinches up against the cage.
Todd tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
Baba working aggressively here.
Todd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baba manages to break the clinch.
Todd forces Baba back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Todd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Todd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baba has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd misses with a body punch.
Baba prevents a body shot from Todd.
Todd tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baba throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Baba blocking some punches.
Baba misses with a punch to the body.
Baba is trying to break the clinch but Todd is controlling him.
Baba is trying to force a seperation but Todd has the dominant position.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Todd.
Baba can't break the clinch.
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd lands a left hand.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Baba blocks an uppercut.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Baba pushes Todd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Comanche Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Baba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Todd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Todd backs up against the cage.
Todd tries to clinch but Baba moves away
letting Baba counter with a right hand.
Todd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baba.
Baba motions for Todd to come forward. Baba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd tries to close the distance and clinch but Baba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Todd wants to clinch up but Baba keeps it at a distance.
Todd moves in looking to clinch but Baba pushes him off.
Todd wants to clinch up but Baba keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Todd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd has Baba up against the cage in a clinch.
Baba blocks a body shot from Todd.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baba misses with a wild combination.
Todd tries to clinch up but Baba circles away and keeps his distance.
Todd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baba, pushing him back against the cage.
Todd misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Todd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baba blocks a body shot from Todd.
Todd misses with some punches.
Todd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Todd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Todd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Todd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Todd closes the distance and clinches.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Baba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Todd or not.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Baba.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Baba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baba is trying to break the clinch but Todd has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba.
Baba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Todd tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todd misses with a body punch.
Baba prevents a body shot from Todd.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Baba controls his hands.
Baba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baba's elbow.
Todd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
Baba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Todd has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baba.
A head punch on the inside from Baba fails to land.
Todd lands with a right to the head.
Todd tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baba blocks an uppercut.
Todd working aggressively here.
Baba manages to break the clinch.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd moves in looking to clinch but Baba pushes him off.
Todd moves into range and clinches up with Baba.
Baba manages to break the clinch.
Todd tries to clinch there but Baba circles away.
Todd tries to clinch but Baba is having none of it.
Baba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Todd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Todd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baba misses with a leg kick.
Todd tries to close the distance and clinch but Baba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baba misses with a double jab.
Todd tries to clinch up but Baba circles away and keeps his distance.
Baba swats away the attempt to clinch by Todd.
Todd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Baba manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Todd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd misses with some punches.
Baba breaks the clinch.
Todd moves into range and clinches up with Baba.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Comanche Todd really 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.
Todd moves in looking to clinch but Baba pushes him off.
Baba misses with a wild body shot.
Todd tries to clinch there but Baba circles away.
Baba swinging wildly here.
Todd tries to close the distance and clinch but Baba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Todd moves into the clinch.
Todd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Baba controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Todd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Todd misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baba's elbow.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Todd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baba tries to break free but Todd pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sinbad Baba is winning the standup battle so far.
Todd forces Baba back against the cage and clinches.
Baba breaks from the clinch.
Todd closes the distance looking to clinch
and Baba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baba.
Todd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todd is looking to clinch but Baba is avoiding it.
Baba cracks the inside of Todd's front leg.
Todd tries to clinch up.
Todd moves into the clinch.
Todd misses with some punches.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Baba controls his hands.
A short right from Baba on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba works on Todd's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba.
Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baba is trying to maintain a safe position but Todd gets an underhook and turns Baba into the cage.
Baba blocks a body shot from Todd.
Baba lands with a left to the head.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Todd has a couple of punches blocked by Baba.
Baba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Todd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baba throws a big counter combination but Todd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Todd wants to clinch up but Baba keeps it at a distance.
Baba gets tackled into the cage by Todd. Todd maintains the clinch.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baba tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
Baba blocking some punches.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba breaks from the clinch.
Todd is looking to clinch.
Baba takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd has managed to clinch.
Baba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Todd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Todd takes the fight into the clinch.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baba blocking some punches.
Baba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Todd moves in looking to clinch but Baba pushes him off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baba.
Baba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Todd moves into the clinch successfully.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Todd has Baba up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd clinches up with Baba and pushes him back against the cage.
Baba is trying to break free.
Baba can't break the clinch.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd scores with a shoulder strike.
Baba misses with a punch to the body.
Todd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Baba.
Todd tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todd lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Baba to his knees! Todd keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Comanche Todd!
Comanche Todd is the new welterweight champion!
Comanche Todd managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karol Cropp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bertikhizischizi Umirikhaziyal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umirikhaziyal has chosen Immortal Technique- The Cause of Death as his entrance music. Bertikhizischizi Umirikhaziyal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karol Cropp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Bertikhizischizi Umirikhaziyal!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umirikhaziyal lands a jab to Cropp's midsection.
Umirikhaziyal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Umirikhaziyal throws out a leg kick but Cropp moves out of range and Umirikhaziyal only half commits.
Cropp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cropp has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Westside Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Cropp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Umirikhaziyal finds it's way round the side to connect with Cropp's head.
Umirikhaziyal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cropp moves away.
Cropp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Umirikhaziyal.
Cropp throws a leg kick but Umirikhaziyal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Umirikhaziyal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cropp. That did some damage!
Umirikhaziyal lands with an overhand left.
Umirikhaziyal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umirikhaziyal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cropp misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Cropp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umirikhaziyal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cropp sprawling to the canvas! Cropp rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Umirikhaziyal finish him?!
Cropp is rocked!
It looks like Karol Cropp has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Umirikhaziyal.
Oh Cropp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Umirikhaziyal lands a right hook to the body.
Cropp moves away from the strike by Umirikhaziyal.
Cropp misses with a looping right.
Cropp seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice straight punches there by Cropp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cropp.
Cropp swings widly with a right hand
and Umirikhaziyal counters with a huge left! Cropp is in big trouble! He's backing up but Umirikhaziyal isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Cropp from any more damage. A dominating finish by Umirikhaziyal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bertikhizischizi Umirikhaziyal!
A very excited looking Bertikhizischizi Umirikhaziyal 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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