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Death Squad 303 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Misiek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misiek has chosen El Picante as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny McCormick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Rafael Misiek!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misiek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Misiek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCormick is out of range.
Good leg kick by McCormick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Misiek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Misiek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCormick misses with a few strikes there.
Misiek tries a quick counter leg kick but McCormick is wise to it.
Misiek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCormick. McCormick obviously looking to wear him down.
Misiek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCormick throws out the jab.
McCormick lands a jab to the nose.
McCormick throws the left hand but Misiek avoids the punch easily.
Misiek flicks out a counter leg kick but McCormick steps away.
McCormick avoids the head kick by Misiek.
Misiek throws a leg kick
and Misiek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCormick fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misiek fails to land the takedown.
McCormick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Misiek.
Misiek cracks the inside of McCormick's front leg.
Kenny McCormick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misiek misses with a takedown attempt - McCormick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCormick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCormick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Misiek checks it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCormick, right into the meat.
Misiek rushes McCormick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCormick misses with some punches.
McCormick can't find room to land a body shot as Misiek controls the action.
Misiek tries to land knees in the clinch but McCormick avoids the damage to the body.
Misiek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Misiek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCormick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Misiek checks a leg kick.
Misiek throws a body shot but no joy.
Misiek throws a sloppy body shot
letting McCormick counter with a right hand.
Misiek throws a sloppy head kick and McCormick moves out of range easily.
McCormick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misiek on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCormick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCormick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Misiek throws a hook to the side of McCormick's head but McCormick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCormick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Misiek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Misiek takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McCormick missing with a left hand there. Misiek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCormick throws an overhand right that lands on Misiek's shoulder, as Misiek tries to avoid the shot.
Misiek looks for a takedown but McCormick sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from McCormick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kenny McCormick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Misiek.
Misiek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCormick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCormick blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Misiek. McCormick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Misiek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick feints and then cracks Misiek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Misiek down.
A jab lands there for McCormick.
Rafael Misiek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misiek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCormick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Misiek throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCormick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCormick connects with a single shot there.
McCormick throws a leg kick but Misiek sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCormick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Misiek at a distance.
McCormick scores with a jab to the head.
McCormick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Misiek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCormick circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCormick connects with the punch.
McCormick cracks Misiek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Misiek is rocked!
McCormick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Misiek is still on wobbly legs! Can McCormick finish him?
Nice straight punches there by McCormick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCormick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misiek is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. McCormick just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Misiek has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenny McCormick!
After winning the bout, Kenny McCormick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kalashoka Shishunaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt McLaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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158 lbs
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151 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalashoka Shishunaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colt McLaren!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shishunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shishunaga misses with an uppercut. McLaren saw that one coming.
McLaren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shishunaga, pushing him back against the cage.
Shishunaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shishunaga breaks from the clinch.
McLaren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shishunaga on the side of the head.
Shishunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shishunaga lunges at McLaren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLaren's hand.
Nice takedown defense from Shishunaga. No joy for McLaren on that attempt.
McLaren has closed the distance and engaged Shishunaga in a clinch.
Shishunaga misses with a body punch.
Shishunaga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shishunaga is fighting off a takedown attempt but McLaren is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shishunaga to the mat. Shishunaga regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shishunaga controlling McLaren's posture.
McLaren wants to control from the top but Shishunaga keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shishunaga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McLaren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McLaren passes Shishunaga's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLaren is working for a kimura but Shishunaga is defending it quite comfortably.
Shishunaga trying to control here.
McLaren is keen to just control but Shishunaga is a slippery customer.
McLaren working over Shishunaga with some ground and pound. Shishunaga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shishunaga regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McLaren.
McLaren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McLaren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shishunaga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shishunaga keeping moving, preventing McLaren from controlling successfully.
McLaren with a nice head shot there.
McLaren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shishunaga looking to control.
McLaren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McLaren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McLaren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shishunaga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McLaren has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shishunaga has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shishunaga trying to control the position but McLaren is working away.
Shishunaga is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McLaren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaren can't do much from the bottom here.
McLaren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shishunaga passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McLaren!
McLaren really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shishunaga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
McLaren tries to reverse the position but Shishunaga maintains control.
Shishunaga jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McLaren manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Shishunaga's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McLaren is looking to regain half guard here but Shishunaga keeps moving and retains side control.
McLaren struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLaren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colt McLaren will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McLaren is looking to clinch.
McLaren clinches up with Shishunaga and pushes him back against the cage.
Shishunaga prevents the takedown attempt.
McLaren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shishunaga is defending well.
McLaren can't get the takedown.
Kalashoka Shishunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt McLaren.
Shishunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McLaren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shishunaga counters with a right hand to the body.
Shishunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLaren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shishunaga counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shishunaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McLaren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaren has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shishunaga prevents a body shot from McLaren.
McLaren is working for takedown but Shishunaga is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shishunaga gets underhooks to prevent McLaren's takedown attempt.
McLaren is looking for a takedown.
Shishunaga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shishunaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shishunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLaren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shishunaga pinned against the cage. Shishunaga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Shishunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shishunaga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLaren's calf.
McLaren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shishunaga, right into the meat.
McLaren checks a low kick from Shishunaga.
McLaren shoots in looking for a takedown. Shishunaga tries to sprawl out of it but McLaren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shishunaga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shishunaga tries a low kick but McLaren avoids it.
Shishunaga lands with a right hand.
Shishunaga throws a leg kick which misses McLaren's front leg but catches the back leg as McLaren tries to avoid it.
Colt McLaren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shishunaga cracks McLaren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kalashoka Shishunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaren shoots in looking for a takedown but Shishunaga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McLaren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by McLaren or perhaps it was just good defense by Shishunaga, which made it look bad.
Nice straight punches there by Shishunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shishunaga.
Shishunaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaren walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shishunaga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Shishunaga counter with a right hand.
Shishunaga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLaren checks it well.
McLaren blocks a head kick by Shishunaga.
Shishunaga throws out a leg kick but McLaren moves out of range and Shishunaga only half commits.
McLaren clinches.
McLaren is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shishunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shishunaga lands a nice uppercut.
Shishunaga wants to get back to striking at distance but McLaren won't allow it.
Shishunaga has a couple of punches blocked by McLaren.
Shishunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLaren can do to turn this around?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shishunaga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shishunaga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McLaren.
Shishunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McLaren wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shishunaga prevents a takedown attempt there.
McLaren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McLaren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shishunaga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McLaren blocks a body shot from Shishunaga.
Shishunaga tries a body shot but McLaren blocks it.
Shishunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaren is looking to take this one to the mat.
McLaren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLaren doesn't manage to clinch there - Shishunaga circles away.
A big right from McLaren misses.
Shishunaga tried to counter with a leg kick but McLaren avoided it.
Kalashoka Shishunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
McLaren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shishunaga circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shishunaga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McLaren misses with a hook
and Shishunaga counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalashoka Shishunaga dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McLaren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shishunaga throws a quick counter kick to the body but McLaren avoids it.
McLaren fails with a takedown attempt.
Shishunaga tries to land a leg kick but McLaren saw it coming and moves away.
McLaren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shishunaga swivels and escapes.
McLaren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shishunaga counters with a leg kick.
Kalashoka Shishunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt McLaren.
Shishunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaren.
McLaren with a poor takedown
and Shishunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaren is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McLaren checks a low kick from Shishunaga.
McLaren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McLaren darts in looking for a takedown but Shishunaga gets double underhooks and turns McLaren into the cage.
Shishunaga throws a leg kick but McLaren checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shishunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaren was well out of range. Poor timing from Shishunaga.
Shishunaga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLaren is out of range.
Shishunaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McLaren walks into a straight right hand from Shishunaga.
Shishunaga works McLaren's body with a nice hook.
Shishunaga tries to score with a low kick but McLaren moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from McLaren misses
and Shishunaga counters with an outside leg kick.
Shishunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaren manages to avoid it.
Shishunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaren was well out of range. Poor timing from Shishunaga.
McLaren connects with a nice looking jab.
McLaren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shishunaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Shishunaga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shishunaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shishunaga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from McLaren.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaren shoots in but no luck this time.
Shishunaga is looking to score with low kicks.
McLaren has his takedown stuffed
and Shishunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLaren misses with a hook
and Shishunaga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McLaren thinking.
Shishunaga misses with a body kick.
McLaren tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shishunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shishunaga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren throws a head kick but Shishunaga moves out of range.
McLaren tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shishunaga counters with a head kick that drops McLaren to the mat! McLaren scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Shishunaga cracks the inside of McLaren's front leg.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McLaren.
Shishunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLaren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shishunaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shishunaga. That's going to slow McLaren down.
McLaren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shishunaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Shishunaga misses its target.
McLaren takes the fight into the clinch.
Shishunaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shishunaga tries to throw a body punch but McLaren avoids it by throwing Shishunaga back against the cage.
McLaren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shishunaga prevents it.
Shishunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLaren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shishunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Shishunaga is looking to slow McLaren down with leg kicks.
Shishunaga pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLaren is out of range and Shishunaga settles back down.
McLaren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shishunaga defends it well.
McLaren tries to clinch up
and Shishunaga counters with a nice body shot.
Shishunaga avoids a kick to the body.
McLaren shoots in for a double leg but Shishunaga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shishunaga blocks a low kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalashoka Shishunaga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shishunaga 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalashoka Shishunaga!
Kalashoka Shishunaga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omar Dzczaskz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos has chosen Sepultura - Nomad as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Omar Dzczaskz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
58 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Dzczaskz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Henrique Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzczaskz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ramos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dzczaskz pinned against the cage. Dzczaskz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dzczaskz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ramos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dzczaskz tries to sprawl but Ramos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dzczaskz wants to control the action here but instead Ramos manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dzczaskz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ramos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dzczaskz?
Ramos punching from mount but Dzczaskz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dzczaskz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzczaskz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ramos.
Dzczaskz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos lands with some strikes.
Ramos throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Ramos there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ramos avoids the attempt from Dzczaskz to control.
Ramos throwing strikes but Dzczaskz bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Ramos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ramos throws an elbow that misses. Dzczaskz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramos's guard. Nice move by Dzczaskz!
Ramos 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ramos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramos controls Dzczaskz momentarily but Dzczaskz frees himself.
Ramos 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.
Ramos is trying to keep Dzczaskz in close.
Dzczaskz is fighting to break Ramos's control of his arms but Ramos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ramos isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dzczaskz stacks Ramos on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dzczaskz!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is trying to control Dzczaskz's posture but Dzczaskz avoids it.
Ramos is looking for a sweep.
Dzczaskz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramos is looking for a sweep.
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.
Dzczaskz wants to stand but Ramos is controlling his arm.
Dzczaskz controls the position.
Ramos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dzczaskz stands up.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos throws a sloppy body shot
and Ramos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dzczaskz blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Dzczaskz misses.
Ramos is looking to land body kicks.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dzczaskz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Ramos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dzczaskz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Dzczaskz misses its intended target.
Ramos works Dzczaskz's body with a nice hook.
Dzczaskz misses with a leg kick.
Ramos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dzczaskz manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Dzczaskz.
Ramos takes one to the side of the head.
Dzczaskz is looking to score with low kicks.
Dzczaskz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dzczaskz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzczaskz thows a leg kick but Ramos checks it
and Ramos counters with a shoot takedown. Dzczaskz fights it but they end up in guard.
Dzczaskz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dzczaskz, right into the meat.
Dzczaskz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ramos throws a body punch but Dzczaskz moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos lands a body shot.
Dzczaskz slips a jab from Ramos.
Dzczaskz tried to counter with a leg kick but Ramos avoided it.
Nice jab there from Dzczaskz.
Dzczaskz throws a looping overhand right but Ramos ducks down to avoid it.
Ramos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dzczaskz defends it well.
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Dzczaskz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dzczaskz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dzczaskz drops his hands momentarily and Ramos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dzczaskz throws a low kick, looking for Ramos's leg but Ramos calmly moves out of range.
Ramos misses with a body kick.
Dzczaskz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dzczaskz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And Ramos tries to counter it with a takedown but Dzczaskz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dzczaskz lands with a hook. Ramos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ramos is looking to clinch.
Dzczaskz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ramos misses with the body kick
and Dzczaskz counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzczaskz tests Ramos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dzczaskz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramos follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dzczaskz wants to land a leg kick but Ramos is out of range.
Ramos cracks the inside of Dzczaskz's front leg.
Dzczaskz throws out a leg kick but Ramos moves out of range and Dzczaskz only half commits.
Ramos blocks a low kick nicely.
Ramos feints the counter takedown.
Ramos drops his hands momentarily and Dzczaskz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ramos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ramos scores with a jab to the head.
Dzczaskz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dzczaskz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dzczaskz scores with a sloppy right hand. Ramos should have avoided that one.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch but Dzczaskz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzczaskz blocks the body kick.
Ramos tries to work over Dzczaskz's front leg with a kick but Dzczaskz checks it.
Dzczaskz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ramos throws a shot from downtown. Dzczaskz moves away and avoids it.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Dzczaskz.
Ramos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Omar Dzczaskz is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dzczaskz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ramos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dzczaskz throws a wild body kick that Ramos sees coming a mile off.
Ramos throws a leg kick but Dzczaskz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dzczaskz misses with an uppercut. Ramos saw that one coming.
Ramos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ramos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dzczaskz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dzczaskz looks to land a right hand but Ramos moved out of range.
That kick from Dzczaskz tenderised Ramos's leg. Ramos is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Ramos.
Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dzczaskz.
Dzczaskz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramos lands in his opponent's guard.
Dzczaskz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ramos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos lands with a light punch inside.
Ramos gets through Dzczaskz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos misses with a body punch.
Ramos is trying to drag Dzczaskz to the mat but Dzczaskz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ramos blocks a body shot from Dzczaskz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dzczaskz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ramos moves in looking to clinch but Dzczaskz pushes him off.
Ramos misses with a leg kick
and Dzczaskz counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Dzczaskz misses its intended target.
Dzczaskz throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
Dzczaskz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramos misses with an uppercut.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Ramos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dzczaskz rather than just go for the knockout.
Ramos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ramos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzczaskz tests Ramos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dzczaskz misses with a hook.
Ramos clinches up against the cage.
Ramos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dzczaskz backwards.
Dzczaskz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ramos.
Ramos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dzczaskz works on Ramos's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramos stalling the fight.
Dzczaskz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dzczaskz moves out of range as Ramos strikes.
Ramos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dzczaskz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dzczaskz. That's going to slow Ramos down.
Ramos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dzczaskz just misses with a punch to the body.
Dzczaskz misses with a leg kick.
Dzczaskz slips a straight right by Ramos.
Dzczaskz misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos lands a leg kick that knocks Dzczaskz off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
Dzczaskz tries a low kick but Ramos avoids it.
Ramos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dzczaskz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dzczaskz.
Dzczaskz lunges at Ramos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramos's hand.
Dzczaskz throws a leg kick
and Ramos counters with a single leg into guard. Dzczaskz didn't expect that.
Dzczaskz kicks Ramos off and gets to his feet.
Ramos swings for the body but Dzczaskz moves out of range.
Dzczaskz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dzczaskz defends it well.
Omar Dzczaskz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos cracks Dzczaskz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramos takes a swing at Dzczaskz's ribcage but misses.
Dzczaskz throws a leg kick but Ramos moved away.
Dzczaskz thows a leg kick but Ramos checks it
and Ramos counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dzczaskz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ramos.
Ramos misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ramos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dzczaskz to see if he's OK.
Ramos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ramos misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ramos working the body and head with strikes.
Ramos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ramos grinds an elbow into Dzczaskz's temple.
Ramos swings around for an armbar but Dzczaskz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ramos's guard.
Ramos wants to sweep here but Dzczaskz controlling him for the moment.
Dzczaskz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ramos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dzczaskz manages to get himself to full guard.
Ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Dzczaskz is retaining full guard.
Ramos connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos cracks Dzczaskz with a solid left hand.
Ramos throws a strike but Dzczaskz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henrique Ramos.
I think Ramos 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Henrique Ramos!
A relieved looking Henrique Ramos 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Gragula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waclav Szbrjcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szbrjcik has chosen Public Enemy ft. Anthrax : Bring The Noise as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Gragula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waclav Szbrjcik!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gragula looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Szbrjcik trying to hold on to Gragula's head to control him but Gragula postures up.
Gragula thows a huge punch but Szbrjcik dodges it nicely.
Szbrjcik is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gragula jumps into side control!
You can see the frustration on Szbrjcik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gragula is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Szbrjcik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Szbrjcik is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gragula gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gragula trying to control the action but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
Gragula tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gragula throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gragula trying to control the position but Szbrjcik is working away.
Szbrjcik stops Gragula from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gragula is looking to take a break and control but Szbrjcik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szbrjcik is trying to improve his position.
Gragula working away.
We've been hearing that Gragula has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gragula wants to control but Szbrjcik is keeping him busy.
Szbrjcik manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gragula is trying to control the action in half guard but Szbrjcik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gragula throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gragula lands a nice short elbow.
Gragula gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Szbrjcik closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gragula has one foot on Szbrjcik's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gragula tries to clinch there but Szbrjcik circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Szbrjcik enables Gragula to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Szbrjcik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Gragula trying to control but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
Szbrjcik tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gragula looking to pass the guard.
Gragula stopping the sweep attempt from Szbrjcik.
Gragula trying to control but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gragula tries to free his leg and advance position but Szbrjcik is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szbrjcik stalks Gragula and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gragula's face. Gragula staggers backwards, shaken.
Gragula is looking to clinch but Szbrjcik is avoiding it.
Szbrjcik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Gragula 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.
Szbrjcik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gragula sprawls well initially but Szbrjcik persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Szbrjcik is nestled in close to Gragula, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Szbrjcik is trying to work for a kimura but Gragula is defending well.
Gragula makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gragula.
Szbrjcik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Szbrjcik distracts Gragula with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szbrjcik cracks Gragula with a solid left hand.
Gragula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gragula controls Szbrjcik momentarily but Szbrjcik frees himself.
Szbrjcik throwing strikes from guard but Gragula blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szbrjcik lands a couple of digs.
Szbrjcik won't allow Gragula to sweep him here.
Gragula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szbrjcik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gragula is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Szbrjcik is looking for a sweep. Gragula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gragula tries to pass to full mount but Szbrjcik defends it.
Gragula is nestled in close to Szbrjcik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gragula takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gragula trying to control the position from guard on top but Szbrjcik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szbrjcik wants to sweep here but Gragula controlling him for the moment.
Gragula pushing down on Szbrjcik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gragula connects with a nice short shot to Szbrjcik's temple.
Gragula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szbrjcik keeps working.
Szbrjcik is looking to control Gragula's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Szbrjcik avoid being mounted?
Gragula is looking to advance position but Szbrjcik won't allow it.
Szbrjcik has a hand on Gragula's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gragula takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gragula looking to control but Szbrjcik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gragula working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gragula controlling the position easily from mount.
Gragula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szbrjcik can do to turn this around?
Szbrjcik in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Szbrjcik is trying desperately to improve position.
Gragula tries to control but Szbrjcik wriggling away.
Szbrjcik is desperately trying to improve his position but Gragula has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gragula controlling the pace for now.
Gragula trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Szbrjcik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szbrjcik is still trying to improve position.
Gragula can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Szbrjcik is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Gragula dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Gragula looking to score a takedown here. Szbrjcik is defending well but Gragula drives through and ends up in Szbrjcik's guard.
Gragula is looking to work some ground and pound but Szbrjcik has wrist control.
Gragula looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gragula trying to control but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
Gragula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szbrjcik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gragula looking to pass the guard.
Szbrjcik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gragula trying to control but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
Gragula wants to pass the guard but Szbrjcik is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gragula changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Szbrjcik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gragula working away.
Gragula taking a breather here.
Szbrjcik is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gragula's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gragula is thwarting Szbrjcik's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gragula winds up and cracks Szbrjcik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Waclav Szbrjcik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gragula trying to work for an americana but Szbrjcik has managed to regain full guard.
Gragula is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gragula trying to control but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
Gragula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szbrjcik is keeping the position for now.
Gragula's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Viktor Gragula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Szbrjcik working for a triangle but Gragula defends it easily.
Szbrjcik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gragula's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik stopping the sweep attempt from Gragula.
Gragula seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gragula not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Szbrjcik is working Gragula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Szbrjcik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Szbrjcik trying to control but Gragula is working from the bottom.
Gragula is adopting a defensive guard.
Szbrjcik won't allow Gragula to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Szbrjcik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gragula utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gragula wants to sweep here but Szbrjcik controlling him for the moment.
Szbrjcik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Szbrjcik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Szbrjcik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gragula works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Szbrjcik landing some decent shots from guard.
Szbrjcik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Szbrjcik lands a couple of elbows.
Szbrjcik tries to free his leg and advance position but Gragula is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Gragula showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gragula, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Gragula!
After the big win, Viktor Gragula made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov has chosen Diskoteka avaria-Nebo as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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35
215 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
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185 cm
44
202 lbs
38 - 42 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 42 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Kvasov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Simpson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simpson takes one to the chin there.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Kvasov.
Simpson attempts a counter takedown but Kvasov avoids it well and moves away.
Roman Kvasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvasov clobbers Simpson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kvasov lands a big head kick that sends Simpson tumbling to the mat! Kvasov takes a step backwards and waves Simpson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Simpson is rocked!
Simpson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kvasov closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.
Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kvasov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simpson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simpson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simpson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kvasov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kvasov has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson jumps guard but Kvasov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kvasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson's elbow.
Kvasov lands a nice uppercut.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kvasov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kvasov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kvasov.
Simpson is looking for a takedown.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Kvasov won't allow it.
Simpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kvasov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kvasov is looking to control Simpson's arms but Simpson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kvasov has his back to the cage.
Kvasov lands with a right to the head.
Kvasov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Kvasov effectively controlling the action here.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kvasov misses with the head strike.
Kvasov trying to stall but Simpson improves his position.
Kvasov lands with a light punch inside.
Kvasov misses with some punches.
Simpson jumps guard but Kvasov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kvasov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kvasov gets underhooks to prevent Simpson's takedown attempt.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
A shot in the inside from Kvasov.
A short right from Kvasov.
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kvasov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kvasov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kvasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Kvasov.
Simpson jumps guard.
Simpson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kvasov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kvasov is looking to stand up but Simpson won't let him.
Simpson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvasov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kvasov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kvasov wants to stand but Simpson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Kvasov from controlling successfully.
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.
Simpson controls Kvasov momentarily but Kvasov frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvasov wants to stand and escape but instead Simpson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvasov is keeping the position for now.
Kvasov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kvasov wants to get back to his feet but Simpson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Kvasov keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kvasov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kvasov has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
Kvasov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kvasov tries to work over Simpson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simpson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kvasov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simpson pulls guard successfully.
Simpson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kvasov wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasov stands up from Simpson's guard - Kvasov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kvasov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kvasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kvasov stalling in the clinch.
Simpson gets control of Kvasov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simpson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Simpson 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.
Kvasov wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Kvasov gets to his feet. Simpson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kvasov throws a right hand that Simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpson also avoids with ease.
Simpson tries to counter by clinching up but Kvasov breaks away and moves out of range.
Roman Kvasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kvasov drives through and clinches with Simpson against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov gets underhooks to prevent Simpson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kvasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kvasov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simpson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kvasov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roman Kvasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kvasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kvasov moves into the clinch.
Kvasov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Simpson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kvasov can turn it around.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
Simpson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kvasov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kvasov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kvasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson's elbow.
Nice body punch from Kvasov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson jumps guard but Kvasov stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kvasov.
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!
Simpson jumps into guard, dragging Kvasov to the mat.
Kvasov wants to get up but he can't break Simpson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kvasov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kvasov is looking to stand up but Simpson won't let him.
Simpson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kvasov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simpson, up you get!
Kvasov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simpson pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kvasov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kvasov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kvasov wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Kvasov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simpson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvasov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simpson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kvasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kvasov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kvasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simpson goes for a takedown attempt but Kvasov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kvasov has managed to clinch.
Simpson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kvasov is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kvasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kvasov lands with a left to the head.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasov stops a takedown attempt from Simpson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simpson wants the takedown. Kvasov is fighting it off but Simpson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kvasov's guard against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvasov is retaining full guard.
Simpson stops Kvasov from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kvasov wants to get back to his feet.
Simpson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kvasov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kvasov wants to get back to his feet.
Simpson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kvasov sees it coming and defends easily.
Simpson is keen to just control but Kvasov is a slippery customer.
Kvasov wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Homer Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Kvasov clinches up with Simpson and pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kvasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simpson blocking some punches.
Kvasov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kvasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kvasov to keep the fight standing.
Simpson is working for takedown but Kvasov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Kvasov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kvasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simpson drags the fight down to the ground.
Homer Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kvasov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kvasov wants to get up but he can't break Simpson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kvasov gets to his feet - Simpson follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kvasov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Simpson scrambles back to his feet.
Kvasov throws a lazy head kick
so Simpson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kvasov kicks Simpson off and gets to his feet.
Simpson takes one to the side of the head.
Kvasov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kvasov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson has Kvasov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Simpson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kvasov tumbling to the mat - Simpson dives into Kvasov's guard.
Kvasov pushes Simpson off and gets back to his feet.
Kvasov misses with a head kick.
Kvasov moves into range and clinches up with Simpson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov lands an uppercut.
Kvasov throws a head punch that misses.
Kvasov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simpson is trying to trip Kvasov. He has hold of a leg but Kvasov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Simpson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Simpson trying to control but Kvasov is working from the bottom.
Kvasov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Simpson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Kvasov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simpson looking for a takedown.
Kvasov lands an uppercut.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Kvasov has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson goes for a takedown attempt but Kvasov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kvasov misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Kvasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kvasov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Kvasov!
Roman Kvasov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Homer Simpson stepped up to the mic, saying 'DOH! I will be back stronger the next time '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bertikhizischizi Umirikhaziyal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taj Trigger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Umirikhaziyal might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Immortal Technique- The Cause of Death. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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266 lbs
34 - 20 - 1 |
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25
257 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
34 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Bertikhizischizi Umirikhaziyal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Taj Trigger!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trigger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umirikhaziyal throws out the jab.
Trigger drives through and clinches with Umirikhaziyal against the cage.
Umirikhaziyal swings wildly with an uppercut but Trigger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Umirikhaziyal.
Trigger breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Umirikhaziyal, as that shot connected.
Trigger scores with a nice right hand.
Trigger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umirikhaziyal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trigger in his tracks.
Trigger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Umirikhaziyal scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Umirikhaziyal misses its intended target.
Trigger feints the counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umirikhaziyal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trigger's calf.
Trigger lands a nice shot to the body.
Trigger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Umirikhaziyal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Umirikhaziyal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Umirikhaziyal throws a sloppy head kick and Trigger moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umirikhaziyal's corner calls for a 1-2. Umirikhaziyal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Umirikhaziyal works the jab nicely.
Trigger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Umirikhaziyal does it's job there.
Trigger defending well as Umirikhaziyal loads up on a big left hand.
Trigger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umirikhaziyal throws out the jab.
Trigger defending well as Umirikhaziyal loads up on a big left hand.
Umirikhaziyal stuns Trigger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Umirikhaziyal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Umirikhaziyal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Umirikhaziyal cracks the inside of Trigger's front leg.
Umirikhaziyal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umirikhaziyal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trigger.
Trigger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Umirikhaziyal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trigger.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Umirikhaziyal, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umirikhaziyal throws a right and a left that Trigger avoids nicely.
Bertikhizischizi Umirikhaziyal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trigger moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Trigger. Beautiful body shot.
Umirikhaziyal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Umirikhaziyal throws a low kick but Trigger moves out of range easily.
Trigger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trigger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trigger lunges at Umirikhaziyal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Umirikhaziyal's hand.
Umirikhaziyal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trigger counters with a solid body kick.
Trigger misses the shot to the body.
Trigger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Trigger scores with a spinning back kick!
Trigger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Umirikhaziyal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trigger manages to avoid it.
Donk. Trigger catches Umirikhaziyal right on the button with a cross.
Trigger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umirikhaziyal was well out of range. Poor timing from Trigger.
Umirikhaziyal throws a wild body kick that Trigger sees coming a mile off.
Trigger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Umirikhaziyal on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trigger misses with a hook
and Umirikhaziyal counters with a good low kick that Trigger was not able to check.
Umirikhaziyal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trigger blocks a head kick by Umirikhaziyal.
Trigger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Umirikhaziyal misses with an uppercut
and Trigger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umirikhaziyal checks a leg kick nicely.
Trigger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Umirikhaziyal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Trigger checks it well.
Trigger moves out of range as Umirikhaziyal throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Umirikhaziyal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umirikhaziyal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trigger doesn't seem bothered though.
A bone on bone clash there as Trigger blocks the leg kick.
Trigger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umirikhaziyal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trigger has time to react.
Trigger defending well as Umirikhaziyal loads up on a big left hand.
Umirikhaziyal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Trigger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Umirikhaziyal won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umirikhaziyal is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trigger stands up.
Trigger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umirikhaziyal throws out the jab.
Trigger stuns Umirikhaziyal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Umirikhaziyal misses with a straight left.
Umirikhaziyal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trigger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Umirikhaziyal misses with a left hand
and Trigger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trigger moves out of range as Umirikhaziyal strikes.
Umirikhaziyal misses with a hook.
Umirikhaziyal looks to land a combination but Trigger avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trigger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trigger connects with a jab.
Trigger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taj Trigger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Umirikhaziyal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trigger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Umirikhaziyal thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Trigger tries to counter it with a takedown but Umirikhaziyal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Umirikhaziyal misses with a body kick.
Trigger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Umirikhaziyal lands a leg kick that knocks Trigger off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Trigger.
Trigger is looking to chop away at Umirikhaziyal's legs.
Umirikhaziyal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Trigger misses its intended target.
Umirikhaziyal tried to score with a low kick but Trigger checks it.
Trigger feints the counter takedown.
Umirikhaziyal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trigger lands the left hand.
Trigger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Umirikhaziyal to score with a decent uppercut.
Umirikhaziyal jabs Trigger right on the nose. Trigger blinks but takes it well.
Umirikhaziyal lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umirikhaziyal with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trigger misses with a looping right.
Trigger tries to land a front kick but Umirikhaziyal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trigger defending well as Umirikhaziyal loads up on a big left hand.
Umirikhaziyal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Umirikhaziyal sizes up Trigger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Umirikhaziyal throws a head kick but Trigger moves out of range.
Trigger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trigger has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Umirikhaziyal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umirikhaziyal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trigger.
Umirikhaziyal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trigger.
Umirikhaziyal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Trigger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Umirikhaziyal. Umirikhaziyal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Umirikhaziyal misses with a straight right.
Trigger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umirikhaziyal misses the jab.
Trigger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trigger scores with the left hand. Umirikhaziyal knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umirikhaziyal misses with a right hand
and Trigger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umirikhaziyal connects with a crisp jab.
Trigger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trigger throws out a powerful jab.
Umirikhaziyal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Umirikhaziyal throws the left hand but Trigger avoids the punch easily.
Umirikhaziyal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trigger.
Trigger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trigger, right into the meat.
Nice uppercut lands for Umirikhaziyal. That snapped Trigger's head back.
A cross from Trigger lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Umirikhaziyal checks a leg kick.
Umirikhaziyal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trigger moves out of range of the strikes.
Trigger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umirikhaziyal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trigger.
Good leg kick by Trigger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Trigger blocks a head kick by Umirikhaziyal.
Trigger looks for the body kick but Umirikhaziyal saw that one coming.
Trigger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umirikhaziyal.
Umirikhaziyal throws a nice looking combination but Trigger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trigger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Umirikhaziyal throws a lazy right hand but Trigger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trigger scores with the left hand. Umirikhaziyal knows he should have avoided that one.
Umirikhaziyal throws a leg kick that misses.
Umirikhaziyal throws a nice looking combination but Trigger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Umirikhaziyal tries to land a leg kick but Trigger saw it coming and moves away.
Umirikhaziyal slips a jab and a cross from Trigger.
Umirikhaziyal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trigger's head.
Umirikhaziyal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trigger. Trigger obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trigger misses with a leg kick.
Umirikhaziyal connects with the punch.
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!
Umirikhaziyal lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Umirikhaziyal.
Bertikhizischizi Umirikhaziyal is winning the standup battle so far.
Trigger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umirikhaziyal looks to land a left hand but Trigger moved out of range nicely.
Umirikhaziyal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Trigger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Umirikhaziyal defends it well.
Umirikhaziyal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trigger blocks a leg kick.
Trigger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Umirikhaziyal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trigger can pounce on him.
Umirikhaziyal misses with a hook.
Umirikhaziyal throws a nice looking combination but Trigger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trigger moves out of range of the strikes.
Umirikhaziyal keeps Trigger at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertikhizischizi Umirikhaziyal dominated that second round.
That's time! Umirikhaziyal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Trigger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umirikhaziyal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umirikhaziyal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Trigger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trigger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Umirikhaziyal is out of range.
Umirikhaziyal throws a solid leg kick but Trigger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Umirikhaziyal.
Trigger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Umirikhaziyal throws a leg kick
and Trigger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trigger tries to land a front kick but Umirikhaziyal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trigger throws a series of punches but Umirikhaziyal moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trigger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trigger fails to land with a series of punches.
Trigger misses with a leg kick.
Umirikhaziyal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Trigger checks it well.
That kick from Umirikhaziyal tenderised Trigger's leg. Trigger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Umirikhaziyal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umirikhaziyal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trigger.
Trigger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Umirikhaziyal does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Umirikhaziyal throws a body punch but Trigger moves out of range.
Umirikhaziyal takes one to the chin there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Umirikhaziyal.
Jab, jab by Umirikhaziyal - just one landing.
You can see that Trigger has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Trigger throws a shot from downtown. Umirikhaziyal moves away and avoids it.
Trigger loads up on a big right hand but Umirikhaziyal slips the punch.
Umirikhaziyal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Trigger misses the target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Trigger - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Umirikhaziyal misses with an uppercut.
Trigger feints the counter takedown.
Umirikhaziyal swings for the body but Trigger moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umirikhaziyal slips a straight right by Trigger.
Umirikhaziyal half committed to a counter leg kick.
Trigger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trigger wants to clinch up but Umirikhaziyal keeps it at a distance.
Umirikhaziyal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trigger cracks the inside of Umirikhaziyal's front leg.
Umirikhaziyal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crunch! Trigger slams his shin into Umirikhaziyal's torso.
Trigger tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trigger. Umirikhaziyal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umirikhaziyal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Umirikhaziyal throws the left hand but Trigger avoids the punch easily.
Umirikhaziyal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Umirikhaziyal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Trigger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trigger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Trigger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umirikhaziyal throws a solid leg kick but Trigger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Umirikhaziyal.
Trigger defending well as Umirikhaziyal loads up on a big left hand.
Trigger lands a jab-cross combination.
Umirikhaziyal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Umirikhaziyal misses with a looping right.
Trigger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umirikhaziyal.
Umirikhaziyal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umirikhaziyal. Trigger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trigger is looking to slow Umirikhaziyal down with leg kicks.
Trigger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umirikhaziyal throws out the jab.
Trigger feints the counter takedown.
Umirikhaziyal misses with a jab to the body
and Trigger counters with a leg kick.
Trigger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Umirikhaziyal misses with a looping left.
Trigger looks to throw the jab but Umirikhaziyal is out of range.
Trigger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Umirikhaziyal momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umirikhaziyal moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umirikhaziyal missing with a left hand there. Trigger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trigger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umirikhaziyal moves away.
Trigger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trigger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Umirikhaziyal walks into a straight right hand from Trigger.
Trigger connects with an inside leg kick.
Trigger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Umirikhaziyal tries to score with a low kick but Trigger moves his leg out of the way.
Umirikhaziyal misses with a looping right.
Trigger looks for the body kick but Umirikhaziyal saw that one coming.
Umirikhaziyal throws a leg kick but Trigger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trigger throws a shot from downtown. Umirikhaziyal moves away and avoids it.
Umirikhaziyal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trigger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Umirikhaziyal connects with a body shot that sends Trigger's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taj Trigger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trigger 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taj Trigger!
Our winner, Taj Trigger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Binse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arshnoor Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Singh's choice of entrance music: 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Binse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arshnoor Singh!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Binse.
Binse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Binse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Singh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Binse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Singh.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Singh! But no joy.
Binse misses the jab.
Singh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Binse misses with a low kick.
Binse tries for a takedown but Singh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Singh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Binse.
Singh slips a jab from Binse.
Singh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Binse.
Binse is looking to slow Singh down with leg kicks.
Binse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Binse throws a lazy right hand but Singh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Binse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Singh moves out of range as Binse strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse keeps Singh at a distance using the push kick.
Singh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Binse.
Singh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Binse. That did some damage!
Jab from Singh.
Binse tries to land a front kick but Singh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Binse misses with an uppercut.
Singh throws a leg kick that misses.
Binse misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Singh.
Binse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singh sprawls well. Singh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Binse gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Binse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Binse.
Arshnoor Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Binse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Binse misses.
Singh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Binse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Binse moves in looking to clinch but Singh pushes him off.
Singh looks to land a left hand but Binse moved out of range nicely.
Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Binse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Binse rushes Singh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Binse scores with a shoulder strike.
Binse tries a body shot but Singh blocks it.
Singh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Singh blocks a body shot from Binse.
Singh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Binse backwards.
Binse tries to throw a body punch but Singh avoids it by throwing Binse back against the cage.
Binse tightens his grip and picks Singh up, before dumping him to the ground. Singh manages to land in guard.
Binse slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Binse trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Binse is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.
Binse looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Binse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been informed that Singh has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Singh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Binse works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Singh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Binse.
Binse seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Singh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Singh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Binse is working away from the top position though.
Singh has his hands clasped together around Binse's back. He's all about the action.
Binse is stalling here. Singh is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Binse seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Singh has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Binse is trying to work for a sweep but Singh has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Binse dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Binse misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Singh.
Singh throws the left hand but Binse avoids the punch easily.
Binse tries for a takedown but Singh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Singh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Singh slips a straight right by Binse.
Binse jabs Singh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Binse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Singh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Singh fails to land with a series of punches.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Binse looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Binse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Binse moves out of range of the leg kick from Singh.
Binse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Binse swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse stalks Singh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Singh's face. Singh staggers backwards, shaken.
Singh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Binse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Singh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Binse throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it.
Binse looks to throw the jab but Singh is out of range.
Binse misses with a two punch combination.
Binse lunges at Singh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Singh's hand.
Singh scores with a leg kick.
Binse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Singh, pushing him back against the cage.
Binse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?
Binse blocks a body shot from Singh.
Binse is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Singh's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Binse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Singh's elbow.
Singh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Binse's elbow.
Singh prevents a body shot from Binse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binse misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Singh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Binse struggles to land a body shot inside as Singh controls his hands.
Binse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Singh pushes Binse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Singh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Binse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Binse wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Singh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Binse's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Binse lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Singh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Singh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Binse misses with a head kick.
Singh tries a quick counter leg kick but Binse is wise to it.
Singh scores with a decent looking hook.
Binse fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Singh checks it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Binse lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Singh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Singh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Singh defending well as Binse loads up on a big left hand.
Binse throws a wild body kick that Singh sees coming a mile off.
That kick from Singh tenderised Binse's leg. Binse is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binse misses with a kick to the body.
Singh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Binse.
Binse lands a nice looking body kick.
Singh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Binse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Singh scrambles back to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Singh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Binse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Singh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Binse half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Singh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Binse throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.
A head kick from Singh lands but Binse takes it in his stride.
Binse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Singh pinned against the cage. Singh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Binse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh defending well as Binse loads up on a big left hand.
Binse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh.
Singh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Binse tries a low kick but Singh avoids it.
Singh moves out of range of the body kick from Binse.
Binse with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Binse.
Singh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Binse appears to be looking for a big counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Binse.
Singh checks a low kick from Binse.
Binse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Singh lands a right hook to the body.
Binse moves in looking to clinch but Singh pushes him off.
Singh slips a jab from Binse.
Singh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Binse throws a front kick that sends Singh stumbling back into the cage.
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 Christopher Binse will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Binse closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Singh dodges the ground and pound from Binse.
Binse remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Binse working the ground and pound but Singh is defending the strikes.
Binse misses with the ground and pound.
Binse with the ground and pound but Singh regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Binse working Singh over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Binse.
Singh wants to control but Binse is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Singh tries to roll over but Binse keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse working Singh over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Binse lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Singh trying to hold on to Binse's head to control him but Binse postures up.
Singh wants to get back to his feet.
Singh gets full guard.
Binse is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arshnoor Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Singh wants to stand up but Binse is controlling him.
Binse has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Binse wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Binse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Singh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Binse. That did some damage!
Singh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Binse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christopher Binse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Binse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Binse does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Singh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Singh misses with a body kick.
Singh scores with a shot to the body.
Singh misses with a straight left.
Binse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Singh defends it nicely.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Binse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Singh wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Binse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Binse checks a leg kick.
Binse tried to counter with a leg kick but Singh avoided it.
Binse clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Singh.
Singh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh working aggressively here.
Binse goes for a takedown attempt but Singh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Singh works Binse's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singh throws a low kick, looking for Binse's leg but Binse calmly moves out of range.
Singh wants to slow Binse down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Binse or perhaps it was just good defense by Singh, which made it look bad.
Despite the aggression on Singh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Christopher Binse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Binse with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Singh to score with a decent uppercut.
Arshnoor Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh connects with a jab.
Binse gets a double leg takedown into Singh's guard.
Singh doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arshnoor Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Binse 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Christopher Binse!
A very excited looking Christopher Binse 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.
Arshnoor Singh was interviewed post fight and said 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Hanzzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostas Mytilinaios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mytilinaios has chosen Sanitarium as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Hanzzle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kostas Mytilinaios!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mytilinaios lands a nice shot that snaps Hanzzle's head back.
Nice body kick there by Hanzzle.
Mytilinaios lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanzzle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mytilinaios scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mytilinaios looks to land a right hand but Hanzzle moved out of range.
Mytilinaios lands with a straight right. Hanzzle didn't see that one coming.
Hanzzle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mytilinaios has time to react.
A left and a right from Mytilinaios both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Mytilinaios does no damage.
Mytilinaios throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanzzle is breathing heavily.
Mytilinaios shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hanzzle eats them both and turns towards Mytilinaios to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kostas Mytilinaios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mytilinaios fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mytilinaios throws out a loose jab but Hanzzle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mytilinaios lands the left hand.
Mytilinaios lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanzzle is rocked!
Mytilinaios shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hanzzle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Oh Hanzzle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mytilinaios trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanzzle keeping moving, preventing Mytilinaios from controlling successfully.
Hanzzle seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytilinaios looking to pass the guard.
Mytilinaios pushing down on Hanzzle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mytilinaios is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mytilinaios frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mytilinaios prevents Hanzzle from getting the reversal.
Hanzzle defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mytilinaios.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mytilinaios is working for a guillotine from mount but Hanzzle frees his head quite easily.
Mytilinaios throws some wild stikes that Hanzzle manages to avoid easily.
Mytilinaios prevents Hanzzle from getting the reversal.
Mytilinaios looking for a guillotine from mount but Hanzzle is having none of it.
Mytilinaios wants to finish this one by submission but Hanzzle is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mytilinaios.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hanzzle is desperately trying to improve his position but Mytilinaios has a good base and remains in mount.
Mytilinaios landing strikes from the mount.
Mytilinaios has control of Hanzzle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hanzzle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hanzzle defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mytilinaios.
Hanzzle is working to get back to half guard.
Mytilinaios can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanzzle is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Mytilinaios but it's paid off an Hanzzle is forced to tap! Nice work by Mytilinaios.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kostas Mytilinaios!
During a confident post fight interview, Kostas Mytilinaios thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Auguste Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimm comes into a darkened arena with his song building. David Gilmour - There's No Way Out Of Here kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Auguste Grimm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
32 - 17 - 0 |
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147 lbs
31 - 22 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Auguste Grimm!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chandler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Grimm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimm has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grimm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grimm swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Grimm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Chandler.
Chandler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chandler is looking to score with low kicks.
Grimm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler connects with a solid leg kick.
Chandler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chandler lands in his opponent's guard.
Chandler landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Grimm.
Grimm looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chandler passes into side control.
Grimm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chandler wants to advance to full mount but Grimm doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Grimm controls Chandler momentarily but Chandler frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Grimm is keeping the position.
Grimm throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chandler escapes and throws Grimm's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chandler lands some shots froms side control.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Grimm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grimm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grimm struggling a bit here.
Grimm is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm is being controlled here.
Grimm struggling a bit here.
Chandler wants to control but Grimm is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimm sneaks back into half guard.
Grimm tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.
Grimm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chandler pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grimm moves into full guard.
Grimm is trying to keep Chandler in close.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Grimm.
Chandler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grimm has control of Chandler's left arm, preventing Chandler from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimm looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grimm blocks a jab.
Grimm tries a quick counter leg kick but Chandler is wise to it.
Chandler thuds his right hand into Grimm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chandler misses with a low kick.
Grimm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chandler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grimm throws a leg kick but Chandler moved away.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimm manages to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chandler.
Grimm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chandler's best efforts.
Grimm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chandler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chandler's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimm thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Grimm missing with punches from the back.
Chandler tries to roll but Grimm sticks to his back.
Chandler is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Grimm gets his way!
Chandler staying busy and making it hard for Grimm to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler can't escape the position.
Grimm misses with punches from the back.
Chandler is really stuck here.
Marcus Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grimm has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chandler has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Grimm biding his time, looking for the opening.
Chandler covering up well and avoiding damage.
Grimm tightening his grip on Chandler, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm throwing sloppy strikes.
Chandler is in bad spot here.
Chandler is working hard here to advance position.
Chandler controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
A lull in the action here.
Grimm is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Grimm struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Grimm's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Chandler defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chandler rolls, trying to escape but Grimm keeps control of the position.
Chandler breaks Grimm's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Grimm working for a triangle but Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler trying to control but Grimm is working from the bottom.
Grimm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimm trying to keep a closed guard but Chandler is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Auguste Grimm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimm's sensitive parts.
Chandler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marcus Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler feints and then cracks Grimm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grimm down.
Grimm moves forwards but Chandler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grimm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grimm throws a right and a left that Chandler avoids nicely.
Grimm walks into a straight right hand from Chandler.
Grimm lands with a nice body punch.
Grimm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimm misses the target.
Chandler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grimm is able to avoid easily.
Chandler throws a hook but Grimm blocks it.
Grimm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grimm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Grimm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chandler attempts a counter takedown but Grimm avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler lands with a right hand.
Grimm throws a body shot but no joy.
Auguste Grimm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A lazy left from Grimm finds it's target.
Grimm takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good leg kick by Chandler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimm.
A countering left hand to the body from Grimm misses.
Chandler with a nice cross.
Chandler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Grimm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grimm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler attempts a counter takedown but Grimm avoids it well and moves away.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimm can do to turn this around?
Grimm misses with a two punch combination.
Grimm slips a straight right by Chandler.
Grimm is trying to counter with his kicks.
Chandler digs a good body shot into Grimm's ribs.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chandler blocks a low kick nicely.
Chandler avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Chandler tried to counter with a leg kick but Grimm avoided it.
Grimm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grimm lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grimm avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Chandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimm's sensitive parts.
Grimm blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Grimm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grimm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimm throws a right and a left that both miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Grimm blocks the leg kick.
Grimm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grimm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chandler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grimm defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimm looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Grimm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grimm throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
Chandler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Grimm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chandler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily.
Grimm looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
Chandler is looking to score with low kicks.
Grimm misses with a straight right.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Grimm's shoulder, as Grimm tries to avoid the shot.
Grimm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grimm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grimm jabs Chandler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chandler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grimm was covering up waiting for the punch and Chandler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chandler trying to control but Grimm is working from the bottom.
Grimm keeping full guard, as Chandler tries to pass.
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses.
Grimm looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chandler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Chandler!
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