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GAMMA#608 Volkov v Williams PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Socha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Aragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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183 lbs
24 - 19 - 3 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Socha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Aragon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socha ducks under a wild hook from Aragon.
Nice body punch from Aragon.
Aragon clinches.
Aragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Socha misses with a punch to the body.
Aragon stalling.
Socha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Socha seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Aragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego Aragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aragon throws a sloppy head kick and Socha moves out of range easily.
Aragon is looking to land body kicks.
Aragon tries to clinch up but Socha circles away and keeps his distance.
Aragon misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragon lands with a slapping head kick.
Aragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Socha blocks a head kick by Aragon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socha throws a hook to the side of Aragon's head but Aragon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aragon is looking to clinch.
Aragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socha.
Socha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aragon works Socha's body with a nice hook.
Aragon swings for the body but Socha moves out of range.
Aragon moves into the clinch successfully.
Socha breaks from the clinch.
Socha defending well as Aragon loads up on a big left hand.
Aragon defending well as Socha loads up on a big left hand.
Aragon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Socha lands with a cross.
Aragon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aragon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Socha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Socha avoids a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aragon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aragon tries to clinch but Socha is having none of it.
Aragon throws a leg kick
and Socha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aragon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Socha there.
Aragon walks into a left hand.
Aragon lands a jab to the nose.
Aragon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Socha blocks a leg kick.
Aragon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aragon scores with a shot to the body.
Aragon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Socha throws a head kick but Aragon moves out of range.
Aragon connects with the punch.
Socha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aragon moves away.
Aragon is looking to clinch.
Socha circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon throws a front kick that sends Socha stumbling back into the cage.
Aragon looks for the body kick but Socha saw that one coming.
Aragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Aragon tries a low kick but Socha avoids it.
Aragon blocks a jab.
Aragon feints and then cracks Socha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Socha down.
Aragon throws a sloppy head kick
and Aragon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Socha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aragon throws a leg kick that misses.
Aragon throws the kick towards the body but Socha avoids it.
Aragon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aragon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Socha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Aragon misses with a right hand
and Socha counters with a straight right hand.
Socha misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Socha throws a hook but Aragon blocks it.
Aragon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Aragon wants to clinch up but Socha keeps it at a distance.
Aragon darts in and clinches Socha up against the cage.
Socha misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Aragon.
Socha stalling in the clinch but Aragon improves position.
Socha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aragon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aragon misses with a body punch.
Aragon misses with some punches.
Aragon takes a shot to the head.
Socha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aragon.
Socha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Socha throws a big shot that misses.
Aragon throws a poor cross that misses
and Socha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aragon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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 Karl Socha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Socha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aragon checks it well.
Socha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aragon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Socha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Socha misses with a body punch.
Socha manages to break the clinch.
Aragon moves away from the strike by Socha.
Aragon connects with a leg kick. Socha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aragon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Socha misses with a straight left.
Aragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aragon throws a leg kick which misses Socha's front leg but catches the back leg as Socha tries to avoid it.
Socha throws a lazy right hand but Aragon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Socha.
Socha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon misses the shot to the body.
Aragon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Socha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aragon swings widly with a right hand
and Socha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Aragon.
Socha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aragon 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 Socha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Socha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aragon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Socha throws a big shot that misses.
Aragon tries to clinch up but Socha circles away and keeps his distance.
Aragon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Socha, pushing him back against the cage.
Aragon is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Socha fails to land.
Socha has a couple of punches blocked by Aragon.
Aragon stalling against the cage.
Diego Aragon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aragon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Socha backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aragon is looking to clinch but Socha is avoiding it.
Socha misses with a straight left.
Socha throws a shot from downtown. Aragon moves away and avoids it.
Aragon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aragon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Socha rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aragon staying out of range there.
Socha throws a big shot that misses.
Aragon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Socha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Socha swats away the attempt to clinch by Aragon.
Aragon closes the distance and clinches.
Socha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Socha manages to break the clinch.
Aragon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Karl Socha is winning the standup battle so far.
Aragon is looking to slow Socha down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socha steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aragon. That one must have hurt.
Aragon checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aragon.
Aragon misses with a double jab.
Aragon misses with a low kick as Socha jumps back.
Aragon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Socha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aragon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aragon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aragon throws out a leg kick but Socha moves out of range and Aragon only half commits.
Aragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aragon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aragon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aragon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aragon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Socha throws a lazy head kick
and Aragon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aragon thumps Socha with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aragon pushes Socha away with a front kick.
A clash of legs there as Socha blocks the low kick.
Socha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aragon can pounce on him.
Aragon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Socha to score with a decent uppercut.
Aragon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aragon.
Socha throws a sloppy head kick and Aragon moves out of range easily.
Aragon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Socha throws out the jab.
Aragon throws a leg kick but Socha moved away.
Socha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Socha throws out a loose jab but Aragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Socha.
Aragon cracks Socha with a good jab.
Socha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Aragon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Aragon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Socha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Socha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Socha misses with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Aragon.
Aragon throws a lazy body kick
and Socha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aragon throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Aragon.
Aragon throws a solid leg kick but Socha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aragon.
Aragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aragon connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Socha throws a body shot but no joy.
Aragon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aragon scores with a hook to the body. Socha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Aragon misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socha looks to throw the jab but Aragon is out of range.
Socha will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A swing and a miss from Socha.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Socha.
Socha blocks a body shot from Aragon.
Aragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aragon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aragon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aragon lands with a light punch inside.
Aragon tries to work over Socha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Socha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aragon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Socha manages to break the clinch.
Aragon tries to clinch but Socha is having none of it.
Aragon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Socha throwing a counter right hand but Aragon manages to avoid it.
Aragon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Socha.
Aragon lands with a nice body punch.
Aragon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aragon throws a lazy right hand but Socha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Socha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aragon throws a leg kick but Socha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aragon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aragon misses with a two punch combination.
Aragon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aragon slips a jab from Socha.
Aragon misses with a two punch combination.
Aragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socha.
Socha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aragon.
Aragon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Socha misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socha scores with a nice right hand.
Socha connects with a nice looking jab.
Aragon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Socha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aragon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Socha misses with a looping right.
Aragon moves away from the strike by Socha.
Socha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aragon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Socha if he has to take too many more of those.
Socha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aragon.
Aragon lands a nice looking body shot.
Aragon has closed the distance and engaged Socha in a clinch.
Aragon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aragon lands a shoulder strike.
Aragon has Socha pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aragon connects with a body shot that sends Socha's belly button to the back.
Aragon tries to clinch but Socha moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Socha misses the target.
Socha avoids a kick to the body.
Aragon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Socha misses with a head kick.
Aragon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Socha misses the target.
Socha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aragon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Socha's sensitive parts.
Aragon closes the distance and clinches.
Aragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aragon lands a shot to the body.
Aragon prevents a body shot from Socha.
Aragon stalling against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Aragon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aragon 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Aragon!
Diego Aragon made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'With this victory I have claimed your soul!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evil Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graeme Symons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kullervo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kullervo Entrance Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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171 lbs
22 - 11 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Evil Kullervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Graeme Symons!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kullervo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders in the buildup to the fight.
Kullervo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Symons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Symons slips a jab from Kullervo.
Kullervo scores with the left hand. Symons knows he should have avoided that one.
Kullervo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Symons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Symons 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.
Symons has managed to clinch.
Symons breaks the clinch.
Kullervo tries to clinch
and Symons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kullervo jabs Symons right on the nose. Symons blinks but takes it well.
Symons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kullervo clinches with his opponent.
Symons manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Symons does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kullervo throws a low kick but Symons moves out of range easily.
Symons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons moves out of range as Kullervo strikes.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Symons throws out a leg kick but Kullervo moves out of range and Symons only half commits.
As Symons tries to get set, Kullervo tries to push him back and clinch up but Symons manages to avoid the attempt.
Symons 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.
Symons does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kullervo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Kullervo backs off Symons throws a huge counter combo but Kullervo manages to avoid it all.
Symons misses with a body shot.
Symons throws a jab when Kullervo was well out of range.
Kullervo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evil Kullervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kullervo lands with a hook. Symons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good exchange - Symons coming out on top.
Symons throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kullervo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symons moves out of range of the strikes.
Symons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kullervo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Symons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kullervo misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Symons. That's going to slow Kullervo down.
Symons drives through and clinches with Kullervo against the cage.
Symons lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Symons controlling the action here.
Symons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kullervo's head.
Kullervo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Symons.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Symons passes to full mount!
Kullervo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kullervo is desperately trying to improve his position but Symons has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Symons.
Symons lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Symons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kullervo wants to control but Symons is having none of it.
Symons breaks from Kullervo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kullervo taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons avoids the attempt from Kullervo to control.
Symons working Kullervo over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Symons looking to control and managing it successfully.
Symons lands with some strikes.
Symons looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Symons working the ground and pound effectively.
Symons in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Symons landing strikes from the mount.
Kullervo is rocked!
Symons postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kullervo bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Symons and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graeme Symons!
Our winner, Graeme Symons, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Evil Kullervo had this to say: 'I think my heart is broken.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willy Stoppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Dias Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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45
201 lbs
54 - 29 - 0 |
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195 lbs
26 - 16 - 1 |
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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
54 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willy Stoppers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoppers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dias Jimenez works the jab nicely.
Stoppers slips under a jab.
Stoppers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dias Jimenez.
Stoppers staying out of range there.
Stoppers blocks a jab.
Stoppers throws a head kick but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook to the body
and Stoppers counters with an inside leg kick.
Dias Jimenez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stoppers throws a hook but Dias Jimenez avoids it easily.
Dias Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoppers throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoppers misses with a looping left.
Dias Jimenez connects with a body shot.
Dias Jimenez scores with a nice right hand.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick but Stoppers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stoppers is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias Jimenez slips a jab from Stoppers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez scores with the left hand. Stoppers knows he should have avoided that one.
Stoppers swings for the body but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
A big right from Stoppers misses.
Stoppers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dias Jimenez scores with a counter punch that sends Stoppers to the canvas! Dias Jimenez smells blood - he's punishing Stoppers with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Stoppers has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
In his post fight interview, Jimmy Dias Jimenez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pereira has chosen Game of Thrones as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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188 lbs
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187 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 17 - 3, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Pereira!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McTearson checks a leg kick.
It looked like McTearson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pereira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pereira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McTearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McTearson misses with a double jab.
Pereira throws out a counter right but McTearson avoids it with no problem.
Pereira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McTearson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Pereira cracks McTearson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - McTearson scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from McTearson does it's job there.
McTearson misses with an uppercut.
Pereira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pereira. McTearson shrugs it off though.
McTearson lands a nice shot that snaps Pereira's head back.
Pereira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McTearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McTearson motions for Pereira to come forward. McTearson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira misses with a looping right.
Pereira lands a nice looking body kick.
McTearson pushes Pereira away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson throws a head kick that Pereira semi-blocks.
Pereira staying out of range there.
McTearson swinging wildly here.
Pereira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McTearson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pereira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McTearson doesn't seem bothered though.
McTearson throws a low kick but Pereira moves out of range easily.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
McTearson misses with a two punch combination.
McTearson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pereira tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McTearson is able to avoid easily.
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pereira jabs at McTearson's body.
Pereira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
McTearson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira cracks a nice hook into McTearson's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McTearson misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson.
Pereira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pereira lands a slapping body shot.
Pereira closes the distance and clinches.
Pereira is trying to maintain a safe position but McTearson gets an underhook and turns Pereira into the cage.
McTearson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pereira lands a left hand.
Pereira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pereira lands a right hand that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Pereira.
A body shot lands from Pereira.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Pereira.
McTearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira just leaning against McTearson, taking a breather.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Pereira.
McTearson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pereira scores with a hook to the body.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as McTearson controls his hands.
McTearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as McTearson controls his hands.
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McTearson throws out a loose jab but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira clobbers McTearson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McTearson misses with a low kick as Pereira jumps back.
Pereira keeps McTearson at a distance using the push kick.
McTearson misses with a left hand
and Pereira counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
McTearson throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
McTearson feints a jab promting Pereira to slip. McTearson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pereira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson.
McTearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pereira.
Pereira cracks the inside of McTearson's front leg.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
Pereira throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pereira avoids the head kick by McTearson.
Pereira raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pereira throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Pereira throws out a loose jab but McTearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira lands a leg kick that knocks McTearson off balance momentarily.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from McTearson misses.
McTearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Pereira will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pereira looks to clinch
and McTearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTearson moves out of range as Pereira throws a body kick.
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pereira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pereira scores with a punch to the head.
McTearson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pereira under the eye.
Pereira has taken the fight to the clinch.
McTearson lands a left hand.
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by McTearson.
Pereira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pereira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pereira trying to control the position but instead, McTearson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pereira into the cage.
Pereira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pereira misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McTearson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McTearson as Pereira tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pereira lands with a short shot to the head.
McTearson is leaning against Pereira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McTearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pereira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pereira is trying to force a seperation but McTearson has the dominant position.
McTearson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pereira takes an elbow to the temple.
McTearson prevents Pereira from breaking the clinch.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but McTearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTearson misses with a knee to the head.
McTearson lands with a left to the head.
Pereira tries to work over McTearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McTearson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Miguel Pereira has been cut.
McTearson working aggressively here.
McTearson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pereira blocks a body shot from McTearson.
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
Miguel Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pereira misses with a hook.
Pereira throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
Pereira scores with a leg kick.
Pereira thuds a left hand into McTearson's body.
McTearson blocks the body kick.
It looked like McTearson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McTearson tests Pereira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pereira blocks the body kick.
Pereira moves into range and connects with a jab.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
McTearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McTearson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pereira is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by McTearson.
McTearson throws a nice looking combination but Pereira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from McTearson.
Pereira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McTearson is fending him off so far but Pereira persists. Nope, McTearson circles away and we're back to standing.
Pereira drives through and clinches with McTearson against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pereira.
Pereira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McTearson checks a low kick from Pereira.
McTearson throws a leg kick but Pereira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pereira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pereira misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
Pereira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McTearson throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
McTearson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McTearson blocks a leg kick.
Rufus McTearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTearson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pereira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McTearson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pereira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McTearson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pereira is out of range.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
Pereira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pereira throws a jab when McTearson was well out of range.
Pereira throws the left hand but McTearson avoids the punch easily.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira scores with a shot to the body.
McTearson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McTearson checks the leg kick nicely there.
McTearson misses the jab.
Pereira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McTearson's calf.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miguel Pereira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Miguel Pereira'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. This is the final round!
Pereira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
That kick from Pereira tenderised McTearson's leg. McTearson is trying to keep his angry face on.
McTearson misses with an uppercut.
McTearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McTearson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pereira - the referee stops the clock and McTearson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pereira. McTearson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pereira lands with a nice body kick.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pereira.
Pereira throws a body shot but no joy.
McTearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pereira looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pereira.
Pereira thuds a left hand into McTearson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from McTearson.
McTearson backing away here, and Pereira unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for McTearson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McTearson rather than just go for the knockout.
Pereira throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
Pereira throws a leg kick that misses.
Pereira closes the distance and pushes McTearson back into the cage.
Pereira scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McTearson fails to land.
McTearson letting Pereira take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pereira.
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pereira slowing the pace effectively.
Pereira trying to control the position but instead, McTearson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pereira into the cage.
McTearson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira lands a left hand.
Pereira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McTearson is keeping busy.
McTearson misses with an elbow strike.
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by McTearson.
McTearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
McTearson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pereira blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from McTearson.
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!
McTearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pereira.
McTearson lands an uppercut.
McTearson blocks an uppercut.
Miguel Pereira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pereira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pereira.
Pereira slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McTearson as Pereira tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira misses with a hook from the clinch.
McTearson is working Pereira over against the cage.
Pereira blocks an elbow strike from McTearson.
McTearson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pereira.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Pereira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McTearson misses with a body punch.
McTearson avoiding damage as Pereira throws knees to the body.
McTearson throws an elbow that misses.
Pereira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pereira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miguel Pereira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McTearson throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from McTearson.
McTearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pereira avoids the damage to the body.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McTearson misses with some punches.
Pereira blocks a body shot from McTearson.
McTearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McTearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pereira avoids it.
McTearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
McTearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Pereira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pereira 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Pereira!
After the fight, Miguel Pereira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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250 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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31
246 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Leonidas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Nukem!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonidas misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leonidas.
Leonidas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonidas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nukem.
Jab, jab by Leonidas - just one landing.
Nukem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nukem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leonidas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nukem back to the cage. Leonidas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Leonidas 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.
Nice body punch from Nukem.
Leonidas scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonidas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice sprawl there from Nukem as Leonidas shoots in.
Leonidas misses with a lunging right hand
and Nukem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nukem connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nukem. That's going to slow Leonidas down.
Leonidas keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Leonidas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zeus Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonidas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nukem avoids the body shot from Leonidas.
Nukem swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Leonidas coming out on top.
Nukem takes one to the chin there.
Nukem lands with a hook. Leonidas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leonidas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nukem did well to prevent Leonidas getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonidas trying to control from half guard but Nukem is working away.
Nukem tries to roll over but Leonidas keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Leonidas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leonidas is looking to stall here but Nukem recovers full guard.
Leonidas trying to control the position from guard on top but Nukem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonidas wants to pass the guard but Nukem is keeping the position.
Nukem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leonidas trying to control but Nukem is working from the bottom.
Leonidas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nukem is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas tries to free his leg and advance position but Nukem is retaining full guard.
Nukem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nukem is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Leonidas trying to control the position from guard on top but Nukem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leonidas throws a right hand that misses
and Nukem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nukem tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leonidas is able to avoid easily.
Nukem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Leonidas. Beautiful body shot.
Leonidas misses with a hook.
Nukem tries to counter by closing the distance.
Leonidas feints and then cracks Nukem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nukem down.
Leonidas loads up on a big right hand but Nukem slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nukem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nukem missing with a left hand there. Leonidas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonidas lands with a right hand.
Nukem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonidas scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nukem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nukem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Leonidas misses with some punches.
Leonidas swings wildly with an uppercut but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nukem tries to work over Leonidas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nukem jumps guard but Leonidas stands there with Nukem around his waist. Nukem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nukem scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Leonidas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nukem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leonidas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonidas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nukem manages to avoid it.
Nukem tries to clinch but Leonidas is having none of it.
Leonidas looks to land a combination but Nukem avoids it well.
Nukem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nukem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leonidas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leonidas showed some decent athleticism there.
Leonidas is looking to advance position but Nukem won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem is looking to control Leonidas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nukem avoid being mounted?
Leonidas seems to be working for a kimura but Nukem defends the submission attempt.
Nukem is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nukem keeps working.
Nukem actively working from the bottom here.
Leonidas stalling.
Nukem trying to control but Leonidas postures up.
Leonidas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nukem trying to hold on to Leonidas's head to control him but Leonidas postures up.
Leonidas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nukem can do to turn this around?
Leonidas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nukem tries to hold on but Leonidas pushes him away.
Leonidas trying to control but Nukem is having none of it.
Leonidas sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Leonidas trying to control but Nukem is having none of it.
Nukem can't escape the position.
Leonidas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem is squirming around, avoiding Leonidas's attempts to control the action.
Leonidas fails to move to back control.
Nukem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leonidas is working for a guillotine from mount but Nukem frees his head quite easily.
Nukem tries to hold on but Leonidas postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonidas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nukem is surviving well by controlling Leonidas's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem is looking to get to half guard.
Leonidas avoids the attempt from Nukem to control.
Leonidas is stalling here but it's allowed Nukem to get half guard.
Leonidas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nukem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leonidas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nukem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nukem manages to get to full guard.
Leonidas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Leonidas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Leonidas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Leonidas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nukem lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonidas misses the target.
Nukem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonidas throws a big shot that misses.
Nukem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonidas throws an overhand right that lands on Nukem's shoulder, as Nukem tries to avoid the shot.
Nukem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem connects with a high kick.
It looks like Zeus Leonidas has been cut.
Leonidas misses the body punch
and Nukem makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Leonidas really felt that one!
Leonidas throws a body punch but Nukem moves out of range.
Nukem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas throws a poor cross that misses
and Nukem counters with a slapping leg kick.
Leonidas throws the left hand but Nukem avoids the punch easily.
Leonidas throws an overhand right that lands on Nukem's shoulder, as Nukem tries to avoid the shot.
Nukem throws out a counter right but Leonidas avoids it with no problem.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nukem - that will leave a mark!
Leonidas misses with a hook. Nukem ducked under it nicely.
Leonidas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Nukem on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nukem tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leonidas is able to avoid easily.
Leonidas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nukem.
Leonidas misses with a lunging right hand
and Nukem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nukem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Leonidas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonidas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nukem was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonidas.
Nukem lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas just misses with a punch to the body.
Nukem has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leonidas finds it's way round the side to connect with Nukem's head.
Nukem tries to land a leg kick but Leonidas saw it coming and moves away.
Nukem throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonidas shoots for a takedown but Nukem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nukem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leonidas checks a low kick from Nukem.
Leonidas throws a chopping leg kick but Nukem manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nukem throws a counter combo.
Leonidas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nukem avoids it really well and circles away.
Nukem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonidas.
Nukem scores with a hook to the body. Leonidas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem misses with a low kick as Leonidas jumps back.
Nukem thuds his right hand into Leonidas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nukem scores with a jab. Leonidas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nukem is looking to slow Leonidas down with leg kicks.
Nukem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nukem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leonidas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nukem, right into the meat.
Leonidas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nukem tries to avoid it but Leonidas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nukem to the ground. Nukem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeus Leonidas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A clash of legs there as Leonidas blocks the low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nukem checks a leg kick.
Leonidas moves out of range of the strikes.
Nukem tried to score with a low kick but Leonidas checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem throws a solid leg kick but Leonidas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nukem.
Nukem cracks the inside of Leonidas's front leg.
Duke Nukem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonidas throws a low kick, looking for Nukem's leg but Nukem calmly moves out of range.
Nukem throws a leg kick but Leonidas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Nukem.
Duke Nukem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonidas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zeus Leonidas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonidas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nukem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leonidas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leonidas throws a low kick, looking for Nukem's leg but Nukem calmly moves out of range.
Leonidas backing away here, and Nukem unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nukem closes the distance and pushes Leonidas back into the cage.
Leonidas cracks Nukem with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Nukem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leonidas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Leonidas!
A less than humble Zeus Leonidas misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curry comes to the cage accompanied by Molly Malone - The Dubliners. Clay has chosen SCOTLAND THE BRAVE !!! as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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272 lbs
27 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordus Clay!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Curry.
Curry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clay.
Curry throws out a powerful jab.
Curry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clay lands a nice shot that snaps Curry's head back.
Curry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Clay moves out of range of the strikes.
Clay is looking to clinch.
Curry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Curry seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Clay checks the leg kick nicely there.
Curry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt.
Clay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Curry scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay lands a head shot.
Curry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clay closes the distance and pushes Curry back into the cage.
Curry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Curry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curry working aggressively here.
Curry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Curry lands a nice uppercut.
Curry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clay pushes Curry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Curry misses with a punch to the body.
Curry misses with some punches.
Curry digs a right hand underneath Clay's ribcage. Clay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curry lands a nice uppercut.
Clay is rocked!
Curry has a couple of punches blocked by Clay.
Clay is still on wobbly legs! Can Curry finish him?
Curry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clay has a couple of punches blocked by Curry.
Clay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Curry fails to land.
Curry swings wildly with an uppercut but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clay.
Clay struggles to land a body shot inside as Curry controls his hands.
Clay seems to have recovered his senses.
Clay throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry lands with a light punch inside.
Clay tries to work over Curry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clay misses with a body punch.
Clay pushes Curry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Curry.
A head punch on the inside from Curry fails to land.
Curry working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curry.
Curry misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clay.
A short right from Clay.
Curry dips a shoulder and cracks Clay with a mighty uppercut! Clay falls back against the cage and Curry unloads with a barrage of strikes! Clay is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Curry screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Curry!
Arthur Curry made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geoffrey Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Yount (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geoffrey Barbossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robin Yount!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Yount as he connects with a hook.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yount's head backwards.
Barbossa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yount checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yount throws a low kick but Barbossa moves out of range easily.
Yount avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yount 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.
Barbossa moves out of range of the body kick.
Yount misses with a wild combination.
Yount is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yount takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barbossa gets a takedown into half guard.
Barbossa tries to stand and escape but Yount is controlling the position.
Yount is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barbossa in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yount is trying to control but can't.
Barbossa not doing much here.
Barbossa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barbossa controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Yount tries to hold on but Barbossa postures up.
Yount is looking to get to half guard.
Barbossa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yount is looking to improve his position but Barbossa isn't that keen on the idea.
Barbossa controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yount for as long as he can get away with.
Yount keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barbossa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yount holds on to Barbossa as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Barbossa controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four 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.
Yount is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yount bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yount won't allow Barbossa to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yount controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yount is looking to chop away at Barbossa's legs.
Barbossa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yount throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbossa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yount stuns Barbossa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yount takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yount thuds his right hand into Barbossa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yount will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbossa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yount can pounce on him.
Yount throws a hook but Barbossa blocks it.
Yount slips under a jab.
Yount looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbossa takes one to the chin there.
Barbossa is looking to chop away at Yount's legs.
Yount throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbossa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Yount.
Barbossa looking to score a takedown here. Yount is defending well but Barbossa drives through and ends up in Yount's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbossa content to stall in guard here.
Yount pulls Barbossa in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yount can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barbossa controls the pace.
Barbossa trying to control the position from guard on top but Yount is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbossa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barbossa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barbossa stopping the sweep attempt from Yount.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
Barbossa trying to control but Yount is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robin Yount seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbossa tries to move into range but Yount moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbossa throws an off balance right hand
and Yount counters with a series of strikes. Barbossa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barbossa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbossa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yount.
Barbossa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yount throws a nice looking combination but Barbossa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yount takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbossa misses with a straight right.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Yount.
Barbossa throwing a counter right hand but Yount manages to avoid it.
Yount stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbossa.
Yount swings widly with a right hand
and Barbossa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yount thinking.
Barbossa lands an overhand right.
Nice straight punches there by Yount. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa moves out of range as Yount strikes.
Barbossa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yount manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yount attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Yount misses the target.
Barbossa throws out a loose jab but Yount uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbossa misses the jab.
Yount throws a counter combo.
Yount connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbossa moves out of range as Yount throws a body kick.
Yount 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.
Yount throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbossa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yount counters with a nice uppercut.
Yount moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbossa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yount slips a jab from Barbossa.
Barbossa throws the left hand but Yount avoids the punch easily.
Barbossa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yount swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yount misses with a hook.
Yount scores with a nice head shot.
Barbossa is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbossa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yount throws out a counter right but Barbossa avoids it with no problem.
Nice body kick from Yount.
Robin Yount is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbossa tries to keep at a distance but Yount has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbossa prevents a body shot from Yount.
Barbossa dodges an elbow strike from Yount.
Yount tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbossa avoids it.
Barbossa manages to break the clinch.
Barbossa connects with a leg kick. Yount looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbossa takes a swing at Yount's ribcage but misses.
Yount defending well as Barbossa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbossa throws a hook to the side of Yount's head but Yount sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yount throws out a counter right but Barbossa avoids it with no problem.
Barbossa walks into a stiff left hand from Yount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Yount showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Barbossa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barbossa is looking to score with low kicks.
Barbossa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yount is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yount.
Yount takes one on the button.
Yount is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yount looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbossa is just out of range.
Yount throws a hook but Barbossa avoids it easily.
It looked like Barbossa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yount takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbossa tests Yount's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbossa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbossa throws a poor cross that misses
and Yount counters with a stiff right hand.
Yount tries to move into range but Barbossa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbossa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yount takes a step back to recover.
Barbossa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbossa there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yount throws a nice looking combination but Barbossa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yount looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yount chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbossa blocks a jab.
It looked like Barbossa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yount ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbossa has closed the distance and engaged Yount in a clinch.
Yount tries a knee to the head but Barbossa blocks it.
Yount missing with knees to the body.
Yount blocks an uppercut.
Barbossa blocks the elbow strike.
Barbossa has Yount pressed against the cage.
Yount using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbossa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barbossa misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yount.
A shot in the inside from Barbossa.
Nice body punch from Barbossa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yount misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbossa manages to break the clinch.
Barbossa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yount manages to avoid it.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Yount.
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!
Barbossa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yount manages to avoid it.
Barbossa lands with an overhand left.
Yount scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbossa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbossa avoids the head kick by Yount.
Barbossa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yount.
Yount is looking for the big counter here.
Barbossa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbossa lunges at Yount with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yount's hand.
Barbossa tries to close the distance and clinch but Yount swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yount keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbossa avoids the head kick by Yount.
Yount misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Yount checks it.
Yount avoids the body shot from Barbossa.
Barbossa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yount was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbossa.
Barbossa scoring well with a low kick there.
Yount throws out a loose jab but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbossa misses with a wild body shot.
Yount has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yount there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbossa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yount, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbossa tries to break free but Yount pushes him back against the cage.
Barbossa breaks from the clinch.
Yount looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbossa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbossa misses with a double jab
and Yount counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yount thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yount tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yount looks to land a right hand but Barbossa moved out of range.
Barbossa takes a swing at Yount's ribcage but misses.
Barbossa throws a right hand that misses
and Yount counters with a body 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!
Yount misses with a hook. Barbossa ducked under it nicely.
Yount wants to slow Barbossa down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbossa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yount takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbossa closes the distance and pushes Yount back into the cage.
Barbossa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yount tries a knee to the head but Barbossa blocks it.
Yount lands with a right to the head.
Barbossa blocks an elbow strike from Yount.
Yount lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barbossa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Geoffrey Barbossa.
I think Barbossa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lao Shin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Sundvison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shaolin Chamber of Death. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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183 lbs
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187 lbs
24 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Lao Shin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mats Sundvison!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sundvison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sundvison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shin, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Sundvison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Sundvison.
Shin lands with a right to the head.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Shin tries to stall but Sundvison uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sundvison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shin is defending well for now.
Sundvison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin can't break the clinch.
Shin works on Sundvison's body with a couple of short punches.
Shin lands a nice elbow.
A body shot lands from Sundvison.
A short left from Sundvison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sundvison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundvison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shin misses with some punches.
Sundvison misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Shin.
Shin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sundvison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sundvison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sundvison lands a body punch.
Sundvison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin pushes Sundvison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shin takes a shot to the head.
Sundvison pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sundvison scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sundvison.
Shin lands with a short shot to the head.
Sundvison unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sundvison trying to land knees to the body.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundvison struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Shin.
Shin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sundvison lands a nice knee to the body.
Shin blocking some punches.
Shin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sundvison throws a head punch that misses.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shin.
Shin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sundvison lands a left hand.
Shin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sundvison closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mats Sundvison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundvison is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundvison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sundvison is looking to clinch.
Sundvison has Shin up against the cage in a clinch.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin lands a shot to the body.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sundvison controls his hands.
Sundvison can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
Sundvison has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
A left hand lands to the body for Shin.
Shin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Shin.
Sundvison scores with a shoulder strike.
Shin lands an elbow inside that Sundvison shrugs off.
Shin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sundvison backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shin pushes off an throws an elbow but Sundvison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundvison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shin slowing the pace effectively.
Sundvison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sundvison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sundvison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sundvison missing with knees to the body.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Sundvison.
Shin tries to pull guard but Sundvison won't allow it.
Shin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sundvison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Shin on the inside.
Shin lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Sundvison fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Sundvison fails to land.
Shin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shin lands with a light punch inside.
Shin trying to stall but Sundvison improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lao Shin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sundvison can do to turn this around?
Sundvison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sundvison looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Shin.
Shin tries to pull guard but Sundvison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sundvison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Sundvison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Sundvison avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
Sundvison tries to land knees in the clinch but Shin avoids the damage to the body.
Sundvison pushes off an throws an elbow but Shin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sundvison tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Sundvison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Sundvison.
Shin misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Shin.
Sundvison swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sundvison misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sundvison as Shin tries to tie him up.
Shin lands an elbow just above Sundvison 's eye.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sundvison struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
Sundvison tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Sundvison back against the cage.
Sundvison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Shin.
Shin scores with a shot to the side of Sundvison's head.
Sundvison lands with a light punch inside.
Shin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sundvison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sundvison.
Shin cracks Sundvison with a nice body shot.
Sundvison throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sundvison's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Shin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Mats Sundvison has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Still in the clinch, Shin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sundvison is rocked!
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sundvison's elbow.
Sundvison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shin.
A shot in the inside from Sundvison.
A head punch on the inside from Shin fails to land.
Shin misses with an elbow strike.
Shin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Shin.
Sundvison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Sundvison misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundvison lands a shoulder strike.
Sundvison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sundvison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sundvison's elbow.
Shin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sundvison backwards.
Sundvison blocks a body shot from Shin.
Sundvison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Sundvison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sundvison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sundvison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shin effectively controlling the action here.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Sundvison managing to block the knees to the body from Shin.
Shin misses with an elbow strike.
Sundvison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin avoids the elbow strike from Sundvison, against the cage.
Shin manages to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundvison wanted to stand there but Shin had control of the position.
Sundvison gets to his feet. Shin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sundvison slips a jab from Shin.
Shin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sundvison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shin keeps the fight on the outside.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Sundvison manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin keeps the fight on the outside.
Shin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sundvison is able to avoid easily.
Sundvison throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin lands a body shot.
Sundvison doesn't manage to clinch there - Shin circles away.
Sundvison gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Shin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lao Shin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mats Sundvison's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sundvison is looking to chop away at Shin's legs.
Sundvison wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sundvison moves to clinch but Shin breaks away
and Shin counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sundvison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sundvison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundvison pushes Shin up against the cage in a clinch.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sundvison.
Shin takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Lao Shin has been cut.
Sundvison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Shin lands an elbow just above Sundvison 's eye.
Sundvison misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundvison tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Sundvison back against the cage.
Sundvison missing with knees to the body.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sundvison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shin working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sundvison.
Sundvison tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Shin on the inside.
Sundvison blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Sundvison.
Sundvison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sundvison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shin tries to land knees in the clinch but Sundvison avoids the damage to the body.
Shin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sundvison smiles and moves away.
Sundvison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Sundvison manages to avoid it.
Mats Sundvison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sundvison, right into the meat.
Sundvison throws the kick towards the body but Shin avoids it.
Sundvison pushes Shin up against the cage in a clinch.
Sundvison prevents a body shot from Shin.
Sundvison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shin avoids a wild elbow strike from Sundvison.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Sundvison.
Shin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sundvison misses with a punch to the body.
Sundvison trying to land knees to the body.
Sundvison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin manages to break the clinch.
Sundvison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sundvison avoids it.
Sundvison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundvison throws a combination. Shin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sundvison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shin, pushing him back against the cage.
Shin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sundvison backwards.
Sundvison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Shin.
Lao Shin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Shin.
Shin breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Sundvison is predictable there
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Shin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sundvison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sundvison misses with a straight left.
Shin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sundvison misses with a hook
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sundvison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shin lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin works Sundvison's body with a nice hook.
Shin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sundvison moves into the clinch.
Shin takes a shot to the head.
Shin is working Sundvison over against the cage.
Shin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shin trying to control but Sundvison is working from the bottom.
Sundvison has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sundvison.
Shin trying to control the action but Sundvison is working from the bottom.
Sundvison throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lao Shin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shin 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lao Shin!
An out of breath Lao Shin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Mstislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanly Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Россия. Williams has chosen Kenny Loggins - I'm free as his entrance music. Ilya Mstislav Volkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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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
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanly Williams !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Volkov misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by Volkov.
Volkov tries to work over Williams 's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
Williams jabs at Volkov's body.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Volkov blocks the leg kick.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams ! But no joy.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov scores with a kick to the body.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Williams .
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams 's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov works Williams 's body with a nice hook.
Volkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
As Williams tries to get set, Volkov tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
Volkov clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been informed that Williams has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Williams throws a body kick that misses
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov lands a jab to the head.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.
Volkov scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been told by Volkov's head coaches at Gym Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Williams misses.
Volkov scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams throws a push kick but Volkov slaps the foot to one side.
Williams jabs at Volkov's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov is looking for a counter combo.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov is looking to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams .
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Volkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkov's head.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volkov clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Volkov's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
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 Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Volkov if he has to take too many more of those.
Volkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Volkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov.
Williams pressing his opponent against the cage.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Williams .
Volkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Williams .
Volkov working aggressively here.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams effectively controlling the action here.
Volkov presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Williams is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williams wants to stall.
Williams seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Volkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Volkov.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike.
Williams wants to stall.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Volkov lands a body punch.
Volkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Volkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkov finish him?
Williams misses with the head strike.
Volkov gets through Williams 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Williams to his knees! Volkov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov retains his welterweight title!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Stanly Williams spoke after the fight, saying 'I have to go poop'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rokicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Belliveau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rokicki comes into the arena with Survivor - Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Belliveau has chosen We will rock you as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Rokicki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Belliveau!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rokicki lands with a nice body kick.
Rokicki swings widly with a right hand
and Rokicki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belliveau scores with a jab. Rokicki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Belliveau misses with a lunging right hand
and Rokicki counters with a good, hard body kick but Belliveau shrugs it off.
Belliveau 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.
Belliveau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rokicki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rokicki throws a sloppy head kick and Belliveau moves out of range easily.
Belliveau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rokicki on the side of the head.
Belliveau throws a shot from downtown. Rokicki moves away and avoids it.
Steve Belliveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokicki throws a poor cross that misses
and Belliveau makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Rokicki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belliveau thows a leg kick but Rokicki checks it
and Rokicki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokicki checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokicki looks to land a right hand but Belliveau moved out of range.
Belliveau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belliveau throws a jab but it's blocked by Rokicki.
Belliveau looks to land a body kick but Rokicki moved away.
A lazy left from Belliveau finds it's target.
Rokicki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belliveau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rokicki moves away.
Rokicki throws a hook to the side of Belliveau's head but Belliveau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belliveau misses with a wild body shot.
Rokicki throwing a counter right hand but Belliveau manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Belliveau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau misses with a right hand
and Rokicki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belliveau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rokicki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belliveau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rokicki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rokicki misses with a looping left.
Steve Belliveau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belliveau takes a swing at Rokicki's ribcage but misses.
Belliveau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rokicki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokicki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rokicki loads up on a big right hand but Belliveau slips the punch.
Rokicki throws a head kick that misses
and Belliveau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Belliveau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belliveau throws a lazy body kick
and Rokicki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Rokicki.
Rokicki lands with a good body shot.
Rokicki checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Rokicki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rokicki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belliveau flicks out a counter leg kick but Rokicki steps away.
Belliveau scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Piotr Rokicki has been cut.
Belliveau throws a nice inside leg kick.
Belliveau cracks the inside of Rokicki's front leg.
Belliveau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau wants to clinch.
Belliveau looks for the body kick but Rokicki saw that one coming.
Rokicki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belliveau counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belliveau misses the jab.
Rokicki throwing a counter right hand but Belliveau manages to avoid it.
Belliveau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rokicki.
Belliveau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belliveau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rokicki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rokicki cracks Belliveau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Belliveau slips a straight right by Rokicki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Belliveau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Piotr Rokicki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Belliveau fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Belliveau.
Rokicki throws a shot from downtown. Belliveau moves away and avoids it.
Belliveau is looking to chop away at Rokicki's legs.
Rokicki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belliveau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Belliveau tries to clinch
and Rokicki counters with a good, hard body kick but Belliveau shrugs it off.
Rokicki is looking to chop away at Belliveau's legs.
Belliveau throws out a counter right but Rokicki avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belliveau ducks under a wild hook from Rokicki.
Belliveau throws a low kick but Rokicki avoids it.
Rokicki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokicki avoids the body shot from Belliveau.
Rokicki throws a head kick that misses.
Belliveau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Belliveau misses with a kick to the body.
Rokicki slips a jab from Belliveau.
Rokicki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rokicki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rokicki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Belliveau lands an overhand right.
Belliveau misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rokicki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki throws out a powerful jab.
Rokicki tests Belliveau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokicki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belliveau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belliveau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rokicki throws out a loose jab but Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rokicki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rokicki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Belliveau in his tracks.
Belliveau throws a sloppy head kick and Rokicki moves out of range easily.
Rokicki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rokicki slips a straight right by Belliveau.
Rokicki wants to land a leg kick but Belliveau is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Belliveau throws a leg kick but Rokicki checks it.
Belliveau misses with a lunging right hand
and Rokicki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belliveau misses with a hook.
Rokicki fails with the takedown
and Belliveau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rokicki forces Belliveau back against the cage and clinches.
Rokicki manages to break the clinch.
Rokicki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Belliveau steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rokicki. That one must have hurt.
Rokicki missing with a left hand there. Belliveau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Belliveau misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki lands a jab to the nose.
Rokicki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belliveau.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokicki misses with a lunging right hand
and Belliveau counters with a good, hard body kick but Rokicki shrugs it off.
Belliveau ducks under a wild hook from Rokicki.
Rokicki throws a lazy uppercut
and Belliveau counters by moving into the clinch.
Belliveau lands an uppercut.
Belliveau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rokicki.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belliveau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Belliveau blocks an uppercut.
Belliveau tries to work over Rokicki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Belliveau.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokicki.
Belliveau lands with a light punch inside.
Belliveau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Belliveau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Piotr Rokicki's cut.
That's time! Rokicki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Belliveau pushes Rokicki away with a front kick.
Rokicki checks a leg kick nicely.
Belliveau looks to score with a jab to the body but Rokicki is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rokicki misses the target.
Rokicki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rokicki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belliveau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belliveau cracks Rokicki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Rokicki.
Belliveau misses with a body shot.
Belliveau lands with an overhand left.
Rokicki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belliveau manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokicki misses with a low kick.
Belliveau takes one on the button.
Belliveau looks to score with a jab to the body but Rokicki is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Belliveau.
Belliveau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rokicki moves away.
Belliveau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rokicki manages to avoid it.
Rokicki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Belliveau connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rokicki scrambles back to his feet.
Rokicki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve Belliveau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rokicki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Belliveau is out of range.
Belliveau scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau tries to work over Rokicki's front leg with a kick but Rokicki checks it.
Rokicki feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Belliveau misses.
Belliveau misses with a wild body shot.
Rokicki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belliveau. Belliveau obviously looking to wear him down.
Rokicki throws a right hand that misses
and Belliveau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belliveau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rokicki has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belliveau throws a low kick but Rokicki avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rokicki misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rokicki, as that shot connected.
Belliveau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Belliveau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belliveau lands a leg kick that knocks Rokicki off balance momentarily.
Belliveau throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rokicki misses with a leg kick
and Belliveau counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Belliveau avoids a wild elbow strike from Rokicki.
Rokicki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Belliveau misses with a body punch.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rokicki.
Belliveau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau works the jab nicely.
Rokicki misses the shot to the body.
Belliveau thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab lands there for Belliveau.
Belliveau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rokicki tried to counter with a leg kick but Belliveau avoided it.
Belliveau lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belliveau misses with a kick to the body
and Rokicki counters with a three punch combo that has Belliveau backing up. Belliveau nods at Rokicki to acknowledge the strikes.
Rokicki tries for a takedown but Belliveau circles away easily
letting Belliveau counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belliveau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Belliveau really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Rokicki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Belliveau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rokicki looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Belliveau throws a leg kick but Rokicki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rokicki looks to land a left hand but Belliveau moved out of range nicely.
Rokicki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belliveau.
A thudding body kick lands there by Belliveau!
Rokicki blocks a head kick by Belliveau.
A head kick misses from Belliveau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokicki throws a lazy uppercut
and Rokicki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belliveau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belliveau scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belliveau tries to clinch
and Rokicki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rokicki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rokicki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rokicki misses with a body kick.
Belliveau lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Belliveau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rokicki misses with the body kick
and Belliveau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Belliveau scores with a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Belliveau.
Rokicki avoids the body shot from Belliveau.
Rokicki throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Belliveau. Rokicki shrugs it off though.
Belliveau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Belliveau.
Rokicki misses with the combination.
Belliveau wants to counter the offense by Rokicki and move into the clinch position.
Rokicki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rokicki tries to keep at a distance but Belliveau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rokicki misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau blocks an uppercut.
Belliveau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Belliveau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rokicki or not.
Nice body punch from Belliveau - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Belliveau.
Belliveau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belliveau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belliveau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Belliveau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Belliveau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rokicki backwards.
Belliveau lands with a short shot to the head.
Rokicki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Belliveau misses with a punch to the body.
Rokicki prevents a body shot from Belliveau.
Belliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokicki controls his hands.
Belliveau lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belliveau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Belliveau - that landed with a thud.
Rokicki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki misses with some punches.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belliveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belliveau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rokicki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Belliveau blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belliveau.
Rokicki is rocked!
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oh Rokicki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belliveau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rokicki throws an elbow but it misses.
Belliveau lands a right hand.
Belliveau creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rokicki's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rokicki drops to his knees and Belliveau pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Belliveau!
Steve Belliveau is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Steve Belliveau was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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