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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Rastila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladislav Maslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rastila comes to the cage accompanied by One Hit. Maslow comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Werewolves Of London kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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270 lbs
30 - 13 - 1 |
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257 lbs
29 - 26 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Rastila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladislav Maslow!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maslow is looking to land body kicks.
Rastila lunges at Maslow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maslow's hand.
Maslow scores with a shot to the body.
Maslow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rastila.
Maslow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rastila just misses with a punch to the body.
Rastila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maslow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maslow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rastila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rastila missing with a left hand there. Maslow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rastila tries to land a front kick but Maslow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rastila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maslow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rastila can pounce on him.
Rastila lands with a nice body kick.
Rastila slips under a jab.
Rastila lands a leg kick that knocks Maslow off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rastila on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maslow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maslow is looking to chop away at Rastila's legs.
Rastila is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maslow's head backwards.
Veikko Rastila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rastila avoids a kick to the body.
Rastila throws a front kick aimed at Maslow's knee but Maslow avoids it well.
Maslow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rastila.
Rastila throws a head kick but Maslow moves out of range.
Maslow throws a shot from downtown. Rastila moves away and avoids it.
Maslow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rastila.
Maslow tests Rastila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maslow moves out of range as Rastila throws a body kick.
Maslow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maslow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rastila blocks a jab.
Rastila throws a push kick but Maslow slaps the foot to one side.
Rastila misses with an uppercut
and Maslow counters with a thumping low kick.
Rastila lands a nice looking body kick.
Maslow checks a low kick from Rastila.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila takes a swing at Maslow's ribcage but misses.
A head kick from Maslow lands but Rastila takes it in his stride.
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!
Maslow throws the left hand but Rastila avoids the punch easily.
Rastila throws a looping overhand right but Maslow ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maslow 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 Rastila has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rastila and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rastila lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rastila misses with a lunging right hand
and Maslow counters with a nice uppercut.
Rastila keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maslow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Rastila misses
and Maslow counters with a stiff right hand.
Rastila wants to slow Maslow down by chopping away at his legs.
Maslow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rastila blocks a head kick by Maslow.
Rastila moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid body kick from Maslow.
Rastila cracks Maslow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila throws a lazy body kick
and Maslow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rastila misses with a wild body shot.
Rastila cracks a nice hook into Maslow's ribs.
Maslow walks into a left hand.
Maslow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rastila. Maslow does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Maslow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rastila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rastila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maslow checks it well.
A swing and a miss from Rastila.
Maslow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rastila.
Maslow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rastila checks it well.
Rastila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maslow's calf.
Rastila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maslow.
Rastila throws a body punch but Maslow moves out of range.
Rastila misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Maslow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maslow thumps Rastila with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maslow.
Rastila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rastila misses with a leg kick.
Rastila backing away here, and Maslow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maslow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rastila's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maslow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maslow trying to control but Rastila is working from the bottom.
Maslow passes Rastila's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maslow slows the pace down in half guard.
Maslow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rastila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladislav Maslow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rastila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rastila throws a front kick that sends Maslow stumbling back into the cage.
Maslow throws a sloppy head kick and Rastila moves out of range easily.
Rastila throws out a loose jab but Maslow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maslow appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rastila.
Maslow lands a front kick.
Rastila throws a low kick, looking for Maslow's leg but Maslow calmly moves out of range.
Maslow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rastila misses with a looping left.
Rastila takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rastila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rastila misses with a shot to the body
and Maslow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rastila thows a leg kick but Maslow checks it
and Maslow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rastila takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big head kick from Maslow and Rastila is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Veikko Rastila has been cut.
Rastila keeping moving, preventing Maslow from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila wants to sweep here but Maslow controlling him for the moment.
Maslow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maslow trying to control the position from guard on top but Rastila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maslow sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Maslow being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rastila is looking to stand up but Maslow isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maslow slips a jab from Rastila.
Rastila backing away here, and Maslow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rastila scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rastila throws a low kick but Maslow moves out of range easily.
Maslow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rastila throws the kick towards the body but Maslow avoids it.
A combination from Maslow does no damage.
Maslow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rastila moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maslow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maslow, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila with a nice cross.
Maslow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rastila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rastila walks into a jab.
Rastila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rastila looks to score with a jab to the body but Maslow is just out of range.
A head kick from Maslow lands but Rastila takes it in his stride.
Maslow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rastila can pounce on him.
Maslow scores with a spinning back kick!
Maslow misses with an uppercut. Rastila saw that one coming.
Rastila walks into a left hand.
Maslow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maslow moves away from the strike by Rastila.
Rastila tries to land a front kick but Maslow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maslow misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rastila crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maslow - the referee stops the clock and Rastila gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maslow. Rastila manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rastila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maslow was well out of range. Poor timing from Rastila.
Maslow lands a glancing blow to the side of Rastila's head.
Maslow connects with an inside leg kick.
Rastila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rastila checks a leg kick.
Rastila connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maslow momentarily.
Rastila misses with a left hand
letting Maslow counter with a right hand.
Maslow looks to land a combination but Rastila avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Maslow.
Maslow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rastila bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maslow's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maslow - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maslow misses with a head kick.
Maslow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rastila. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladislav Maslow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Veikko Rastila's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rastila defending well as Maslow loads up on a big left hand.
Maslow blocks a low kick nicely.
Maslow misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maslow, right into the meat.
Rastila missing with a left hand there. Maslow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rastila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maslow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rastila.
Rastila will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maslow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rastila moves away.
Rastila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maslow is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rastila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maslow blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maslow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rastila will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rastila cracks Maslow with a good jab.
Vladislav Maslow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maslow misses with a looping left.
Rastila tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila throws the kick towards the body but Maslow avoids it.
Maslow lands a head shot.
Rastila takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maslow. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rastila slips a straight right by Maslow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maslow, right into the meat.
Rastila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rastila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maslow was well out of range. Poor timing from Rastila.
Maslow knocks Rastila to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Rastila is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rastila is trying to get back to his feet.
Oh Rastila is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maslow staying calm.
Maslow in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Rastila looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Maslow turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladislav Maslow!
After winning the bout, Vladislav Maslow 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 Liquid Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjen Franck Robbery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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158 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
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145 lbs
23 - 13 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Liquid Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arjen Franck Robbery!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbery connects with the punch.
Robbery looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robbery scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gold throws out a loose jab but Robbery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robbery takes a swing at Gold's ribcage but misses.
Robbery fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gold checks it well.
Robbery chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gold can pounce on him.
Robbery moves away from the strike by Gold.
Robbery walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gold throws a looping overhand right but Robbery ducks down to avoid it.
Robbery misses with a body kick.
As Robbery looks to move away, Gold throws a big counter combo but Robbery just gets out of the way.
Robbery avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robbery tries to clinch but Gold moves out of range.
Gold swings for the body but Robbery moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Robbery checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Robbery now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gold ducks right into an uppercut from Robbery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robbery.
Robbery throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robbery scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee asks Robbery politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Robbery prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gold tries to buck Robbery off but Robbery is having none of it.
Robbery wants to control for a moment but Gold uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gold trying to control but Robbery postures up.
Robbery trying to control from half guard but Gold is working away.
Robbery stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbery looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gold is looking to improve his position.
Robbery is looking to take a break and control but Gold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robbery seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Gold'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold has hold of Robbery's hands but Robbery slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Robbery trying to pass the guard but Gold defending well.
Gold wants to get back to full guard.
Robbery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gold is looking to control Robbery's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gold avoid being mounted?
Robbery is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robbery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gold is fending him off so far but Robbery persists. Nope, Gold circles away and we're back to standing.
Robbery has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold misses with a punch on the inside.
Robbery working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gold.
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gold stalling.
Robbery tries for a takedown but Gold manages to get underhooks.
Robbery missing with knees to the body.
Gold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robbery's elbow.
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Robbery misses with some punches.
Robbery can't get the takedown.
Liquid Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjen Franck Robbery.
Robbery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robbery is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gold tries a body shot but Robbery blocks it.
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Gold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robbery backwards.
Robbery has picked Gold up - he's going for a ride! Robbery dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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!
Robbery is trying to control. Gold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arjen Franck Robbery will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gold blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Gold misses the target.
Robbery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gold was well out of range. Poor timing from Robbery.
Gold thows a leg kick but Robbery checks it
enabling Robbery to counter with a crisp jab.
Gold tests Robbery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gold scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Arjen Franck Robbery has been cut.
Robbery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick and Robbery moves out of range easily.
Robbery looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robbery.
Robbery connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gold.
Robbery is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robbery catches Gold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbery moves away from the strike by Gold.
Gold staying out of range there.
Gold connects with a looping right hand.
Robbery checks a leg kick nicely.
Robbery tries to close the distance and clinch but Gold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robbery tries to land a front kick but Gold steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gold throws a hook but Robbery blocks it.
Robbery defending well as Gold loads up on a big left hand.
Gold slips a straight right by Robbery.
Gold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robbery throws a wild body kick that Gold sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut lands for Gold. That snapped Robbery's head back.
Liquid Gold is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Robbery catches Gold right on the button with a cross.
Robbery listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gold throws a hook to the side of Robbery's head but Robbery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robbery tries to clinch but Gold is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Gold.
Gold misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Gold.
Gold slips under a jab from Robbery.
Liquid Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robbery is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Gold just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Robbery has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Liquid Gold!
Our winner, Liquid Gold, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aribert Heim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price has chosen Black Label Society - Bleed for Me as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
143 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
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33
146 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aribert Heim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Price!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Price makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Price on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Heim misses with a wild body shot.
Heim moves out of range of the body kick.
Price leaves Heim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Heim swings for the body but Price moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Heim misses the jab.
Heim's corner calls for a 1-2. Heim obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heim misses with a few strikes there.
And Price responds with a good body kick, but Heim manages to step out the way in time.
Heim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heim connects with a crisp jab.
Heim cracks Price with an open hand slap.
Price stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aribert Heim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Price as Heim shoots in.
Price looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Price finds it's way through Heim's defenses.
Price avoids the body shot from Heim.
Price looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heim catches Price with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Price defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heim uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Price has time to react.
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!
Heim tests Price's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heim works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Heim throws a hook but Price blocks it.
Heim throws a jab when Price was well out of range.
Price uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heim.
Heim misses the jab.
Heim misses with a looping right.
Heim takes a swing at Price's ribcage but misses.
Price was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut lands for Price. That snapped Heim's head back.
Aribert Heim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heim cracks Price with a good jab.
Price tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heim was well out of range. Poor timing from Price.
Heim is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Price misses with a straight right.
Price looks to throw the jab but Heim is out of range.
Heim stuns Price with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heim throws a big shot that misses.
Price looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Price uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heim.
Heim looks to land a right hand but Price moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Price on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heim misses with a left hand
and Price counters with a right hand to the body.
Price lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Heim misses.
Price dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heim scores with a nice head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Heim blocks the leg kick.
Heim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Price pinned against the cage. Price gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aribert Heim dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Heim scores with a jab to the head.
Price throws a leg kick which misses Heim's front leg but catches the back leg as Heim tries to avoid it.
Heim is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Danga de danga de dang - Heim scores with a four punch combination!
Heim takes a swing at Price's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Heim.
Price now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Price manages to avoid it.
Price takes one on the button.
Price throws a wild body kick that Heim sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heim misses the shot to the body.
Price leaves Heim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Heim shoots in for a double leg but Price sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Price swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aribert Heim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Price.
Heim throws a jab when Price was well out of range.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heim shoots in but Price avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Heim swings for the body but Price moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a right hand that misses
and Heim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heim misses with an uppercut
and Price counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice shot by Heim.
Heim tries for a takedown but Price circles away easily
enabling Price to counter with a crisp jab.
Price comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heim throws a hook but Price blocks it.
Price tries a quick counter leg kick but Heim is wise to it.
Price scores with the left hand. Heim knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heim manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price misses the shot to the body.
Heim scores with the left hand. Price knows he should have avoided that one.
Heim staying out of range there.
Aribert Heim is winning the standup battle so far.
Heim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Price sprawls well. Price wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Heim gets slowly back to his feet.
Price looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Price scores with a leg kick.
Dan Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heim shoots in for a takedown but Price shows good takedown defense.
Price looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heim throws a hook to the side of Price's head but Price sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Price sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Heim somewhat.
Price takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heim misses with a left hand
and Price counters with a head kick that drops Heim to the mat! Heim scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Heim is rocked!
Price moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Heim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heim takes a swing at Price's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Price will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Heim shoots in looking for a takedown but Price manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Heim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Price! But no joy.
Heim seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Heim misses.
Heim lands a nice hook to Price's body. Price takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heim misses with a straight right.
Price doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Heim staying out of range there.
Heim gets a double leg takedown into Price's guard.
Heim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Heim 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Price is pulling down on Heim's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Price has control of Heim's left arm, preventing Heim from doing any damage.
Heim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heim is looking to work some ground and pound but Price has wrist control.
Heim stands up over Price, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Heim looking to pass the guard.
Price wants to get back to his feet but Heim is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heim throwing strikes but missing.
Price controlling Heim's posture.
Heim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Price swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heim landing with the ground and pound.
Price controlling the position.
Heim throws a big elbow that misses.
Heim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Price can do to turn this around?
Heim postures up in Price's guard and throws a big left but Price blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heim is fighting to break Price's control of his arms but Price is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heim fails to land the takedown.
Heim slips a straight right by Price.
A cross from Heim lands.
Price takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heim digs a good hook to Price's body.
Heim scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heim misses with an uppercut
enabling Price to counter with a crisp jab.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heim moves out of range as Price throws a body kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Price enables Heim to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Price manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price controlling Heim's posture.
Heim landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heim throws a big elbow that misses.
Aribert Heim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aribert Heim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heim 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aribert Heim!
Aribert Heim 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juji Gatame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artie DeVanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gatame might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Storm. Artie DeVanzo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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40
174 lbs
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28
179 lbs
27 - 17 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
34 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juji Gatame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Artie DeVanzo!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatame fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeVanzo avoids it really well and circles away.
Gatame checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gatame wants to clinch but DeVanzo slips to the side
enabling DeVanzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Gatame throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gatame, right into the meat.
Gatame moves out of range of the body kick.
DeVanzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that DeVanzo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
DeVanzo tries to bum rush Gatame with a series of wild strikes but Gatame uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeVanzo gets a double leg takedown into Gatame's guard.
Gatame trying to keep a closed guard but DeVanzo is proving a slippery customer.
DeVanzo being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeVanzo trying to control but Gatame is working from the bottom.
DeVanzo is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatame is adopting a defensive guard.
Gatame not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeVanzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gatame works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gatame throws a left and a right that both miss
so DeVanzo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
DeVanzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gatame preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeVanzo won't allow Gatame to sweep him here.
DeVanzo controlling from the top position.
DeVanzo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatame has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but DeVanzo has passed into side control.
DeVanzo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gatame is trying to get back to half guard.
Gatame struggling a bit here.
Gatame is looking for a sweep.
Gatame is trying to control DeVanzo's posture but DeVanzo avoids it.
Gatame is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gatame parries the strikes from DeVanzo easily there. DeVanzo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gatame to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatame struggling a bit here.
Gatame tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeVanzo scores with punches from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatame struggling a bit here.
Gatame holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie DeVanzo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gatame throws a sloppy body shot
and DeVanzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Juji Gatame has been cut.
DeVanzo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DeVanzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gatame gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DeVanzo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gatame controls DeVanzo momentarily but DeVanzo frees himself.
DeVanzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatame looking for a sweep. Not yet Gatame, not yet.
DeVanzo postures up in Gatame's guard and throws a big left but Gatame blocks it.
DeVanzo preventing the sweep.
Gatame working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame keeping moving, preventing DeVanzo from controlling successfully.
DeVanzo is pushing down on Gatame's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gatame is fighting to maintain full guard but DeVanzo has managed to sneak the leg through.
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. DeVanzo connects with a nice short shot to Gatame's temple.
DeVanzo slows the pace down in half guard.
DeVanzo winds up and cracks Gatame with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gatame avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeVanzo.
That's two 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.
DeVanzo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DeVanzo thows a huge punch but Gatame dodges it nicely.
DeVanzo slows the pace down in half guard.
Gatame tries to get to full guard but DeVanzo has control of the leg.
Gatame makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatame.
DeVanzo throws an elbow that misses. Gatame uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeVanzo's guard. Nice move by Gatame!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatame wants to control from the top but DeVanzo keeps moving.
Gatame slips nicely into half guard.
Gatame trying to control the pace.
DeVanzo trying to control 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.
Gatame trying to mount his opponent but DeVanzo defends it.
DeVanzo is looking to improve his position.
DeVanzo is trying is best to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatame controlling the action here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
DeVanzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gatame.
DeVanzo tries to keep at a distance but Gatame has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie DeVanzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juji Gatame's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gatame throws an off balance right hand
and DeVanzo counters with a good, hard body kick but Gatame shrugs it off.
Gatame lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gatame, as that shot connected.
Gatame misses with a series of wild punches.
Gatame waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeVanzo.
DeVanzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gatame fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from DeVanzo misses the target.
Gatame appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Gatame throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gatame is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. DeVanzo engages and cracks Gatame with a massive lead left hook - Gatame tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! DeVanzo is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artie DeVanzo!
Artie DeVanzo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boyko Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tutov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 7B - Young Winds. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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142 lbs
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34
144 lbs
28 - 19 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boyko Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Tutov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutov lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Tutov as he connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Kersikov as he connects with a hook.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tutov under the eye.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Tutov ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
We've been informed that Tutov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tutov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tutov scores with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tutov checks a leg kick.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Tutov.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Tutov.
Tutov connects with a jab.
Kersikov swinging wildly here.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Tutov with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by Tutov as he checks the leg kick.
Tutov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Tutov is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov defending well as Tutov loads up on a big left hand.
Tutov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tutov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
Tutov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tutov throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Andrey Tutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses
letting Tutov counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov 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 Tutov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tutov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Tutov's leg. Tutov is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tutov finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
Tutov pushes Kersikov away with a front kick.
Tutov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Tutov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tutov.
Tutov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tutov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tutov.
Tutov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tutov. Kersikov shrugs it off though.
Tutov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kersikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Tutov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kersikov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Tutov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tutov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kersikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tutov.
Tutov working some strikes from top position.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tutov.
Kersikov 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.
Tutov controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Tutov passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tutov lands a nice short elbow.
Kersikov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tutov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tutov throws a strike but Kersikov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Tutov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tutov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tutov throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tutov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Tutov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Tutov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Tutov.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Tutov's body.
Tutov avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Tutov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Tutov's body.
Tutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tutov throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tutov cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tutov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Tutov moved away.
Kersikov tries to clinch there but Tutov circles away.
Tutov connects with a body shot.
Tutov takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov slips a jab from Tutov.
Tutov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Tutov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Tutov.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Tutov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Tutov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tutov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tutov 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.
Tutov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tutov, as that shot connected.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Tutov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kersikov connects with a jab.
Tutov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Tutov slaps the foot to one side.
Andrey Tutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tutov, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tutov. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Tutov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tutov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tutov misses with a looping left.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Tutov moves out of range.
Tutov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Tutov moved out of range.
Kersikov swings for the body but Tutov moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a hook but Tutov avoids it easily.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tutov.
Tutov throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tutov.
Tutov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A combination from Tutov does no damage.
Tutov misses with a leg kick.
Tutov throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Tutov.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Tutov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tutov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kersikov somewhat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kersikov.
Tutov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 Boyko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tutov counters with a series of strikes. Kersikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tutov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tutov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Tutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tutov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tutov is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tutov is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Tutov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tutov is just out of range.
It seemed like Tutov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tutov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tutov throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
That kick from Tutov tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tutov looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws a jab when Tutov was well out of range.
Tutov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Tutov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tutov.
Kersikov is looking to wear down Tutov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tutov misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Tutov misses with a straight right.
Tutov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tutov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov backing away here, and Tutov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tutov on the side of the head.
Tutov throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tutov can pounce on him.
Tutov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov.
Tutov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Tutov avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Tutov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Tutov.
Tutov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tutov lands an overhand right.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tutov moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses.
Tutov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tutov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Tutov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov darts in looking for a takedown but Tutov gets double underhooks and turns Kersikov into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Tutov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Tutov.
Tutov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Tutov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Tutov counters with a good low kick that Kersikov was not able to check.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov dives in and grabs Tutov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tutov pushes down on Kersikov's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyko Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Tutov.
Tutov throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Tutov blocks the low kick.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrey Tutov.
Well Tutov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Tutov!
Our winner, Andrey Tutov, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Oketch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Preston's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fuckin Problem. 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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145 lbs
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27
134 lbs
21 - 10 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Preston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Oketch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oketch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Preston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Preston throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oketch.
Oketch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Preston lands a nice shot that snaps Oketch's head back.
Preston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oketch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Preston manages to avoid it.
Preston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Preston moves out of range of the body kick.
Preston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oketch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Preston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oketch manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Preston misses the target.
Oketch throws a low kick but Preston avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preston throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oketch gets the takedown into side control.
Preston is looking to get back to his feet here but Oketch is keeping cool and he's managed to take Preston's back.
Preston trying to get back to his feet but Oketch is in full control for now.
Oketch working for the choke.
Preston is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Preston covers up after that shot from Oketch.
Preston is trying to stand back up.
Oketch is looking for the choke from the back position but Preston is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston wants to get back to his feet.
Oketch throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Preston covering up well and avoiding damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Preston'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.
Oketch lands punches and elbows.
Preston looking very determined here, making life difficult for Oketch.
Preston is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Preston wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Preston.
Preston is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Preston 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 Oketch gets his way!
Will Oketch go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oketch 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, Preston has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Preston is trying to get back to his feet but Oketch has full control of the position and if anything, Preston has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Preston has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Oketch.
Oketch is looking to control Preston but Preston is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Preston wants to get back to his feet.
Oketch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oketch is looking to control Preston but Preston is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Preston is trying to get back to his feet but Oketch has full control of the position and if anything, Preston has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Oketch 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.
Preston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Preston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oketch moves out of range of the leg kick from Preston.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oketch, right into the meat.
Preston is looking to chop away at Oketch's legs.
Oketch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oketch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Preston lands a lovely overhand right.
Preston throws a lazy body kick
and Oketch counters with a single leg into guard. Preston didn't expect that.
Oketch won't allow Preston to get back to his feet.
Oketch tries to free his leg and advance position but Preston is retaining full guard.
Oketch won't allow Preston to get back to his feet.
Oketch wants to control from the top but Preston keeps moving.
Oketch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oketch looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oketch trying to control but Preston is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Preston misses with a straight left.
Oketch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oketch misses with a body kick.
Oketch connects with a right hand. Preston shakes it off.
Preston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oketch dodges the punch combination from Preston.
Oketch avoids a kick to the body.
Oketch feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch misses with a low kick.
Oketch closes the distance and clinches.
Preston blocks a body shot from Oketch.
Oketch takes an elbow to the temple.
Oketch throws a head punch that misses.
Preston lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Preston throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oketch throws a punch but it's blocked by Preston.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Preston.
Oketch tries to pull guard but Preston won't allow it.
Preston misses with a punch to the body.
Preston pushes Oketch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Preston lands an uppercut.
Preston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oketch's defenses.
Oketch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch moves out of range of the leg kick from Preston.
Oketch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Preston counters with a straight right hand.
Preston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oketch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Preston.
Preston throws a body punch but Oketch moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oketch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oketch is trying to break free.
Oketch works on Preston's body with a couple of short punches.
Oketch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Preston missing with knees to the body.
Oketch blocks a body shot from Preston.
Oketch breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oketch throws a series of punches but Preston avoids them all with ease.
Preston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aiden Preston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Oketch.
Preston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aiden Preston is winning the standup battle so far.
Oketch misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preston lands with an uppercut that bounces Oketch off the cage and back into range.
Preston lands with a nice body kick.
Preston misses with a low kick.
Preston backing away here, and Oketch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Preston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Preston looks to score with a jab to the body but Oketch is just out of range.
Oketch throws a jab but it's blocked by Preston.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oketch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Preston - the referee stops the clock and Oketch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Preston. Oketch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oketch throws a lazy right hand but Preston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Preston dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Oketch misses with a wild body shot.
Oketch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oketch tries to clinch up.
Preston connects with the punch.
Preston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oketch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oketch pushes Preston away with a front kick.
Preston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oketch throws out the jab.
Oketch throws a sloppy head kick and Preston moves out of range easily.
Preston throws a hook but Oketch avoids it easily.
Oketch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oketch prevents Preston from escaping the position.
Oketch tries to advance to mount but can't.
Preston is trying to buck Oketch off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston parries the strikes from Oketch easily there. Oketch is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Preston to escape.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Preston pushes Oketch away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Oketch gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Oketch controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oketch lands with a good body shot.
Preston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston drops his hands momentarily and Oketch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Preston moves out of range as Oketch strikes.
Oketch throws out a leg kick but Preston moves out of range and Oketch only half commits.
Preston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oketch.
Oketch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Preston.
Preston tries to close the distance and clinch but Oketch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Oketch.
Donk. Oketch catches Preston right on the button with a cross.
Preston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oketch.
Preston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oketch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oketch is trying to pull guard but Preston has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oketch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch dodges an elbow strike from Preston.
A shot in the inside from Oketch.
Preston missing with knees to the body.
Preston looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Preston lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Preston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oketch backwards.
Preston creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Preston lands with a short shot to the head.
Preston creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Preston.
Oketch breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Preston catches Oketch right on the button with a cross.
Preston scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Preston.
Oketch throws a big counter head kick but Preston avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oketch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oketch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aiden Preston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preston doesn't manage to clinch there - Oketch circles away.
Preston misses with a head kick.
Preston throws a head kick but Oketch moves out of range.
Preston tries a head kick but it misses.
Oketch rushes Preston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oketch swings wildly with an uppercut but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preston misses with a punch on the inside.
Oketch blocks a body shot from Preston.
Preston misses with an elbow strike.
Oketch avoiding damage as Preston throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Oketch.
Oketch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aiden Preston.
I think Preston 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden Preston!
Aiden Preston gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curry kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Molly Malone - The Dubliners. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
32 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Barrett!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry looks for the body kick but Barrett saw that one coming.
Curry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Curry swinging wildly here.
Curry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Barrett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrett.
Barrett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice uppercut there from Barrett.
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
Barrett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Curry checks it well.
Barrett closes the distance and clinches.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Barrett avoids it by throwing Curry back against the cage.
Curry blocking some punches.
Curry misses with a punch to the body.
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Curry blocks an uppercut.
Curry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Curry breaks from the clinch.
Barrett misses with a double jab
and Curry counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett connects with an inside leg kick.
Barrett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barrett tries a head kick but it misses.
Jeremy Barrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barrett's head.
Curry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Curry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrett manages to avoid it.
Curry needs to keep his hands up - Barrett had a free shot at his head there.
Barrett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Curry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Curry avoids a kick to the body.
Barrett throws out a leg kick but Curry moves out of range and Barrett only half commits.
Barrett throws a solid leg kick but Curry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barrett.
Barrett misses with a kick to the body.
Curry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett tries to land a leg kick but Curry saw it coming and moves away.
Barrett misses with a hook
letting Curry counter with a right hand.
Curry staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Curry.
Crunch! Curry slams his shin into Barrett's torso.
Curry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett misses with an uppercut. Curry saw that one coming.
Barrett misses with a straight right.
Curry lands a nice shot to the body.
Barrett misses with a hook
and Curry counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Curry.
Barrett instigates a clinch.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barrett tries to work over Curry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Curry loads up on a big right hand but Barrett slips the punch.
Barrett throws a sloppy head kick and Curry moves out of range easily.
Barrett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Curry counters with a quick kick to the body but Barrett blocks it.
Barrett is looking to slow Curry down with leg kicks.
Curry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barrett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barrett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Curry.
Curry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Curry works Barrett's body with a nice hook.
Curry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Curry checks a low kick from Barrett.
Barrett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curry keeps Barrett at a distance using the push kick.
Curry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Curry ducks under a wild hook from Barrett.
Curry lands with a cross.
Curry moves out of range as Barrett strikes.
Curry tried to counter with a leg kick but Barrett avoided it.
Curry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barrett throws a leg kick that misses.
Curry goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curry 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.
A lazy left from Curry finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrett misses the target.
Barrett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curry delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Curry there.
Curry lands a leg kick that knocks Barrett off balance momentarily.
Barrett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curry checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barrett misses the body punch
and Curry counters with an outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curry.
Barrett misses with a body shot.
Curry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Curry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barrett looks winded!
Barrett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Jeremy Barrett has been cut.
Curry scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Barrett misses its intended target.
Curry lands a big head kick that sends Barrett tumbling to the mat! Curry takes a step backwards and waves Barrett back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Barrett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Curry cracks Barrett with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barrett looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Curry finish him?
Barrett is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Curry scores with a spinning back kick!
Barrett is still on wobbly legs! Can Curry finish him?
Curry throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Barrett crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arthur Curry!
In his post fight interview, Arthur Curry started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Idi oCrazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Idi oCrazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping oCrazy under the eye.
oCrazy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkov doesn't seem bothered though.
oCrazy misses with a hook to the body
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
oCrazy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
oCrazy with a nice cross.
It looks like Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has been cut.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. oCrazy saw that one coming.
oCrazy tries to counter with a takedown but Volkov is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from oCrazy. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
oCrazy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
oCrazy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Volkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Volkov keeping full guard, as oCrazy tries to pass.
Volkov has his hands on oCrazy's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov is trying to control the position but oCrazy postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
oCrazy being controlled here momentarily.
Volkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
oCrazy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
oCrazy is fighting to break Volkov's control of his arms but Volkov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
oCrazy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
oCrazy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
oCrazy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Volkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Volkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
oCrazy tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Volkov lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Volkov finds it's way through oCrazy's defenses.
oCrazy checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov thuds his right hand into oCrazy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
oCrazy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
oCrazy misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
oCrazy is looking to wear down Volkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
oCrazy misses with an uppercut.
Volkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
oCrazy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov sizes up oCrazy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Volkov cracks oCrazy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
oCrazy throws the kick towards the body but Volkov avoids it.
oCrazy avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a sloppy right hand. oCrazy should have avoided that one.
Volkov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! oCrazy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
oCrazy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Volkov, right into the meat.
oCrazy tries to move into range but Volkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body kick from Volkov.
oCrazy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
oCrazy looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Volkov cracks oCrazy with an open hand slap.
Volkov lands a nice shot that snaps oCrazy's head back.
oCrazy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov throws a shot to the body.
Oh oCrazy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
oCrazy swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Volkov lands with a cross.
Volkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and oCrazy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Volkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent oCrazy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volkov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks oCrazy right on the button. oCrazy goes down! Volkov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Volkov gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am proud communist.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simba Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cinder Smaug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns Jr's entrance music is Thuggish Ruggish Bone. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Simba Burns Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cinder Smaug!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Smaug. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smaug scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smaug throws a leg kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Smaug throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns Jr misses the target.
Burns Jr scores with a push kick.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Smaug jabs Burns Jr right on the nose. Burns Jr blinks but takes it well.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Smaug misses with a hook.
Smaug ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smaug throws a leg kick which misses Burns Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns Jr tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Smaug moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Smaug sees coming a mile off.
Smaug misses with an uppercut
and Burns Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smaug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Smaug counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Burns Jr misses.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Smaug moves out of range.
Smaug chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smaug connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns Jr's hands.
Burns Jr throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Cinder Smaug has been cut.
Smaug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Smaug falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burns Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smaug. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smaug blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Smaug feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns Jr's calf.
Smaug moves into the clinch.
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smaug uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns Jr.
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!
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smaug throws a poor cross that misses
and Smaug takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smaug throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
Burns Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Smaug was just out of range.
Smaug misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smaug looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Smaug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Smaug down with leg kicks.
Smaug is looking to clinch but Burns Jr is avoiding it.
Smaug throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smaug has Burns Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burns Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smaug throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Smaug.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smaug swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smaug struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns Jr controls his hands.
Smaug slows down the pace here.
Burns Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Smaug stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smaug creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns Jr lands with a left to the head.
Burns Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smaug is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burns Jr is keeping busy.
Smaug scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burns Jr manages to break the clinch.
Smaug misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr takes one to the chin there.
Smaug throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
Smaug throws a nice looking combination but Burns Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smaug checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Good work by Smaug as he checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Smaug.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Smaug.
Burns Jr tries to keep at a distance but Smaug has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smaug tries to stall but Burns Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burns Jr avoiding damage.
Burns Jr prevents a body shot from Smaug.
Smaug can't find room to land a body shot as Burns Jr controls the action.
Smaug lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smaug digs a right hand underneath Burns Jr's ribcage. Burns Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smaug tries to work over Burns Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cinder Smaug dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cinder Smaug's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smaug throws an overhand right that lands on Burns Jr's shoulder, as Burns Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Smaug misses.
Burns Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smaug throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Smaug lands a slapping body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Smaug down.
Smaug throws a lazy right hand but Burns Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smaug is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Burns Jr connects with a high kick.
Burns Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smaug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smaug moves away from the strike by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smaug throws a right hand that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Cinder Smaug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smaug scores with a nice strike.
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!
Smaug scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cinder Smaug seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smaug is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smaug misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smaug scores with a kick to the body.
Smaug tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smaug wants to clinch.
Smaug lands with a right hand.
Burns Jr thumps Smaug with a low kick.
Smaug connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smaug tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by Smaug.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smaug swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Smaug avoids it.
Smaug appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burns Jr avoids the head kick by Smaug.
Smaug throws a nice looking combination but Burns Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Burns Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smaug swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burns Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smaug.
Burns Jr misses with a straight right.
Burns Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smaug connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smaug paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
Smaug misses with a wild body shot.
Smaug throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smaug sizes up Burns Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smaug throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smaug really felt that one!
Smaug blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Smaug throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Smaug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smaug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Smaug just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBurns Jr.
Smaug ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burns Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smaug. That one must have hurt.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice jab there from Smaug.
Smaug scores with a decent looking hook.
Smaug rushes Burns Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Smaug.
Smaug working aggressively here.
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns Jr loads up on a big right hand but Smaug slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Smaug does no damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smaug crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burns Jr - the referee stops the clock and Smaug gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burns Jr. Smaug manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr cracks Smaug with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Smaug moves out of range easily.
Smaug swinging wildly here.
Burns Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smaug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Smaug in the body.
Smaug's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smaug sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smaug 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.
A head kick from Burns Jr lands but Smaug takes it in his stride.
Burns Jr slips under a jab from Smaug.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smaug throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Smaug moves out of range.
Burns Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smaug throws a series of punches but Burns Jr avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cinder Smaug will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cinder Smaug's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smaug lands a slapping body shot.
Smaug tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smaug looks to land a combination but Burns Jr avoids it well.
Smaug wants to slow Burns Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Smaug takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smaug throws a leg kick but Burns Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smaug has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Smaug moves out of range.
Smaug throws an off balance right hand
enabling Burns Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Smaug misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smaug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smaug manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Smaug misses with a two punch combination.
Smaug misses with a head kick.
Smaug takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Smaug thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Smaug down.
Burns Jr drops his hands momentarily and Smaug takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smaug misses with a head kick.
Smaug ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smaug takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Burns Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smaug.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smaug is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Smaug throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr dodges the punch combination from Smaug.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smaug waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Burns Jr lands but Smaug takes it in his stride.
Smaug with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smaug swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smaug waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr throws a push kick but Smaug slaps the foot to one side.
Smaug throws a sloppy body shot
and Burns Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smaug misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Smaug misses.
Smaug tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Smaug tries a low kick but Burns Jr avoids it.
Smaug takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smaug fails to land with a series of punches.
Smaug avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smaug blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Smaug misses.
Smaug throws a leg kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Smaug takes a kick to the side of the head.
A jab from Smaug does it's job there.
Smaug tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simba Burns Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smaug blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Smaug throws a nice looking combination but Burns Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smaug 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.
Smaug takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Burns Jr connects with a high kick.
Smaug blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smaug lands a head kick. Burns Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smaug tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burns Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smaug misses with a jab to the body
and Burns Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Smaug misses with a body shot
and Burns Jr counters with a big head kick but Smaug shrugs it off.
Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Smaug works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burns Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smaug is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smaug thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Smaug was just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Smaug takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smaug steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Smaug connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cinder Smaug is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burns Jr throws the kick towards the body but Smaug avoids it.
Smaug fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burns Jr is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Simba Burns Jr.
Well Smaug has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cinder Smaug!
A relieved looking Cinder Smaug thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Simba Burns Jr had this to say: 'Garbage decision, only way to beat me..I want a rematch, that's my belt.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sawyer Hume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Symphony of Destruction. Grigori Rasputin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grigori Rasputin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sawyer Hume!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin misses with a left hand
and Hume counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Grigori Rasputin has been cut.
Hume throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Rasputin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rasputin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hume tries a head kick but it misses.
Rasputin moves to clinch but Hume breaks away
and Hume counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Hume.
Rasputin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rasputin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rasputin is looking to clinch but Hume is avoiding it.
Rasputin checks a leg kick.
It looked like Rasputin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hume.
Hume pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Rasputin counters with a quick kick to the body but Hume blocks it.
Hume fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hume throws a shot from downtown. Rasputin moves away and avoids it.
Rasputin takes a swing at Hume's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hume jabs at Rasputin's body.
Hume keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rasputin.
Sawyer Hume seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hume swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hume lands with a hook. Rasputin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rasputin swats away the attempt to clinch by Hume.
Rasputin tries to clinch up.
Hume misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hume fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rasputin checks it well.
Rasputin lands with an overhand left.
Rasputin misses with a body kick.
Rasputin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hume misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Rasputin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hume on the side of the head.
It looks like Sawyer Hume has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Hume.
Rasputin misses with a body kick.
Rasputin pushes Hume away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hume.
Hume rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rasputin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rasputin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hume on the side of the head.
Hume is rocked!
Hume attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rasputin moves out of range as Hume throws a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rasputin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hume - the referee stops the clock and Rasputin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hume. Rasputin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hume throws a looping overhand right but Rasputin ducks down to avoid it.
Hume doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rasputin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hume. Hume circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rasputin cracks a nice hook into Hume's ribs.
Hume looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hume misses with a wild body shot.
Rasputin blocks a leg kick.
Rasputin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hume sprawling to the canvas! Hume rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rasputin finish him?!
Hume is still on wobbly legs! Can Rasputin finish him?
Hume throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hume seems to have recovered his senses.
Rasputin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hume sprawling to the canvas! Hume rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rasputin finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hume scores with a hook to the body. Rasputin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the body
and Hume counters with a thumping low kick.
Rasputin misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hume! But no joy.
Rasputin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hume tries a head kick but it misses.
Rasputin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rasputin is looking to counter punch.
A good leg kick by Hume.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hume lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rasputin circles away quickly and effectively.
Hume lands with a kick to the temple. Rasputin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hume tries to clinch but Rasputin is having none of it.
A big right from Rasputin misses.
Rasputin moves out of range of the leg kick from Hume.
Rasputin walks into a straight right hand from Hume.
Hume throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Hume there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot lands for Rasputin.
Both fighters circling a little - Rasputin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hume tries to clinch but Rasputin is having none of it.
Rasputin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hume misses with a leg kick.
Rasputin fakes the leg kick and cracks Hume in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Grigori Rasputin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hume blocks the body kick.
Rasputin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hume smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hume thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rasputin tries to land a body kick
and Hume counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rasputin's knee momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hume darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hume swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rasputin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hume darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hume fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hume takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rasputin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rasputin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hume misses with a body kick.
Rasputin thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rasputin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rasputin misses with a body kick.
Hume bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hume chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hume.
Rasputin 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.
Sawyer Hume seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hume misses with a body shot.
Hume tries to clinch there but Rasputin circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Rasputin misses the target.
Hume misses the shot to the body.
Rasputin misses with a hook. Hume ducked under it nicely.
Hume throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hume forces Rasputin back against the cage and clinches.
Hume working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hume's elbow.
Hume goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasputin lands a shot to the body.
Rasputin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rasputin lands a left hand.
Hume blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasputin blocks an elbow strike from Hume.
Rasputin misses with some punches.
Hume digs a right hand underneath Rasputin's ribcage. Rasputin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rasputin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hume prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasputin takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hume.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Hume blocks it.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasputin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasputin misses with a punch to the body.
Hume takes an elbow to the temple.
Rasputin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hume.
Hume lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hume tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hume.
Hume scores with a shoulder strike.
Sawyer Hume seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rasputin misses with an elbow over the top.
Hume avoids a wild elbow strike from Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a head punch that misses.
Rasputin letting Hume take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Hume fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hume manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rasputin takes a shot to the head.
Hume has Rasputin pressed against the cage.
Rasputin working aggressively here.
Hume taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hume tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hume tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Hume controls his hands.
Hume just leaning against Rasputin, taking a breather.
Hume lands with a right to the head.
Rasputin blocks a body shot from Hume.
Hume goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sawyer Hume showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Rasputin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hume tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rasputin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hume.
Rasputin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hume is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hume.
Crunch! Hume slams his shin into Rasputin's torso.
That kick from Hume tenderised Rasputin's leg. Rasputin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hume lands a big head kick that sends Rasputin tumbling to the mat! Hume takes a step backwards and waves Rasputin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rasputin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hume counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hume finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Rasputin misses the target.
Rasputin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hume misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rasputin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Hume coming out on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hume ducks under a wild hook from Rasputin.
Hume appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Hume is predictable there
and Rasputin counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hume scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rasputin is rocked!
Hume throws a hook but Rasputin blocks it.
Hume avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasputin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hume pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hume has closed the distance and engaged Rasputin in a clinch.
Rasputin prevents a body shot from Hume.
Hume lands a left hand.
Rasputin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Rasputin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rasputin gets through Hume's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rasputin working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hume.
Hume is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rasputin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hume blocks an elbow strike from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hume taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hume misses with a body punch.
Rasputin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hume fails to land.
Rasputin tries to work over Hume's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hume swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasputin blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rasputin fails to land.
Rasputin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Humes head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
Rasputin blocks a body shot from Hume.
A hook to the body from Hume.
Hume works on Rasputin's body with a couple of short punches.
Hume stalling in the clinch but Rasputin improves position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rasputin takes a shot to the head.
Hume prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Hume displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rasputin up against the cage.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Hume controls the action.
Hume lands with a right to the head.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Hume blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Rasputin.
Hume misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hume lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hume blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rasputin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rasputin tries to work over Hume's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hume scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rasputin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasputin.
A short uppercut from Hume.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin tries a body shot but Hume blocks it.
Hume tries to throw a body punch but Rasputin avoids it by throwing Hume back against the cage.
Hume swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hume swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hume dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sawyer Hume really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hume throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rasputin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hume scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Rasputin.
Hume misses with the body kick
and Rasputin counters with a nice right hand that sends Hume toppling to the canvas! Hume scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rasputin finish him?!
Rasputin shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Hume takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Rasputin sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Hume bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grigori Rasputin!
Grigori Rasputin retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Grigori Rasputin 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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