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Ascension EPL FINAL PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ulrik Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arman Shaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arman Shaker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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197 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ulrik Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arman Shaker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shaker cracks Meyer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meyer throws a big shot that misses.
Meyer jabs at Shaker's body.
Shaker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Meyer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Meyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Meyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meyer lands a jab to the head.
Shaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Meyer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaker misses with a double jab.
Shaker throws an overhand right that lands on Meyer's shoulder, as Meyer tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meyer. Shaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meyer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Meyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shaker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meyer can pounce on him.
Meyer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shaker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Meyer cracks Shaker with a good jab.
Ulrik Meyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meyer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Meyer thows a leg kick but Shaker checks it
and Shaker counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaker tries to land a leg kick but Meyer saw it coming and moves away.
Meyer feints and then cracks Shaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaker down.
Meyer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shaker looks for a takedown but Meyer sprawls well.
Ulrik Meyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arman Shaker.
Shaker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meyer.
Meyer takes a swing at Shaker's ribcage but misses.
Shaker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
Meyer misses with a wild body shot.
Meyer misses with a low kick as Shaker jumps back.
Shaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Meyer.
Shaker flicks out a counter leg kick but Meyer steps away.
Shaker throws a body kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Meyer.
Meyer connects with a jab.
Shaker tries to move into range but Meyer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shaker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Meyer's guard.
Shaker wants to control from the top but Meyer keeps moving.
Shaker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shaker with a nice head shot there.
Shaker stays in close to Meyer's body and controls the position.
Shaker passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaker trying to control from half guard but Meyer is working away.
Shaker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meyer's head.
Shaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shaker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shaker in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shaker is pressing down on Meyer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Meyer is holding on for now.
Shaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Meyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Meyer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shaker's sensitive parts.
Shaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaker misses with a body kick.
Shaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Meyer checks the leg kick.
Shaker takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Shaker moves out of range of the leg kick from Meyer.
Shaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meyer.
The crowd cheers as Meyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaker doesn't seem phased though.
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaker.
Shaker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arman Shaker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shaker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shaker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shaker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shaker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Meyer checks a leg kick.
Meyer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shaker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaker throwing strikes but missing.
Meyer is trying to control the position but Shaker postures up.
Shaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shaker wants to control from the top but Meyer keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shaker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaker cracks Meyer with a solid left hand.
Meyer 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.
Shaker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaker throwing strikes from guard but Meyer blocks nicely.
Shaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaker trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Meyer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shaker fails with a takedown attempt.
Shaker lands a leg kick that knocks Meyer off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer scores with a leg kick.
Meyer jabs at Shaker's body.
Meyer throws a body kick that misses
and Shaker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Meyer won't be happy with that.
Shaker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyer dodges the ground and pound from Shaker.
Shaker wants to control for a moment but Meyer uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Shaker drops an elbow to the side of Meyer's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shaker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shaker throwing shots but Meyer is blocking nicely.
Shaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meyer sees it coming and defends easily.
Meyer won't allow Shaker to pass to mount.
Meyer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shaker.
Shaker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Meyer has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Shaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Shaker throws an overhand right that lands on Meyer's shoulder, as Meyer tries to avoid the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Shaker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Meyer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Meyer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Meyer tests Shaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaker misses with a few strikes there.
Shaker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Meyer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Meyer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shaker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Meyer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A clash of legs there as Shaker blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meyer.
Meyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meyer misses with a leg kick.
Shaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meyer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shaker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meyer but Meyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meyer throws out a powerful jab.
Shaker misses with a straight right.
Shaker cracks a nice hook into Meyer's ribs.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Shaker.
Shaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meyer.
Meyer is looking to counter punch.
Shaker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shaker connects with a body shot that sends Meyer's belly button to the back.
Meyer throws a low kick, looking for Shaker's leg but Shaker calmly moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Meyer.
Shaker is looking to chop away at Meyer's legs.
Shaker slips under a jab from Meyer.
Ulrik Meyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Meyer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Shaker.
Shaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shaker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shaker checks the leg kick.
Meyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaker throws a right and a left that Meyer avoids nicely.
Shaker punishes Meyer's body with a nice straight punch.
Shaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shaker.
Shaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaker cracks Meyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shaker throws a head kick but Meyer moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Shaker blocks the low kick.
Shaker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shaker is looking to land body kicks.
Jab, jab by Shaker - just one landing.
Meyer misses with an uppercut.
Shaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meyer.
Meyer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Meyer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Meyer missing with a left hand there. Shaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arman Shaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Meyer lands with an overhand left.
Shaker throws the kick towards the body but Meyer avoids it.
Meyer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Meyer.
Meyer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shaker is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shaker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaker walks into a jab.
Shaker throws a sloppy head kick and Meyer moves out of range easily.
It looked like Meyer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shaker.
Shaker connects with a body shot that sends Meyer's belly button to the back.
Meyer misses with a wild combination.
And Shaker responds with a good body kick, but Meyer manages to step out the way in time.
Meyer throws a low kick, looking for Shaker's leg but Shaker calmly moves out of range.
Shaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaker moves out of range of the body kick from Meyer.
Meyer throws a low kick, looking for Shaker's leg but Shaker calmly moves out of range.
Shaker connects with an inside leg kick.
Shaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaker misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arman Shaker.
Well Shaker 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Shaker!
During a confident post fight interview, Arman Shaker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Ulrik Meyer had this to say: 'Boss couldn't see how I could beat this kid, he was right. I tried though.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Evansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Evansen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
36 - 24 - 4 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Evansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 24 - 4, fighting out of Hilo, Wedge Xiii!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Evansen has time to react.
Xiii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xiii takes one to the chin there.
We've been hearing reports that Evansen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Evansen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xiii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Xiii.
Evansen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Xiii 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.
A body shot lands from Evansen.
A head punch on the inside from Evansen fails to land.
Xiii working aggressively here.
Xiii tries to throw a body punch but Evansen avoids it by throwing Xiii back against the cage.
Xiii pushes Evansen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evansen looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Evansen.
Evansen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Xiii is trying to keep an underhook but Evansen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiii wants to get back to full guard.
Evansen wants to control but Xiii is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evansen stalling.
Xiii wants to improve his position but Evansen is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evansen is taking a breather. Xiii says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Evansen is keen to just control but Xiii is a slippery customer.
Xiii is trying to get back to full guard.
Evansen is trying to control the action in half guard but Xiii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Evansen is pressing down on Xiii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xiii is holding on for now.
Evansen prevents Xiii from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Evansen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Xiii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Xiii is trying to maintain the position but Evansen is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Xiii.
Xiii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Evansen. That's going to slow Xiii down.
Xiii tries to clinch up but Evansen circles away and keeps his distance.
Xiii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evansen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evansen. Xiii does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii clinches up against the cage.
Evansen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evansen misses with some punches.
Evansen lands a left hand.
Xiii avoiding damage.
Xiii prevents a body shot from Evansen.
Xiii lands a body shot.
Xiii lands an uppercut.
Xiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evansen jumps guard but Xiii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Evansen.
Evansen tries to work over Xiii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evansen has a couple of punches blocked by Xiii.
Xiii blocks an uppercut.
Evansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii blocking some punches.
Xiii throws a head punch that misses.
Xiii lands a left hand.
Xiii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evansen tries a body shot but Xiii blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Evansen.
Xiii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Evansen misses with a body punch.
Xiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evansen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Xiii is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Evansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiii prevents a body shot from Evansen.
Evansen blocks a body shot from Xiii.
Xiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiii.
Xiii lands a shoulder strike.
Xiii lands a right hand.
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 Christian Evansen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Evansen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xiii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xiii avoids the head kick by Evansen.
Evansen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xiii to score with a decent uppercut.
Xiii wants to clinch up but Evansen keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Evansen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xiii.
Xiii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evansen misses with a two punch combination.
Evansen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Evansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evansen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Evansen duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Evansen 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 Xiii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xiii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Evansen lands a nice looking body shot.
Xiii moves in looking to clinch but Evansen pushes him off.
Xiii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Evansen. Evansen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evansen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiii is out of range and Evansen settles back down.
Xiii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evansen.
Evansen misses with a wild body shot.
Xiii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xiii digs a right hand underneath Evansen's ribcage. Evansen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Evansen prevents a body shot from Xiii.
Evansen swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Xiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evansen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiii's elbow.
Xiii throws a head punch that misses.
Evansen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Evansen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xiii is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evansen tries to score a body lock takedown but Xiii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Xiii throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Xiii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evansen backwards.
Xiii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Evansen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Evansen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evansen tries for a takedown but Xiii manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Evansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiii has hold of one of Evansen's legs. Evansen is fighting the takedown attempt but Xiii gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evansen wants to get back to his feet but Xiii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Xiii lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii stands up over Evansen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evansen working for submissions but it's allowed Xiii to get to half guard.
Xiii wants to pass to mount but Evansen is defending the position.
Evansen is staying active underneath Xiii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Evansen trying to control from the bottom.
Evansen is trying to get back to full guard.
Evansen is staying active underneath Xiii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Xiii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Xiii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xiii thows a huge punch but Evansen dodges it nicely.
Xiii is pressing down on Evansen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Evansen is holding on for now.
Xiii is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Xiii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xiii prevents Evansen from improving his position.
Evansen is trying to maintain the position but Xiii is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wedge Xiii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Xiii blocks the body kick.
Xiii walks into a straight right hand from Evansen.
Xiii checks a leg kick.
Xiii tries to counter by closing the distance.
Evansen has his takedown stuffed
and Xiii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evansen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xiii has managed to clinch.
Xiii working aggressively here.
Evansen blocking some punches.
Xiii tightens his grip and picks Evansen up, before dumping him to the ground. Evansen manages to land in guard.
Evansen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xiii trying to control but Evansen is working from the bottom.
Evansen wants to control but Xiii passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Evansen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xiii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xiii content to control rather than advance.
Xiii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Evansen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Evansen is trying to control but can't.
Xiii is trying to control. Evansen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Evansen tries to get to full guard but Xiii has control of the leg.
Wedge Xiii has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xiii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xiii ducks under a wild hook from Evansen.
Xiii scores with a jab. Evansen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Evansen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xiii in his tracks.
Evansen lands a nice looking body kick.
Xiii misses with a body kick.
Xiii takes the fight into the clinch.
Evansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Xiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Evansen tries to throw a body punch but Xiii avoids it by throwing Evansen back against the cage.
Evansen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evansen.
Evansen digs a right hand underneath Xiii's ribcage. Xiii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Evansen has picked Xiii up - he's going for a ride! Evansen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Xiii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Xiii keeping full guard, as Evansen tries to pass.
Xiii has control of Evansen's left arm, preventing Evansen from doing any damage.
Evansen wants to control from the top but Xiii keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Xiii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evansen is one step ahead there.
Evansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xiii is pulling down on Evansen's head. It's preventing any offense from Evansen, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evansen scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wedge Xiii.
I think Xiii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wedge Xiii!
After winning the bout, Wedge Xiii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Christian Evansen had this to say: 'Ill be back stronger and put on a show for the fans. Thank You'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Duggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simeon Malaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duggan comes to the cage accompanied by The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Duggan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Simeon Malaya!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duggan throws a hook but Malaya blocks it.
Duggan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malaya misses with a low kick.
Malaya thows a leg kick but Duggan checks it
and Duggan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That kick from Malaya tenderised Duggan's leg. Duggan is trying to keep his angry face on.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duggan checks a leg kick.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Malaya throws a right hand that misses
and Duggan counters with a nice uppercut.
Duggan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malaya.
Malaya misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Malaya is predictable there
and Duggan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That kick from Malaya tenderised Duggan's leg. Duggan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duggan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackthorn in the buildup to the fight.
Duggan tried to score with a low kick but Malaya checks it.
An inside leg kick from Malaya misses.
Malaya throws a lazy head kick
and Malaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaya checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duggan thumps Malaya with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan avoids the head kick by Malaya.
Duggan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malaya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duggan.
Duggan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malaya wants to land a leg kick but Duggan is out of range.
Malaya throws a lazy head kick
and Duggan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duggan cracks Malaya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Duggan scores with a nice head shot.
Duggan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malaya swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duggan counters with a nice uppercut.
Duggan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duggan throws a big counter combination but Malaya scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Malaya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Duggan checks it well.
Duggan tried to counter with a leg kick but Malaya avoided it.
Malaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duggan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Duggan misses the target.
Malaya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Duggan throws a hook but Malaya blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Malaya.
Malaya misses with a leg kick.
Duggan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Malaya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duggan counters with a nice uppercut.
Duggan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duggan.
Malaya lands a head shot.
Duggan moves out of range of the body kick from Malaya.
Malaya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duggan. Duggan obviously looking to wear him down.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Duggan checks a low kick from Malaya.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Malaya misses.
Duggan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Duggan walks into a straight right hand from Malaya.
Malaya throws a lazy uppercut
and Duggan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malaya misses with a hook
and Duggan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Malaya's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malaya misses with a head kick.
Malaya throws a lazy head kick
and Malaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malaya misses with a hook
and Duggan counters with a head kick.
Malaya throws a leg kick which misses Duggan's front leg but catches the back leg as Duggan tries to avoid it.
Malaya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Duggan.
Malaya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malaya lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Malaya.
Malaya throws a big shot that misses.
Duggan connects with a leg kick. Malaya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duggan throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malaya.
Malaya is looking to score with low kicks.
Malaya tries to work over Duggan's front leg with a kick but Duggan checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Duggan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malaya throws a head kick but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Duggan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Duggan avoids a kick to the body.
Duggan lands with a hook. Malaya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duggan throws a good cross that connects.
Malaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duggan.
Duggan delivers a nice body kick.
A low kick from Malaya is predictable there
enabling Duggan to counter with a crisp jab.
Duggan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malaya throws a solid leg kick but Duggan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malaya.
Duggan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duggan slips a jab from Malaya.
A low kick from Malaya is predictable there
and Duggan counters with a one-two to the body.
Malaya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duggan.
Malaya lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dean Duggan will probably get the nod.
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.
Malaya misses with a right hand
and Duggan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Dean Duggan has been cut.
Malaya lands with a hook. Duggan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duggan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Duggan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malaya misses with a jab to the body
and Duggan counters with a stiff right hand.
Malaya connects with a crisp jab.
Duggan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malaya.
Malaya misses with a body shot.
Malaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duggan.
Malaya is looking for the big counter here.
Duggan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malaya.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Duggan thuds his right hand into Malaya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malaya throws a leg kick that misses.
Malaya falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duggan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Duggan tests Malaya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Duggan tried to score with a low kick but Malaya checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malaya looks to land a right hand but Duggan moved out of range.
Duggan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malaya. That's going to slow Duggan down.
Malaya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duggan on the side of the head.
Malaya looks to land a body kick but Duggan moved away.
Malaya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duggan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malaya.
Duggan misses the shot to the body.
Duggan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Duggan misses.
Duggan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duggan.
Malaya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Duggan counter with a right hand.
Malaya thows a leg kick but Duggan checks it
and Duggan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Duggan moves out of range of the body kick.
As Malaya looks to move away, Duggan throws a big counter combo but Malaya just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duggan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaya throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Duggan tried to score with a low kick but Malaya checks it.
Malaya throws a jab when Duggan was well out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Duggan. Malaya shrugs it off though.
Duggan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Duggan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Malaya throws a head kick that Duggan semi-blocks.
Malaya throws an off balance right hand
and Duggan counters with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Duggan blocks the leg kick.
Duggan slips a jab from Malaya.
Malaya scores with a leg kick.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
Malaya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malaya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Malaya misses.
Duggan throwing a counter right hand but Malaya manages to avoid it.
Malaya fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Duggan is out of range.
Malaya throws an off balance right hand
and Malaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malaya throws a head kick but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malaya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duggan counters with a nice body shot.
Malaya is breathing heavily.
Malaya avoids the body shot from Duggan.
Duggan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malaya will feel that in the morning.
Duggan checks the leg kick.
Malaya throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Duggan.
Duggan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malaya's head backwards.
Malaya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Duggan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malaya can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Duggan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duggan.
Duggan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duggan sizes up Malaya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Duggan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Malaya.
Malaya throws a leg kick
and Duggan counters with a nice uppercut.
Duggan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Duggan moves out of range as Malaya strikes.
Dean Duggan is winning the standup battle so far.
Malaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Duggan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malaya.
Malaya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duggan. That did some damage!
Malaya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malaya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duggan walks into a jab.
Malaya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Duggan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duggan checks a leg kick.
Duggan throws a big counter combination but Malaya scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dean Duggan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
That's time! Duggan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Duggan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malaya in his tracks.
Malaya lands with a shot to the body.
Duggan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malaya misses with an uppercut. Duggan saw that one coming.
Malaya misses with a straight right.
Malaya throws a push kick but Duggan slaps the foot to one side.
Malaya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Malaya misses.
Malaya misses with a hook
and Duggan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malaya throws a low kick, looking for Duggan's leg but Duggan calmly moves out of range.
Duggan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaya throws the left hand but Duggan avoids the punch easily.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Duggan moves out of range easily.
Duggan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malaya.
Malaya throws a lazy uppercut
and Duggan counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Malaya.
Malaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan connects with an inside leg kick.
Duggan tried to score with a low kick but Malaya checks it.
Malaya tries a quick counter leg kick but Duggan is wise to it.
Malaya throws a looping overhand right but Duggan ducks down to avoid it.
Duggan is looking for a counter combo.
Malaya throws a leg kick but Duggan moved away.
Malaya throws a lazy uppercut
and Duggan counters with a straight right hand.
Malaya throws a jab when Duggan was well out of range.
Duggan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malaya bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Malaya throws a lazy uppercut
and Duggan counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duggan, as that shot connected.
Duggan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malaya misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Malaya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Duggan counter with a right hand.
Malaya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malaya throws a push kick but Duggan slaps the foot to one side.
Duggan loads up on a big right hand but Malaya slips the punch.
Malaya appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Duggan lands a body shot.
Jab by Duggan.
Malaya throws an off balance right hand
letting Duggan counter with a right hand.
Malaya misses with a hook.
Malaya looks to land a right hand but Duggan moved out of range.
Duggan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Malaya is looking to chop away at Duggan's legs.
Duggan jabs Malaya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Duggan misses with a few strikes there.
Malaya throws a leg kick but Duggan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Duggan throwing a counter right hand but Malaya manages to avoid it.
Malaya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Duggan scores with a shot to the body.
Duggan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya staying out of range there.
Malaya misses with a body shot.
Duggan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malaya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duggan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malaya takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Malaya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duggan. That did some damage!
Malaya misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Duggan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Duggan.
Duggan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malaya's calf.
Malaya fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Duggan is out of range.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
Malaya throws a leg kick
and Duggan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
Malaya misses with a hook
and Duggan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan throws a front kick that sends Malaya stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malaya blocks a jab.
Duggan thumps Malaya with a low kick.
Malaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malaya tried to score with a low kick but Duggan checks it.
Malaya misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Duggan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duggan cracks Malaya with an open hand slap.
Duggan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaya throws out the jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Malaya might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Duggan has got the better of the exchanges.
Duggan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duggan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duggan is looking to counter punch.
Malaya's corner calls for a 1-2. Malaya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duggan throws a nice head kick!
Malaya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duggan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malaya misses with a kick to the body
and Duggan counters with a low kick, right behind Malaya 's knee.
Malaya misses with a hook to the body
enabling Duggan to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Duggan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Duggan connects with a body shot.
Malaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duggan.
Duggan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Duggan lunges at Malaya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malaya's hand.
Malaya will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duggan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malaya just manages to avoid it.
Duggan forces Malaya back against the cage and clinches.
Duggan working aggressively here.
Malaya struggles to land a body shot inside as Duggan controls his hands.
Duggan throws a punch but it's blocked by Malaya.
Duggan is leaning against Malaya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Duggan as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malaya is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Duggan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malaya backwards.
A shot in the inside from Duggan.
A short right from Duggan on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duggan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duggan tries a body shot but Malaya blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan pushes Malaya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malaya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duggans head.
Duggan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malaya struggles to land a body shot inside as Duggan controls his hands.
Malaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malaya misses with a hook.
Duggan cracks Malaya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malaya throws a leg kick
and Duggan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malaya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malaya lands with a nice body punch.
Duggan moves out of range of the strikes.
Malaya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malaya scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaya gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malaya throws a lazy right hand but Duggan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaya scores with a nice body kick.
Malaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Duggan counters with a stiff right hand.
Malaya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duggan.
Duggan lands a leg kick that knocks Malaya off balance momentarily.
Duggan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Duggan wants to clinch.
Malaya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malaya misses with a right hand
and Duggan counters with a nice uppercut.
Malaya tries a low kick but Duggan avoids it.
Malaya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duggan counters with a good low kick that Malaya was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya misses with a looping left.
Malaya throws a head kick but Duggan moves out of range.
Malaya throws a leg kick which misses Duggan's front leg but catches the back leg as Duggan tries to avoid it.
Malaya misses with the combination.
Duggan checks a leg kick nicely.
Malaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duggan.
Malaya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Duggan moves out of range easily.
Malaya swings widly with a right hand
and Duggan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Malaya's knee momentarily.
Malaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duggan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Duggan.
Malaya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Duggan misses the target.
Malaya swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duggan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Duggan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duggan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duggan checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaya misses with a hook
and Duggan counters with a stiff right hand.
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
Malaya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duggan misses with a body kick.
Malaya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duggan.
Duggan throws a looping overhand right but Malaya ducks down to avoid it.
Duggan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Malaya backs away, Duggan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Malaya thumps Duggan with a low kick.
Duggan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Duggan had his way with Simeon Malaya in that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Duggan scoring well with a low kick there.
Malaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Duggan.
Duggan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malaya can do to turn this around?
Malaya throws a shot from downtown. Duggan moves away and avoids it.
Duggan tried to counter with a leg kick but Malaya avoided it.
Malaya throws an off balance right hand
and Duggan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malaya misses with a leg kick
and Duggan counters with a left to the body.
Duggan moves out of range as Malaya strikes.
Malaya throws a hook to the side of Duggan's head but Duggan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malaya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaya throws a right hand that misses
and Duggan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malaya tries to score with a low kick but Duggan moves his leg out of the way.
Duggan connects with a jab.
Duggan staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malaya pushes Duggan away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan moves into range and clinches up with Malaya.
Duggan tries to work over Malaya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malaya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malaya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malaya lands a right hand.
Malaya is trying to maintain a safe position but Duggan gets an underhook and turns Malaya into the cage.
Malaya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malaya misses with some punches.
Duggan working aggressively here.
Malaya taking a breather.
Malaya misses with the head strike.
Malaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Duggan on the inside.
Duggan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duggan lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan blocks a body shot from Malaya.
Duggan blocking some punches.
Duggan working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duggan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Duggan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duggan.
Duggan swings wildly with an uppercut but Malaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duggan manages to break the clinch.
Malaya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duggan blocks a head kick by Malaya.
Duggan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malaya's sensitive parts.
Duggan lands a jab.
Duggan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan avoids the body shot from Malaya.
Duggan thumps Malaya with a low kick.
Malaya misses with a looping left.
Malaya lands a head kick!
Duggan misses with a straight right.
Duggan needs to keep his hands up - Malaya had a free shot at his head there.
A bone on bone clash there as Duggan blocks the leg kick.
Malaya lands a jab.
A leg kick checked by Duggan.
Malaya misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malaya, right into the meat.
Malaya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duggan.
Malaya thows a leg kick but Duggan checks it
letting Duggan counter with a right hand.
Malaya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick
and Duggan counters with a thumping low kick.
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!
Malaya wants to slow Duggan down by chopping away at his legs.
Malaya throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Duggan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left and a right from Duggan both land. Nice combination.
Good leg kick by Malaya there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malaya throws a head kick but Duggan moves out of range.
Malaya is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Malaya looks to land a left hand but Duggan moved out of range nicely.
Malaya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
Malaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duggan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duggan gets a clinch.
Malaya struggles to land a body shot inside as Duggan controls his hands.
Simeon Malaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on Malaya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Malaya misses with a punch to the body.
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 Dean Duggan.
Well Duggan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Duggan!
A very excited looking Dean Duggan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Santaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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28
240 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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36
270 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dexter Santaros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Malone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Malone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been hearing reports that Santaros has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Malone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Santaros thuds his right hand into Malone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santaros looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
Santaros loads up on a big right hand but Malone slips the punch.
Santaros looks to land a left hand but Malone moved out of range nicely.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santaros is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Santaros drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santaros is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Santaros working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Santaros asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Malone stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Malone defending against the ground and pound.
Malone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santaros's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malone trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
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. Santaros connects with a nice short shot to Malone's temple.
Malone is trying to get back to full guard.
Santaros is looking to take a break and control but Malone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malone is trying to maintain the position but Santaros is very close to passing his half guard.
Malone is doing well to control the position and prevent Santaros from advancing to side control.
Santaros is keen to just control but Malone is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santaros is thwarting Malone's attempts to control the position.
Santaros works his way into side control.
Malone is trying to control Santaros's posture but Santaros avoids it.
Santaros wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malone, who protects the arm well.
Malone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Santaros has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malone is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Santaros wants to control but Malone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santaros manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santaros is keeping the position for now.
Santaros has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Malone content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Santaros dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Malone connects with a high kick.
It looks like Dexter Santaros has been cut.
Santaros closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Malone quickly recovers to half guard.
Malone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santaros's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santaros's back!
Santaros trying to control the action but Malone just sinks the hooks in.
Malone tries to keep control of the position but Santaros is staying busy.
Malone cracks Santaros with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Santaros from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Malone tries to keep control of the position but Santaros is staying busy.
I would not like to be Santaros right now.
Malone working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santaros wants to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone punches Santaros on the ear.
Malone keeps control of the position as Santaros tries to break free.
Frankie Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santaros showing good submission defense here.
Malone has got his arm under Santaros's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Santaros has spun round into Malone's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Santaros wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Malone manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Malone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malone working Santaros over with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santaros.
Malone wants to take the fight to the mat but Santaros manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Malone throws an elbow that misses.
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malone lands a big head kick that sends Santaros tumbling to the mat! Malone takes a step backwards and waves Santaros back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Frankie Malone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santaros's sensitive parts.
Malone staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone forces Santaros back against the cage and clinches.
Santaros prevents Malone from breaking the clinch.
Malone trying to land knees to the body.
Santaros blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santaros throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Malone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Santaros pulls Malone into guard.
Santaros is trying to keep Malone in close.
Malone wants to control from the top but Santaros keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santaros swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santaros has his foot on Malone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malone works his way back into a safe position though.
Santaros is looking to cinch up a triangle. Malone throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Santaros's body to avoid the submission. Santaros has instead reached around Malone's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Santaros arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dexter Santaros!
Dexter Santaros really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martti Molski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Judea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judea has chosen I want to be a woman - Monty Python as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
216 lbs
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28
204 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martti Molski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Judea!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judea moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Judea misses.
A low kick from Judea is predictable there
and Molski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Judea doesn't manage to clinch there - Molski circles away.
Molski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Judea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Molski.
Judea is staying active underneath Molski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Molski is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molski wants to control but Judea is keeping him busy.
Molski stalling.
Judea manages to get to full guard.
Molski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Molski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Molski looking to sit in guard and control but Judea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molski is looking to sweep but instead, Judea has passed into half guard.
Molski moves into full guard.
Judea in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Judea content to stall in guard here.
Molski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judea is one step ahead there.
Judea content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judea wants to control from the top but Molski keeps moving.
Judea got a little sloppy there for a moment and Molski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judea has managed to get both his arms back between Molski's legs - danger averted.
Molski keeping moving, preventing Judea from controlling successfully.
Molski trying to control the position.
Judea got a little sloppy there for a moment and Molski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judea has managed to get both his arms back between Molski's legs - danger averted.
Molski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judea is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Molski is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molski throws a big right hand that misses.
Molski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Judea 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.
Molski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Molski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Judea keeping moving, preventing Molski from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Molski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Molski trying to control the position from guard on top but Judea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Molski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Molski checks a low kick from Judea.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Molski.
Molski misses with the combination.
Molski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Judea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Molski looks to land a right hand but Judea moved out of range.
Judea misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judea throws a leg kick
and Molski counters with a low kick, right behind Judea 's knee.
Molski throws a body shot but no joy.
Judea feints and then cracks Molski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Molski down.
Stan Judea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Judea counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Judea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molski was well out of range. Poor timing from Judea.
Molski throws a sloppy body shot
letting Judea counter with a right hand.
Judea takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Molski checks a leg kick.
Molski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Judea can do to turn this around?
Molski checks a leg kick.
Stan Judea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Judea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Molski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Judea was covering up waiting for the punch and Molski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Judea trying to control the position here.
Molski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molski wants to control from the top but Judea keeps moving.
Molski looking to pass the guard.
Molski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Molski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Molski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Molski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Molski won't allow Judea to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski wants to control from the top but Judea keeps moving.
Molski throwing strikes from guard but Judea blocks nicely.
Molski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Judea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Molski postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Judea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Molski is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Molski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Molski cracks a nice hook into Judea's ribs.
Judea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Molski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Judea feints the counter takedown.
Judea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Molski showed some decent athleticism there.
Molski thows a huge punch but Judea dodges it nicely.
Molski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Molski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martti Molski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Judea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Molski.
Molski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Molski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Judea is staying active underneath Molski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Judea trying to hold on to Molski's head to control him but Molski postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Judea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Judea throws a body kick that misses.
Molski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Judea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Judea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Molski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Molski fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Judea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Molski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Judea on the side of the head.
Judea throws a looping overhand right but Molski ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Molski does it's job there.
Good shot there by Molski.
Judea stuffs the takedown.
Judea tries a low kick but Molski avoids it.
Judea throws an overhand right that lands on Molski's shoulder, as Molski tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Molski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Judea.
Nice cross by Judea.
Molski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Molski. That snapped Judea's head back.
Judea throws a leg kick that is checked
and Molski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Judea throws a wild body kick that Molski sees coming a mile off.
Molski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Judea throws a body kick that misses
and Molski counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stan Judea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judea.
Molski throws a shot from downtown. Judea moves away and avoids it.
Molski avoids the head kick by Judea.
Judea throws out a loose jab but Molski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judea misses with a hook to the body
and Judea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Judea moves out of range of the body kick.
Judea throws a lazy right hand but Molski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Molski scores with a sloppy right hand. Judea should have avoided that one.
Judea drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Molski, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Judea.
A big right from Judea misses.
Molski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski tests Judea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Judea tries a head kick but it misses.
Molski moves into the clinch successfully.
Molski misses with a punch to the body.
Molski misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Molski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Judea.
Judea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Molski blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Molski.
Judea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Molski fails to land.
Molski misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Molski.
A hook to the body from Molski.
Still in the clinch, Molski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Molski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Judea regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molski chips away with some ground and pound.
Martti Molski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Molski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Molski connects with a couple of short punches.
Molski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Judea's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Molski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Molski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Molski scoring with some ground and pound.
Molski 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martti Molski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Molski 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martti Molski!
Martti Molski 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Kristofer Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Want My Tears Back. 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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36
208 lbs
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29
198 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiago Renato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antoni Kristofer Hong!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong thows a body kick. Renato tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Renato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Antoni Kristofer Hong has been cut.
Hong jabs Renato right on the nose. Renato blinks but takes it well.
Hong blocks a leg kick.
Hong scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
Hong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Renato's calf.
Renato misses with a straight left.
Hong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Renato misses with an uppercut.
Hong throws a push kick but Renato slaps the foot to one side.
Renato feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hong lands a jab to the head.
Renato looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Renato misses.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong checks a leg kick.
Hong cracks Renato with a right hand to the side of the head.
Renato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Renato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hong.
Hong looks to throw a body kick
and Renato counters with a nice body kick.
Hong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Renato scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hong in his tracks.
Hong 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.
Renato connects with a single shot there.
Renato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hong. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hong.
Hong with a nice cross.
Hong throws a lazy uppercut
and Renato counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hong scores with a jab. Renato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hong misses with a hook.
Hong throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Hong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Renato checks it well.
Renato slips under a jab.
Hong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hong lands with a nice body kick.
Hong slips a straight right by Renato.
Hong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Renato.
It looked like Renato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hong tries to work over Renato's front leg with a kick but Renato checks it.
Hong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Renato.
Renato lands a nice looking body shot.
Renato checks a leg kick.
Hong blocks the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Hong as he connects with a hook.
That kick from Hong tenderised Renato's leg. Renato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Renato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Renato's sensitive parts.
Tiago Renato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hong throws a low kick but Renato avoids it.
Renato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hong finds it's way round the side to connect with Renato's head.
Hong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hong thows a leg kick but Renato checks it
and Renato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hong scores with a jab. Renato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Renato had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Renato - just one landing.
That has opened up Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut even more.
Hong is looking to chop away at Renato's legs.
Hong misses with a wild body shot.
Renato tried to score with a low kick but Hong checks it.
Hong tries to score with a low kick but Renato moves his leg out of the way.
Renato throws a big shot that misses.
Hong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Renato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hong throws out a powerful jab.
Renato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Renato coming out on top.
A good leg kick by Renato.
Hong misses with a straight left.
A big left from Renato misses.
And Hong tries to counter it with a takedown but Renato pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Renato.
Hong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hong throws a chopping leg kick but Renato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Renato slaps away a takedown attempt from Hong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hong looks for the body kick but Renato saw that one coming.
Renato throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
Hong throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Renato counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antoni Kristofer Hong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Renato misses its target.
Renato throws an overhand right that lands on Hong's shoulder, as Hong tries to avoid the shot.
Renato throws a front kick aimed at Hong's knee but Hong avoids it well.
Hong scores with a hook to the body. Renato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Renato looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Renato explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Renato counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato throws a leg kick but Hong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Renato misses with a body shot.
Renato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Hong misses its intended target.
Renato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Renato lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick from Renato misses.
Hong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong scores with a punch to the head.
Renato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Renato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Renato avoids the body shot from Hong.
Renato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Renato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hong is able to avoid easily.
Antoni Kristofer Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Renato slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The cut above Antoni Kristofer Hong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hong shoots in and gets a takedown into Renato's guard.
Renato has his hands on Hong's head, controlling the position.
Hong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hong tries to free his leg and advance position but Renato is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Renato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Nice jab there from Hong.
Hong loads up on a big right hand but Renato slips the punch.
Renato is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renato takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Renato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Renato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hong throws a hook but Renato blocks it.
Hong lands with a straight right. Renato didn't see that one coming.
Hong looks to score with a jab to the body but Renato is just out of range.
Renato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hong.
Hong throws a poor cross that misses
and Renato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Renato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hong throws out the jab.
Hong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hong throws a body shot but no joy.
Renato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Hong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Renato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Renato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hong has time to react.
Nice uppercut lands for Hong. That snapped Renato's head back.
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!
Hong misses with a low kick.
Renato is looking to counter punch.
Hong works Renato's body with a nice hook.
Hong lands a leg kick that knocks Renato off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Renato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hong throws a jab but it's blocked by Renato.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Hong takes a swing at Renato's ribcage but misses.
Renato tries a low kick but Hong avoids it.
Hong swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Hong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Renato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antoni Kristofer Hong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hong tries to move into range but Renato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Renato tenderised Hong's leg. Hong is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheers as Hong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Renato doesn't seem phased though.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Renato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hong scores with a spinning back kick!
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
Hong throws a right hand that misses
and Renato counters with a body kick.
Renato throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Hong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Renato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hong takes one to the chin there.
Renato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato tried to score with a low kick but Hong checks it.
Hong scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Renato throws a sloppy body shot
and Hong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Renato lands with a cross.
Renato blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renato. That's going to slow Hong down.
Renato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hong.
Hong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Renato lands a jab.
Hong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Renato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hong misses with a straight left.
Renato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Renato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hong.
Hong connects with an inside leg kick.
Renato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tiago Renato!
Tiago Renato bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and No For Gay Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus has chosen Havana as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
171 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Clark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, No For Gay Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jesus. Clark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jesus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jesus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jesus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jesus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Clark is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A big right from Jesus misses.
Jesus throws a big shot that misses.
Jesus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jesus throws a hook but Clark blocks it.
Jesus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jesus throws a leg kick
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Jesus lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jesus lands a body shot.
Jesus throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily.
Clark throws a hook but Jesus avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jesus.
Jesus throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Clark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Jesus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jesus throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark is looking to counter punch.
Jesus throws a sloppy body shot
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Jesus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
Jesus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clark scores with a jab.
Jesus throws a solid leg kick but Clark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jesus.
Clark lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like No For Gay Jesus has been cut.
Jesus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jesus throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark.
Clark is looking to counter punch.
Jesus cracks Clark with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark throws a lazy right hand but Jesus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Jesus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clark enables Jesus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clark manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jesus throws a big right hand that misses.
Jesus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jesus with a nice head shot there.
Clark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jesus.
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jesus manages to get himself to full guard.
Jesus is trying to control the position but Clark postures up.
Jesus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jesus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clark passes into half guard.
Jesus trying to control but Clark postures up.
Jesus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jesus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clark pulls his head out easily.
Clark content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clark is trying to control the action in half guard but Jesus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jesus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jesus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jesus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clark pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jesus looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
No For Gay Jesus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on No For Gay Jesus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jesus.
Clark 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.
Clark misses with a hook. Jesus ducked under it nicely.
Clark moves forwards but Jesus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jesus throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jesus scores with a punch to the head.
Jesus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jesus looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely.
Clark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No For Gay Jesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus slips a jab from Clark.
Clark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clark misses with a hook. Jesus ducked under it nicely.
And Jesus responds with a good body kick, but Clark manages to step out the way in time.
Jesus throws the kick towards the body but Clark avoids it.
Jesus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jesus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus throws an off balance right hand
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jesus feints the counter takedown.
Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jesus.
Jesus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
An attempted straight right counter from Clark misses the target.
Clark scores with a body shot.
Clark slips a jab from Jesus.
Jesus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jesus lands a jab-cross combination.
Jesus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jesus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Jesus's head but Jesus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jesus feints a counter leg kick.
Jesus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jesus misses the shot to the body.
Jesus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jesus misses the shot to the body.
Jesus jabs Clark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jesus thuds his right hand into Clark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jesus cracks a nice hook into Clark's ribs.
Jesus swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Clark is looking to counter punch.
Clark blocks the body kick.
Clark looks to throw the jab but Jesus is out of range.
Clark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eddie Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jesus misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jesus.
A jab from Clark misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus scores with a hook to the body. Clark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clark is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jesus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clark checks it well.
Clark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jesus.
Jesus throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily.
Jesus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clark appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No For Gay Jesus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jesus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jesus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jesus thuds a left hand into Clark's body.
Jesus misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Clark blocks the leg kick.
Jesus throws a low kick, looking for Clark's leg but Clark calmly moves out of range.
Clark thinks about countering with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jesus throws out a counter right but Clark avoids it with no problem.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jesus throws a body shot but no joy.
Clark throws a jab when Jesus was well out of range.
Clark misses the jab.
Jesus flicks out a counter leg kick but Clark steps away.
Jesus tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jesus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Jesus.
Jesus misses with a lunging right hand
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Jesus slips the punch.
A solid body kick from Jesus.
Clark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, jab by Clark - just one landing.
Clark connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
No For Gay Jesus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on No For Gay Jesus'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.
Clark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jesus.
Jesus swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Clark moves away from the strike by Jesus.
Jesus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jesus is looking to land body kicks.
Jesus swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Clark misses with a hook
and Jesus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Jesus misses
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Jesus misses its intended target.
Jesus looks to throw the jab but Clark is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus misses with a jab to the body
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
Jesus tries a low kick but Clark avoids it.
Jesus tries to move into range but Clark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by Clark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark looks to land a right hand but Jesus moved out of range.
Jesus throws out a counter right but Clark avoids it with no problem.
Jesus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jesus slips under a jab.
A jab from Jesus misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clark, right into the meat.
A leg kick checked by Clark.
Jesus slips a jab from Clark.
Jesus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jesus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jesus misses with a hook to the body
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Jesus staying out of range there.
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Clark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jesus.
A clash of legs there as Clark blocks the low kick.
Jesus throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.
Jesus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jesus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jesus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jesus checks a leg kick nicely.
Jesus thinks about the counter body kick.
Jesus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jesus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
Jesus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jesus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jesus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clark throws a head kick but Jesus moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jesus.
It looked like Clark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clark throws a looping overhand right but Jesus ducks down to avoid it.
Jesus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jesus swings widly with a right hand
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Clark.
Jesus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jesus takes one on the button.
Jesus is rocked!
Jesus scores with the left hand. Clark knows he should have avoided that one.
Jesus is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
Jesus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jesus, as that shot connected.
Clark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jesus avoids the head kick by Clark.
Clark goes for a small jab and connects. Now Clark goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Jesus stumbles back but Clark runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Jesus to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Jesus will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddie Clark!
Eddie Clark retains his welterweight title!
Eddie Clark spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Monteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz comes to the cage accompanied by JEW FLOW. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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148 lbs
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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 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abraham Donowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Monteban!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donowitz lands with a nice body kick.
Monteban gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monteban works Donowitz's body with a nice hook.
Donowitz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Monteban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Monteban lands with a shot to the body.
Monteban fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monteban takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Ricardo Monteban has been cut.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monteban throws a front kick aimed at Donowitz's knee but Donowitz avoids it well.
Donowitz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monteban ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Monteban scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Monteban throws a leg kick but Donowitz checks it.
Monteban swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Monteban throws a body shot but no joy.
Monteban defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz gets caught flat footed, as Monteban shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteban stopping the sweep attempt from Donowitz.
Monteban is looking to work some ground and pound but Donowitz has wrist control.
Donowitz is controlling Monteban's posture.
Monteban throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donowitz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monteban accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Donowitz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monteban working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monteban trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Donowitz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Monteban drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Donowitz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Monteban has Donowitz in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monteban is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monteban is looking for a triangle but Donowitz pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteban working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donowitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donowitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donowitz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Our spies down at at The Coffee Shop inform us that Monteban has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Donowitz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Monteban manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Donowitz trying to keep a closed guard but Monteban is proving a slippery customer.
Monteban scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteban stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donowitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donowitz is pulling down on Monteban's head. It's preventing any offense from Monteban, at least for the moment.
Monteban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donowitz is keeping the position for now.
Donowitz controlling Monteban's posture.
Monteban wants to control from the top but Donowitz keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monteban cracks Donowitz with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Monteban 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!
Donowitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Monteban takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monteban.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Monteban.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Monteban moves out of range as Donowitz throws a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Donowitz.
Monteban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donowitz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donowitz throws an off balance right hand
letting Monteban counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Monteban sizes up Donowitz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monteban misses with a wild body shot.
Donowitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monteban.
Monteban avoids the head kick by Donowitz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monteban scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz throws out a loose jab but Monteban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz scores with a push kick.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Monteban is just out of range.
Donowitz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monteban avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donowitz.
Donowitz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monteban can pounce on him.
Monteban moves out of range of the body kick.
Monteban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donowitz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monteban on the side of the head.
Donowitz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donowitz.
Monteban defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monteban takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donowitz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Donowitz!
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Donowitz.
Monteban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Monteban takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donowitz throws a push kick but Monteban slaps the foot to one side.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monteban.
Donowitz looks to land a right hand but Monteban moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donowitz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Monteban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monteban moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monteban is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donowitz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monteban feints a counter leg kick.
Monteban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monteban is looking to land body kicks.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monteban.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz walks into a left hand.
Monteban dives in for a single leg takedown but Donowitz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Monteban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Donowitz lands a left and a right that send Monteban crashing to the mat, dazed. Donowitz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Monteban is rocked!
Monteban swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Monteban is still on wobbly legs! Can Donowitz finish him?
Donowitz throws a hook to the side of Monteban's head but Monteban sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz cracks Monteban with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Monteban falls to his knees and Donowitz doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Donowitz!
A victorious Abraham Donowitz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lorne Malvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Keosayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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28
151 lbs
24 - 10 - 3 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorne Malvo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Malvo misses.
Malvo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keosayan.
Keosayan looks for the body kick but Malvo saw that one coming.
We've been told by Malvo's head coaches at The Cooker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keosayan throws a solid leg kick but Malvo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keosayan.
Malvo works over Keosayan's head and body with a nice combination.
Keosayan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keosayan scores with a spinning back kick!
Malvo throws out a loose jab but Keosayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keosayan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keosayan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A swing and a miss from Malvo.
The crowd cheers as Keosayan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malvo doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keosayan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Keosayan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malvo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malvo tries to clinch up but Keosayan circles away and keeps his distance.
Malvo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan throws a series of punches but Malvo avoids them all with ease.
Keosayan moves away from the strike by Malvo.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keosayan, right into the meat.
Keosayan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keosayan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malvo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keosayan slips a jab from Malvo.
Malvo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keosayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keosayan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Keosayan throws a right hand that Malvo ducks under and follows up with a left that Malvo also avoids with ease.
Malvo just misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo tries to land a leg kick but Keosayan saw it coming and moves away.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Keosayan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot by Malvo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keosayan throws a jab but it's blocked by Malvo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malvo thows a leg kick but Keosayan checks it
and Keosayan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Keosayan trying to control from half guard but Malvo is working away.
Malvo is trying to maintain the position but Keosayan is very close to passing his half guard.
Malvo pushes Keosayan off looking to stand but Keosayan dives back in and keeps control.
Keosayan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keosayan is looking for submissions but instead, Malvo has regained full guard.
Keosayan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malvo trying to control the position.
Keosayan looking to sit in guard and control but Malvo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Malvo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan wants to sweep but no luck.
Keosayan is controlling Malvo's posture.
Malvo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Malvo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan looking for a sweep. Not yet Keosayan, not yet.
Keosayan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malvo defends it easily.
Malvo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Lorne Malvo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Keosayan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malvo misses the shot to the body.
Keosayan moves out of range as Malvo throws a body kick.
Keosayan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Malvo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keosayan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Malvo has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan stops Malvo from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Malvo is not content to let Keosayan control the position.
Keosayan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malvo is just riding it out for now. Keosayan eventually gives up the hold.
Malvo won't allow Keosayan to pass to mount.
Keosayan thows a huge punch but Malvo dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Keosayan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sergey Keosayan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malvo tries to kick Keosayan off but Keosayan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Malvo is staying active underneath Keosayan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keosayan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Keosayan misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malvo. Keosayan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keosayan with the counter takedown but Malvo avoids it easily.
Keosayan cracks the inside of Malvo's front leg.
Malvo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Keosayan if he has to take too many more of those.
Keosayan tries to work over Malvo's front leg with a kick but Malvo checks it.
Keosayan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malvo.
Keosayan cracks Malvo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Keosayan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malvo connects with an inside leg kick.
Keosayan throws a lazy body kick
and Malvo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malvo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Keosayan misses its intended target.
Keosayan throws a front kick that sends Malvo stumbling back into the cage.
Malvo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keosayan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keosayan avoids the head kick by Malvo.
Keosayan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malvo is looking to land body kicks.
Keosayan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malvo 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.
Malvo moves out of range of the leg kick from Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo.
Nice defenses there by Keosayan.
Malvo looks for the body kick but Keosayan saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malvo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keosayan tries to bum rush Malvo with a series of wild strikes but Malvo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keosayan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Malvo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Keosayan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keosayan.
Keosayan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keosayan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malvo lands a right hand.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Keosayan.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Keosayan.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Keosayan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malvo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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 Lorne Malvo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Keosayan.
Malvo misses with a body kick.
Malvo gets a clinch.
Keosayan blocks an uppercut.
Malvo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keosayan drags the fight down to the ground.
Keosayan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malvo manages to get himself to full guard.
Keosayan stops Malvo from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Malvo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malvo's guard.
Keosayan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malvo defending well though.
Keosayan trying to mount his opponent but Malvo defends it.
Malvo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Keosayan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malvo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keosayan wants to take a breather but Malvo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Keosayan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Keosayan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malvo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Keosayan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keosayan seems to be working for a kimura but Malvo defends the submission attempt.
Malvo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keosayan trying to control from Malvo's half guard. Malvo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Malvo keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Malvo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keosayan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malvo counters with a series of strikes. Keosayan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malvo misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Malvo does no damage.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Malvo.
Malvo ducks under a wild hook from Keosayan.
Malvo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo checks the leg kick.
Malvo takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Keosayan - just one landing.
Keosayan lands a nice hook to Malvo's body. Malvo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Keosayan looks to land a combination but Malvo avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malvo throws a body punch but Keosayan moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Keosayan.
Keosayan throws a sloppy body shot
and Malvo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keosayan lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Keosayan really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Keosayan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Keosayan misses with a lunging right hand
and Malvo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malvo drops his hands momentarily and Keosayan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malvo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Keosayan misses the body punch
and Malvo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keosayan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Keosayan looks to throw the jab but Malvo is out of range.
Malvo throws a nice looking combination but Keosayan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid body kick from Keosayan.
Keosayan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malvo.
Keosayan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malvo scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keosayan checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Malvo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malvo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some wild striking there from Keosayan.
Malvo moves away from the strike by Keosayan.
Malvo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malvo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Malvo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Keosayan under the eye.
Keosayan jabs at Malvo's body.
Malvo checks the leg kick.
Malvo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Keosayan. That one must have hurt.
Keosayan misses with a takedown attempt - Malvo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Malvo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keosayan misses with a head kick.
Keosayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malvo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keosayan with the counter takedown but Malvo avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keosayan.
Malvo lands a really nice looking cross but Keosayan seems unphased.
Malvo takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Keosayan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Keosayan.
Malvo tries a body shot but Keosayan blocks it.
Malvo tries to throw a body punch but Keosayan avoids it by throwing Malvo back against the cage.
Keosayan blocking some punches.
Keosayan jumps guard.
Keosayan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keosayan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Keosayan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Malvo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Malvo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan throws a big elbow that misses.
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Malvo is keeping the position.
Keosayan lands a couple of digs.
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.
Malvo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keosayan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Keosayan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keosayan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malvo keeps working.
Keosayan is working for a kimura but Malvo is defending it quite comfortably.
Keosayan stalling away here and it's allowed Malvo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Keosayan dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Keosayan.
Keosayan shoots in and drives through. Malvo sprawls well.
Keosayan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
Malvo walks into a stiff left hand from Keosayan.
Nice straight punches there by Malvo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malvo.
Keosayan scores with a body shot.
Keosayan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keosayan throws a lazy body kick
and Malvo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malvo throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Keosayan or perhaps it was just good defense by Malvo, which made it look bad.
Keosayan gets tackled into the cage by Malvo. Malvo maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malvo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
Malvo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malvo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keosayan blocks it with crossed arms.
Malvo working aggressively here.
Malvo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malvo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Malvo lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keosayan.
Lorne Malvo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malvo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keosayan.
Malvo misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keosayan.
Keosayan throws a punch but it's blocked by Malvo.
Malvo working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malvo can't find room to land a body shot as Keosayan controls the action.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Malvo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malvo lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo has Keosayan pushed against the cage.
Malvo blocks a body shot from Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malvo.
A head punch on the inside from Keosayan fails to land.
Keosayan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malvo looks for the body kick but Keosayan saw that one coming.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but Malvo sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Malvo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malvo. That's going to slow Keosayan down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malvo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keosayan.
Malvo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Keosayan lands a nice hook to Malvo's body. Malvo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malvo throws a body kick that misses
and Keosayan counters with a takedown into side control.
Keosayan tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Keosayan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Malvo is avoiding damage well.
Keosayan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malvo keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malvo parries the strikes from Keosayan easily there. Keosayan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Malvo to escape.
You can see the frustration on Malvo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Keosayan has knee on belly momentarily but Malvo bucks him off and regains half guard.
Malvo is trying to stand up here but Keosayan is controlling him well.
Keosayan is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorne Malvo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malvo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lorne Malvo!
Lorne Malvo gave a mention to FJCP Healthy Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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