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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dzuzaska Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guzman comes into the arena with Tupac- Ambitionz Az a Ridah blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dzuzaska Guzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Guzman ducks down to avoid it.
Guzman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Guzman.
Guzman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Guzman moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Guzman lands with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guzman doesn't seem phased though.
Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Guzman swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guzman.
Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guzman staying out of range there.
A low kick from Guzman misses
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Guzman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson wants to clinch up but Guzman keeps it at a distance.
Guzman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Guzman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Guzman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Guzman circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Guzman 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.
Guzman lands a right hook to the body.
Guzman blocks a jab.
Guzman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Guzman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guzman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Guzman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Guzman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guzman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guzman throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Guzman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guzman throws out the jab.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Guzman lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guzman misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Guzman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jackson throws a hook but Guzman blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Guzman scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guzman half committed to a counter leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Guzman misses with a straight left.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guzman.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Guzman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guzman tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Guzman 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.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Guzman's knee but Guzman avoids it well.
Guzman takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Guzman circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Guzman tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Guzman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guzman.
Guzman scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
letting Guzman counter with a right hand.
Guzman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Guzman jumps back.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guzman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Guzman scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson's coach down at Bruize Brothaz was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Guzman is avoiding it.
Guzman punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guzman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Guzman cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Guzman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guzman as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Guzman manages to break the clinch.
Guzman lands a lovely overhand right.
Guzman misses with a straight left.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Guzman's ribs.
Guzman throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Guzman.
Guzman blocks an uppercut.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson has Guzman pushed against the cage.
Guzman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Guzman lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dzuzaska Guzman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Guzman throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Mac Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Guzman. Beautiful body shot.
Guzman keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Guzman is just out of range.
Guzman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Guzman settles back down.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Guzman throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guzman.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guzman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Guzman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Guzman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Guzman throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Guzman jumps back.
Guzman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Guzman lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Guzman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guzman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guzman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson moves out of range as Guzman throws a body kick.
Guzman throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Guzman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guzman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Guzman is looking to score with low kicks.
Guzman staying out of range there.
Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Guzman.
Guzman throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Guzman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guzman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guzman. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Guzman has time to react.
Guzman swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Guzman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a body punch but Guzman moves out of range.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guzman can pounce on him.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Guzman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Guzman throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson tests Guzman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Guzman.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson moves to clinch but Guzman breaks away
and Guzman counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Guzman circles away and keeps his distance.
Guzman connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Guzman.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Guzman pushes him away.
Guzman throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Guzman swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guzman.
Both fighters circling a little - Guzman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jackson moves to clinch but Guzman breaks away
letting Guzman counter with a right hand.
Guzman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Guzman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guzman.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Guzman avoids nicely.
Guzman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guzman. Guzman obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Guzman misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Guzman counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Guzman misses with a leg kick.
Guzman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guzman, right into the meat.
Guzman connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Jackson cracks Guzman with a good jab.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dzuzaska Guzman is winning the standup battle so far.
Guzman catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Guzman.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Guzman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Guzman is out of range.
It looked like Guzman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Guzman digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guzman. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Guzman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Guzman jabs at Jackson's body.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guzman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guzman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dzuzaska Guzman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Guzman's head.
Jackson lunges at Guzman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Guzman's hand.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guzman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guzman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guzman's head.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guzman. Guzman obviously looking to wear him down.
Guzman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Guzman tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Guzman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guzman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jackson misses with a hook. Guzman ducked under it nicely.
Guzman moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guzman doesn't seem bothered though.
Guzman misses with a lunging right hand
and Guzman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Guzman blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab.
Jackson tries to clinch but Guzman moves out of range.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guzman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Guzman connects with a body shot.
Guzman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Guzman punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson moves out of range as Guzman strikes.
Guzman scores with a leg kick.
Guzman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Guzman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Guzman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guzman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Guzman.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guzman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
A slow jab from Guzman misses its intended target.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guzman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guzman slips under a jab from Jackson.
Guzman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Guzman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Guzman.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guzman moves away.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Guzman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Guzman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Guzman misses.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Guzman scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Guzman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guzman blocking some punches.
Guzman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guzman can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mac Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guzman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guzman breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Guzman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Guzman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Guzman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Guzman slips under a jab.
Guzman cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guzman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Guzman counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guzman throws a front kick that sends Jackson stumbling back into the cage.
Guzman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson is rocked!
Guzman thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Dzuzaska Guzman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guzman moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dzuzaska Guzman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guzman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dzuzaska Guzman!
During a confident post fight interview, Dzuzaska Guzman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hamad Al Zahran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulakov has chosen Lube-Shparu as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
27 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hamad Al Zahran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 44 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Kulakov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Zahran throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulakov.
Al Zahran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kulakov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kulakov's guard now, I'm sure.
Kulakov has his feet on Al Zahran's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Al Zahran throws an overhand right that lands on Kulakov's shoulder, as Kulakov tries to avoid the shot.
Kulakov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kulakov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Zahran connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulakov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Zahran throws a poor cross that misses
and Kulakov counters with a three punch combo that has Al Zahran backing up. Al Zahran nods at Kulakov to acknowledge the strikes.
Kulakov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Zahran staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Zahran. Kulakov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Zahran throws a head kick that misses.
Al Zahran throws a lazy right hand but Kulakov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Zahran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kulakov missing with a left hand there. Al Zahran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Zahran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kulakov moves away from the strike by Al Zahran.
Kulakov looks to throw the jab but Al Zahran is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulakov.
Al Zahran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Abraham in the buildup to the fight.
Al Zahran scores with a head kick. Kulakov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kulakov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kulakov duly obliges.
Al Zahran closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kulakov's guard.
Kulakov keeping full guard, as Al Zahran tries to pass.
Al Zahran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Al Zahran advances to half guard.
Al Zahran frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Al Zahran controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulakov is squirming around, avoiding Al Zahran's attempts to control the action.
Kulakov really wants to buck Al Zahran off and get back to his feet.
Al Zahran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kulakov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Al Zahran wants to control the pace but Kulakov is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Kulakov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Al Zahran goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kulakov turns into him and now he's in Al Zahran's guard.
Al Zahran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulakov stands up and waves to Al Zahran to follow him.
Al Zahran slips a straight right by Kulakov.
Al Zahran throws out a loose jab but Kulakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulakov! But no joy.
Al Zahran misses with a lunging right hand
and Kulakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Zahran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Al Zahran.
Kulakov misses with a hook
and Al Zahran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Zahran looks to land a combination. Kulakov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Zahran looks to land a left hand but Kulakov moved out of range nicely.
Al Zahran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kulakov. Kulakov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Al Zahran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Al Zahran misses.
Kulakov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Zahran throws a body punch but Kulakov moves out of range.
Kulakov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Zahran circles away quickly and effectively.
Kulakov connects with a looping right hand.
Al Zahran moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Al Zahran. Beautiful body shot.
Kulakov misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulakov lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Zahran off the cage and back into range.
Al Zahran is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Al Zahran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Al Zahran misses with an uppercut.
Kulakov misses with the combination.
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 Hamad Al Zahran will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Al Zahran throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kulakov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Zahran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulakov. Al Zahran does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Kulakov misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Zahran misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulakov! But no joy.
Kulakov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Al Zahran finds it's way round the side to connect with Kulakov's head.
Al Zahran throws a sloppy head kick and Kulakov moves out of range easily.
Kulakov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Zahran misses with a hook.
Al Zahran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Zahran throws a hook but Kulakov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulakov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Al Zahran digs a good hook to Kulakov's body.
Al Zahran connects with a leg kick. Kulakov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulakov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Zahran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran thuds a left hand into Kulakov's body.
Al Zahran slips a jab from Kulakov.
Viktor Kulakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Zahran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kulakov avoids the head kick by Al Zahran.
As Al Zahran backs off Kulakov throws a huge counter combo but Al Zahran manages to avoid it all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Zahran.
Kulakov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kulakov but Kulakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Al Zahran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Zahran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulakov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Zahran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Zahran.
Kulakov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Zahran is looking to counter punch.
Kulakov throws a series of punches but Al Zahran avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran misses the body punch
and Kulakov counters with a nice body shot.
Al Zahran throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Zahran misses with a looping right.
Al Zahran scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulakov should have avoided that one.
Al Zahran throws out a powerful jab.
Al Zahran takes a swing at Kulakov's ribcage but misses.
Al Zahran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hamad Al Zahran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulakov throws a hook to the side of Al Zahran's head but Al Zahran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Kulakov.
Al Zahran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kulakov. Kulakov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Al Zahran lands a high kick!
Al Zahran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kulakov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kulakov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kulakov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Al Zahran wants to land a leg kick but Kulakov is out of range.
Nice jab there from Al Zahran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kulakov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Zahran swings widly with a right hand
and Kulakov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulakov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Al Zahran finds it's way round the side to connect with Kulakov's head.
Kulakov misses the jab.
Al Zahran throws a hook but Kulakov blocks it.
Al Zahran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulakov.
Al Zahran fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamad Al Zahran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Zahran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kulakov doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Al Zahran. Those never looked like landing.
Kulakov missing with a left hand there. Al Zahran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Viktor Kulakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulakov slips a jab from Al Zahran.
Kulakov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hamad Al Zahran is winning the standup battle so far.
Kulakov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Zahran throws a looping overhand right but Kulakov ducks down to avoid it.
Kulakov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Zahran stalks Kulakov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kulakov's face. Kulakov staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Zahran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Zahran. That's going to slow Kulakov down.
Kulakov takes a swing at Al Zahran's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Al Zahran coming out on top.
Al Zahran throws a hook to the side of Kulakov's head but Kulakov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Zahran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulakov.
Kulakov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Zahran misses with a two punch combination.
Al Zahran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulakov.
Al Zahran with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Kulakov.
Kulakov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Kulakov as Al Zahran shoots in.
A left and a right from Kulakov both land. Nice combination.
Kulakov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Zahran.
Kulakov takes one to the chin there.
Al Zahran looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulakov is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamad Al Zahran dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Al Zahran misses the shot to the body.
Al Zahran misses with a hook. Kulakov ducked under it nicely.
Kulakov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Zahran throws a lazy uppercut
and Kulakov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Zahran slips a straight right by Kulakov.
Al Zahran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kulakov under the eye.
Kulakov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Zahran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Zahran lands with a nice combination. Kulakov backs away looking to recover.
Al Zahran thuds a left hand into Kulakov's body.
Kulakov scores with a jab. Al Zahran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab by Al Zahran.
A jab from Al Zahran misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulakov. Al Zahran does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Al Zahran misses with a right hand
and Kulakov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kulakov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran is looking to counter punch.
Al Zahran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Zahran lands with a right hand.
Al Zahran throws a chopping leg kick but Kulakov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kulakov throws out a counter right but Al Zahran avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulakov. Al Zahran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Zahran throws a hook but Kulakov avoids it easily.
Al Zahran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Zahran loads up on a big right hand but Kulakov slips the punch.
Kulakov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Al Zahran loads up on a big right hand but Kulakov slips the punch.
Kulakov moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Zahran lands with an overhand left.
Al Zahran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Zahran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kulakov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Zahran moves out of range as Kulakov strikes.
Al Zahran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kulakov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kulakov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Zahran slips a straight right by Kulakov.
Al Zahran with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulakov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran throws a low kick, looking for Kulakov's leg but Kulakov calmly moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Al Zahran.
Kulakov loads up on a big right hand but Al Zahran slips the punch.
Kulakov scores with a punch to the head.
Al Zahran's corner calls for a 1-2. Al Zahran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Al Zahran misses with a leg kick.
Al Zahran throws a shot from downtown. Kulakov moves away and avoids it.
Kulakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Zahran throws the left hand but Kulakov avoids the punch easily.
Kulakov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kulakov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Al Zahran takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Hamad Al Zahran has been cut.
Kulakov slips a jab from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kulakov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kulakov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kulakov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kulakov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Al Zahran asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Al Zahran looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kulakov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kulakov is being controlled here.
Al Zahran is looking to take a break and control but Kulakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamad Al Zahran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Al Zahran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kulakov to the ground. Al Zahran is now in Kulakov's guard.
Hamad Al Zahran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kulakov keeping moving, preventing Al Zahran from controlling successfully.
Viktor Kulakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Zahran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamad Al Zahran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Zahran has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamad Al Zahran!
In his post fight interview, Hamad Al Zahran 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex John Conor Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes into the arena with Body Head Bangerz feat. Lil' Boosie & Young Bleed - I Smoke, I Drank blaring out of the sound system. Lapikov has chosen AC/DC - Hells Bells as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alex John Conor Burns could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anatoliy Lapikov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex John Conor Burns !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Anatoliy Lapikov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Lapikov.
Lapikov unleashes a big counter combination but Burns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Burns jabs at Lapikov's body.
Burns throws a nice head kick!
Lapikov scores with a jab. Burns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lapikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Lapikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lapikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Burns .
Lapikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lapikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lapikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns .
A left lands for Burns .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lapikov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burns counters with a crisp one two that drops Lapikov! Burns thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lapikov to his feet! Lapikov is in big trouble!
Lapikov is rocked!
Burns goes for a small jab and connects. Now Burns goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Lapikov stumbles back but Burns runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Lapikov to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Lapikov will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex John Conor Burns !
During a confident post fight interview, Alex John Conor Burns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Binse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher Binse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Binse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCormick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Binse has time to react.
Binse has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD Amsterdam Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McCormick tests Binse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Binse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCormick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Binse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Binse tries to clinch up but McCormick circles away and keeps his distance.
McCormick missing with a left hand there. Binse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Binse wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binse needs to keep his hands up - McCormick had a free shot at his head there.
McCormick lands a nice shot that snaps Binse's head back.
McCormick throws a right hand that misses
and Binse counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick cracks Binse with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Binse tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McCormick pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Binse is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny McCormick!
Kenny McCormick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Spazstor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zlatan Spazstor!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spazstor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slade checks it well.
Slade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spazstor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spazstor cracks Slade with an open hand slap.
It looks like Tyrone Slade has been cut.
Slade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slade throws a right hand that Spazstor ducks under and follows up with a left that Spazstor also avoids with ease.
Slade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slade shoots for a takedown but Spazstor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spazstor throws out a counter right but Slade avoids it with no problem.
Slade dips to his left and cracks Spazstor with an uppercut!
Spazstor lands a leg kick that knocks Slade off balance momentarily.
Slade scores with a takedown into Spazstor's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spazstor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spazstor is pulling down on Slade's head. It's preventing any offense from Slade, at least for the moment.
Spazstor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spazstor connects with an inside leg kick.
Spazstor connects with a leg kick. Slade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A bone on bone clash there as Spazstor blocks the leg kick.
Slade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spazstor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spazstor throws a hook but Slade blocks it.
Spazstor digs a good body shot into Slade's ribs.
Zlatan Spazstor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spazstor.
Spazstor loads up on a big right hand but Slade slips the punch.
Spazstor is looking to chop away at Slade's legs.
Spazstor looks for the body kick but Slade saw that one coming.
Slade shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Slade was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Spazstor throws Slade to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slade shoots in and gets a takedown into Spazstor's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor kicks Slade off and gets to his feet.
Slade ducks under a wild hook from Spazstor.
Spazstor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slade slips a straight right by Spazstor.
Slade seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Slade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spazstor moves away.
Spazstor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slade connects with an inside leg kick.
Slade swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spazstor counters with a leg kick.
Slade shoots in but no luck this time.
Slade misses with a left hand
and Spazstor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Spazstor loads up on a big right hand but Slade slips the punch.
Slade shoots in but Spazstor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Slade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spazstor misses the body punch
and Slade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spazstor takes a swing at Slade's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade connects with a body shot.
Slade misses with the combination.
Slade is looking to wear down Spazstor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice takedown defense from Spazstor. No joy for Slade on that attempt.
Spazstor throws a leg kick
and Slade counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Slade misses with a body shot.
Spazstor lands a nice shot to the body.
Slade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spazstor checks the leg kick.
Slade tests Spazstor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spazstor tests Slade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spazstor gets caught flat footed, as Slade shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slade prevents Spazstor from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade trying to control but Spazstor is working from the bottom.
Spazstor is controlling Slade's posture.
Slade content to stall in guard here.
Spazstor looking for a sweep. Not yet Spazstor, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slade wants to pass the guard but Spazstor is keeping the position.
Slade throws a strike but Spazstor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slade pulls Spazstor in close to his closed guard and prevents Spazstor from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Spazstor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Slade's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Slade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spazstor but Spazstor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spazstor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slade is looking to clinch.
Slade checks a low kick from Spazstor.
Spazstor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zlatan Spazstor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spazstor motions for Slade to come forward. Spazstor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spazstor defending well as Slade loads up on a big left hand.
Spazstor throws a big shot that misses.
Spazstor cracks Slade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spazstor throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spazstor as he jumps to the side.
Spazstor gets caught napping as Slade dives in and scores a takedown. Spazstor manages to retain guard.
Slade postures up in Spazstor's guard and throws a big left but Spazstor blocks it.
Zlatan Spazstor has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spazstor keeping moving, preventing Slade from controlling successfully.
Slade stopping the sweep attempt from Spazstor.
Spazstor pushes Slade off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A jab from Slade misses.
Spazstor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spazstor wants it to stay on the feet.
Spazstor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Slade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slade shoots in but Spazstor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spazstor misses with a leg kick.
Spazstor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slade's calf.
Slade throws a hook to the side of Spazstor's head but Spazstor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slade throws a right and a left that Spazstor avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slade is out of range and Spazstor settles back down.
Slade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slade tries to bum rush Spazstor with a series of wild strikes but Spazstor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spazstor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slade moves away.
Slade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spazstor.
Slade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spazstor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Spazstor misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spazstor.
Slade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slade misses with a double jab.
Spazstor lands with a cross.
Slade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spazstor throws a body punch but Slade moves out of range.
Slade avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor punishes Slade's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spazstor.
Spazstor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slade bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Spazstor bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tyrone Slade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spazstor can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Slade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spazstor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spazstor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spazstor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spazstor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spazstor misses the jab.
Spazstor misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Spazstor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Slade does no damage.
As Slade backs off Spazstor throws a huge counter combo but Slade manages to avoid it all.
Slade misses with a low kick as Spazstor jumps back.
Spazstor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slade moves away.
Slade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spazstor lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Spazstor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Slade'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!
A lazy body kick from Slade
and Spazstor counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Slade throws a hook to the side of Spazstor's head but Spazstor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spazstor scores with a leg kick.
Slade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spazstor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spazstor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slade.
Slade lands with an uppercut that bounces Spazstor off the cage and back into range.
Spazstor connects with an inside leg kick.
Spazstor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Slade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spazstor back to the cage. Slade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Slade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spazstor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slade doesn't manage to clinch there - Spazstor circles away.
Spazstor lands a leg kick that knocks Slade off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slade shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Spazstor eats them both and turns towards Slade to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade throws a right hand that Spazstor ducks under and follows up with a left that Spazstor also avoids with ease.
Slade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slade crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spazstor - the referee stops the clock and Slade gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spazstor. Slade manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spazstor digs a good body shot into Slade's ribs.
Spazstor digs a good body shot into Slade's ribs.
Slade misses with a body punch
and Spazstor counters with a nice uppercut.
Slade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spazstor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slade.
Spazstor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spazstor misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spazstor throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spazstor sprawls well. Spazstor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slade gets slowly back to his feet.
Spazstor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spazstor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slade somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Slade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spazstor throws a leg kick which misses Slade's front leg but catches the back leg as Slade tries to avoid it.
Slade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spazstor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slade with a body shot.
Spazstor throws a body shot but no joy.
Slade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spazstor manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spazstor defends well and Slade ends up having to push Spazstor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Slade shoots in but no luck this time.
Spazstor scores with a jab to the head.
Slade swings for the body but Spazstor moves out of range.
Slade lands an overhand right.
Spazstor avoids the body shot from Slade.
Slade fails to land with a series of punches.
Slade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Slade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spazstor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slade somewhat.
Slade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spazstor manages to avoid it.
Slade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spazstor.
Slade misses with a double jab
and Spazstor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slade. That's going to slow Spazstor down.
Spazstor cracks the inside of Slade's front leg.
Spazstor throws a lazy right hand but Slade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spazstor tries to score with a low kick but Slade moves his leg out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spazstor scores with a nice body kick.
Slade misses with a series of wild punches.
Spazstor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spazstor lands a slapping body shot.
Spazstor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slade.
Spazstor lands a leg kick that knocks Slade off balance momentarily.
Zlatan Spazstor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spazstor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spazstor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zlatan Spazstor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spazstor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zlatan Spazstor!
An out of breath Zlatan Spazstor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rami Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Koko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris's entrance music is Jedi Theme Music. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Rami Harris has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rami Harris seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rami Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Koko!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koko keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris avoids a kick to the body.
We've been told by Harris's head coaches at mickeyharts the greatest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Koko avoids the head kick by Harris.
Koko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Koko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koko.
Koko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Koko throws a head kick that half lands.
Harris slips under a jab from Koko.
Harris fires out a quick counter leg kick but Koko just manages to avoid it.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Koko is just out of range.
Harris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harris moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koko lands with a short shot to the head.
Harris has hold of one of Koko's legs. Koko is fighting the takedown attempt but Harris gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Koko blocks nicely.
Koko managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Harris puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Koko is trying to stand back up but Harris is controlling him
Koko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Koko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Koko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Koko pushes Harris off looking to stand but Harris dives back in and keeps control.
Harris is thwarting Koko's attempts to control the position.
Koko is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Harris there.
Harris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koko's head.
Koko is staying active underneath Harris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harris is nestled in close to Koko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris prevents Koko from improving his position.
Harris trying to control the action but Koko is working from the bottom.
Harris trying to control the pace.
Koko tries to kick Harris off but Harris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Koko wants to get back to his feet.
Harris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koko trying to control but Harris postures up.
Harris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harris prevents Koko from standing back up.
Koko is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koko trying to control here.
Harris slows the pace down in half guard.
Harris has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Michael Koko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koko throws a front kick aimed at Harris's knee but Harris avoids it well.
Koko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Koko.
Koko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koko.
Harris moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Harris.
Harris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harris has hold of one of Koko's legs. Koko is fighting the takedown attempt but Harris gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Koko wants to get back to his feet but Harris passes into half guard.
Koko is not content to let Harris control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Harris dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Koko throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Koko. Those never looked like landing.
Harris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Koko.
Koko lands a nice shot to the body.
Koko checks a leg kick nicely.
Harris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koko's sensitive parts.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Harris scores with a takedown into Koko's guard.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Koko.
Koko managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harris is fighting to break Koko's control of his arms but Koko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Koko looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koko keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris stops Koko from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Koko tries to score with a low kick but Harris moves his leg out of the way.
Koko connects with the punch.
Michael Koko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koko.
Harris lunges at Koko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koko's hand.
Good exchange - Koko coming out on top.
Koko is looking to land body kicks.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Harris moves into the clinch.
Koko has Harris pushed against the cage.
Koko prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Koko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koko.
Koko rushes Harris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harris is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rami Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koko misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Koko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Koko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris wants to take the fight to the mat but Koko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Koko is trying to break the clinch but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Harris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Koko's ribcage. Koko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harris misses with some punches.
Harris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Koko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris tries to work over Koko's front leg with a kick but Koko checks it.
Koko throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Harris tries to work over Koko's front leg with a kick but Koko checks it.
Koko is looking to score with low kicks.
Harris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Koko.
Michael Koko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Koko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Koko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harris.
Harris tries for a takedown. No joy.
Koko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koko.
Harris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Koko.
A lazy left from Koko finds it's target.
Koko slips under a jab from Harris.
As Harris backs off Koko throws a huge counter combo but Harris manages to avoid it all.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Koko saw that one coming.
Koko is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris defending well as Koko loads up on a big left hand.
Harris throws the kick towards the body but Koko avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koko throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Koko tenderised Harris's leg. Harris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koko tests Harris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Koko.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harris, right into the meat.
Koko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koko staying out of range there.
Koko digs a good body shot into Harris's ribs.
Koko thuds his right hand into Harris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koko throws out a powerful jab.
No luck for Harris with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Koko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Koko defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Harris blocks the leg kick.
Harris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Koko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harris counters with a leg kick.
Koko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body kick there by Koko.
Harris moves into the clinch successfully.
Koko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Koko working aggressively here.
Koko stalling against the cage.
Harris gets through Koko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koko lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koko stops a takedown attempt from Harris.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koko is keeping busy.
Koko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harris gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Harris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harris passes Koko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koko trying to control but Harris postures up.
Harris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koko is looking to improve his position.
Koko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Koko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koko pulls Harris in to control the position.
Harris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koko's guard.
Harris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Harris is thwarting Koko's attempts to control the position.
Koko is pressing down on Harris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koko keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Koko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Harris passes into half guard.
Harris prevents Koko from improving his position.
Koko kicks off Harris and gets to his feet.
Koko 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.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Koko misses with a double jab
and Harris moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koko tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Harris to work.
Koko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Koko.
Koko tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris lands with a light punch inside.
Koko is pressed up against the cage. Harris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koko down to the mat. Koko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koko ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
A combination from Koko does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris clinches.
Koko pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koko takes a shot to the head.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koko backwards.
Harris is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rami Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koko misses with a punch to the body.
Koko tries to circle away but Harris has him pinned against the cage.
Koko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harris in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rami Harris.
I think Harris 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rami Harris!
A relieved looking Rami Harris thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Michael Koko had this to say: 'Koko sad.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kalashoka Shishunaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Silvestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalashoka Shishunaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Silvestre!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvestre has managed to clinch.
Shishunaga lands a right hand.
Silvestre blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Silvestre - that landed with a thud.
Silvestre keeps control of Shishunaga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shishunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silvestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Shishunaga.
Silvestre misses with a punch on the inside.
Shishunaga scores with a hook to the body.
Silvestre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shishunaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Silvestre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shishunaga can't find room to land a body shot as Silvestre controls the action.
Shishunaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvestre keeps control of Shishunaga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silvestre lands a hook that snaps the head of Shishunaga backwards.
Silvestre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shishunaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silvestre has a couple of punches blocked by Shishunaga.
Shishunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silvestre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shishunaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre misses with a hook
and Shishunaga counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Daniel Silvestre has been cut.
Silvestre lands an overhand right.
Silvestre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shishunaga.
Silvestre tries to move into range but Shishunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silvestre tests Shishunaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silvestre rushes Shishunaga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shishunaga gets through Silvestre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silvestre prevents a body shot from Shishunaga.
Shishunaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silvestre tries a body shot but Shishunaga blocks it.
Shishunaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Silvestre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shishunaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Silvestre backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvestre misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silvestre.
Silvestre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shishunagas head.
Silvestre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Kalashoka Shishunaga has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Shishunaga on the inside.
Silvestre lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silvestre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silvestre blocks an uppercut.
Shishunaga tries a body shot but Silvestre blocks it.
A body shot lands from Silvestre.
Shishunaga is trying to break the clinch but Silvestre is controlling him.
Silvestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Silvestre.
Silvestre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shishunaga.
Shishunaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvestre's elbow.
Shishunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Silvestre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shishunaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvestre's elbow.
Silvestre lands a nice shot to the body.
Shishunaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Silvestre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shishunaga misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre misses with a punch on the inside.
Silvestre just leaning against Shishunaga, taking a breather.
Silvestre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shishunaga's elbow.
Shishunaga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silvestre.
Shishunaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silvestre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shishunagas head.
Shishunaga lands with a right to the head.
Silvestre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shishunaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silvestre backwards.
Silvestre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shishunaga misses with some punches.
Silvestre blocks a body shot from Shishunaga.
Silvestre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shishunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silvestre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silvestre throws a punch but it's blocked by Shishunaga.
Shishunaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silvestre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shishunaga working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shishunaga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shishunaga tries a body shot but Silvestre blocks it.
Shishunaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shishunaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silvestre lands with a short shot to the head.
Shishunaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Silvestre controls his hands.
Silvestre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shishunaga backwards.
Shishunaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Silvestre controls his hands.
Shishunaga has a couple of punches blocked by Silvestre.
Silvestre effectively controlling the action here.
Silvestre blocks an uppercut.
Silvestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shishunaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shishunaga.
Silvestre tries a body shot but Shishunaga blocks it.
Silvestre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silvestre pushes Shishunaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silvestre working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Silvestre will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shishunaga is looking to clinch but Silvestre is avoiding it.
Shishunaga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silvestre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shishunaga somewhat.
Silvestre has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silvestre.
Shishunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shishunaga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silvestre.
Silvestre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shishunaga can pounce on him.
Shishunaga swings for the body but Silvestre moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvestre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silvestre blocks a leg kick.
Shishunaga cracks the inside of Silvestre's front leg.
Silvestre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shishunaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shishunaga 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre catches Shishunaga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silvestre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shishunaga cracks Silvestre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silvestre scores with the left hand. Shishunaga knows he should have avoided that one.
Shishunaga misses with a jab to the body
and Silvestre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silvestre is looking to slow Shishunaga down with leg kicks.
Silvestre thows a leg kick but Shishunaga checks it
and Shishunaga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shishunaga misses with a left hand
and Silvestre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shishunaga tries to clinch but Silvestre is having none of it.
Silvestre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daniel Silvestre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shishunaga loads up on a big right hand but Silvestre slips the punch.
Silvestre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shishunaga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvestre scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Shishunaga.
Silvestre throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silvestre - that will leave a mark!
Shishunaga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shishunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Silvestre's head.
Shishunaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silvestre lands the left hand.
Shishunaga wants to land a leg kick but Silvestre is out of range.
Shishunaga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silvestre is looking to clinch.
Shishunaga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silvestre's calf.
Silvestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silvestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silvestre is looking to clinch but Shishunaga is avoiding it.
Silvestre tries to close the distance and clinch but Shishunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silvestre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Silvestre.
Shishunaga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shishunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silvestre.
Shishunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silvestre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shishunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Shishunaga has managed to clinch.
Silvestre is pushing Shishunaga up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Silvestre.
Shishunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silvestre punishes Shishunaga's body with a nice straight punch.
Silvestre looks to land a right hand but Shishunaga moved out of range.
Shishunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silvestre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silvestre throws a jab but it's blocked by Shishunaga.
Daniel Silvestre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shishunaga.
Shishunaga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silvestre moves out of range of the strikes.
Silvestre scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Silvestre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre rushes Shishunaga and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Silvestre.
Silvestre is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shishunaga tries to throw a body punch but Silvestre avoids it by throwing Shishunaga back against the cage.
Silvestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silvestre misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Silvestre fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shishunaga.
Good body shot from Silvestre.
Silvestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silvestre pushes Shishunaga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shishunaga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silvestre is defending well for now.
Silvestre lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shishunaga misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silvestre.
Silvestre scores with a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silvestre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Silvestre.
Shishunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Silvestre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silvestre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shishunaga throws a lazy right hand but Silvestre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shishunaga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shishunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Silvestre misses.
Silvestre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shishunaga drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silvestre sprawls and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silvestre!
A lazy left from Silvestre finds it's target.
Silvestre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silvestre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silvestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shishunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Silvestre.
Shishunaga misses the body punch
and Silvestre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvestre darts in and clinches Shishunaga up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shishunaga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shishunaga can't find room to land a body shot as Silvestre controls the action.
Silvestre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silvestre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silvestre blocking some punches.
Shishunaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silvestre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shishunaga's elbow.
Shishunaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silvestre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shishunaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shishunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shishunaga misses with some punches.
Silvestre tries a body shot but Shishunaga blocks it.
Silvestre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silvestre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silvestre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silvestre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silvestre working aggressively here.
Silvestre swings wildly with an uppercut but Shishunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shishunaga misses with some punches.
Shishunaga is working Silvestre over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shishunaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Silvestre.
Shishunaga breaks the clinch.
Shishunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvestre scores with a body shot.
Shishunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silvestre.
Silvestre is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Silvestre lands a nice shot to the body.
Silvestre dodges the punch combination from Shishunaga.
Silvestre scores with a leg kick.
Silvestre jabs at Shishunaga's body.
Silvestre throws a sloppy body shot
and Shishunaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silvestre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silvestre pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shishunaga back to the cage. Silvestre follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Silvestre misses with a lunging right hand
and Shishunaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Silvestre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Silvestre misses.
Silvestre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shishunaga.
Kalashoka Shishunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shishunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Silvestre counters with a left to the body.
Silvestre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silvestre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shishunaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silvestre struggles to land a body shot inside as Shishunaga controls his hands.
Shishunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Shishunaga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shishunaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shishunaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Silvestre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silvestre lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre swings wildly with an uppercut but Shishunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silvestre scores with a shot to the side of Shishunaga's head.
Daniel Silvestre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shishunaga misses with a body punch.
Shishunaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Silvestre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shishunaga misses with some punches.
Shishunaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvestre's elbow.
Silvestre's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shishunaga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silvestre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Silvestre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silvestre 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Silvestre!
Daniel Silvestre thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Hyypia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyypia comes to the cage accompanied by Al Bowlly - Hang out the stars in Indiana. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stoker's choice of entrance music: Get Stoker. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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38
301 lbs
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303 lbs
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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
33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Hyypia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Stoker!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyypia tries to clinch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hyypia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Hyypia moved out of range nicely.
Hyypia jabs at Stoker's body.
Stoker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hyypia misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker unleashes a big counter combination but Hyypia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sami Hyypia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hyypia connects with a looping right hand.
Hyypia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Hyypia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hyypia misses with a looping right.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hyypia throws out the jab.
Hyypia misses with a straight left.
Hyypia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hyypia lands with a nice body punch.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Hyypia tries to clinch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hyypia takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Hyypia thuds his right hand into Stoker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hyypia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stoker jabs Hyypia right on the nose. Hyypia blinks but takes it well.
Hyypia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hyypia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Stoker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoker slips under a jab from Hyypia.
Hyypia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stoker momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyypia cracks Stoker on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Stoker falls backwards against the cage. Hyypia follows up with more strikes that drop Stoker to his knees. Hyypia keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Stoker! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Hyypia!
Sami Hyypia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Wade Stoker spoke after the fight, saying 'thanks Sin City Allstars '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kang Xi Jia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Mamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamba has chosen 2pac-Uppercut as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kang Xi Jia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Mamba!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xi Jia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xi Jia lands an overhand right.
Mamba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Xi Jias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Xi Jia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xi Jia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mamba defending well as Xi Jia loads up on a big left hand.
Xi Jia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xi Jia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xi Jia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xi Jia moves out of range as Mamba strikes.
Mamba throws a low kick but Xi Jia moves out of range easily.
Xi Jia clinches up with Mamba and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Xi Jia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mamba blocks a body shot from Xi Jia.
Mamba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamba slips a straight right by Xi Jia.
Mamba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xi Jia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mamba's calf.
Mamba thows a leg kick but Xi Jia checks it
and Xi Jia counters with a low kick, right behind Mamba 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magnus Mamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamba lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mamba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mamba, right into the meat.
Xi Jia checks the leg kick.
Xi Jia 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.
A head kick misses from Mamba.
Mamba misses with a wild body shot.
Mamba connects with a crisp jab.
Mamba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xi Jia sizes up Mamba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xi Jia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mamba misses with a hook
and Xi Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mamba motions for Xi Jia to come forward. Mamba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xi Jia throws a body shot but no joy.
Xi Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Mamba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xi Jia shoots in and gets a takedown into Mamba's guard.
Xi Jia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xi Jia is looking to pass into half guard but Mamba pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mamba is in guard.
Mamba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mamba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mamba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Xi Jia is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia sneaks back into half guard.
Xi Jia moves into full guard.
Xi Jia has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mamba should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Xi Jia has tightened it up now! Mamba should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kang Xi Jia!
After winning the bout, Kang Xi Jia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heart Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breaker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mama Said Knock You Out - LL Cool J. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heart Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker scores with a nice strike.
Eikmeyer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Breaker struggling a bit here.
Breaker tries to buck Eikmeyer off but Eikmeyer is having none of it.
Eikmeyer cracks Breaker with a big elbow.
Breaker has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Breaker is trying to get back to half guard.
Eikmeyer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Eikmeyer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Breaker is looking for a sweep.
Breaker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer working the ground and pound from side control.
Breaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eikmeyer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Eikmeyer tries to score with some ground and pound. Breaker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Breaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eikmeyer cracks Breaker with a big elbow.
Breaker is looking to reverse the position.
Eikmeyer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Breaker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Breaker tries to buck Eikmeyer off but Eikmeyer is having none of it.
Breaker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer is trying to get an arm triangle but Breaker is defending well.
Breaker is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eikmeyer throws an elbow but Breaker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Breaker tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Breaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Breaker tries to improve position but can't.
Eikmeyer working the ground and pound.
Eikmeyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Breaker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Breaker seems content to control.
Eikmeyer is looking to improve his position.
Breaker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Breaker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Breaker pulls his head out easily.
Breaker works his foot free and advances to mount.
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!
Breaker controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Breaker.
Breaker working Eikmeyer over with strikes here.
Breaker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eikmeyer is looking to escape.
Eikmeyer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eikmeyer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Breaker pulls his head out easily.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Breaker seems content to control.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Breaker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaker prevents Eikmeyer from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Breaker there.
Eikmeyer wants to improve his position but Breaker is controlling well.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Breaker pulls his head out easily.
Breaker trying to control the pace.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Breaker pulls his head out easily.
Breaker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Eikmeyer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Eikmeyer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Breaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eikmeyer tries to clinch up
and Eikmeyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eikmeyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eikmeyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Breaker.
Mario Eikmeyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a double leg but Breaker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Breaker finds it's way through Eikmeyer's defenses.
Eikmeyer closes the distance and clinches up with Breaker, looking for a takedown. Eikmeyer pushes Breaker against the cage but Breaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Heart Breaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Breaker as Eikmeyer shoots in.
Eikmeyer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Breaker's waist but Breaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eikmeyer off to one side.
Breaker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eikmeyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eikmeyer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Breaker's guard.
Eikmeyer stopping the sweep attempt from Breaker.
Eikmeyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Breaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Breaker, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Breaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eikmeyer's guard.
Eikmeyer working for a triangle but Breaker defends it easily.
Breaker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eikmeyer is breathing heavily.
Eikmeyer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Breaker stacks Eikmeyer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Breaker!
Eikmeyer seems a little lost for a moment, as Breaker dominates the positioning.
Eikmeyer is looking for a sweep.
Breaker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eikmeyer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Breaker trying to control the position but Eikmeyer is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Eikmeyer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Eikmeyer tries to bench press Breaker off him but Breaker keeps the position.
Breaker decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Eikmeyer blocks a head kick by Breaker.
Breaker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Breaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Breaker defends well and Eikmeyer ends up having to push Breaker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Breaker swings for the body but Eikmeyer moves out of range.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown but Breaker shows good takedown defense.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown but Breaker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Breaker clobbers Eikmeyer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breaker's corner calls for a 1-2. Breaker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Breaker's guard.
Eikmeyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Breaker pulls Eikmeyer in close to prevent any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Breaker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Breaker has momentary wrist control but Eikmeyer slips an elbow through the middle.
Eikmeyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eikmeyer landing some decent shots from guard.
Breaker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Eikmeyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Breaker throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Eikmeyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eikmeyer landing with the ground and pound.
Eikmeyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Breaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Breaker trying to strike off his back.
Breaker pulls Eikmeyer in close to his closed guard and prevents Eikmeyer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Breaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Eikmeyer is working Breaker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Breaker has control of Eikmeyer's left arm, preventing Eikmeyer from doing any damage.
Mario Eikmeyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eikmeyer throws a big elbow that misses.
Breaker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Breaker controlling Eikmeyer's posture.
Eikmeyer lands a couple of digs.
Breaker controlling Eikmeyer's posture.
Eikmeyer with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heart Breaker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Eikmeyer tries to clinch up
and Breaker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eikmeyer thinking.
Breaker connects with a jab.
A jab from Breaker does it's job there.
Eikmeyer avoids the body shot from Breaker.
Nice uppercut lands for Breaker. That snapped Eikmeyer's head back.
Breaker throws a big shot that misses.
Mario Eikmeyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breaker lands a body shot.
Breaker scores with a hook to the body. Eikmeyer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Breaker connects with a leg kick. Eikmeyer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Eikmeyer staying out of range there.
Breaker lands a jab.
Heart Breaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Eikmeyer tries for a takedown but Breaker circles away easily
and Breaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eikmeyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Breaker enables Eikmeyer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Breaker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer postures up and lands a big shot to Breaker's brow.
Breaker wants to sweep here but Eikmeyer controlling him for the moment.
Eikmeyer throwing strikes from guard but Breaker blocks nicely.
Breaker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Breaker pulls Eikmeyer in close to prevent any damage.
Eikmeyer lands a couple of elbows.
Breaker seems keen to control Eikmeyer's posture.
Breaker controls Eikmeyer momentarily but Eikmeyer frees himself.
Breaker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Eikmeyer chips away with some ground and pound.
Breaker is pulling down on Eikmeyer's head. It's preventing any offense from Eikmeyer, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is looking to work some ground and pound but Breaker has wrist control.
Breaker has control of Eikmeyer's left arm, preventing Eikmeyer from doing any damage.
Breaker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Breaker pulls Eikmeyer in to control the position.
Breaker is looking for a triangle but Eikmeyer pushes his legs off easily.
Breaker is pulling down on Eikmeyer's head. It's preventing any offense from Eikmeyer, at least for the moment.
Eikmeyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Breaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Eikmeyer distracts Breaker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Breaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Breaker, not yet.
Eikmeyer throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker controlling Eikmeyer's posture.
Eikmeyer is looking to work some ground and pound but Breaker has wrist control.
Breaker controls Eikmeyer momentarily but Eikmeyer frees himself.
Eikmeyer won't allow Breaker to sweep him here.
Eikmeyer scoring with some ground and pound.
Eikmeyer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eikmeyer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eikmeyer postures up.
Eikmeyer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Breaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eikmeyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Eikmeyer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breaker is on top in guard.
Breaker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Eikmeyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Breaker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Breaker trying to control but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Breaker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Eikmeyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eikmeyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Breaker defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heart Breaker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Breaker 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heart Breaker!
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