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Ascension 351 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francois Permitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Welsh has chosen Lets Have A War as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Permitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Welsh!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh has managed to clinch.
Permitis takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Francois Permitis has been cut.
Welsh tries a knee to the head but Permitis blocks it.
Welsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Permitis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Welsh manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Welsh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Welsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Permitis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Permitis.
Permitis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Welsh is looking to regain half guard here but Permitis keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis looking to control but instead Welsh has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Permitis is thwarting Welsh's attempts to control the position.
Welsh is trying to control but Permitis passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Welsh tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Permitis presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Permitis.
It looks like TJ Welsh has been cut.
Welsh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Permitis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Permitis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Welsh is just riding it out for now. Permitis eventually gives up the hold.
Welsh is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Permitis is thwarting Welsh's attempts to control the position.
Permitis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Welsh wants to improve his position but Permitis is controlling well.
Permitis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Welsh is controlling Permitis's trapped leg to prevent Permitis from advancing to side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Welsh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Permitis explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but TJ Welsh will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Welsh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Permitis swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Welsh is defended easily by Permitis.
Welsh tries to clinch up but Permitis circles away and keeps his distance.
Welsh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Permitis circles away.
Francois Permitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Welsh.
Permitis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Welsh tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Permitis manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welsh flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Permitis avoids the attempt from Welsh to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis goes for an armbar but Welsh turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Welsh.
Welsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Permitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welsh preventing the sweep.
Permitis has a closed guard, preventing Welsh from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Permitis keeping moving, preventing Welsh from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Permitis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Welsh is defended easily by Permitis.
Permitis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Permitis showed some decent athleticism there.
Welsh is looking to improve his position.
Permitis is working for a kimura but Welsh is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Permitis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Welsh working to try and regain half guard.
Permitis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Welsh is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh gets to his feet. Permitis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Permitis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Welsh.
Permitis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Permitis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Welsh keeps working.
Welsh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Permitis is working away from the top position though.
Permitis trying to mount his opponent but Welsh defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Permitis dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Permitis scores with a takedown into Welsh's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Welsh holds on and takes a little breather.
Welsh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Welsh is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welsh working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Permitis's thigh. Permitis counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Permitis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Welsh gets to his feet. Permitis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Permitis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Welsh trying to control but Permitis postures up.
Welsh gets back to full guard.
Welsh controls Permitis momentarily but Permitis frees himself.
Francois Permitis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Permitis managing to block the knees to the body from Welsh.
Permitis gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Welsh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Permitis landing with the ground and pound.
Permitis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Welsh moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Permitis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Permitis has hold of one of Welsh's legs. Welsh is fighting the takedown attempt but Permitis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Welsh has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Permitis off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Welsh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Permitis jumps guard and drags Welsh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Permitis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Welsh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Welsh shoots for a takedown but Permitis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Francois Permitis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Welsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Permitis, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Permitis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Permitis manages to end up in side control.
Welsh wants to get back to his feet but Permitis is dominant here and he's now got Welsh's back!
Welsh trying to control the action but Permitis just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Permitis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Welsh has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Welsh tries to break free.
Welsh prevents Permitis from getting a body triangle.
Welsh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Welsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Welsh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ask Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon's entrance music is Life Is Beautiful. A fine choice. Fairchild comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jesse & Joy - Llorar kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ask Fairchild will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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215 lbs
12 - 15 - 0 |
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208 lbs
17 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ask Fairchild!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon shoots for a double leg takedown but Fairchild sprawls well. He's pushed Brandon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fairchild with the counter takedown but Brandon avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brandon is defended easily by Fairchild.
Brandon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild slaps away a takedown attempt from Brandon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fairchild circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fairchild tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brandon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairchild swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandon.
Fairchild is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fairchild on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brandon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fairchild counters with a straight right hand.
Brandon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fairchild to the ground. Brandon is now in Fairchild's guard.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Fairchild keeps moving.
Fairchild escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairchild has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brandon 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 Fairchild.
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fairchild keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from Brandon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fairchild is looking for a sweep.
Brandon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brandon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fairchild is looking for a sweep.
Brandon staying calm.
Fairchild tries to improve position but can't.
Fairchild is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fairchild manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fairchild is looking to improve his position.
Fairchild is still trying to improve position.
Brandon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brandon is keen to just control but Fairchild is a slippery customer.
Brandon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fairchild sees it coming and defends easily.
Fairchild is trying to get back to full guard.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but Fairchild defending well.
Fairchild actively working from the bottom here.
Fairchild is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brandon content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild is looking for a sweep. Brandon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fairchild is looking to improve his position.
Brandon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairchild regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fairchild told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fairchild can't keep his opponent in guard - Brandon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fairchild looking for submissions off his back.
Fairchild is looking for a sweep. Brandon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Junior Brandon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brandon clinches up with Fairchild and pushes him back against the cage.
Fairchild breaks the clinch.
Brandon moves in looking to clinch but Fairchild pushes him off.
A nice side step and Fairchild releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Junior Brandon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fairchild swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brandon throws a leg kick
and Fairchild counters with a single leg into guard. Brandon didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairchild trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fairchild has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon tries to bench press Fairchild off him but Fairchild keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fairchild trying to mount his opponent but Brandon defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brandon wants to get back to full guard.
Brandon is looking to control Fairchild's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brandon avoid being mounted?
Brandon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brandon keeping full guard, as Fairchild tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brandon wants to stand but Fairchild is controlling the position.
Fairchild wants to pass the guard but Brandon is keeping the position.
Fairchild scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brandon is trying to control the position but Fairchild postures up.
Brandon wants to sweep but no luck.
Fairchild throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brandon keeping moving, preventing Fairchild from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Junior Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairchild stuffs the takedown attempt from Brandon. Brandon gets slowly back to his feet.
Fairchild appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild leaves Brandon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brandon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fairchild is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brandon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Junior Brandon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fairchild!
Fairchild is desperately trying to improve his position but Brandon has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild gets back to half guard.
Fairchild is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brandon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brandon controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairchild looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ask Fairchild will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Brandon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brandon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Fairchild is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brandon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fairchild is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild tries to buck Brandon off but Brandon is having none of it.
Brandon is working Fairchild over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brandon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fairchild tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairchild is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fairchild looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fairchild actively working from the bottom here.
Brandon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fairchild wants to improve his position but Brandon is controlling well.
Brandon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandon wants to control but Fairchild is keeping him busy.
Fairchild is looking to improve his position.
Brandon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fairchild looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fairchild is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brandon in particular looking to stall.
Brandon is nestled in close to Fairchild, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fairchild is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fairchild looking for a guillotine here but Brandon defends easily.
Fairchild takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fairchild looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brandon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fairchild's head.
Brandon sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Fairchild keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
Fairchild escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fairchild looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fairchild is looking for a triangle but Brandon pushes his legs off easily.
Brandon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brandon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brandon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fairchild for as long as he can get away with.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Brandon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brandon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Brandon!
Junior Brandon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucjan Anielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
26 - 21 - 1 |
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30
185 lbs
11 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucjan Anielski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dux!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux wants to clinch
letting Anielski counter with a right hand.
Dux clinches with his opponent.
Dux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anielski tries to break the clinch but Dux is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dux.
Dux is trying to pull guard but Anielski has him pressed against the cage.
Dux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anielski walks away with a smile on his face. Dux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lucjan Anielski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dux.
Dux tries to score with a low kick but Anielski moves his leg out of the way.
Anielski throws a big counter combination but Dux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dux wants to clinch up but Anielski keeps it at a distance.
Anielski lands a glancing blow to the side of Dux's head.
Anielski misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anielski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dux tries to clinch but Anielski is having none of it.
John Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux jabs Anielski right on the nose. Anielski blinks but takes it well.
Anielski blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux scores with a one two! Anielski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Lucjan Anielski has been cut.
Anielski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dux is out of range and Anielski settles back down.
Anielski throws a jab when Dux was well out of range.
Dux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dux has closed the distance and engaged Anielski in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dux.
Anielski misses with some punches.
Anielski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anielski misses with a punch to the body.
Dux breaks the clinch.
Dux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anielski counters with a leg kick.
Dux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anielski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dux's knee momentarily.
Dux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anielski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anielski sizes up Dux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux misses with a double jab
letting Anielski counter with a right hand.
Anielski looks to land a right hand but Dux moved out of range.
Anielski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dux's head backwards.
Dux staying out of range there.
Anielski throws out a loose jab but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dux throws a right hand that Anielski ducks under and follows up with a left that Anielski also avoids with ease.
Dux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anielski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anielski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anielski is looking for a counter combo.
Anielski just misses with a punch to the body.
Anielski misses with a hook.
Anielski slips a jab and a cross from Dux.
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anielski circles away.
Anielski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dux misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Anielski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dux.
Anielski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anielski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dux's hands.
Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dux.
Dux working away.
Dux working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dux swings around for an armbar but Anielski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dux's guard.
Anielski controlling from the top position.
Anielski continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anielski has picked Dux up and slammed him! Dux can't keep hold of the triangle and Anielski manages to pass to side control!
Dux tries to buck Anielski off but Anielski is having none of it.
Dux seems a little lost for a moment, as Anielski dominates the positioning.
Anielski trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anielski's best efforts.
Anielski trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dux looking for a kimura from the bottom but Anielski passes into side control!
Dux is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lucjan Anielski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucjan Anielski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anielski to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab lands there for Anielski.
Dux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anielski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anielski walks away with a smile on his face. Dux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lucjan Anielski is winning the standup battle so far.
Anielski misses with an uppercut.
Dux is looking to clinch but Anielski is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Anielski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dux is looking to clinch but Anielski is avoiding it.
Dux has his takedown stuffed
and Anielski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anielski lands a jab to Dux's midsection.
Anielski cracks Dux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dux is rocked!
Anielski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dux throws a series of punches but Anielski moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux wants to clinch but Anielski slips to the side
and Anielski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anielski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anielski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dux can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anielski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dux's knee momentarily.
Anielski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dux is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Anielski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dux misses with a body shot.
Anielski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anielski.
Anielski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anielski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anielski is looking to slow Dux down with leg kicks.
Anielski dips to his left and cracks Dux with an uppercut!
Dux is still on wobbly legs! Can Anielski finish him?
Anielski lands with a nice body punch.
Anielski scores with a kick to the body.
Anielski steps in with a hook that catches Dux right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Anielski follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dux looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucjan Anielski!
A very excited looking Lucjan Anielski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sudo Nym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur Ysengrin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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28
170 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sudo Nym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artur Ysengrin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nym fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nym takes one to the side of the head.
Nym dodges the punch combination from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin drives through and clinches with Nym against the cage.
Ysengrin blocking some punches.
Nym throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ysengrin lands an uppercut.
Ysengrin prevents a body shot from Nym.
Nym lands a left hand.
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ysengrin tries a body shot but Nym blocks it.
Nym tries to land knees in the clinch but Ysengrin avoids the damage to the body.
Nym wants to take the fight to the mat but Ysengrin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nym.
Nym cracks Ysengrin with a nice body shot.
Ysengrin lands a hook that snaps the head of Nym backwards.
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!
Ysengrin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ysengrin lands an uppercut.
Nym can't find room to land a body shot as Ysengrin controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ysengrin fails to land.
Ysengrin has a couple of punches blocked by Nym.
Ysengrin wants to stall.
Nym tries to work over Ysengrin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nym swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nym fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nym fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nym is trying to pull guard but Ysengrin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sudo Nym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ysengrin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nym lands with a short shot to the head.
Nym doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nym tries to throw a body punch but Ysengrin avoids it by throwing Nym back against the cage.
Ysengrin prevents a body shot from Nym.
A right hook to the body lands for Nym.
A short uppercut from Nym.
Nym works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nym tries to pull guard but Ysengrin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ysengrin scores with a shoulder strike.
Nym really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Ysengrin working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nym.
Ysengrin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ysengrin managing to block the knees to the body from Nym.
Nym can't find room to land a body shot as Ysengrin controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nym.
Ysengrin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ysengrin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ysengrin blocking some punches.
Nym is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ysengrin to keep the fight standing.
Nym prevents a body shot from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin blocks an uppercut.
Nym lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nym jumps into guard, dragging Ysengrin to the mat.
Nym might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ysengrin wants to pass the guard but Nym is keeping the position.
Ysengrin trying to control but Nym is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nym is working an open guard so Ysengrin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nym fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ysengrin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ysengrin has managed to clinch.
Ysengrin misses with some punches.
Ysengrin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ysengrin.
Nym blocks an uppercut.
Nym is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ysengrin is defending well for now.
Nym throws a head punch that misses.
Ysengrin lands a nice shot to the body.
Come on Ysengrin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ysengrin lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ysengrin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nym tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ysengrin avoids it.
Ysengrin lands a body punch.
Ysengrin blocking some punches.
Ysengrin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nym's elbow.
Ysengrin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nym seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ysengrin can turn it around.
Ysengrin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nym up against the cage.
Nym has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ysengrin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nym misses with a body punch.
Ysengrin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nym backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ysengrin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ysengrin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nym's elbow.
Nym throws a punch but it's blocked by Ysengrin.
A short right from Ysengrin on the inside.
Nym takes a shot to the head.
Nym drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ysengrin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Ysengrin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ysengrin throws a sloppy head kick and Nym moves out of range easily.
Ysengrin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nym wants to clinch.
Ysengrin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nym is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ysengrin is defending well for now.
Nym tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ysengrin's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Nym fails to land.
Ysengrin lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nym takes a shot to the head.
Ysengrin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nym is rocked!
Ysengrin dips a shoulder and cracks Nym with a mighty uppercut! Nym falls back against the cage and Ysengrin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nym 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 - Ysengrin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Ysengrin!
Artur Ysengrin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davide Dileo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Youngblood's choice of entrance music: Linkin Park - Numb. Matt Youngblood acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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30
223 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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38
214 lbs
31 - 21 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davide Dileo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Youngblood!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Dileo.
Nice takedown defense from Dileo. No joy for Youngblood on that attempt.
Youngblood fails with a takedown attempt.
Youngblood tries to clinch up.
Dileo lands a head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Youngblood shoots in for a takedown but Dileo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davide Dileo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Youngblood.
Dileo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dileo throws a quick head kick that knocks Youngblood silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Dileo is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Davide Dileo!
After winning the bout, Davide Dileo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Matt Youngblood stepped up to the mic, saying 'I`ll be BACK'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadir has chosen M.A.S.H Theme as his entrance music. Abed Nadir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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38
212 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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37
240 lbs
25 - 23 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Abed Nadir!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nadir checks a low kick from Drogo.
Nadir is looking to clinch.
Karl Drogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drogo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drogo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drogo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Nadir. Beautiful body shot.
Drogo closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Nadir.
Nadir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drogo.
Drogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nadir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drogo digs a right hand into Nadir's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nadir's gas tank.
Drogo being controlled against the cage.
Drogo tries a body shot but Nadir blocks it.
Nadir controlling the action here for a moment.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nadir avoiding damage as Drogo throws knees to the body.
Drogo lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
Drogo avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Drogo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Drogo fails to land.
Drogo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drogo missing with knees to the body.
Nadir is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
Nadir avoiding damage as Drogo throws knees to the body.
Nadir stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Nadir.
Drogo presses Nadir against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nadir blocks a body shot from Drogo.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drogo misses with a knee to the head.
Drogo tries to land a knee to the head but Nadir blocks with his arms.
Drogo presses Nadir against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nadir's elbow.
Drogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drogo misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Nadir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadir controlling the action here for a moment.
Nadir blocks a body shot from Drogo.
Drogo missing with knees to the body.
Drogo trying to land knees to the body.
Drogo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nadir utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nadir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Nadir just leaning against Drogo, taking a breather.
Drogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Nadir controls his hands.
Drogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nadir managing to block the knees to the body from Drogo.
Drogo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drogo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Drogo fails to land.
Drogo has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
Come on Nadir - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Drogo being controlled against the cage.
Drogo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nadir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Drogo has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
The referee calls for Nadir to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Drogo 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.
Drogo throws a leg kick but Nadir sees it coming and moves out of range.
Drogo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nadir.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nadir in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Drogo clinches up against the cage.
Nadir lands a body shot.
Drogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nadir.
Drogo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drogo trying to land knees to the body.
Drogo tries to work over Nadir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drogo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nadir blocks it with crossed arms.
Drogo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo connects with a knee to the head.
Drogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nadir can do to turn this around?
Drogo misses with a body punch.
Nadir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nadir working Drogo over with knees to the body.
Nadir content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drogo.
Drogo has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
Nadir will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Drogo up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nadir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nadir receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Drogo tries a body shot but Nadir blocks it.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
Drogo lands a body shot.
Drogo tries to work over Nadir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drogo misses with a punch to the body.
Drogo managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogo.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nadir avoiding damage as Drogo throws knees to the body.
Nadir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogo.
Drogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nadir.
Drogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nadir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drogo misses with a punch on the inside.
Drogo trying to land knees to the body.
Drogo missing with knees to the body.
Drogo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drogo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadir is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Drogo lands a left hand.
Nadir managing to block the knees to the body from Drogo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Drogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nadir is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nadir blocks an uppercut.
Karl Drogo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drogo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nadir managing to block the knees to the body from Drogo.
Drogo misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nadir takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Drogo looking to throw knees to the head but Nadir is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadir struggles to land a body shot inside as Drogo controls his hands.
Drogo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drogo tries a knee to the head but Nadir blocks it.
Drogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Drogo.
Nadir managing to block the knees to the body from Drogo.
Drogo can't find room to land a body shot as Nadir controls the action.
Nadir avoiding damage as Drogo throws knees to the body.
Drogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nadir controlling the action here for a moment.
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nadir avoiding damage as Drogo throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Drogo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nadir misses with a body shot.
Nadir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drogo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nadir is out of range and Drogo settles back down.
Drogo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nadir closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nadir throws a shot to the body.
Nadir checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nadir moves in looking to clinch but Drogo pushes him off.
Drogo moves into the clinch.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nadir effectively controlling the action here.
Drogo avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo tries to throw a body punch but Nadir avoids it by throwing Drogo back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Nadir.
Drogo lands a nice uppercut.
Nadir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Drogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drogo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadir blocks an uppercut.
Drogo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nadir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nadir dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nadir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abed Nadir.
Nadir lands a right hook to the body.
Nadir checks a leg kick.
Drogo thows a leg kick but Nadir checks it
and Nadir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Drogo tries to kick Nadir off in order to stand up. Nadir Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nadir stands up and beckons Drogo to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo feints and then cracks Nadir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nadir down.
Nadir lands with a nice combination. Drogo backs away looking to recover.
Nadir lands a jab-cross combination.
Drogo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nadir is out of range.
Nadir moves into range and clinches up with Drogo.
Nadir blocking some punches.
Drogo scores with a hook to the body.
Drogo misses with the head strike.
Drogo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nadir's face.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drogo misses with a punch to the body.
Drogo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drogo tries to throw a body punch but Nadir avoids it by throwing Drogo back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadir stalling against the cage.
Karl Drogo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.
Nadir stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nadir'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.
Nadir blocking some punches.
Drogo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nadir tries to land knees in the clinch but Drogo avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abed Nadir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drogo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Drogo!
An out of breath Karl Drogo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arkady Balagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Miami Vice Theme Song. Arkady Balagan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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30
195 lbs
14 - 10 - 1 |
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27
204 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arkady Balagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Balagan counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Balagan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Balagan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Balagan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson controlling Balagan's posture.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson is pulling down on Balagan's head. It's preventing any offense from Balagan, at least for the moment.
Balagan stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balagan throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Balagan works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balagan postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Balagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson has his hands on Balagan's head, controlling the position.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Balagan is proving a slippery customer.
Balagan postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Balagan postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Balagan connects with a couple of short punches.
Balagan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balagan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Balagan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson controls Balagan momentarily but Balagan frees himself.
Balagan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Balagan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Balagan is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Johnson trying to control but Balagan is working from the bottom.
Johnson passes Balagan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Balagan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Balagan sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balagan is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Balagan defends it.
Balagan is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balagan avoid being mounted?
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Johnson trying to control the action but Balagan is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Balagan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Balagan.
Balagan throwing strikes but Johnson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Balagan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Balagan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Balagan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkady Balagan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Balagan is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Balagan is retaining full guard.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Balagan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking to control.
Balagan working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balagan is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Balagan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Arkady Balagan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balagan is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Balagan is keeping the position.
Balagan keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Balagan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
Balagan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balagan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Balagan keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson works Balagan's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balagan slips a straight right by Johnson.
Balagan tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Balagan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balagan is one step ahead there.
Balagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Balagan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Balagan connects with a couple of short punches.
Balagan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Balagan keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Balagan working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Balagan keeps moving.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Balagan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Johnson regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balagan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Balagan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson wants to control but Balagan is keeping busy.
Balagan throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arkady Balagan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Balagan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Balagan gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson parries the strikes from Balagan easily there. Balagan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.
Balagan swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Balagan's guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Balagan is retaining full guard.
Johnson is looking to pass into half guard but Balagan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Balagan is in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balagan drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Balagan off! Balagan jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Balagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson is trying to keep Balagan in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balagan preventing the sweep.
Balagan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Balagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balagan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson has control of Balagan's left arm, preventing Balagan from doing any damage.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Balagan is proving a slippery customer.
That's two 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.
Johnson controlling Balagan's posture.
Balagan throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Balagan controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balagan moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
It looked like Balagan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Balagan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Balagan from controlling successfully.
Balagan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balagan postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Balagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balagan throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Balagan.
Johnson pulls Balagan in close to his closed guard and prevents Balagan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Balagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balagan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Balagan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Balagan stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Balagan throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balagan scores with punches from side control.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Balagan.
Balagan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Arkady Balagan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The strikes coming from Balagan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Balagan working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Balagan landing a few strikes.
Balagan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Don Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson trying to control the action but Balagan is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arkady Balagan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balagan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arkady Balagan!
A victorious Arkady Balagan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Don Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'It never happens this way when I'm on TV.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaozinho Gurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klas Micropop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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42
252 lbs
23 - 13 - 2 |
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275 lbs
42 - 26 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joaozinho Gurgel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klas Micropop!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurgel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Micropop.
Gurgel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Joaozinho Gurgel has been cut.
Gurgel throws a hook but Micropop avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Micropop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Micropop throws the left hand but Gurgel avoids the punch easily.
Micropop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Klas Micropop has been cut.
Micropop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gurgel misses with a right hand
and Micropop counters by moving into the clinch.
Gurgel struggles to land a body shot inside as Micropop controls his hands.
Micropop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gurgel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Micropop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Micropop pushes off an throws an elbow but Gurgel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Micropop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Micropop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gurgel letting Micropop take a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gurgel.
Micropop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gurgel lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Gurgel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Micropop working aggressively here.
Micropop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gurgel.
Micropop throws a punch but it's blocked by Gurgel.
Gurgel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gurgel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gurgel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gurgel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Micropop.
A short body shot lands from Micropop as the two fighters clinch.
Gurgel is breathing heavily.
Gurgel lands a body punch.
Micropop lands an elbow that stopped Gurgel in his tracks for a moment.
Micropop misses with some punches.
Micropop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gurgel is defending well for now.
Micropop throws a head punch that misses.
Micropop throws a head punch that misses.
Gurgel lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gurgel.
Micropop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gurgel misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurgel avoiding damage as Micropop throws knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Micropop blocks a body shot from Gurgel.
Micropop misses with a punch on the inside.
Gurgel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Micropop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gurgel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gurgel lands a hook that snaps the head of Micropop backwards.
Micropop throws a head punch that misses.
Micropop takes a shot to the head.
Micropop trying to stall but Gurgel improves his position.
Gurgel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gurgel avoids the elbow strike from Micropop, against the cage.
Micropop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Micropop lands a hook that snaps the head of Gurgel backwards.
Joaozinho Gurgel's cut is getting worse.
Gurgel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Micropop backwards.
Micropop is trying to stall.
Micropop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gurgel backwards.
Gurgel lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurgel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gurgel blocking some punches.
Gurgel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Micropop backwards.
Gurgel avoids a wild elbow strike from Micropop.
Knees in the clinch landing for Micropop.
Gurgel tries a body shot but Micropop blocks it.
Gurgel can't find room to land a body shot as Micropop controls the action.
Gurgel blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Micropop.
Gurgel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gurgel misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Micropop just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gurgel's brow.
Gurgel throws a punch but it's blocked by Micropop.
Micropop misses with a punch on the inside.
Micropop misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Micropop.
Micropop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Micropop working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micropop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gurgels head.
Micropop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gurgel backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gurgel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gurgel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gurgel lands with a light punch inside.
Gurgel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gurgel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gurgel lands with a right to the head.
Micropop blocks an uppercut.
Micropop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gurgel backwards.
Gurgel swings wildly with an uppercut but Micropop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gurgel pushes Micropop back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gurgel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Gurgel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gurgel blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Micropop.
Gurgel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Klas Micropop will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gurgel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Micropop.
Micropop throws a body kick that misses.
As Micropop tries to get set, Gurgel tries to push him back and clinch up but Micropop manages to avoid the attempt.
Gurgel takes the fight into the clinch.
Micropop has a couple of punches blocked by Gurgel.
Gurgel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Micropop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gurgel scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Micropop.
Micropop lands a body shot.
Micropop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Micropop blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Micropop.
Micropop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gurgel lands a shoulder strike.
Micropop manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gurgel misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micropop swings wildly with an uppercut but Gurgel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Micropop misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gurgel.
Gurgel misses with a body punch.
Micropop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gurgel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gurgel tries to work over Micropop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Micropop misses with a punch on the inside.
Micropop lands a right hand.
Gurgel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klas Micropop seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gurgel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Micropop lands an uppercut.
Joaozinho Gurgel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gurgel has a couple of punches blocked by Micropop.
Micropop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gurgels head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Micropop.
Nice body punch from Micropop - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micropop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Gurgel misses with the head strike.
Gurgel throws a head punch that misses.
Micropop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Micropop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gurgel has a couple of punches blocked by Micropop.
Micropop misses with some punches.
Micropop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Micropop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gurgel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Micropop misses with some punches.
Micropop blocks a body shot from Gurgel.
Micropop wants to stall.
Micropop lands with a right to the head.
Gurgel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Micropop misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Micropop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurgel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Micropop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gurgel gets through Micropop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gurgel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Micropop lands a left hand.
Jeez, Joaozinho Gurgel's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Micropop working aggressively here.
Gurgel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Micropop backwards.
Gurgel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Micropop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Micropop throws an elbow but it misses.
Micropop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Micropop.
Micropop misses with a punch on the inside.
Gurgel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Micropop throws a punch but it's blocked by Gurgel.
Gurgel struggles to land a body shot inside as Micropop controls his hands.
Micropop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Micropop scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joaozinho Gurgel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Klas Micropop!
Klas Micropop bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maria has chosen Kronos - Bloodtower as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
50 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernesto Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joaquim Maria!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira throws a low kick, looking for Maria's leg but Maria calmly moves out of range.
Oliveira throws a sloppy head kick
and Maria makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Oliveira really felt that one!
A nice combination there by Oliveira.
Maria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maria.
Maria throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oliveira's head.
It looks like Ernesto Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maria throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Oliveira walks into a straight right hand from Maria.
Oliveira wants to clinch
and Maria counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maria throws a front kick that sends Oliveira stumbling back into the cage.
Maria ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Maria swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Oliveira.
Maria lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Oliveira can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Maria and Oliveira drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Maria.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquim Maria!
A victorious Joaquim Maria thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Duggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raise Hell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Duggan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger. Hell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rather Unique - AZ. 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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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Duggan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raise Hell!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duggan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duggan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duggan's elbow.
Duggan trying to control the position but instead, Hell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duggan into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Duggan misses with a body punch.
Duggan blocks a body shot from Hell.
Duggan swings wildly with an uppercut but Hell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duggan misses with a punch on the inside.
Duggan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell working aggressively here.
A short left from Hell.
Come on Duggan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Duggan misses with a punch on the inside.
Hell working aggressively here.
Duggan has a couple of punches blocked by Hell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duggan scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Duggan.
A head punch on the inside from Hell fails to land.
Duggan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duggan throws a head punch that misses.
Hell lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Duggan.
Duggan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duggan is trying to maintain a safe position but Hell gets an underhook and turns Duggan into the cage.
Hell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Duggan misses with a body punch.
Hell misses with a punch on the inside.
Hell just leaning against Duggan, taking a breather.
Hell lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Hell.
Nice body punch from Duggan - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan misses with the head strike.
Duggan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hell.
Hell tries to stall but Duggan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan lands with a short shot to the head.
Hell swings wildly with an uppercut but Duggan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duggan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hell.
Hell lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Duggan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hell.
Duggan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Hell.
Duggan lands a hook that snaps the head of Hell backwards.
Hell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duggan backwards.
Hell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duggan has a couple of punches blocked by Hell.
Duggan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hell prevents a body shot from Duggan.
Duggan misses with the head strike.
Duggan lands a left hand.
Duggan stalling the fight.
Duggan misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duggan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duggan takes a shot to the head.
Hell lands with a left to the head.
Hell blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Duggan.
Duggan has a couple of punches blocked by Hell.
A head punch on the inside from Hell fails to land.
Duggan tries a body shot but Hell blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hell.
Hell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Duggan throws a head punch that misses.
Duggan wants to get back to striking at distance but Hell won't allow it.
Hell throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan.
Hell misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Duggan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hell prevents a body shot from Duggan.
Duggan has a couple of punches blocked by Hell.
Hell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duggan backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duggan pushes Hell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duggan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duggan.
Duggan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Duggan throws the left hand but Hell avoids the punch easily.
Hell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Duggan finds it's way through Hell's defenses.
A bone on bone clash there as Duggan blocks the leg kick.
Duggan avoids a kick to the body.
Hell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hell misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duggan prevents a body shot from Hell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dean Duggan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duggan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hell at a distance.
Nice cross by Duggan.
Hell throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hell misses the target.
Hell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Duggan lands the left hand.
Hell throws a front kick aimed at Duggan's knee but Duggan avoids it well.
Hell throws a right and a left that Duggan avoids nicely.
Duggan looks to land a body kick but Hell moved away.
Hell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hell looks to score with a jab to the body but Duggan is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Hell.
Duggan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hell misses with a left hand
and Duggan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duggan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Duggan.
Duggan scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Duggan.
Hell defending well as Duggan loads up on a big left hand.
Hell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hell closes the distance and clinches.
Hell misses with the head strike.
Duggan blocks an uppercut.
Duggan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duggan backwards.
Hell lands a body shot.
Hell lands with a left to the head.
Duggan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hell throws a head punch that misses.
Hell wants to stall.
Hell trying to control the position but instead, Duggan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hell into the cage.
Hell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
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!
Hell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duggan's efforts to push away.
Hell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hell lands with a right to the head.
Duggan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duggan misses with the head strike.
Duggan throws a head punch that misses.
Duggan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan pushes Hell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duggan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Hell on the inside.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Duggan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hell fails to land.
Hell lands with a short shot to the head.
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hell can't find room to land a body shot as Duggan controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hell.
Hell misses with the head strike.
Duggan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hell.
Hell blocks an uppercut.
Hell tries a body shot but Duggan blocks it.
Duggan is trying to maintain a safe position but Hell gets an underhook and turns Duggan into the cage.
Hell looking to stall.
Duggan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hell's elbow.
Hell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duggan.
Hell breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duggan.
Hell throws a head kick but Duggan moves out of range.
Dean Duggan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duggan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hell moves away from the strike by Duggan.
Duggan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duggan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hell doesn't seem bothered though.
Hell moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Duggan fails to land.
Hell pushes Duggan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Hell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hell prevents a body shot from Duggan.
Duggan lands with a light punch inside.
Hell prevents a body shot from Duggan.
Raise Hell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hell blocks an uppercut.
Hell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duggan taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hell.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dean Duggan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Duggan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Duggan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hell.
Duggan tries to clinch but Hell is having none of it.
Hell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duggan lands a right hook to the body.
Hell forces Duggan back against the cage and clinches.
Duggan tries a body shot but Hell blocks it.
Duggan manages to break the clinch.
Hell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duggan doesn't seem bothered though.
Duggan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duggan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duggan tried to counter with a leg kick but Hell avoided it.
Hell throws the kick towards the body but Duggan avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duggan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Duggan connects with a crisp jab.
Duggan takes a swing at Hell's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Duggan misses.
Hell throws a solid leg kick but Duggan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hell.
Duggan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Duggan throws a big shot that misses.
Duggan moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Duggan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hell throws the left hand but Duggan avoids the punch easily.
Duggan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duggan thuds a left hand into Hell's body.
Duggan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duggan. That did some damage!
Dean Duggan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Duggan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duggan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duggan throws out the jab.
Hell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duggan.
Hell throws the left hand but Duggan avoids the punch easily.
Dean Duggan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hell ducks right into an uppercut from Duggan.
Duggan lands a slapping body shot.
Hell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duggan throws a hook but Hell avoids it easily.
Hell has Duggan up against the cage in a clinch.
Duggan can't find room to land a body shot as Hell controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hell.
Hell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duggan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duggan controlling the action here for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Hell.
Hell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duggan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duggan working aggressively here.
Hell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duggan is trying to force a seperation but Hell has the dominant position.
Duggan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hell.
Duggan blocks a body shot from Hell.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hell.
Hell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hell breaks from the clinch.
Hell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duggan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hell looks to land a combination but Duggan avoids it well.
Hell throws the left hand but Duggan avoids the punch easily.
Duggan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hell checks it well.
Hell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duggan.
Duggan lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hell is just out of range.
Hell moves out of range of the strikes.
Hell delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Hell.
Duggan misses with a looping left.
Hell wants to counter the offense by Duggan and move into the clinch position.
Duggan looks to throw a body kick
and Hell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duggan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raise Hell.
I think Duggan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dean Duggan!
A relieved looking Dean Duggan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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