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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marian Balkon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Boy Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balkon has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marian Balkon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Boy Harris!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balkon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good shot there by Harris.
Balkon tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
A left lands for Harris.
Balkon tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Balkon throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Harris throws a right and a left that Balkon avoids nicely.
Balkon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Balkon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Balkon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harris blocks a head kick by Balkon.
Harris throws out a counter right but Balkon avoids it with no problem.
Balkon misses with a head kick.
Balkon is breathing heavily.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balkon moves away.
Balkon throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris connects with a single shot there.
Balkon connects with a right hand. Harris shakes it off.
Balkon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Balkon ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Balkon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Balkon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balkon.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Balkon to counter with a crisp jab.
Balkon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris avoids the head kick by Balkon.
Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harris jabs Balkon right on the nose. Balkon blinks but takes it well.
Balkon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Balkon.
Balkon lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balkon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Balkon scrambles back to his feet.
Harris drops Balkon with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Balkon! Harris dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baby Boy Harris!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver Queen 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oliver Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos misses with a head kick.
Ramos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Queen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ramos slips a straight right by Queen.
Queen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ramos will feel that in the morning.
Queen lands a really nice looking cross but Ramos seems unphased.
Queen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Queen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ramos wriggles free and stands up.
Queen misses the shot to the body.
Ramos tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen shoots in but no luck this time.
Ramos throws a counter combo.
Ramos tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramos throws the kick towards the body but Queen avoids it.
A lazy left from Queen finds it's target.
Ramos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Queen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Queen working some strikes from top position.
Queen postures up in Ramos's guard and throws a big left but Ramos blocks it.
Queen with a nice head shot there.
Ramos wants to stand and escape but Queen is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos working Queen over with strikes.
Queen wants to control but Ramos is keeping busy.
Ramos drops an elbow to the side of Queen's head.
Queen is controlling Ramos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Queen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ramos distracts Queen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ramos lands a couple of digs.
Ramos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramos is in close to Queen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Queen's head.
Queen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Queen is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen landing some decent shots from guard.
Ramos is looking to stand up but Queen isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos has momentary wrist control but Queen slips an elbow through the middle.
Queen landing with the ground and pound.
Queen stops Ramos from standing up.
Queen chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen cracks Ramos with a solid left hand.
Ramos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Queen is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramos is on top in guard.
Ramos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Queen's head.
Ramos with a nice head shot there.
Ramos distracts Queen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Queen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramos defends well.
Queen looking for a sweep. Not yet Queen, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen working for a triangle but Ramos defends it easily.
Queen looking to control.
Ramos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Queen's head.
Ramos with a nice head shot there.
Queen is trying to control the position but Ramos postures up.
Queen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramos manages to get himself to full guard.
Ramos wants to stand and escape but Queen is having none of it.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen works over Ramos with some ground and pound from guard.
Queen landing with the ground and pound.
Ramos pushes Queen off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen dives in and scores a takedown into Ramos's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos trying to keep a closed guard but Queen is proving a slippery customer.
Queen cracks Ramos with a solid left hand.
Ramos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Queen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ramos wriggles free and stands up.
Queen tries to clinch but Ramos moves out of range.
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Queen misses with a body kick.
Ramos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Queen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Queen controls Ramos momentarily but Ramos frees himself.
Ramos lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Ramos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Ramos.
Ramos tries to land a leg kick but Queen saw it coming and moves away.
Ramos throws a head kick but Queen moves out of range.
Queen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramos throws a head kick but Queen moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Queen motions for Ramos to come forward. Queen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos closes the distance and clinches.
Queen wants a takedown.
Queen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Queen working the head and body with strikes.
Queen thows a huge punch but Ramos dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Queen there.
Queen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oliver Queen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramos trying to control but Queen postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ramos is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Queen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Queen is on him like a limpet, forcing Ramos back against the cage.
Queen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Queen is working for takedown but Ramos is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen is trying to drag Ramos to the mat but Ramos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Queen can't get the takedown.
Queen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A frustrated look appears on Ramos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Queen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Queen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ramos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ramos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramos has had enough of the clinch but Queen keeps him there for the moment.
Queen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ramos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramos clinches with his opponent.
Queen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ramos tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Queen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Queen.
A head kick misses from Ramos.
Ramos throws a head kick that misses.
Ramos throws a nice looking combination but Queen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Queen darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
Queen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ramos is defending well.
Queen can't get the takedown.
Queen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramos looking to throw knees to the head but Queen is blocking nicely.
Ramos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Queen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramos as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Queen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ramos pushes Queen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Queen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ramos can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Queen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ramos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Queen is controlling him well.
Queen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ramos down.
Queen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ramos misses with a strike from the bottom.
Ramos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Queen is controlling him well.
Queen working away.
Ramos wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Queen lands a few punches from side control.
Queen scoring with punches and elbows.
Queen lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Queen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Queen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ramos is not content to let Queen control the position.
Ramos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Queen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ramos pushes Queen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Queen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Queen working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oliver Queen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Queen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Queen avoids the head kick by Ramos.
Queen attempts a counter takedown but Ramos avoids it well and moves away.
Ramos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Queen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ramos takes a step back to recover.
A head kick misses from Ramos.
Queen pushes Ramos up against the cage in a clinch.
Queen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Queen goes for a takedown attempt but Ramos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Queen blocks a head kick by Ramos.
Ramos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramos throws a head kick that misses.
Ramos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramos is working away from the top position though.
Queen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ramos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ramos throwing strikes from guard but Queen blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Queen looking for a sweep. Not yet Queen, not yet.
Queen working for a triangle but Ramos defends it easily.
Ramos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ramos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ramos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Queen wants to sweep but no luck.
Queen wants to hit a switch here but Ramos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Queen there!
Ramos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Queen is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Queen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ramos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ramos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos content just to control the position here.
Ramos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Queen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Queen is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Ramos unloading with bombs!
Queen gets back to half guard.
Queen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramos's back!
Ramos wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen is working the ground and pound. Can Ramos escape?
Ramos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ramos is trying to break free.
Can Ramos hold on?! Queen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ramos is trapped and Queen is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Queen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramos covers up after that shot from Queen.
Ramos is trying to stand back up.
Queen lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Queen scores with punches and elbows.
Queen scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Ramos wants to escape the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Queen.
Ramos is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen lands a shot to the body.
Ramos is still in real trouble! Can Queen finish him?
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!
Queen lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Queen lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ramos hold on?!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Queen is landing big shots and Ramos is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Queen!
Our winner, Oliver Queen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Tony Ramos stepped up to the mic, saying 'THIS WAS A FUCKING FIGHT I WILL KICK HIS ASS IN A REMATCH AND THANK YOU MOTHER FUCKER'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matel Huchkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Ballinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballinger has chosen Cheese Scones as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matel Huchkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jo Ballinger!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballinger misses with an uppercut.
Huchkov clinches up with Ballinger and pushes him back against the cage.
Ballinger wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Huchkov on the inside.
Huchkov lands a nice elbow.
Ballinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huchkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huchkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ballinger lands a nice looking body shot.
Ballinger lands with an uppercut that bounces Huchkov off the cage and back into range.
Huchkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Huchkov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ballinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huchkov lands a right hand.
Ballinger tries to circle away but Huchkov has him pinned against the cage.
Huchkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huchkov crunches a lovely knee into Ballinger's ribcage.
Ballinger is trying to break the clinch but Huchkov is controlling him.
Huchkov is leaning against Ballinger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ballinger working hard to break the clinch.
Huchkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Huchkov.
Ballinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huchkov lands an uppercut.
Huchkov avoiding damage.
Ballinger tries to throw a body punch but Huchkov avoids it by throwing Ballinger back against the cage.
Huchkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huchkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Huchkov lands a damaging elbow.
Ballinger stalling.
Huchkov lands a damaging elbow.
Huchkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Huchkov lands a left hand.
Huchkov lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballinger is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Huchkov to keep the fight standing.
Ballinger trying to control the position but instead, Huchkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ballinger into the cage.
Huchkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov cracks Ballinger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Huchkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ballinger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Huchkov back to the cage. Ballinger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Matel Huchkov has been cut.
Ballinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huchkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ballinger, pushing him back against the cage.
Ballinger tries to break the clinch but Huchkov is controlling the position.
Huchkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ballinger is trying to force a seperation but Huchkov has the dominant position.
Huchkov manages to break the clinch.
Huchkov pushes Ballinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Huchkov lands an uppercut.
Huchkov lands an elbow that stopped Ballinger in his tracks for a moment.
Ballinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Huchkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huchkov lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Huchkov.
Ballinger stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Huchkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Huchkov.
Huchkov blocks an uppercut.
Ballinger lands a nice uppercut.
Ballinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ballinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Huchkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huchkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huchkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ballinger controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ballinger misses with the head strike.
Ballinger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huchkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ballinger misses the jab.
Huchkov moves into range and clinches up with Ballinger.
Ballinger trying to control the position but instead, Huchkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ballinger into the cage.
Huchkov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ballinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ballinger throws a head kick that misses.
Huchkov darts in and clinches Ballinger up against the cage.
Huchkov breaks from the clinch.
Huchkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ballinger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ballinger misses with a right hand
and Huchkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Huchkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huchkov blocking some punches.
Huchkov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ballinger tries to circle away but Huchkov has him pinned against the cage.
Ballinger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Huchkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ballinger swings for the body but Huchkov moves out of range.
Huchkov throws a quick counter head kick but Ballinger was just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huchkov wants to clinch.
Huchkov instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matel Huchkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ballinger looks to land a combination but Huchkov avoids it well.
Ballinger throws a sloppy body shot
and Huchkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huchkov gets a clinch.
Ballinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ballinger tries to break the clinch but Huchkov is controlling the position.
Huchkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ballinger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huchkov.
A short right from Huchkov.
Huchkov blocking some punches.
Ballinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballinger wants to break free but Huchkov has control.
Ballinger misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ballinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ballinger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Huchkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Huchkov forces Ballinger back against the cage and clinches.
Ballinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huchkov blocks a body shot from Ballinger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huchkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ballinger or not.
Huchkov lands a right hand.
Ballinger is trying to break free.
Huchkov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Huchkov lands a right hand.
Huchkov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ballinger's face.
Huchkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Ballinger is trying to break the clinch but Huchkov is controlling him.
Huchkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huchkov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ballinger misses with some punches.
Huchkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ballinger can do to turn this around?
Huchkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Huchkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huchkov breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov slips under a jab from Ballinger.
Huchkov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Huchkov.
Huchkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huchkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jo Ballinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ballinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huchkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huchkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huchkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Huchkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ballinger throws a lazy right hand but Huchkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ballinger misses with a wild body shot.
Matel Huchkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ballinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Huchkov.
Ballinger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Huchkov cracks Ballinger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Huchkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Huchkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Huchkov lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger stalling in the clinch but Huchkov improves position.
Ballinger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huchkov's elbow.
Ballinger working hard to break the clinch.
Huchkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Huchkov taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Huchkov.
Huchkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Huchkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ballinger is trying to stall.
Ballinger working hard to break the clinch.
Huchkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ballinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huchkov breaks the clinch.
Ballinger cracks Huchkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov tries to clinch but Ballinger is having none of it.
Ballinger throws out a counter right but Huchkov avoids it with no problem.
Huchkov has Ballinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Huchkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huchkov lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huchkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huchkov has Ballinger pressed against the cage, preventing Ballinger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Huchkov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ballinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Huchkov lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Huchkov.
Ballinger is trying to break the clinch but Huchkov has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Huchkov throws an elbow but misses.
Ballinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ballinger trying to control the position but instead, Huchkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ballinger into the cage.
Huchkov blocks a body shot from Ballinger.
Ballinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matel Huchkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Ballinger misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Huchkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huchkov wants to clinch.
Huchkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Huchkov keeps control of Ballinger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Huchkov.
Ballinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huchkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Huchkov prevents a body shot from Ballinger.
Huchkov lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huchkov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ballinger's defenses.
Huchkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huchkov manages to break the clinch.
Huchkov slips a straight right by Ballinger.
Ballinger swats away the attempt to clinch by Huchkov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ballinger! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov rushes Ballinger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Huchkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huchkov prevents Ballinger from breaking the clinch.
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matel Huchkov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Huchkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ballinger avoids a wild elbow strike from Huchkov.
Ballinger takes an elbow to the temple.
Huchkov landing knees to the body.
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huchkov gets a clinch.
Huchkov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ballinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Huchkov on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jo Ballinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huchkov moves into range and clinches up with Ballinger.
Huchkov landing knees to the head.
Ballinger misses with a body punch.
Huchkov gets through Ballinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Huchkov as the two fighters clinch.
Huchkov keeps control of Ballinger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Huchkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huchkov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Huchkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ballinger.
Ballinger has Huchkov pushed against the cage.
Ballinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huchkov crunches a lovely knee into Ballinger's ribcage.
Ballinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Ballinger fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Huchkov blocking some punches.
Ballinger working hard to break the clinch.
Huchkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ballinger's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov breaks from the clinch.
Ballinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huchkov clinches up with Ballinger and pushes him back against the cage.
Ballinger stalling against the cage.
Huchkov breaks from the clinch.
Huchkov slips under a jab.
Huchkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ballinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huchkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huchkov tries to clinch up.
Huchkov is looking to clinch but Ballinger is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Ballinger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ballinger throws a big shot that misses.
Huchkov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ballinger takes a step back to recover.
Matel Huchkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huchkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ballinger back to the cage. Huchkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huchkov closes the distance and pushes Ballinger back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballinger wants to break free but Huchkov has control.
Ballinger blocks an elbow strike from Huchkov.
Huchkov lands a nice uppercut.
Ballinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Huchkov.
Huchkov blocking some punches.
Ballinger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Huchkov has him pressed against the cage.
Ballinger is trying to break the clinch but Huchkov has him pressed against the cage.
Ballinger can't break the clinch.
Ballinger wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ballinger misses with some punches.
Huchkov lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matel Huchkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huchkov, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matel Huchkov!
An out of breath Matel Huchkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jo Ballinger had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Jawo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Williams!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jawo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Jawo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams throws out a counter right but Jawo avoids it with no problem.
Williams throws a hook but Jawo avoids it easily.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Jawo sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jawo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jawo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jawo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jawo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams manages to get back to half guard.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Jawo has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jawo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jawo has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Jawo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jawo manages to get himself to full guard.
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jawo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jawo has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Jawo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jawo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams passes Jawo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jawo is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
Jawo tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Jawo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Williams cracks Jawo with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jawo working for submissions but it's allowed Williams to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Williams there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Williams working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
Jawo is looking to get back to full guard here but Williams has managed to pass to side control instead.
Williams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jawo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Williams's guard! Nice work there by Jawo!
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jawo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jawo wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams has his foot on Jawo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jawo works his way back into a safe position though.
Jawo wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams is trying to control the position but Jawo postures up.
Jawo has gone for a leg lock! Williams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jawo's guard.
Jawo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Williams stacks Jawo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Williams!
Williams is working Jawo over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jawo is looking for a sweep.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Jawo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jawo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Williams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Junior Jawo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jawo dives in and scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jawo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jawo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Williams has picked Jawo up and slammed him! Jawo can't keep hold of the triangle and Williams manages to pass to side control!
Williams working away.
Jawo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Williams controlling from mount.
Williams is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Williams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jawo is looking to get to half guard.
Jawo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rory Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams has got one arm under Jawo's chin. This could be trouble... Jawo trying to control the other hand but Williams gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Jawo has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rory Williams!
After the big win, Rory Williams made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Laukanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levan Revazshvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laukanen comes to the cage accompanied by Side Of A Bullet by Nickelback. Revazshvili is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Georgia National Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matti Laukanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levan Revazshvili!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revazshvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laukanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Revazshvili.
Laukanen closes the distance and pushes Revazshvili back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Revazshvili.
Revazshvili manages to break the clinch.
Laukanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Revazshvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Laukanen.
Laukanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Revazshvili throws the left hand but Laukanen avoids the punch easily.
Laukanen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Revazshvili throws a jab when Laukanen was well out of range.
Laukanen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Revazshvili on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laukanen misses the jab.
Revazshvili misses with a straight right.
Revazshvili has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Revazshvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Revazshvili scores with a jab.
Revazshvili throws a body punch but Laukanen moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Laukanen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laukanen wants to clinch.
Revazshvili drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazshvili shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laukanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laukanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Revazshvili fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Revazshvili misses.
Laukanen with a nice cross.
Laukanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Revazshvili.
Revazshvili tries to counter by closing the distance.
Revazshvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laukanen.
Revazshvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Revazshvili scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laukanen. Revazshvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Revazshvili throws a lazy right hand but Laukanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It appears Laukanen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Revazshvili misses the shot to the body.
Laukanen lands a head shot.
Revazshvili avoids the head kick by Laukanen.
Laukanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laukanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laukanen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Revazshvili.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Revazshvili fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Laukanen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Revazshvili.
Laukanen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Revazshvili throws a right and a left that Laukanen avoids nicely.
Laukanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Revazshvili clobbers Laukanen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Laukanen.
Revazshvili misses with an uppercut
and Laukanen counters with a nice leg kick.
Laukanen slips a jab from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili misses with a wild combination.
Matti Laukanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laukanen leaves Revazshvili with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Laukanen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matti Laukanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levan Revazshvili.
Laukanen instigates a clinch.
Revazshvili blocks an uppercut.
Laukanen scores with a shot to the side of Revazshvili's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laukanen.
Laukanen pushes Revazshvili back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Revazshvili looks winded!
Revazshvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Laukanen.
Revazshvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Laukanen controls his hands.
Revazshvili being controlled against the cage.
Revazshvili being controlled against the cage.
Laukanen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Revazshvili tries to break the clinch but Laukanen is controlling the position.
Laukanen lands a body shot.
Laukanen pushes Revazshvili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laukanen slowing the pace effectively.
Revazshvili looking for a takedown.
Laukanen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Revazshvili backwards.
Laukanen prevents a body shot from Revazshvili.
Laukanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from Laukanen misses.
Revazshvili is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Laukanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Revazshvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Revazshvili tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laukanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Revazshvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Revazshvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Revazshvili misses with a body shot.
Revazshvili throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laukanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laukanen scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laukanen has Revazshvili up against the cage in a clinch.
Laukanen misses with a knee strike.
Laukanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Revazshvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Revazshvili takes a shot to the head.
Revazshvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Revazshvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Laukanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Revazshvili doesn't seem phased though.
Revazshvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laukanen.
A counter left hand to the body from Laukanen misses its target.
Revazshvili takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Revazshvili takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Laukanen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Laukanen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Laukanen throws an overhand right that lands on Revazshvili's shoulder, as Revazshvili tries to avoid the shot.
Revazshvili scores with the left hand. Laukanen knows he should have avoided that one.
Revazshvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Revazshvili looks to land a right hand but Laukanen moved out of range.
Laukanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Revazshvili off the cage and back into range.
Revazshvili swats away the attempt to clinch by Laukanen.
Revazshvili shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laukanen as he avoids it easily.
Laukanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Laukanen thumps Revazshvili with a low kick.
Revazshvili throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laukanen.
Laukanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Revazshvili throws an off balance right hand
and Laukanen counters with a straight right hand.
Revazshvili is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Laukanen.
Revazshvili slips a jab from Laukanen.
Laukanen misses with a wild body shot.
Revazshvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laukanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Revazshvili.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laukanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Revazshvili. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Revazshvili.
Revazshvili misses with a hook.
Revazshvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Revazshvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laukanen.
Revazshvili ducks under a wild hook from Laukanen.
Revazshvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laukanen, as that shot connected.
Revazshvili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laukanen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laukanen throws a body punch but Revazshvili moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Laukanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Revazshvili doesn't seem phased though.
Laukanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Revazshvilis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Revazshvili throws a jab when Laukanen was well out of range.
Laukanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Laukanen misses with a kick to the body.
Laukanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Revazshvili manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Revazshvili checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili looks to throw the jab but Laukanen is out of range.
Laukanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Revazshvili.
Laukanen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laukanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili tries to counter by closing the distance.
Revazshvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laukanen throws a series of punches but Revazshvili avoids them all with ease.
Revazshvili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laukanen can pounce on him.
Revazshvili gets tackled into the cage by Laukanen. Laukanen maintains the clinch.
Revazshvili lands with a light punch inside.
Revazshvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laukanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laukanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laukanen wants to clinch.
Laukanen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laukanen, right into the meat.
Laukanen cracks Revazshvili with a good jab.
Laukanen moves out of range as Revazshvili strikes.
Laukanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laukanen thumps Revazshvili with a low kick.
Laukanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laukanen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laukanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Revazshvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laukanen catches Revazshvili with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Revazshvili takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Revazshvili takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Revazshvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laukanen.
Laukanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laukanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Revazshvili can do to turn this around?
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laukanen manages to avoid it.
Revazshvili misses with a hook to the body
and Laukanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Revazshvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laukanen.
No joy there for Revazshvili, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laukanen moves away from the strike by Revazshvili.
Laukanen missing with a left hand there. Revazshvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Revazshvili fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laukanen takes the fight into the clinch.
Laukanen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Revazshvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laukanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Revazshvili tries for a takedown but Laukanen manages to get underhooks.
Laukanen has a couple of punches blocked by Revazshvili.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laukanen scores with a shot to the side of Revazshvili's head.
Revazshvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laukanen scores with a shot to the side of Revazshvili's head.
Laukanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Revazshvili backwards.
Revazshvili throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Laukanen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Revazshvili misses with a body shot
and Laukanen counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laukanen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laukanen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Revazshvili's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Revazshvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laukanen.
Revazshvili throws a looping overhand right but Laukanen ducks down to avoid it.
Laukanen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Revazshvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laukanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Revazshvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Revazshvili.
Laukanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Revazshvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Revazshvili tries to counter with a clinch but Laukanen shakes him off and moves away.
Laukanen digs a good hook to Revazshvili's body.
Laukanen connects with a body shot that sends Revazshvili's belly button to the back.
A big left from Laukanen misses.
Laukanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Revazshvili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laukanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Revazshvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Revazshvili looks to throw the jab but Laukanen is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laukanen lands a slapping body shot.
Laukanen tries to clinch up.
Laukanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Revazshvili's head.
Laukanen tries to clinch there but Revazshvili circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laukanen. Revazshvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Laukanen.
A lazy left from Laukanen finds it's target.
Revazshvili misses with a body shot.
Laukanen lands with a cross.
Revazshvili's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laukanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Revazshvili scrambles back to his feet.
Laukanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Revazshvili's head backwards.
Oooooh!!! Laukanen has knocked Revazshvili down with a huge combo! Laukanen steps away and waves a wobbly Revazshvili back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Revazshvili is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laukanen clinches up against the cage.
Revazshvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Laukanen finish him?
Laukanen blocking some punches.
Revazshvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laukanen tries to land a knee to the head but Revazshvili blocks with his arms.
Revazshvili blocking some punches.
Laukanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Revazshvili's elbow.
A short left from Laukanen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Revazshvili.
Levan Revazshvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matti Laukanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili prevents a body shot from Laukanen.
Revazshvili misses with the head strike.
Revazshvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Revazshvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Laukanen.
Revazshvili seems to have recovered his senses.
Revazshvili wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Revazshvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Revazshvili has a couple of punches blocked by Laukanen.
Revazshvili is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Revazshvili - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Laukanen prevents a body shot from Revazshvili.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laukanen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Laukanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Revazshvili looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Revazshvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laukanen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Revazshvili working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Laukanen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Revazshvili wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Laukanen blocks an uppercut.
Revazshvili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laukanen backwards.
Revazshvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Revazshvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laukanen managing to block the knees to the body from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili tries to break the clinch but Laukanen is controlling the position.
Revazshvili tries to circle away but Laukanen has him pinned against the cage.
Revazshvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Revazshvili is looking for a takedown.
Matti Laukanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levan Revazshvili.
Revazshvili misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matti Laukanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laukanen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matti Laukanen!
In his post fight interview, Matti Laukanen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Proctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostas Karelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Karelis's choice of entrance music: Sail - AwolNation. Kostas Karelis has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thaddeus Proctor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kostas Karelis!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proctor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karelis in his tracks.
A cross from Proctor lands.
Karelis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Proctor moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Proctor misses its target.
Karelis wants to clinch up but Proctor keeps it at a distance.
Karelis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Proctor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JP´s School Of Excellence in the buildup to the fight.
Proctor tries to keep at a distance but Karelis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Proctor is trying to maintain a safe position but Karelis gets an underhook and turns Proctor into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Proctor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Proctor has a couple of punches blocked by Karelis.
Karelis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Karelis.
Karelis manages to break the clinch.
Karelis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Proctor tries a body shot but Karelis blocks it.
Proctor stalling the fight.
Karelis has Proctor pressed against the cage, preventing Proctor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Proctor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karelis misses with a punch on the inside.
Karelis tries a body shot but Proctor blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proctor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proctor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Karelis.
Karelis misses with a looping left.
Karelis moves into range and clinches up with Proctor.
Proctor blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Karelis on the inside.
Karelis breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Proctor misses.
Karelis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Proctor lands a nice shot to the body.
Karelis closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karelis.
Karelis scores a nice knee to the body.
Karelis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelis lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karelis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Karelis.
Proctor is breathing heavily.
Proctor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Proctor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karelis is keeping busy.
Karelis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelis lands a knee to the head.
Karelis lands a good knee to the midsection. Proctor won't want to take too many of those.
Karelis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karelis breaks from the clinch.
Karelis has Proctor up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karelis.
Karelis pushes Proctor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karelis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karelis lands with a left to the head.
Karelis lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Karelis.
Karelis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karelis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karelis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Proctor has had enough of the clinch but Karelis keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Proctor fails to land.
Karelis gets through Proctor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karelis lands a shoulder strike.
Karelis scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Karelis.
Proctor working hard to break the clinch.
Proctor looking to slow down the pace here.
Karelis lands a shoulder strike.
Proctor can't find room to land a body shot as Karelis controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Karelis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karelis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Proctor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Karelis can turn it around.
Karelis cracks Proctor with a nice body shot.
Karelis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Karelis.
Karelis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karelis.
A short body shot lands from Karelis as the two fighters clinch.
Karelis scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Proctor avoiding damage as Karelis throws knees to the body.
Karelis lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Karelis.
Karelis lands with a right to the head.
Karelis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karelis lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Karelis.
Karelis misses with a body punch.
Karelis landing knees to the body.
Karelis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Proctor backwards.
Karelis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Proctor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Proctor gets tackled into the cage by Karelis. Karelis maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Karelis.
Proctor looking to stall.
Proctor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Karelis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Proctor backwards.
Karelis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Proctor's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karelis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karelis lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Karelis - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karelis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Karelis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Proctor looks to score with a jab to the body but Karelis is just out of range.
Karelis clinches.
Proctor blocks a body shot from Karelis.
Proctor manages to break the clinch.
Thaddeus Proctor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Proctor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Proctor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karelis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Karelis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Proctor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karelis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karelis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Proctor's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karelis.
Proctor is trying to stall.
Proctor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karelis digs a right hand into Proctor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Proctor's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Proctor backwards.
Karelis lands a shoulder strike.
Karelis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karelis looking to throw knees to the head but Proctor is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Proctor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Proctor trying to stall but Karelis improves his position.
Karelis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Karelis.
Karelis pushes Proctor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Karelis.
Karelis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Proctor is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Karelis.
Oh Proctor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karelis has Proctor pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Proctor is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Karelis - that's hurt Proctor badly! Oh, another knee lands and Proctor is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Proctor doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kostas Karelis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maki Pulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nielsen comes to the cage accompanied by Wardruna - Fehu. Pulu has chosen Alive as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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280 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Kristian Nielsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maki Pulu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nielsen looking to stall.
Nielsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nielsen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nielsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Maki Pulu has been cut.
Pulu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nielsen is trying to keep an underhook but Pulu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pulu wants to pass to mount but Nielsen is defending the position.
Pulu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nielsen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pulu fails to advance to Nielsen's back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulu wants to control the pace but Nielsen is squirming around nicely.
Nielsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pulu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nielsen is looking to escape.
Pulu fails to advance to Nielsen's back.
Pulu prevents Nielsen from getting the reversal.
Pulu seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nielsen is holding on tight.
Nielsen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nielsen is trying to control but can't.
Pulu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nielsen!
Pulu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position but Pulu isn't that keen on the idea.
Nielsen is squirming around, avoiding Pulu's attempts to control the action.
Pulu moves to back control.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Pulu just sinks the hooks in.
Nielsen is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Pulu has locked on a rear naked choke here! Nielsen is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maki Pulu!
After the big win, Maki Pulu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bullet Proof System and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laat Dovah-Kinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dovah-Kinn comes to the cage accompanied by Headhunterz - Dragonborn. Patrick Brody is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Laat Dovah-Kinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patrick Brody!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dovah-Kinn scores with a decent looking hook.
Brody stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Dovah-Kinn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brody throws a jab when Dovah-Kinn was well out of range.
Dovah-Kinn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brody thinks about the counter body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dovah-Kinn. Brody does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dovah-Kinn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Brody avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brody misses with a hook.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Brody to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Laat Dovah-Kinn has been cut.
Brody looks to land a combination but Dovah-Kinn avoids it well.
Dovah-Kinn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dovah-Kinn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brody blocks a jab.
Brody doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dovah-Kinn connects with a looping right hand.
Brody checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brody lunges at Dovah-Kinn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dovah-Kinn's hand.
Dovah-Kinn scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dovah-Kinn!
A jab from Brody misses.
Dovah-Kinn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brody scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dovah-Kinn doesn't seem bothered though.
Dovah-Kinn scores with the left hand. Brody knows he should have avoided that one.
Brody closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dovah-Kinn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brody clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brody showing good submission defense here.
Dovah-Kinn scores with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brody breaks Dovah-Kinn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dovah-Kinn is looking for a triangle but Brody pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dovah-Kinn is trying to hold Brody in close to prevent damage but Brody has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dovah-Kinn tries to get to full guard but Brody has control of the leg.
Dovah-Kinn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brody.
Dovah-Kinn wants to improve his position but Brody is controlling well.
Brody controlling the action here.
Dovah-Kinn gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dovah-Kinn wants to sweep here but Brody controlling him for the moment.
Brody passes Dovah-Kinn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dovah-Kinn wants to get back to full guard but Brody has passed into side control.
Dovah-Kinn struggling a bit here.
Dovah-Kinn manages to get back to half guard.
Dovah-Kinn is trying to control but can't.
Brody sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dovah-Kinn defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brody working over Dovah-Kinn with some ground and pound. Dovah-Kinn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brody prevents Dovah-Kinn from improving his position.
Dovah-Kinn gets full guard.
Dovah-Kinn has control of Brody's left arm, preventing Brody from doing any damage.
Dovah-Kinn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brody's guard.
Brody escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dovah-Kinn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brody has control of Dovah-Kinn's left arm, preventing Dovah-Kinn from doing any damage.
Brody lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Laat Dovah-Kinn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Laat Dovah-Kinn's cut.
That's time! Dovah-Kinn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dovah-Kinn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brody now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dovah-Kinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brody moves away.
Brody looks to score with a jab to the body but Dovah-Kinn is just out of range.
Dovah-Kinn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brody is able to avoid easily.
Dovah-Kinn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brody.
Brody takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dovah-Kinn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brody connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dovah-Kinn scrambles back to his feet.
Brody misses the jab.
Dovah-Kinn is looking to counter punch.
Dovah-Kinn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brody moves out of range of the leg kick from Dovah-Kinn.
Brody avoids the body shot from Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn loads up on a big right hand but Brody slips the punch.
Dovah-Kinn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brody looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dovah-Kinn looks to land a left hand but Brody moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dovah-Kinn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brody lands with a good body shot.
Brody connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dovah-Kinn. Dovah-Kinn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brody scores with a shot to the body.
Dovah-Kinn throws a jab when Brody was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Brody on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dovah-Kinn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dovah-Kinn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brody throws a good cross that connects.
Brody swings for the body but Dovah-Kinn moves out of range.
Brody lands with a straight right. Dovah-Kinn didn't see that one coming.
Dovah-Kinn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brody checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brody lands a nice shot that snaps Dovah-Kinn's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dovah-Kinn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dovah-Kinn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brody can pounce on him.
Brody lands a nice shot that snaps Dovah-Kinn's head back.
Brody lands a nice looking body shot.
Dovah-Kinn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dovah-Kinn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brody.
Brody throws a hook to the side of Dovah-Kinn's head but Dovah-Kinn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dovah-Kinn scores with a hook.
Dovah-Kinn cracks Brody with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dovah-Kinn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brody to stand back up!
Brody is rocked!
Dovah-Kinn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brody finds it's way round the side to connect with Dovah-Kinn's head.
Brody is still on wobbly legs! Can Dovah-Kinn finish him?
Dovah-Kinn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brody has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab from Brody.
Brody takes one to the side of the head.
Dovah-Kinn pushes Brody away with a front kick.
Brody slips a jab from Dovah-Kinn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brody throws a shot to the body.
Dovah-Kinn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brody seems to have recovered his senses.
Dovah-Kinn cracks the inside of Brody's front leg.
Dovah-Kinn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brody sprawling to the canvas! Brody rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dovah-Kinn finish him?!
Brody gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Dovah-Kinn points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Brody wakes up just in time to hear Dovah-Kinn thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Laat Dovah-Kinn!
An out of breath Laat Dovah-Kinn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kukulcan Tonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laverne Mazzola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazzola has chosen Il Canto Degli Italiani as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kukulcan Tonga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Laverne Mazzola!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mazzola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tonga under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzola misses the target.
Tonga appears to be looking for a big counter.
Laverne Mazzola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonga. That's going to slow Mazzola down.
Mazzola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mazzola just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola misses with a right hand
and Tonga counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tonga.
Tonga slips under a jab from Mazzola.
Tonga throws the kick towards the body but Mazzola avoids it.
Mazzola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tonga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tonga lands a nice looking body shot.
Mazzola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazzola throws out a loose jab but Tonga uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzola scores with a spinning back kick!
Tonga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mazzola darts in and clinches Tonga up against the cage.
Tonga cracks Mazzola with a nice body shot.
Mazzola tries to land knees in the clinch but Tonga avoids the damage to the body.
Mazzola drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tonga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Tonga lands an uppercut.
Tonga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzola's elbow.
Mazzola prevents a body shot from Tonga.
Tonga can't find room to land a body shot as Mazzola controls the action.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Tonga controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Mazzola.
Tonga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mazzola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazzola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tonga avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonga misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Tonga controls the action.
Tonga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tonga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mazzola thows a body kick. Tonga tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A jab from Tonga misses.
Mazzola misses the shot to the body.
Mazzola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mazzola misses with a body kick.
Mazzola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonga to score with a decent uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Mazzola blocks the low kick.
Kukulcan Tonga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonga sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mazzola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tonga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Mazzola finds it's way through Tonga's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola moves in looking to clinch but Tonga pushes him off.
Tonga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mazzola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonga.
A little jabbing left from Mazzola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazzola throws an overhand right that lands on Tonga's shoulder, as Tonga tries to avoid the shot.
Tonga's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mazzola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tonga scrambles back to his feet.
Mazzola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tonga's hands.
Mazzola cracks Tonga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tonga misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Mazzola misses.
Tonga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mazzola.
Tonga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazzola throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Tonga misses the target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mazzola!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Mazzola misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonga lands with an overhand left.
Mazzola connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonga misses with a looping right.
Tonga misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Mazzola misses its intended target.
Tonga misses with a hook. Mazzola ducked under it nicely.
Mazzola throws out a counter right but Tonga avoids it with no problem.
Tonga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tonga is looking to clinch.
Mazzola throws out a counter right but Tonga avoids it with no problem.
Mazzola wants to clinch up but Tonga keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzola misses the target.
Tonga is looking to counter punch.
Tonga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazzola.
Tonga blocks a jab.
Tonga slips a jab from Mazzola.
Tonga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Laverne Mazzola will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tonga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mazzola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonga.
Mazzola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazzola scores with a hook to the body. Tonga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tonga throws a looping overhand right but Mazzola ducks down to avoid it.
Tonga tries to land a leg kick but Mazzola saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazzola! But no joy.
Mazzola misses with a double jab.
Mazzola throws a right hand that Tonga ducks under and follows up with a left that Tonga also avoids with ease.
Mazzola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonga.
Mazzola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mazzola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga misses the jab.
Mazzola is looking for the big counter here.
Mazzola lands a jab to the nose.
Tonga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazzola.
Some bone on bone action there as Mazzola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mazzola moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzola scores with a sloppy right hand. Tonga should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Tonga's head coaches at The Butcher's Block that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tonga thumps Mazzola with a low kick.
That kick from Tonga tenderised Mazzola's leg. Mazzola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tonga.
Tonga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazzola lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mazzola misses with a double jab
and Tonga counters with a thumping low kick.
Tonga lands a leg kick that knocks Mazzola off balance momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tonga - that will leave a mark!
Tonga moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Laverne Mazzola has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonga cracks the inside of Mazzola's front leg.
Mazzola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tonga throws out a leg kick but Mazzola moves out of range and Tonga only half commits.
Tonga fakes the leg kick and cracks Mazzola in the body.
Mazzola scores with a nice right hand.
Tonga swats away the attempt to clinch by Mazzola.
Mazzola is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tonga's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tonga defending well though.
Mazzola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mazzola wants to take a breather but Tonga is having none of it.
Tonga manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mazzola keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonga misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Tonga.
Mazzola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mazzola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mazzola scores with a hook to the body.
Mazzola tries to work over Tonga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonga controls his hands.
Tonga lands with a right to the head.
Tonga throws a head punch that misses.
Tonga working aggressively here.
Mazzola swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Tonga controls the action.
Tonga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonga working aggressively here.
Mazzola trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonga.
Mazzola trying to land knees to the body.
Tonga pushes Mazzola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonga tries to throw a body punch but Mazzola avoids it by throwing Tonga back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonga can't find room to land a body shot as Mazzola controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Mazzola.
Mazzola has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tonga after a bit of a struggle.
Tonga misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazzola tries to land knees in the clinch but Tonga avoids the damage to the body.
Mazzola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tonga prevents it.
Tonga lands with a light punch inside.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonga's elbow.
Tonga working aggressively here.
Mazzola tries to work over Tonga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonga misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mazzola.
A right handed body shot lands from Tonga.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonga controls his hands.
Tonga lands with a short shot to the head.
Mazzola tries to work over Tonga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tonga.
Tonga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonga misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukulcan Tonga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Laverne Mazzola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mazzola with a hook.
Tonga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mazzola does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tonga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tonga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mazzola shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tonga pinned against the cage. Tonga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mazzola drops his hands momentarily and Tonga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonga can pounce on him.
Tonga misses with a kick to the body
and Mazzola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tonga's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonga working for a triangle but Mazzola defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga trying to control the position.
Tonga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mazzola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mazzola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzola trying to control but Tonga is working from the bottom.
Tonga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mazzola postures up in Tonga's guard and throws a big left but Tonga blocks it.
Mazzola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mazzola moves out of range as Tonga strikes.
Mazzola misses with a double jab
and Mazzola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonga throws a hook but Mazzola avoids it easily.
Mazzola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mazzola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tonga.
A big right from Mazzola misses.
Tonga blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola moves out of range of the body kick.
Mazzola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mazzola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tonga on the side of the head.
Tonga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tonga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mazzola doesn't seem bothered though.
Kukulcan Tonga is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazzola tries to clinch but Tonga is having none of it.
Tonga leaves Mazzola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tonga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tonga wants to land a leg kick but Mazzola is out of range.
Tonga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Mazzola checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Mazzola misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Tonga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mazzola doesn't seem phased though.
Tonga ducks under a wild hook from Mazzola.
It looked like Tonga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tonga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mazzola is able to avoid easily.
Mazzola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Mazzola does it's job there.
Tonga connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mazzola connects with the punch.
Mazzola loads up on a big right hand but Tonga slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Tonga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Laverne Mazzola.
I think Mazzola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vaclav Mika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mika kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Notorious Big - Just a memory. This should be fireworks!
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280 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaclav Mika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saul Tigh!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tigh misses with an uppercut
and Mika counters with an outside leg kick.
Mika tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tigh was well out of range. Poor timing from Mika.
Tigh throws a counter combo.
Tigh misses with a hook. Mika ducked under it nicely.
Saul Tigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mika steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tigh.
Mika lands a really nice looking cross but Tigh seems unphased.
Tigh gets tackled into the cage by Mika. Mika maintains the clinch.
Tigh avoiding damage as Mika throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Mika - that landed with a thud.
Mika tries a body shot but Tigh blocks it.
Mika throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tigh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mika has Tigh pressed against the cage, preventing Tigh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tigh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mika tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mika throws a punch but it's blocked by Tigh.
Tigh blocks a body shot from Mika.
Mika throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mika struggles to land a body shot inside as Tigh controls his hands.
Tigh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tigh lands a nice shot to the body.
Tigh lands a jab.
Tigh throws a big shot that misses.
Tigh looks to land a combination but Mika avoids it well.
Tigh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mika connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tigh scrambles back to his feet.
Tigh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mika fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tigh just manages to avoid it.
Tigh works the jab nicely.
It looks like Vaclav Mika has been cut.
Tigh looks to throw the jab but Mika is out of range.
Jab from Mika.
Nice defenses there by Mika.
Tigh throws a nice looking combination but Mika bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mika fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Mika slips a straight right by Tigh.
Tigh misses with the combination.
Mika looks to land a right hand but Tigh moved out of range.
Tigh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tigh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mika throws a jab when Tigh was well out of range.
Mika moves in looking to clinch but Tigh pushes him off.
Tigh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tigh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tigh throws a right and a left that Mika avoids nicely.
It looked like Mika wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tigh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mika counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tigh throws a lazy right hand but Mika sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigh looks to land a combination but Mika avoids it well.
Mika throwing a counter right hand but Tigh manages to avoid it.
Tigh misses the body punch
and Mika counters with a nice uppercut.
Mika misses with the combination.
Tigh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tigh misses with a combination
and Mika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mika lands with a straight right. Tigh didn't see that one coming.
Mika fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tigh manages to avoid it.
Tigh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mika's hands.
Tigh throws a nice looking combination but Mika bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tigh misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tigh misses with a double jab
and Mika makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tigh misses with a combination
and Mika counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Mika there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mika uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tigh.
Tigh misses with a left hand
and Mika makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tigh looks winded!
Tigh swings widly with a right hand
and Mika counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tigh is rocked!
Tigh might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tigh swings widly with a right hand
and Mika counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Tigh badly! He tries to strike back but Mika puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Tigh out cold! Oh man, Tigh will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vaclav Mika!
Vaclav Mika spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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