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PFC 37: King vs. Seagram PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harlon Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harlon Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson shoots in and bounces Hughes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hughes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.
Hughes has control of Swanson's left arm, preventing Swanson from doing any damage.
Swanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hughes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Swanson is fighting to break Hughes's control of his arms but Hughes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Swanson postures up.
Swanson throws a strike but Hughes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes with a nice head shot there.
Swanson 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.
Swanson tries to strike from the bottom.
Swanson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hughes controls the pace.
Hughes cracks Swanson with a solid left hand.
Hughes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Swanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hughes is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Swanson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Swanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hughes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Swanson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.
Hughes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hughes is in close to Swanson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Swanson is retaining full guard.
Swanson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hughes pushes down on Swanson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Swanson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hughes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swanson tries to get to full guard but Hughes has control of the leg.
Swanson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Swanson.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Swanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Swanson's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes with a nice head shot there.
Swanson is striking from the bottom but Hughes uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hughes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hughes drops an elbow to the side of Swanson's head.
Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.
Hughes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Harlon Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson dives in for a single leg takedown but Hughes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Swanson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A good leg kick by Hughes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Hughes.
Hughes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Swanson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hughes avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harlon Hughes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Swanson misses with a takedown
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Hughes lands with an overhand left.
Swanson shoots in for a double leg but Hughes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hughes gets a clinch.
Hughes prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Hughes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swanson is rocked!
A short right from Hughes on the inside.
Oh Swanson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hughes gets through Swanson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson wants a takedown.
Hughes dips a shoulder and cracks Swanson with a mighty uppercut! Swanson falls back against the cage and Hughes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Swanson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hughes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harlon Hughes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gavin Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Potter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Potter breaks the clinch.
Freeman misses with a hook. Potter ducked under it nicely.
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman misses with a body shot.
Freeman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Potter. Potter obviously looking to wear him down.
Freeman scoring well with a low kick there.
Freeman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Freeman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Potter throws a head kick that misses.
Potter clinches.
Potter can't get the takedown.
Potter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Freeman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potter.
Potter has clasped his hands together around Freeman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potter staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter swings around for an armbar but Freeman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Potter's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Freeman's guard.
Potter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freeman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freeman keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully.
Freeman has control of Potter's left arm, preventing Potter from doing any damage.
Potter advances position into side control!
Potter working the ground and pound but Freeman is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is looking to reverse the position.
Freeman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Potter is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Freeman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Potter trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Freeman being controlled for a moment.
Potter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Potter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Potter crashes against the mat.
Potter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Freeman some visible discomfort.
Potter trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Potter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Potter tries to move into full mount but can't pass Freeman's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Freeman is trying to improve his position.
Potter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Freeman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Freeman dodges the ground and pound from Potter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potter controlling from side mount.
Potter works to advance to full mount. Freeman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Potter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Potter clinches up with Freeman and pushes him back against the cage.
Potter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Freeman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Freeman has a couple of punches blocked by Potter.
Freeman swings wildly with an uppercut but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Freeman fails to land.
Potter tries to score a body lock takedown but Freeman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman misses with the head strike.
Freeman working aggressively here.
Freeman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Freeman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freeman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Potter finds it's way round the side to connect with Freeman's head.
Potter scores with a jab to the head.
Potter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Freeman's calf.
Freeman lands with a straight right. Potter didn't see that one coming.
We've been told by Freeman's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Potter misses.
Freeman misses with a series of wild punches.
Potter shoots in for a takedown but Freeman shows good takedown defense.
Gavin Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Potter.
Freeman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Potter. Potter obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Freeman misses its intended target.
Freeman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Freeman scores with a hook to the body. Potter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Potter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Freeman.
Potter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Freeman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potter throws a series of punches but Freeman avoids them all with ease.
Freeman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Potter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freeman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Potter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman misses with the combination.
Potter circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Freeman misses.
Freeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Freeman misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Freeman.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
Freeman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Potter lands a really nice looking cross but Freeman seems unphased.
Freeman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Potter throws a combination. Freeman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Potter has Freeman up against the cage in a clinch.
Freeman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Freeman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potter lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Freeman wants to get back to full guard.
Potter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Potter wants to control but Freeman is keeping him busy.
Potter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Freeman!
Freeman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Potter working for a submission but Freeman is keeping him at bay.
Freeman manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Freeman, under a barage of strikes from Potter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Potter works his way into full mount!
Potter controlling the pace for now.
Potter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Potter wants to control the pace but Freeman is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Potter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Potter works Freeman's body with a nice hook.
Freeman throws an overhand right that lands on Potter's shoulder, as Potter tries to avoid the shot.
Potter with the counter takedown but Freeman avoids it easily.
Freeman takes a swing at Potter's ribcage but misses.
Freeman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Freeman.
Potter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Freeman.
Freeman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Potter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Freeman. Those never looked like landing.
Freeman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Potter takes the fight into the clinch.
Potter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman misses with a punch on the inside.
Potter blocking some punches.
Freeman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman can't find room to land a body shot as Potter controls the action.
Freeman has a couple of punches blocked by Potter.
Freeman misses with some punches.
Freeman throws a head punch that misses.
Freeman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Freeman misses with a body punch.
Freeman tries a body shot but Potter blocks it.
Freeman misses with a body punch.
Freeman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Potter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Freeman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Potter prevents a body shot from Freeman.
Potter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gavin Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Potter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Potter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Freeman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Freeman, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman is being controlled here.
Potter tries to move to mount but Freeman blocks the move with his legs.
Potter laying and praying for a moment but Freeman takes advantage and regains half guard.
Potter is taking a breather. Freeman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter wants to control but Freeman is keeping him busy.
Freeman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Potter is working away from the top position though.
Potter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Potter trying to pass the guard but Freeman defending well.
Potter controlling the action here.
Freeman is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Freeman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Potter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Freeman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gavin Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Potter throws a leg kick that misses.
Potter wants to clinch.
Freeman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman missing with a left hand there. Potter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Potter defending well as Freeman loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freeman. Potter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freeman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Potter is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Potter.
I've got Potter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Potter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eva Contonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eva Contonio!
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, Ethan Carter Williams!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams lands a jab to Contonio's midsection.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Contonio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Contonio throws an elbow that misses.
Contonio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Contonio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Contonios head.
Contonio tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contonio wants a takedown but no success here.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Contonio tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Contonio tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Contonio back against the cage.
Williams blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Contonio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eva Contonio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Contonio lands a shoulder strike.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Contonio.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Contonio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Contonio pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams 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.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Contonio on the side of the head.
Williams with a hook.
Contonio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Contonio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Contonio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams digs a good hook to Contonio's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Contonio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Contonio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams misses with a looping right.
It looked like Contonio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams throws the left hand but Contonio avoids the punch easily.
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Contonio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Contonio has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Contonio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Contonio fails to land.
Contonio scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Contonio misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contonio blocks an uppercut.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Contonio blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Contonio as the two fighters clinch.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Contonio.
Contonio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Contonio misses with an elbow strike.
Contonio tries to score a body lock takedown but Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Contonio misses with an elbow over the top.
Contonio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams scores with a hook to the body.
Contonio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Contonio taking a breather.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Contonio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams looks to land a left hand but Contonio moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Contonio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Williams.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Contonio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams lands a body shot.
Williams works over Contonio's head and body with a nice combination.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams works the jab nicely.
Contonio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Contonio should have avoided that one.
Williams clinches.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Contonio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Contonio fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Carter Williams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Contonio is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams rushes Contonio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Contonio misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Contonio.
A body shot lands from Williams.
A right handed body shot lands from Contonio.
Contonio blocking some punches.
Contonio is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Contonio won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Contonio backwards.
Contonio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Contonio.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Contonio.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Contonio slips a straight right by Williams.
A jab from Williams misses.
Contonio tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Contonio looking for a takedown.
Contonio is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eva Contonio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Contonio.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Contonio staying out of range there.
Contonio wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Ethan Carter Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams misses with a hook
and Contonio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Contonio's head but Contonio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Contonio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Contonio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams scores with a hook to the body.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Contonio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Contonio working aggressively here.
Williams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Contonio throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Contonio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Contonio misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contonio misses with a punch to the body.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Contonio backwards.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Contonio.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Ethan Carter Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams blocks the elbow strike.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Contonio in a clinch.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Contonio.
Contonio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Contonio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A body shot lands from Williams.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams blocks an elbow strike.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Contonio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Contonio is controlling the position.
A short left from Williams.
With the fighters up against the cage, Contonio throws an elbow but misses.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Williams.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Contonio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams drives through and clinches with Contonio against the cage.
Contonio tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams tries to work over Contonio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Williams.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Contonio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Contonio scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Carter Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Contonio moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams lands a jab to Contonio's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contonio staying out of range there.
Williams cracks Contonio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Contonio slips under a jab from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Contonio attempts a counter takedown but Williams avoids it well and moves away.
Contonio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Contonio.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contonio moves away.
Williams throws a series of punches but Contonio moves out of range.
And Contonio counters with a quick kick to the body but Williams blocks it.
Williams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Contonio is out of range.
Contonio feinted with a counter takedown.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Contonio saw that one coming.
Contonio feints a jab promting Williams to slip. Contonio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Williams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Williams throws a jab when Contonio was well out of range.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Contonio counters with a nice uppercut.
Ethan Carter Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Contonio counters with a left and a right that stings Williams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Williams drives through and clinches with Contonio against the cage.
Williams blocks a body shot from Contonio.
A left hand lands to the body for Contonio.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Contonio.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Contonio swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Contonio controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Contonio fails to land.
A short left from Contonio.
Williams misses with some punches.
Contonio misses with an elbow over the top.
Contonio prevents a body shot from Williams.
Contonio digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Contonio pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams wants to break free but Contonio has control.
Contonio tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Contonio working aggressively here.
Contonio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Contonio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams throws a hook but Contonio blocks it.
Williams gets a clinch.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Contonio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Contonio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Contonio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eva Contonio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Contonio prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Williams.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Contonio.
Contonio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams is leaning against Contonio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Contonio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Contonio blocking some punches.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Contonio backwards.
Eva Contonio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Contonio throws a head punch that misses.
Williams blocks an elbow strike from Contonio.
Williams prevents a body shot from Contonio.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Contonio tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Carter Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Carter Williams!
During a confident post fight interview, Ethan Carter Williams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dr Thork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oko Poli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dr Thork!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Oko Poli!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Poli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Poli tries for a takedown but Thork circles away easily
and Thork counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Thork misses.
Thork moves into range and connects with a jab.
Poli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thork as he jumps to the side.
Dr Thork has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oko Poli.
Poli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Poli shoots in for a takedown but Thork shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thork connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thork connects with a right hand. Poli shakes it off.
Poli fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli shoots in looking for a takedown but Thork manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looks like Thork has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Poli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thork looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thork throws Poli to one side and escapes!
Poli walks into a stiff left hand from Thork.
Poli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thork sprawls well. Thork wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poli gets slowly back to his feet.
Thork connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Poli or perhaps it was just good defense by Thork, which made it look bad.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thork connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Thork is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thork.
Poli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thork finds it's way round the side to connect with Poli's head.
Thork throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thork misses with a looping right.
Thork throws a big shot that misses.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thork throws out the jab.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thork defends it nicely.
Thork cracks Poli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thork scores with the left hand. Poli knows he should have avoided that one.
Poli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Poli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Poli tries for a takedown but Thork circles away easily
and Poli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thork throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Poli tries for a takedown but Thork sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thork throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dr Thork is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thork napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Poli working away.
Thork tries to improve position but can't.
Poli trying to control the position but Thork is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poli tries for a kimura but Thork is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thork is trying to get back to half guard.
Thork is working hard here to advance position.
Thork is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Poli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Poli is trying to control the action in half guard but Thork is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Poli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thork doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poli.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thork has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poli is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Thork dominated that round.
That's time! Thork's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Poli shoots in and bounces Thork off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Poli postures up.
Poli trying to control the position from guard on top but Thork is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thork trying to control the position.
My spies in The Gym inform me that Poli has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thork wants to get back to his feet but Poli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thork is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thork has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poli has managed to get both his arms back between Thork's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli won't allow Thork to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Thork misses its intended target.
Thork misses with a looping left.
Poli shoots in and drives through. Thork sprawls well.
Thork feinted with a counter takedown.
Poli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dr Thork is winning the standup battle so far.
Thork missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Thork misses its intended target.
Poli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thork circles away.
Dr Thork has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oko Poli.
Thork lands with a right hand.
Thork is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poli can do to turn this around?
Poli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thork looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli slips a straight right by Thork.
Thork misses with a straight left.
Poli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thork misses with an uppercut
so Poli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Poli wants to control from the top but Thork keeps moving.
Thork had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poli defends it easily.
Poli wants to pass the guard but Thork is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thork looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poli trying to control but Thork is working from the bottom.
Oko Poli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thork trying to keep a closed guard but Poli is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thork misses with an uppercut.
Poli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Thork.
Thork throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli shoots in looking for a takedown. Thork tries to sprawl out of it but Poli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thork manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thork scores with a jab. Poli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oko Poli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thork misses with a body shot.
Thork lunges at Poli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poli's hand.
A cross from Thork lands.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thork.
No luck for Poli with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thork stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thork wants it to stay on the feet.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thork listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thork scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Thork dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Poli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dr Thork seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thork was covering up waiting for the punch and Poli finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thork looking for a sweep. Not yet Thork, not yet.
Poli won't allow Thork to get back to his feet.
Thork doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Poli postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thork is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Poli, into his guard.
Thork trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli keeping moving, preventing Thork from controlling successfully.
Thork has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Poli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thork wants to control from the top but Poli keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thork is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Poli.
Thork looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Poli is looking for a sweep.
Thork scores with punches from side control.
Poli is not content to let Thork control the position.
Thork landing a few strikes.
Poli tries to improve position but can't.
Thork throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thork throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thork's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Poli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thork is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thork missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thork is looking to take a break and control but Poli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poli looking for submissions off his back.
Poli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thork slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thork got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thork has managed to get both his arms back between Poli's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli working for a triangle but Thork defends it easily.
Poli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thork throwing strikes from guard but Poli blocks nicely.
Thork content to stall in guard here.
Dr Thork is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thork continues to stall.
Poli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thork passes into side control.
Poli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thork wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thork is trying to get an arm triangle but Poli is defending well.
Thork is looking to take a break and control but Poli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thork is really struggling to control Poli but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Poli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thork's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thork is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thork in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Poli tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Thork!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dr Thork!
During a confident post fight interview, Dr Thork thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Paddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Malenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Paddon!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malenko throws an overhand right that lands on Paddon's shoulder, as Paddon tries to avoid the shot.
Paddon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paddon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malenko somewhat.
Paddon misses with a right hand
and Malenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malenko throws a right hand that Paddon ducks under and follows up with a left that Paddon also avoids with ease.
Paddon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malenko checks it well.
Malenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paddon in his tracks.
Paddon misses the body punch
and Malenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paddon misses with a body shot.
Malenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malenko scores with a jab.
Malenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paddon as he jumps to the side.
Paddon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paddon swings for the body but Malenko moves out of range.
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!
Paddon clobbers Malenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malenko slips under a jab.
Malenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Paddon is looking to land body kicks.
Paddon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malenko.
Darren Paddon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paddon misses with a shot to the body
and Malenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paddon tries to bum rush Malenko with a series of wild strikes but Malenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paddon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paddon misses with a hook
and Malenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paddon.
No joy there for Paddon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Paddon misses.
Paddon swings for the body but Malenko moves out of range.
Paddon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malenko.
Paddon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Paddon throws an off balance right hand
and Malenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paddon thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paddon misses with a hook
and Malenko counters with a shoot takedown. Paddon fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko passes Paddon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Malenko is working for a submission of some sort.
Malenko trying to control the action but Paddon is working from the bottom.
Paddon wants to control but Malenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paddon wants to improve his position but Malenko is controlling well.
Paddon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malenko prevents Paddon from improving his position.
Paddon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Malenko is keen to just control but Paddon is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paddon is trying to maintain the position but Malenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Malenko is keen to just control but Paddon is a slippery customer.
Malenko prevents Paddon from improving his position.
Paddon is still trying to improve position.
Malenko is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malenko is pressing down on Paddon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paddon is holding on for now.
Paddon wants to improve his position but Malenko is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Malenko is looking to advance position but Paddon won't allow it.
Malenko prevents Paddon from improving his position.
Paddon wants to control but Malenko is keeping busy.
Malenko is looking to advance position but Paddon won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Malenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Paddon jabs Malenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paddon.
Paddon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paddon throws an overhand right that lands on Malenko's shoulder, as Malenko tries to avoid the shot.
Paddon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paddon takes a swing at Malenko's ribcage but misses.
Malenko lands with an overhand left.
Paddon throws a body shot but no joy.
Paddon throws a jab but it's blocked by Malenko.
Malenko misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Paddon misses the target.
Malenko tests Paddon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paddon misses with an uppercut. Malenko saw that one coming.
A big right from Paddon misses.
Malenko lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Paddon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paddon throws a right hand that misses
and Malenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paddon throws a combination that misses
and Malenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Paddon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paddon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paddon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ray Malenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Malenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice jab there from Malenko.
Malenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malenko slips under a jab from Paddon.
Paddon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malenko swivels and escapes.
Malenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paddon is breathing heavily.
Malenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paddon can do to turn this around?
Paddon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malenko lands with a shot to the body.
Malenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Paddon misses with a lunging right hand
letting Malenko counter with a right hand.
Malenko lands with a hook. Paddon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Malenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Paddon is rocked!
Paddon looks to land a left hand but Malenko moved out of range nicely.
Malenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malenko lands a really nice looking cross but Paddon seems unphased.
Paddon is still on wobbly legs! Can Malenko finish him?
Paddon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paddon misses with a wild combination.
Paddon seems to have recovered his senses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paddon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddon misses with a hook to the body
and Malenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Malenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paddon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paddon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malenko works Paddon's body with a nice hook.
Malenko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Paddon quickly recovers to half guard.
Malenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paddon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paddon is looking to improve his position.
Malenko is looking to advance position but Paddon won't allow it.
Malenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Malenko passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paddon working to try and regain half guard.
Malenko wants to control the pace but Paddon is squirming around nicely.
Malenko with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Malenko lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Malenko tries to control but Paddon wriggling away.
Malenko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Paddon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Paddon shrugs it off.
Malenko moves to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Malenko dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Paddon throws a shot from downtown. Malenko moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Malenko misses the target.
Paddon blocks a jab.
Paddon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Paddon misses with a hook
letting Malenko counter with a right hand.
Paddon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malenko connects with a jab.
Malenko connects with a crisp jab.
Malenko checks a low kick from Paddon.
Malenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paddon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malenko's hands.
A slow jab from Paddon misses its intended target.
Paddon misses with a body kick.
Paddon misses with an uppercut
and Malenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Paddon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Malenko.
Malenko tries for a takedown but Paddon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paddon misses with a looping right.
Paddon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Paddon throws a shot from downtown. Malenko moves away and avoids it.
Malenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Paddon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malenko checks it well.
Paddon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malenko.
Malenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Paddon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paddon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paddon swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Malenko counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paddon shoots in for a takedown but Malenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Darren Paddon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malenko lands with a hook. Paddon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Malenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Paddon is being controlled here.
Malenko is trying to get an arm triangle but Paddon is defending well.
Paddon tries to improve position but can't.
Paddon is not content to let Malenko control the position.
Paddon regains half guard.
Ray Malenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Malenko wants to pass to mount but Paddon is defending the position.
Paddon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paddon.
Paddon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Malenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Malenko slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Paddon wants to get back to full guard.
Malenko not doing much here.
Paddon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paddon is refusing to be controlled, as Malenko sits in half guard.
Malenko is pressing down on Paddon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paddon is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Malenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malenko 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Malenko!
Our winner, Ray Malenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazaryan comes to the cage accompanied by DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami. Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. On March The Saints kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vrej Nazaryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazaryan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson 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.
Nazaryan pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Nazaryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nazaryan checks a leg kick.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Nazaryan checks it
enabling Nazaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws the left hand but Nazaryan avoids the punch easily.
Nazaryan lands with a cross.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Nazaryan drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Nazaryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
We've been hearing good reports from Nazaryan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nazaryan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nazaryan looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nazaryan's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Nazaryan dodges it nicely.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is trying to control. Nazaryan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Nazaryan.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Nazaryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Nazaryan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Nazaryan wants to clinch.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head but Nazaryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nazaryan.
Johnson tries a quick counter leg kick but Nazaryan is wise to it.
Nazaryan lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nazaryan misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson slips a jab from Nazaryan.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Nazaryan's leg. Nazaryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson jabs Nazaryan right on the nose. Nazaryan blinks but takes it well.
Nazaryan throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nazaryan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nazaryan with a body shot.
Nazaryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson throws the left hand but Nazaryan avoids the punch easily.
Johnson swings for the body but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Nazaryan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nazaryan scrambles back to his feet.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Nazaryan's leg. Nazaryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Nazaryan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nazaryan is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan wants to clinch.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazaryan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nazaryan misses with the combination.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazaryan scores with a punch to the head.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head but Nazaryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrej Nazaryan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazaryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Nazaryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazaryan.
Johnson checks a low kick from Nazaryan.
That kick from Nazaryan tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nazaryan can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to slow Nazaryan down with leg kicks.
Nazaryan misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vrej Nazaryan is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Nazaryan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Nazaryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Nazaryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nazaryan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nazaryan defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Nazaryan throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Nazaryan darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson has Nazaryan pushed against the cage.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nazaryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Nazaryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson wants to stall.
Nazaryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.
Nazaryan is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nazaryan has his back to the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Nazaryan checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Nazaryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nazaryan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nazaryan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nazaryan, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nazaryan regains guard.
Nazaryan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nazaryan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Nazaryan.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nazaryan is trying to keep an underhook but Johnson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nazaryan has one foot on Johnson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrej Nazaryan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Nazaryan is out of range.
Nazaryan slips under a jab.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Nazaryan moves away and avoids it.
Johnson slips a straight right by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Nazaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Johnson - that will leave a mark!
Nazaryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Nazaryan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson cracks Nazaryan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nazaryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nazaryan misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nazaryan is looking to clinch.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nazaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nazaryan missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazaryan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan slips under a jab.
Nazaryan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson throws a low kick but Nazaryan moves out of range easily.
It looked like Nazaryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Nazaryan rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to break free but Nazaryan pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Nazaryan as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Vrej Nazaryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan stalling.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Nazaryan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Nazaryan lands with a right to the head.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nazaryan lands with a right to the head.
Nazaryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nazaryan has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Nazaryan finish him?
A short left from Nazaryan.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson wants to stall.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Nazaryan.
Johnson stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
Nazaryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Nazaryan gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazaryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Johnson wants to stall.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrej Nazaryan clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nazaryan looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Nazaryan connects with a looping right hand.
Nazaryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Nazaryan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson trying to stall but Nazaryan improves his position.
Nazaryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nazaryan has him pressed against the cage.
Nazaryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice body punch from Nazaryan.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nazaryan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Nazaryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nazaryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nazaryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
A short right from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nazaryan counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan slips a jab from Johnson.
Good leg kick by Nazaryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson cracks Nazaryan with a good jab.
Nazaryan closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson is trying to trip Nazaryan. He has hold of a leg but Nazaryan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Nazaryan has wrist control.
Vrej Nazaryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrej Nazaryan had his way with Nick Johnson in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nazaryan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson thinks about the counter body kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Nazaryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Nazaryan tries to avoid it.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
A hook to the body from Nazaryan.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nazaryan is keeping busy.
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nazaryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Nazaryan has him pressed against the cage.
Nazaryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
Nazaryan slows down the pace here.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nazaryan is defending well.
Nazaryan digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nazaryan.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Nazaryan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Johnson to his knees! Nazaryan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vrej Nazaryan!
Vrej Nazaryan retains his lightweight title!
Vrej Nazaryan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beast Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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260 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dorn!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorn looks to land a left hand but Putin moved out of range nicely.
Dorn closes the distance and clinches.
Dorn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dorn blocking some punches.
Putin lands a nice uppercut.
Dorn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorn.
A left hand lands to the body for Putin.
Dorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Putin scores with a shot to the side of Dorn's head.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Putin misses with some punches.
Putin lands a nice uppercut.
Putin prevents Dorn from breaking the clinch.
Putin stalling in the clinch but Dorn improves position.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dorn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Putin lands a hook that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorn takes a shot to the head.
Putin misses with the head strike.
Putin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Putin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Putin lands a body punch.
Dorn looks winded!
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorn takes a shot to the head.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Putin.
Dorn blocks a body shot from Putin.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Putin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorn prevents a body shot from Putin.
Putin lands a nice uppercut.
Putin lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin taking a breather.
Putin lands with a right to the head.
Dorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Dorn is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Putin.
Putin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Putin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Putin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Putin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dorn or not.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Putin.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorn prevents a body shot from Putin.
Dorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Putin stalling.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Putin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Putin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Putin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dorns head.
Putin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dorn trying to control the position but instead, Putin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dorn into the cage.
Putin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dorn's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Putin.
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin blocks an uppercut.
Dorn tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin tries a body shot but Dorn blocks it.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Dorn controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Dorn.
Putin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Dorn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Putin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Dorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin pushes Dorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dorn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dorn.
Dorn blocks an uppercut.
Dorn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Putin lands a left hand.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Dorn controls the action.
Putin blocks a body shot from Dorn.
Dorn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Putin blocks it with crossed arms.
Putin prevents Dorn from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Putin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Putin jabs Dorn right on the nose. Dorn blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Dorn.
Putin lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Putin.
Dorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Putin counters with a straight right hand.
Putin drives through and clinches with Dorn against the cage.
Beast Putin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Putin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dorns head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Putin.
Dorn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorn is breathing heavily.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorn controls his hands.
Putin lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Dorn avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Putin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorn throws a head punch that misses.
Putin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorn can do to turn this around?
Putin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dorn blocks a body shot from Putin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Putin.
Dorn can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dorn's elbow.
Dorn wants to break free but Putin has control.
Putin lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Putin.
Putin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Putin scores with a shoulder strike.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dorn wants to break free but Putin has control.
Putin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Dorn avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage.
Putin misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Dorn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin works on Dorn's body with a couple of short punches.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Putin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Putin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Putin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin presses Dorn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Putin is pushing Dorn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice right hand lands inside from Putin.
Putin pushes Dorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorn controls his hands.
Putin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dorns head.
Putin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Dorn is rocked!
Putin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Putin finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
A right hand to the body from Putin.
A body shot lands from Putin.
Putin tries to work over Dorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Putin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Putin works on Dorn's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Putin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Putin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Putin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dorn! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Putin is unloading with more strikes now! Dorn drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beast Putin!
In his post fight interview, Beast Putin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Kelley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You'll Never Walk Alone. This should be a great matchup!
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25
179 lbs
11 - 5 - 1 |
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26
180 lbs
18 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Liam Kelley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Bone!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kelley takes a swing at Bone's ribcage but misses.
Kelley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bone misses with a straight left.
Kelley dodges the punch combination from Bone.
Bone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kelley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bone.
Bone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bone has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kelley in his tracks.
Kelley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bone is out of range.
Bone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kelley lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bone. Kelley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bone throws a head kick that misses.
Kelley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bone misses with a hook. Kelley ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kelley, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelley blocks a jab.
Bone looks to throw the jab but Kelley is out of range.
Bone looking to score a takedown here. Kelley is defending well but Bone drives through and ends up in Kelley's guard.
Kelley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bone is one step ahead there.
Bone has gone for a leg lock! Kelley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bone's guard.
Kelley stopping the sweep attempt from Bone.
Bone looking for a guillotine here but Kelley defends easily.
Kelley wants to control from the top but Bone keeps moving.
Bone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kelley defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kelley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kelley connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kelley is aware though and is defending well.
Kelley forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kelley lands a nice short elbow.
Kelley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kelley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelley pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kelley continues to stall.
Kelley is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bone!
Kelley tries to control but Bone wriggling away.
Bone sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kelley is trying to control. Bone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kelley is thwarting Bone's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kelley lands a nice short elbow.
Kelley working the head and body with strikes.
Bone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelley pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Kelley seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelley working Bone over with strikes.
Bone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelley pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Kelley there.
Bone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kelley scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kelley connects with a nice short shot to Bone's temple.
Bone is looking for a sweep. Kelley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kelley stopping the sweep attempt from Bone.
Kelley trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bone is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kelley has his hands clasped together but Bone extends and breaks Kelley's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Bone!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Bone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Vontavious Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauler Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vontavious Payne's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hope. Mauler Jackman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maurice Vontavious Payne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauler Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackman scores with a head kick.
Jackman tried to score with a low kick but Vontavious Payne checks it.
Jackman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vontavious Payne on the side of the head.
Vontavious Payne scores with a head kick.
It looks like Mauler Jackman has been cut.
Vontavious Payne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackman is out of range.
Vontavious Payne sets himself, and Jackman steps forward looking for the clinch! Vontavious Payne avoids it this time.
That kick from Vontavious Payne tenderised Jackman's leg. Jackman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackman throws a head kick but Vontavious Payne moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackman misses the target.
Vontavious Payne avoids the head kick by Jackman.
Good leg kick by Vontavious Payne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mauler Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Jackman.
Jackman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vontavious Payne throws a sloppy head kick and Jackman moves out of range easily.
Vontavious Payne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackman avoids it really well and circles away.
Oooooh!!! Jackman has knocked Vontavious Payne down with a huge combo! Jackman steps away and waves a wobbly Vontavious Payne back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Maurice Vontavious Payne has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackman tries to clinch but Vontavious Payne is having none of it.
Jackman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vontavious Payne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackman throws a jab but it's blocked by Vontavious Payne.
Jackman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vontavious Payne. That did some damage!
Jackman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vontavious Payne manages to avoid it.
Jackman blocks a head kick by Vontavious Payne.
Jackman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vontavious Payne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vontavious Payne cracks a nice hook into Jackman's ribs.
Jackman drives through and clinches with Vontavious Payne against the cage.
Vontavious Payne lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vontavious Payne working over Jackman with some ground and pound. Jackman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vontavious Payne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackman keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vontavious Payne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackman tries to get to full guard but Vontavious Payne has control of the leg.
Jackman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackman looking to control.
Vontavious Payne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackman is keeping the position for now.
Vontavious Payne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackman wants to stand but Vontavious Payne is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vontavious Payne postures up in Jackman's guard and throws a big left but Jackman blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vontavious Payne won't allow Jackman to sweep him here.
Jackman keeping moving, preventing Vontavious Payne from controlling successfully.
Jackman pulls Vontavious Payne in close to prevent any damage.
Jackman is trying to control the position but Vontavious Payne postures up.
Jackman looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackman, not yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vontavious Payne.
Jackman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Jackman misses.
Vontavious Payne tried to counter with a leg kick but Jackman avoided it.
Vontavious Payne lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackman's head.
That has opened up Mauler Jackman's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vontavious Payne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vontavious Payne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackman defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Vontavious Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vontavious Payne tries to score with a low kick but Jackman moves his leg out of the way.
Vontavious Payne dips to his left and cracks Jackman with an uppercut!
Vontavious Payne throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Jackman stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Vontavious Payne follows into mount!
The cut above Mauler Jackman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackman tries to hold on but Vontavious Payne postures up.
Vontavious Payne misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jackman takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Vontavious Payne's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Vontavious Payne!
Maurice Vontavious Payne is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Maurice Vontavious Payne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calvin King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Seagram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes into the arena with ROAR by Katy Perry blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Danny Seagram!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagram throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Calvin King has been cut.
King misses with a right hand
and Seagram counters with a nice uppercut.
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Seagram looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seagram connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
Seagram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Seagram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seagram throws a good cross that connects.
Seagram throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seagram misses with a body shot.
Seagram on the wrong end of a nice jab.
King misses with a straight left.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
Seagram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Seagram throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seagram scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seagram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King avoids the body shot from Seagram.
Seagram scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seagram throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Seagram counters with a nice uppercut.
King tries to clinch but Seagram moves out of range.
Seagram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Seagram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seagram throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
Seagram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seagram thuds a left hand into King's body.
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
Seagram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
King misses with a kick to the body
and Seagram counters with a right hand to the body.
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a nice uppercut.
Seagram tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King working aggressively here.
Seagram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Seagram off balance momentarily.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seagram.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Seagram throws a fast counter high kick but King manages to duck under it in time.
Seagram works King's body with a nice hook.
King wants to slow Seagram down by chopping away at his legs.
Seagram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Seagram works the jab nicely.
King throws the left hand but Seagram avoids the punch easily.
Seagram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagram with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
Seagram misses with a looping right.
Seagram moves into range and connects with a jab.
Seagram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Seagram throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a big head kick but Seagram shrugs it off.
Seagram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seagram misses the shot to the body.
Seagram looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Seagram misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King counters with an outside leg kick.
Seagram misses with a low kick.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seagram throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Seagram throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Seagram misses.
King cracks a nice hook into Seagram's ribs.
Seagram has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for King.
King throws a hook but Seagram avoids it easily.
Seagram now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a two punch combination.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Seagram lands a nice looking body shot.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
Seagram misses with a body shot.
King half committed to a counter leg kick.
King scores with a one two! Seagram had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Seagram is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick from King misses.
King thumps Seagram with a low kick.
Seagram punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
King lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King is looking to clinch.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Seagram counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Seagram goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Seagram misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Seagram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seagram sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Seagram takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King fires out a quick counter leg kick but Seagram just manages to avoid it.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Seagram. Beautiful body shot.
Seagram dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
Seagram connects with a single shot there.
King is rocked!
Danny Seagram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seagram cracks King with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Seagram! Danny Seagram retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Danny Seagram thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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