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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Burrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Spiteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burrell comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Touch This. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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
36 - 20 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanley Burrell !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Spiteri!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiteri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burrell throws out a leg kick but Spiteri moves out of range and Burrell only half commits.
Burrell throws an overhand right that lands on Spiteri's shoulder, as Spiteri tries to avoid the shot.
Burrell throws a hook to the side of Spiteri's head but Spiteri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spiteri misses with the combination.
Spiteri takes a swing at Burrell 's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Burrell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burrell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spiteri.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrell . Spiteri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spiteri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burrell .
Spiteri throws a jab when Burrell was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spiteri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spiteri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spiteri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burrell was covering up waiting for the punch and Spiteri finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Burrell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Spiteri off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri throws the left hand but Burrell avoids the punch easily.
Burrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spiteri.
Spiteri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spiteri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spiteri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spiteri misses with an uppercut
enabling Burrell to counter with a crisp jab.
Spiteri shoots for a double leg takedown but Burrell sprawls well. He's pushed Spiteri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spiteri misses with an uppercut.
Burrell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Burrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrell moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Burrell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burrell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Burrell avoids the body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrell lands with a right hand.
Burrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Spiteri tries to counter it with a takedown but Burrell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spiteri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrell moves forwards but Spiteri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Burrell .
Burrell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spiteri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spiteri throws a big shot that misses.
Spiteri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burrell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrell scores with a leg kick.
Burrell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spiteri.
Spiteri tries a quick counter leg kick but Burrell is wise to it.
Burrell wants to clinch.
Burrell throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spiteri throws a big shot that misses.
Burrell throws a leg kick but Spiteri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dave Spiteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spiteri throws a lazy right hand but Burrell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spiteri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burrell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spiteri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burrell misses with a leg kick.
Burrell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burrell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spiteri will feel that in the morning.
Burrell misses with a kick to the body.
Burrell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spiteri breaks from the clinch.
Burrell throws a leg kick but Spiteri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri misses with a straight right.
As Spiteri looks to move away, Burrell throws a big counter combo but Spiteri just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri ducks under a wild hook from Burrell .
Burrell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spiteri avoids the body shot from Burrell .
Burrell stuffs the takedown.
Spiteri throws an overhand right that lands on Burrell 's shoulder, as Burrell tries to avoid the shot.
Burrell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Spiteri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burrell darts in and clinches Spiteri up against the cage.
Burrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Spiteri controls his hands.
Spiteri blocking some punches.
Burrell is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Spiteri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burrell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spiteri is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The fighters circling - Spiteri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spiteri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burrell misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Burrell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spiteri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burrell throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Burrell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burrell throws a body shot but no joy.
Burrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiteri scores with a takedown into Burrell 's guard.
Spiteri throwing strikes from guard but Burrell blocks nicely.
Burrell trying to control the position.
Burrell controlling Spiteri's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrell being controlled here, momentarily.
Burrell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spiteri landing with the ground and pound.
Burrell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burrell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spiteri is controlling him.
Burrell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spiteri forces his way into half guard.
Spiteri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burrell keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spiteri winds up and cracks Burrell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burrell is trying to stand back up but Spiteri is controlling him
Burrell is trying to maintain the position but Spiteri is very close to passing his half guard.
Spiteri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spiteri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burrell is not content to let Spiteri control the position.
Spiteri trying to pass the guard but Burrell defending well.
Burrell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spiteri scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spiteri thows a huge punch but Burrell dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Spiteri seems content to control.
Spiteri prevents Burrell from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spiteri lands a nice short elbow.
Spiteri controlling the action here.
Spiteri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burrell is trying to get back to full guard.
Spiteri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burrell defending well though.
Burrell trying to control but Spiteri postures up.
Burrell taking some punishment here, with Spiteri in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burrell wants to get back to his feet.
Burrell trying to hold on to Spiteri's head to control him but Spiteri postures up.
Burrell wants to get back to full guard.
Spiteri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Spiteri working over Burrell with some ground and pound. Burrell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burrell is trying to get back to full guard.
Spiteri wants to pass to mount but Burrell is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spiteri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burrell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spiteri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Spiteri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Spiteri misses with a wild body shot.
Spiteri staying out of range there.
Spiteri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spiteri moves out of range of the body kick.
Spiteri blocks a leg kick.
Burrell takes a swing at Spiteri's ribcage but misses.
Spiteri moves out of range of the strikes.
And Spiteri tries to counter it with a takedown but Burrell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burrell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spiteri.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Spiteri.
Burrell is rocked!
Burrell throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrell has closed the distance and engaged Spiteri in a clinch.
Burrell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri gets through Burrell 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Burrell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spiteri stalling in the clinch.
Burrell seems to have got his legs back now.
Spiteri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spiteri throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Burrell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Burrell . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burrell .
Spiteri connects with a nice looking jab.
Spiteri scores with a hook to the body. Burrell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spiteri throws a series of strikes that have Burrell backpedaling.
Spiteri checks a leg kick.
Spiteri drops Burrell with a big left hand! Burrell is injured, injured bad! Spiteri jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Spiteri!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dave Spiteri thanked Hellbent for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Fortune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blind Shaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shaman's Dream. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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168 lbs
14 - 6 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Fortune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Blind Shaman!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaman lands a lovely overhand right.
Shaman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fortune is out of range and Shaman settles back down.
Shaman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortune staying out of range there.
Fortune on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fortune throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shaman throws a leg kick which misses Fortune's front leg but catches the back leg as Fortune tries to avoid it.
Shaman just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortune went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fortune throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortune ducks under a wild hook from Shaman.
Shaman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fortune walks into a stiff left hand from Shaman.
Fortune throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shaman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortune takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Fortune wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fortune doesn't seem bothered though.
Shaman keeps the fight on the outside.
Shaman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fortune connects with a high kick.
Fortune wants to clinch but Shaman slips to the side
and Shaman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fortune takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shaman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fortune swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaman.
Nice defenses there by Shaman.
Shaman throws an overhand right that lands on Fortune's shoulder, as Fortune tries to avoid the shot.
Fortune throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blind Shaman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaman misses the shot to the body.
Shaman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaman lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fortune looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shaman throws a hook but Fortune blocks it.
Fortune is looking to score with low kicks.
Shaman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fortune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaman.
Fortune swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shaman with a nice cross.
Shaman catches Fortune with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fortune avoids the head kick by Shaman.
Nice cross by Fortune.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortune connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That kick from Fortune tenderised Shaman's leg. Shaman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shaman misses with a body punch
and Fortune counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fortune looks to land a left hand but Shaman moved out of range nicely.
Shaman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shaman looks to land a left hand but Fortune moved out of range nicely.
Shaman with a nice cross.
Shaman misses with a body punch
and Fortune counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fortune had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shaman throws a looping overhand right but Fortune ducks down to avoid it.
Fortune seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shaman looks for the body kick but Fortune saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shaman. Fortune shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaman misses with an uppercut. Fortune saw that one coming.
Fortune takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shaman tries to close the distance and clinch but Fortune swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaman works the jab nicely.
Shaman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dominic Fortune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Fortune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fortune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaman.
Shaman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortune was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaman.
Fortune slips under a jab.
As Shaman looks to move away, Fortune throws a big counter combo but Shaman just gets out of the way.
Fortune is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blind Shaman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fortune missing with a left hand there. Shaman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaman throws a shot from downtown. Fortune moves away and avoids it.
Fortune lands a nice shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fortune might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shaman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fortune misses with a few strikes there.
Shaman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fortune looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaman lands with a good body shot.
Shaman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaman throws a one two combo.
Shaman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fortune lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fortune misses with a wild combination.
Shaman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fortune.
Fortune tries to counter with a takedown but Shaman is quick to defend against it.
Fortune lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaman off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaman lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Fortune goes down and covers up as Shaman starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blind Shaman!
After winning the bout, Blind Shaman 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ingemar Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyroil Smoochie Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anders comes to the cage accompanied by Gods Son. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
34 - 22 - 2, fighting out of London, Ingemar Anders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoochie Wallace gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Anders counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smoochie Wallace shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anders slips a jab and a cross from Smoochie Wallace.
Anders blocks a leg kick.
Anders was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smoochie Wallace dives in and scores a takedown into Anders's guard.
Anders has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smoochie Wallace working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anders's head.
Smoochie Wallace wants to pass the guard but Anders is keeping the position.
Smoochie Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smoochie Wallace throwing strikes but missing.
Smoochie Wallace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anders is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace postures up in Anders's guard and throws a big left but Anders blocks it.
Anders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace chips away with some ground and pound.
Smoochie Wallace tries to free his leg and advance position but Anders is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Anders blocks nicely.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to work some ground and pound but Anders has wrist control.
Anders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smoochie Wallace working some strikes from top position.
Smoochie Wallace landing with the ground and pound.
Smoochie Wallace scoring with some ground and pound.
Smoochie Wallace stands up over Anders, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smoochie Wallace won't allow Anders to sweep him here.
Smoochie Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smoochie Wallace lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smoochie Wallace pushes down on Anders's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smoochie Wallace thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anders's head.
Smoochie Wallace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anders keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smoochie Wallace drops an elbow to the side of Anders's head.
Smoochie Wallace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smoochie Wallace lands a nice short elbow.
Smoochie Wallace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anders moves into full guard.
Anders 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smoochie Wallace's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smoochie Wallace's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smoochie Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smoochie Wallace won't allow Anders to sweep him here.
Smoochie Wallace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace won't allow Anders to sweep him here.
Smoochie Wallace keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anders's head.
Smoochie Wallace scoring with some ground and pound.
Anders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smoochie Wallace's guard.
Smoochie Wallace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smoochie Wallace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smoochie Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anders controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anders pushing down on Smoochie Wallace's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smoochie Wallace trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anders tests Smoochie Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anders, as that shot connected.
Smoochie Wallace takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anders misses with an uppercut
and Smoochie Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
Anders takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a leg kick
and Anders counters with a nice uppercut.
Anders avoids the head kick by Smoochie Wallace.
Nice body punch from Anders.
Smoochie Wallace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anders. Anders circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smoochie Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anders displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anders misses with a looping right.
Anders tries to clinch there but Smoochie Wallace circles away.
Anders jabs at Smoochie Wallace's body.
Smoochie Wallace walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anders checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anders is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anders misses with a jab to the body
and Smoochie Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smoochie Wallace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Anders.
Smoochie Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ingemar Anders is winning the standup battle so far.
Smoochie Wallace throws a leg kick
and Anders counters with a good low kick that Smoochie Wallace was not able to check.
Anders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smoochie Wallace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anders is fending him off so far but Smoochie Wallace persists. Nope, Anders circles away and we're back to standing.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a straight left.
Anders clobbers Smoochie Wallace with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anders looks to land a body kick but Smoochie Wallace moved away.
Smoochie Wallace swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ingemar Anders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace misses the jab.
Anders tests Smoochie Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smoochie Wallace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ingemar Anders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyroil Smoochie Wallace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoochie Wallace motions for Anders to come forward. Smoochie Wallace throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smoochie Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Anders is just out of range.
Anders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smoochie Wallace.
A little feinted left hand from Anders on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anders lands with a slapping head kick.
Anders takes the fight into the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace misses with some punches.
Smoochie Wallace lands a takedown into guard.
Smoochie Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anders wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Smoochie Wallace is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders taking some punishment here, with Smoochie Wallace in his half guard.
Anders gets full guard.
Anders doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Anders is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smoochie Wallace lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smoochie Wallace scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anders looking for a sweep. Not yet Anders, not yet.
Anders is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anders keeping full guard, as Smoochie Wallace tries to pass.
Anders trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smoochie Wallace manages to get himself to full guard.
Anders tries to free his leg and advance position but Smoochie Wallace is retaining full guard.
Anders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smoochie Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smoochie Wallace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anders's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anders stopping the sweep attempt from Smoochie Wallace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ingemar Anders will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smoochie Wallace misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smoochie Wallace throws a leg kick but Anders moved away.
Smoochie Wallace takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A lazy left from Anders finds it's target.
Anders ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smoochie Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anders sets himself, and Smoochie Wallace steps forward looking for the clinch! Anders avoids it this time.
Anders fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smoochie Wallace on the side of the head.
No joy there for Smoochie Wallace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anders misses with an uppercut.
Anders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smoochie Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders checks a low kick from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smoochie Wallace tries for a takedown but Anders circles away easily
and Anders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anders pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smoochie Wallace back to the cage. Anders follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown but Anders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smoochie Wallace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anders scores with a nice head shot.
Smoochie Wallace throws a leg kick
and Anders counters with a low kick, right behind Smoochie Wallace 's knee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smoochie Wallace.
Ingemar Anders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyroil Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace tries to score with a low kick but Anders moves his leg out of the way.
Anders takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Anders wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anders throws a good cross that connects.
Anders misses with an uppercut.
Anders clobbers Smoochie Wallace with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anders is looking to clinch.
Smoochie Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and Anders counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smoochie Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smoochie Wallace working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anders can't break the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smoochie Wallace.
Anders manages to break the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anders moves into full guard.
Smoochie Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anders lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders trying to control but Smoochie Wallace is working from the bottom.
Anders wants to stand but Smoochie Wallace is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Smoochie Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smoochie Wallace trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to sweep but instead, Anders has passed into half guard.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to control but can't.
Anders is trying to control the action in half guard but Smoochie Wallace is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
Anders perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anders trying to control the action but Smoochie Wallace is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ingemar Anders showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anders 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingemar Anders!
After the fight, Ingemar Anders was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Tarczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Massey comes to the cage accompanied by 5 minutes Alone. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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187 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Massey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Karol Tarczynski!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massey throws a leg kick but Tarczynski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Massey lands a lovely overhand right.
Massey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Massey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thomas Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Massey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tarczynski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Massey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tarczynski on the side of the head.
It looks like Karol Tarczynski has been cut.
Massey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Tarczynski lands.
Massey cracks a nice hook into Tarczynski's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarczynski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Massey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey defending well as Tarczynski loads up on a big left hand.
Massey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tarczynski pushes Massey up against the cage in a clinch.
Massey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Josh Massey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarczynski works over Massey's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Josh Massey has been cut.
Massey throws a sloppy head kick and Tarczynski moves out of range easily.
Tarczynski unleashes a big counter combination but Massey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Massey just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarczynski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tarczynski throws a body punch but Massey moves out of range.
Massey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Massey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tarczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Massey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski throws out a loose jab but Massey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarczynski moves in looking to clinch but Massey pushes him off.
Massey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Massey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarczynski.
Massey scores with a nice strike.
Massey blocks a jab.
It looked like Massey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tarczynski.
Massey 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.
Massey scores with a hook.
Massey looks to land a right hand but Tarczynski moved out of range.
Tarczynski swings for the body but Massey moves out of range.
Tarczynski scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tarczynski.
The fighters circle momentarily. Massey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Massey throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tarczynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarczynski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Massey.
Tarczynski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Massey throws a shot from downtown. Tarczynski moves away and avoids it.
Tarczynski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Massey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Massey misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Tarczynski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Massey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Massey throws a hook but Tarczynski blocks it.
Tarczynski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Massey with a body shot.
Tarczynski thuds his right hand into Massey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey thuds a left hand into Tarczynski's body.
Massey blocks a jab.
Massey throws a lazy head kick
and Tarczynski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarczynski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Massey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Massey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tarczynski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Massey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarczynski. Tarczynski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Massey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarczynski lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Josh Massey will probably get the nod.
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!
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarczynski moves away.
Tarczynski lands with a right hand.
Massey lands a nice looking body shot.
Tarczynski connects with a solid leg kick.
Massey swings widly with a right hand
and Massey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarczynski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Massey misses with a body shot
and Tarczynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Massey misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey throws a leg kick
and Tarczynski counters with a thumping low kick.
Karol Tarczynski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarczynski jabs at Massey's body.
Massey misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarczynski tries to score with a low kick but Massey moves his leg out of the way.
Massey lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Massey. That snapped Tarczynski's head back.
Massey misses with a double jab
and Tarczynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tarczynski checks a leg kick.
Massey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarczynski lands a jab to Massey's midsection.
Massey misses with a few strikes there.
Massey is looking to wear down Tarczynski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tarczynski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Massey's calf.
Massey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Massey slips a jab from Tarczynski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Massey tries to score with a low kick but Tarczynski moves his leg out of the way.
Massey stalks Tarczynski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tarczynski's face. Tarczynski staggers backwards, shaken.
Massey just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarczynski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarczynski connects with a leg kick. Massey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Massey takes one on the button.
Massey misses with a body shot.
Tarczynski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tarczynski throws a leg kick
and Massey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Massey misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski swinging wildly here.
Massey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarczynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Massey.
Massey scores with a spinning back kick!
Massey lands with an uppercut that bounces Tarczynski off the cage and back into range.
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarczynski moves away.
That kick from Massey tenderised Tarczynski's leg. Tarczynski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Massey scores with a nice strike.
That has opened up Karol Tarczynski's cut even more.
Massey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tarczynski to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Massey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Massey was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarczynski.
Massey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tarczynski will feel that in the morning.
Massey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Tarczynski. That snapped Massey's head back.
Tarczynski slips a jab and a cross from Massey.
Massey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Massey connects with a single shot there.
Tarczynski lands with an overhand left.
Josh Massey's cut is getting worse.
Massey swings widly with a right hand
and Massey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarczynski scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Josh Massey will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Massey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Massey lands with a shot to the body.
Massey slips under a jab.
Massey swings widly with a right hand
and Tarczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Massey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Massey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tarczynski throws out a counter right but Massey avoids it with no problem.
Massey throws a series of strikes that have Tarczynski backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Massey. Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Tarczynski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Massey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarczynski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Massey.
Massey throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey swings widly with a right hand
and Tarczynski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Massey cracks Tarczynski with a good jab.
Massey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tarczynski finds it's way round the side to connect with Massey's head.
Tarczynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Massey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Massey jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tarczynski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarczynski checks a leg kick.
Massey blocks a low kick nicely.
Massey misses with a wild body shot.
Massey checks a leg kick.
Massey misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey swings widly with a right hand
and Tarczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarczynski lands with a shot to the body.
Massey tries to land a leg kick but Tarczynski saw it coming and moves away.
Tarczynski wants to counter the offense by Massey and move into the clinch position.
Karol Tarczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarczynski lands with a good body shot.
Massey lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Massey.
Massey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tarczynski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Massey counters with a nice body shot.
Massey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tarczynski has time to react.
Tarczynski slips a straight right by Massey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Tarczynski lands.
Tarczynski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tarczynski throws a nice head kick!
Tarczynski throws a head kick but Massey moves out of range.
Massey scores with a decent looking hook.
Josh Massey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Massey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tarczynski under the eye.
Massey lands an overhand right.
Tarczynski moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarczynski misses with a body shot
and Massey counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey thumps Tarczynski with a low kick.
Massey scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Massey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Massey blocks a jab.
Massey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tarczynski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Massey dips to his left and cracks Tarczynski with an uppercut!
Massey connects with a right hand. Tarczynski shakes it off.
Massey takes a swing at Tarczynski's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Tarczynski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Massey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Massey, 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Karol Tarczynski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Dias Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaunismieli rushes Dias Jimenez and presses him up against the cage.
Dias Jimenez is struggling to control the position.
Dias Jimenez lands an elbow inside.
Kaunismieli gets through Dias Jimenez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dias Jimenez.
Kaunismieli lands an uppercut.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaunismieli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaunismieli breaks from the clinch.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut
enabling Dias Jimenez to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up but Dias Jimenez circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaunismieli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias Jimenez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dias Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dias Jimenez counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Dias Jimenez misses.
Dias Jimenez gets tackled into the cage by Kaunismieli. Kaunismieli maintains the clinch.
Kaunismieli presses Dias Jimenez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dias Jimenez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Dias Jimenez blocks an uppercut.
Kaunismieli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dias Jimenez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dias Jimenez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dias Jimenez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dias Jimenez lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Kaunismieli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kaunismieli is working Dias Jimenez over against the cage.
Kaunismieli gets through Dias Jimenez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dias Jimenez taking a breather.
Kaunismieli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dias Jimenez.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Kaunismieli blocks an elbow strike from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Kaunismieli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kaunismieli.
Dias Jimenez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dias Jimenez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dias Jimenez being controlled against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Dias Jimenez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaunismieli.
Dias Jimenez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaunismieli's elbow.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Dias Jimenez controls his hands.
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaunismieli tries to stall but Dias Jimenez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Dias Jimenez avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Kaunismieli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dias Jimenez backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez controlling the action here for a moment.
Dias Jimenez takes a shot to the head.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaunismieli.
Dias Jimenez lands a damaging elbow.
Dias Jimenez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dias Jimenez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Kaunismieli scores with a shot to the side of Dias Jimenez's head.
Kaunismieli lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaunismieli blocks an elbow strike.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Dias Jimenez avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Dias Jimenez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dias Jimenez lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dias Jimenez tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Dias Jimenez back against the cage.
Dias Jimenez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kaunismieli's defenses.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Dias Jimenez avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Kaunismieli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dias Jimenez backwards.
Dias Jimenez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Dias Jimenez tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dias Jimenez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dias Jimenez stalling in the clinch but Kaunismieli improves position.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dias Jimenez backwards.
Dias Jimenez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Dias Jimenez wants to stall.
Kaunismieli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dias Jimenez or not.
Dias Jimenez is breathing heavily.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch up but Dias Jimenez keeps it at a distance.
Dias Jimenez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
Dias Jimenez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kaunismieli gets a clinch.
Kaunismieli blocks an elbow strike.
Kaunismieli takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kaunismieli pushes Dias Jimenez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Dias Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias Jimenez blocks a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Kaunismieli lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaunismieli drags the fight down to the ground.
Dias Jimenez wants to control from the top but Kaunismieli keeps moving.
Kaunismieli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dias Jimenez defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dias Jimenez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaunismieli is on top in guard.
Kaunismieli looking to sit in guard and control but Dias Jimenez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kaunismieli looking for a guillotine here but Dias Jimenez defends easily.
Kaunismieli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dias Jimenez controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dias Jimenez passes into side control.
Dias Jimenez wants to stand but Kaunismieli is controlling his arm.
Kaunismieli can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias Jimenez wants to stand but Kaunismieli is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez decides to stand back up.
Kaunismieli with a jab.
Dias Jimenez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaunismieli. That's going to slow Dias Jimenez down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaunismieli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dias Jimenez moves forwards but Kaunismieli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dias Jimenez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kaunismieli if he has to take too many more of those.
Dias Jimenez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaunismieli's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
Dias Jimenez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body kick from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli checks a leg kick nicely.
Dias Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dias Jimenez throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dias Jimenez in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dias Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Kaunismieli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dias Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dias Jimenez avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Dias Jimenez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dias Jimenez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dias Jimenez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kaunismieli.
Dias Jimenez slips a straight right by Kaunismieli.
Dias Jimenez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kaunismieli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dias Jimenez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaunismieli looks to land a right hand but Dias Jimenez moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Kaunismieli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dias Jimenez scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaunismieli should have avoided that one.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Dias Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli throws out a loose jab but Dias Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dias Jimenez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dias Jimenez connects with an inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kaunismieli thuds his right hand into Dias Jimenez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dias Jimenez tests Kaunismieli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice hook to Kaunismieli's body. Kaunismieli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dias Jimenez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaunismieli slips a straight right by Dias Jimenez.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick which misses Dias Jimenez's front leg but catches the back leg as Dias Jimenez tries to avoid it.
Dias Jimenez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dias Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Kaunismieli's head but Kaunismieli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli checks a leg kick.
Kaunismieli lands a nice hook to Dias Jimenez's body. Dias Jimenez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dias Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaunismieli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dias Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaunismieli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaunismieli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dias Jimenez tries a head kick but it misses.
Dias Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dias Jimenez avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Dias Jimenez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaunismieli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dias Jimenez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dias Jimenez blocks the body kick.
Dias Jimenez misses the body punch
and Kaunismieli counters by clinching up.
Dias Jimenez tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Dias Jimenez back against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Dias Jimenez avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Kaunismieli trying to stall but Dias Jimenez improves his position.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
Kaunismieli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dias Jimenez backwards.
Dias Jimenez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaunismieli's elbow.
Dias Jimenez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dias Jimenez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kaunismieli's brow.
Dias Jimenez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dias Jimenez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dias Jimenez tries a body shot but Kaunismieli blocks it.
Nice elbow from Dias Jimenez.
Kaunismieli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dias Jimenez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kaunismieli can turn it around.
Dias Jimenez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand.
Kaunismieli blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Dias Jimenez.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Dias Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli letting Dias Jimenez take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli has Dias Jimenez pushed against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Dias Jimenez is looking to control Kaunismieli's arms but Kaunismieli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dias Jimenez has his back to the cage.
Kaunismieli is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body punch.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalervo Kaunismieli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaunismieli blocks an elbow strike from Dias Jimenez.
Kaunismieli avoids a wild elbow strike from Dias Jimenez.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez takes a shot to the head.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Dias Jimenez controls the action.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kaunismieli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaunismieli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dias Jimenez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez lands an elbow inside that Kaunismieli shrugs off.
Dias Jimenez lands an elbow inside.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dias Jimenez tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Dias Jimenez back against the cage.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Dias Jimenez.
Kaunismieli lands an uppercut.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Dias Jimenez controls his hands.
Kaunismieli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaunismieli blocks an elbow strike from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez is looking to control Kaunismieli's arms but Kaunismieli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dias Jimenez has his back to the cage.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Dias Jimenez controls the action.
Dias Jimenez stalling the fight.
Dias Jimenez pushes off an throws an elbow but Kaunismieli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Dias Jimenez.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kalervo Kaunismieli.
I've got Kaunismieli 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalervo Kaunismieli!
After winning the bout, Kalervo Kaunismieli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez spoke after the fight, saying 'his breath smell like rotten underwear....'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arlington Beech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beech's entrance music is You Know My Name. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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164 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Arlington Beech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Correa!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Correa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beech throwing a counter right hand but Correa manages to avoid it.
Correa swings widly with a right hand
and Beech cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Correa just misses with a punch to the body.
Beech throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Correa misses with a looping left.
Beech has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Correa looks to score with a jab to the body but Beech is just out of range.
A slow jab from Beech misses its intended target.
Correa throws a good cross that connects.
Correa digs a good hook to Beech's body.
Correa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beech.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beech is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Correa.
Beech slips under a jab from Correa.
Correa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Beech counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Correa swings for the body but Beech moves out of range.
Beech is looking for a counter combo.
Correa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beech uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Correa.
Correa misses with a body shot.
Beech lands a big right hand that sends Correa crashing to the mat! Beech stays standing though and waves Correa back to his feet!
Correa is rocked!
Beech fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Correa is still on wobbly legs! Can Beech finish him?
Correa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beech but Beech pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Correa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Correa seems to have recovered his senses.
Correa cracks Beech with an open hand slap.
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!
Beech connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Correa misses with a body shot.
Correa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beech looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Correa scores with a shot to the body.
Correa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beech rather than just go for the knockout.
Beech lands with a shot to the body.
Correa looks to land a right hand but Beech moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correa misses with a hook. Beech ducked under it nicely.
Beech avoids the body shot from Correa.
Correa misses with an uppercut.
Beech was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Correa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Beech was looking to counter with a kick there.
Correa shoots in for a double leg but Beech sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Correa's coach down at MM eh Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Correa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Arlington Beech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Beech.
Beech misses with a body kick.
Beech bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beech lands with an overhand left.
Correa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beech counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beech scores with a kick to the midsection.
Beech finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Correa throws the left hand but Beech avoids the punch easily.
Beech throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Correa misses.
Correa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beech pinned against the cage. Beech gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arlington Beech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Correa.
Correa ducks right into an uppercut from Beech.
Correa tests Beech's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Correa throws a series of punches but Beech moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Beech on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Correa looks to land a right hand but Beech moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Beech tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Correa lands with a straight right. Beech didn't see that one coming.
Correa moves out of range of the leg kick from Beech.
Beech waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Correa.
Correa ducks under a wild hook from Beech.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beech scores with a kick to the body.
Jose Correa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correa misses the shot to the body.
Beech displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correa throws out the jab.
Beech throws a counter high kick but Correa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Correa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Correa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beech moves away.
Beech on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Beech throws an overhand right that lands on Correa's shoulder, as Correa tries to avoid the shot.
Correa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beech ducks under a wild hook from Correa.
Beech thinks about countering with a body kick.
Beech misses with an attempted mid kick.
Correa swings for the body but Beech moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Correa lands a jab to the nose.
Correa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Correa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beech manages to avoid it.
Beech slips a straight right by Correa.
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 Arlington Beech will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beech's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Correa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beech uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Correa.
Beech tries to move into range but Correa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Correa's corner calls for a 1-2. Correa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beech lands with an overhand left.
Correa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beech manages to avoid it.
Beech throws a jab but it's blocked by Correa.
Correa lands a lovely overhand right.
Correa throws a poor cross that misses
and Beech counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Beech 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Correa takes a swing at Beech's ribcage but misses.
Beech jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Beech takes a swing at Correa's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Correa. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Correa or perhaps it was just good defense by Beech, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa cracks Beech with an open hand slap.
Correa misses the shot to the body.
Correa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Correa misses with a body shot.
Beech walks into a jab.
Beech uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correa.
Correa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beech moves out of range as Correa strikes.
Correa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correa. Beech does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beech throws a push kick but Correa slaps the foot to one side.
Correa just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beech.
Beech walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beech ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Correa moves away.
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!
Correa lands with a nice body punch.
Beech moves out of range of the strikes.
Beech bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Correa throws an off balance right hand
and Beech counters with a nice kick to the body.
Beech looks to land a left hand but Correa moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Correa.
Beech thinks about countering with a body kick.
A jab from Correa misses.
Beech lands a nice shot that snaps Correa's head back.
Beech gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beech uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correa.
A quick step to the side and Beech tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correa misses with an uppercut.
Beech thinks about countering with a head kick.
Beech gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Correa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beech cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Correa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beech sprawls well. Beech wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Correa gets slowly back to his feet.
Correa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beech manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Beech on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beech. Correa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Correa lands a slapping body shot.
Correa looks to score with a jab to the body but Beech is just out of range.
Beech thinks about countering with a body kick.
Beech steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Correa.
Nice defenses there by Beech.
A shot to the body from Correa misses
and Beech counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Correa thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Correa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Correa misses with a wild body shot.
Correa punishes Beech's body with a nice straight punch.
Beech slips a jab and a cross from Correa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correa looks to land a right hand but Beech moved out of range.
Correa drops his hands momentarily and Beech takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beech smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Correa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beech looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Correa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Correa gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arlington Beech!
Arlington Beech thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cletus Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landry's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, country boy. Larusso has chosen Glory of love as his entrance music. Cletus Landry could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Larusso's chin.
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37
136 lbs
27 - 14 - 3 |
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30
144 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Cletus Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Larusso!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larusso scores with a head kick.
Landry 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Larusso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Landry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Landry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Landry with a nice cross.
Landry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Larusso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Landry walks into a straight right hand from Larusso.
Larusso misses the jab.
Landry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Landry!
A good leg kick by Landry.
Landry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landry lands a nice shot to the body.
Larusso avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Larusso throws a right hand that misses
and Landry counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Landry misses.
Landry checks a leg kick.
Larusso needs to keep his hands up - Landry had a free shot at his head there.
Larusso sizes up Landry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Larusso looks to throw a body kick
and Landry counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry wants to slow Larusso down by chopping away at his legs.
Landry misses with a looping right.
Landry lands a nice shot that snaps Larusso's head back.
Landry throws a low kick but Larusso avoids it.
A big right from Larusso misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Larusso. That's going to slow Landry down.
Landry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Landry motions for Larusso to come forward. Landry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larusso checks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Landry as he connects with a hook.
Larusso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
It looks like Landry has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Landry pushes Larusso away with a front kick.
Landry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larusso.
Larusso tries a quick counter leg kick but Landry is wise to it.
Landry loads up on a big right hand but Larusso slips the punch.
Landry lands a leg kick that knocks Larusso off balance momentarily.
Landry throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landry just misses with a punch to the body.
Landry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larusso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larusso misses with a body kick.
Landry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Larusso gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Landry.
Landry misses with a combination
enabling Larusso to counter with a crisp jab.
Larusso defending well as Landry loads up on a big left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Larusso.
Larusso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Landry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larusso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Larusso pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cletus Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larusso throws out a leg kick but Landry moves out of range and Larusso only half commits.
Landry misses with a low kick.
Landry has closed the distance and engaged Larusso in a clinch.
Larusso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larusso misses with a body punch.
Landry tries to throw a body punch but Larusso avoids it by throwing Landry back against the cage.
Landry misses with a punch to the body.
Landry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry blocks a body shot from Larusso.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larusso.
Landry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Larusso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Landry or not.
Larusso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Landry backwards.
Landry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Larusso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larusso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Landry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Landry swings wildly with an uppercut but Larusso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Larusso is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Landry.
Larusso wants to break the clinch but can't.
Larusso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Landry or not.
Larusso stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larusso.
Larusso scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Cletus Landry has been cut.
Landry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Larusso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Larusso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Landry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Landry.
Larusso scores with a shot to the side of Landry's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Larusso.
Larusso trying to stall but Landry improves his position.
Larusso misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Landry.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larusso takes an elbow to the temple.
Larusso leaning his opponent against the cage.
Landry missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cletus Landry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cletus Landry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Landry wants to clinch up but Larusso keeps it at a distance.
Landry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larusso was well out of range. Poor timing from Landry.
Landry ducks under a wild hook from Larusso.
Landry lands a head shot.
Larusso checks a leg kick.
Larusso misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Larusso.
Larusso swats away the attempt to clinch by Landry.
Landry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larusso cracks Landry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Larusso looks for the body kick but Landry saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Landry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Larusso.
Larusso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Landry throws a right and a left that Larusso avoids nicely.
Larusso cracks Landry with a good jab.
Larusso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Landry moves away.
Landry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Landry.
Landry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Landry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Larusso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landry.
Landry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Larusso counters with a nice uppercut.
Larusso scoring well with a low kick there.
Landry throws a leg kick but Larusso checks it.
Larusso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Landry.
Larusso is looking to slow Landry down with leg kicks.
Landry ducks under a wild hook from Larusso.
Decent striking displayed by Landry there.
A lazy left from Landry finds it's target.
Cletus Landry is winning the standup battle so far.
Larusso avoids the body shot from Landry.
Landry throws a body shot but no joy.
Larusso throws a low kick, looking for Landry's leg but Landry calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Larusso.
A quick step to the side and Landry tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Landry slips a straight right by Larusso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larusso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Landry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Larusso throws an overhand right that lands on Landry's shoulder, as Landry tries to avoid the shot.
Landry looks to land a left hand but Larusso moved out of range nicely.
Landry slips under a jab.
Landry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Landry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larusso.
Good work by Larusso as he checks the leg kick.
Landry ducks under a wild hook from Larusso.
Landry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Larusso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larusso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Larusso misses with a body shot.
Landry is looking for a counter combo.
Landry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Landry throws a chopping leg kick but Larusso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Larusso looks to land a body kick but Landry moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Landry misses the jab.
Larusso appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Landry misses.
Landry connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Landry.
Larusso throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Landry misses.
A head kick misses from Larusso.
Larusso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Larusso throws a big shot that misses.
Landry throws a series of punches but Larusso moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Landry.
Larusso on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Larusso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Landry.
Larusso takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Landry misses
and Larusso counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Landry wants to clinch.
Landry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larusso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Landry throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larusso throws a shot from downtown. Landry moves away and avoids it.
Larusso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Landry.
Landry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Larusso finds it's way round the side to connect with Landry's head.
Larusso scores with a head kick. Landry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Larusso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Larusso takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Larusso throws a head kick but Landry moves out of range.
Larusso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Landry lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Landry misses.
That kick from Larusso tenderised Landry's leg. Landry is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Larusso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cletus Landry'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. And we move into the final round!
Landry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Landry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Landry throws out a powerful jab.
Landry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Larusso checks a leg kick.
Larusso checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larusso.
Landry misses with a left hand
and Larusso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Larusso misses.
It looked like Landry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Landry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Larusso.
Larusso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Landry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Landry misses the target.
Landry misses with a leg kick
and Larusso counters with a head kick that drops Landry to the mat! Landry scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Landry is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larusso connects with a body shot.
Oh Landry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larusso cracks Landry with a left hook right on the temple and Landry goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Larusso lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Landry is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Larusso!
After the big win, Daniel Larusso made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bostar Tyraanicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. JEW FLOW kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
156 lbs
18 - 8 - 1 |
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32
148 lbs
29 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Bostar Tyraanicao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abraham Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyraanicao misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. Tyraanicao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Donowitz. Tyraanicao shrugs it off though.
Tyraanicao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donowitz counters with a nice body shot.
Tyraanicao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyraanicao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyraanicao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Donowitz slips a jab and a cross from Tyraanicao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donowitz with a hook.
It looks like Bostar Tyraanicao has been cut.
Bostar Tyraanicao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyraanicao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao misses the jab.
Tyraanicao blocks a low kick nicely.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook to the body
and Donowitz counters with a nice body shot.
Donowitz cracks a nice hook into Tyraanicao's ribs.
Donowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
Tyraanicao looks to land a body kick but Donowitz moved away.
Donowitz lands a right hook to the body.
Tyraanicao thuds his shin into the meat of Donowitz's side.
Tyraanicao with a jab.
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
Tyraanicao thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Donowitz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Tyraanicao.
Donowitz misses with a left hand
and Tyraanicao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Donowitz scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Donowitz.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tyraanicao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Donowitz.
Tyraanicao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Tyraanicao slams his shin into Donowitz's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz lands with a shot to the body.
Tyraanicao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tyraanicao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Tyraanicao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donowitz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tyraanicao rather than just go for the knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyraanicao.
Donowitz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyraanicao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyraanicao thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Tyraanicao misses.
A little jabbing left from Donowitz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyraanicao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyraanicao takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild combination.
Bostar Tyraanicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyraanicao misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyraanicao.
Donowitz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donowitz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tyraanicao has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tyraanicao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyraanicao throws a sloppy head kick and Donowitz moves out of range easily.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyraanicao.
Donowitz scores with the left hand. Tyraanicao knows he should have avoided that one.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Tyraanicao.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Tyraanicao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut
and Tyraanicao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donowitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyraanicao's calf.
Donk. Tyraanicao catches Donowitz right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Donowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyraanicao lands a leg kick that knocks Donowitz off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyraanicao loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
Donowitz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyraanicao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donowitz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tyraanicao with a body shot.
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a hook
and Tyraanicao counters with a thumping low kick.
Tyraanicao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Donowitz throws a good cross that connects.
Donowitz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donowitz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Donowitz.
A slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target.
Tyraanicao throws a quick counter kick to the body but Donowitz avoids it.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyraanicao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Tyraanicao misses
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyraanicao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyraanicao lands a head kick!
Tyraanicao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tyraanicao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz lands with a shot to the body.
Tyraanicao throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tyraanicao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donowitz flicks out a counter leg kick but Tyraanicao steps away.
Donowitz fakes the leg kick and cracks Tyraanicao in the body.
Tyraanicao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Tyraanicao throws out a loose jab but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz shoots and misses
and Donowitz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyraanicao moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tyraanicao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight right.
Tyraanicao lands with a nice combination. Donowitz backs away looking to recover.
Tyraanicao fakes the leg kick and cracks Donowitz in the body.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Donowitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyraanicao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donowitz's calf.
Donowitz cracks Tyraanicao with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyraanicao throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao scores with a punch to the head.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyraanicao tries to counter by clinching up but Donowitz breaks away and moves out of range.
Donowitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donowitz.
Donowitz moves out of range as Tyraanicao throws a body kick.
Donowitz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tyraanicao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyraanicao thows a leg kick but Donowitz checks it
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao throws a low kick, looking for Donowitz's leg but Donowitz calmly moves out of range.
Donowitz throws a low kick but Tyraanicao moves out of range easily.
Tyraanicao throwing a counter right hand but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick from Tyraanicao.
Donowitz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tyraanicao thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Donowitz.
Tyraanicao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyraanicao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Donowitzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Donowitz is predictable there
and Tyraanicao counters with a nice uppercut.
Donowitz tries to land a front kick but Tyraanicao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick
and Tyraanicao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyraanicao is rocked!
Donowitz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Oh Tyraanicao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyraanicao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donowitz flicks out a counter leg kick but Tyraanicao steps away.
Tyraanicao seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyraanicao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyraanicao lands a glancing blow to the side of Donowitz's head.
That has opened up Abraham Donowitz's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyraanicao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donowitz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyraanicao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tyraanicao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donowitz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyraanicao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
Tyraanicao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tyraanicao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Bostar Tyraanicao.
I think Donowitz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bostar Tyraanicao!
Bostar Tyraanicao took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Abraham Donowitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wolf nerfed my stats before the Cilian Lynch fight.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artie DeVanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Artie DeVanzo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Artie DeVanzo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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30
179 lbs
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33
178 lbs
30 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Artie DeVanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from DeVanzo finds it's way through Saibot's defenses.
DeVanzo scores with a push kick.
DeVanzo moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
DeVanzo scores with a decent looking hook.
DeVanzo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saibot at a distance.
DeVanzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Good leg kick by DeVanzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saibot lands a right hook to the body.
DeVanzo tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.
DeVanzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a body kick.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saibot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DeVanzo - the referee stops the clock and Saibot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DeVanzo. Saibot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
DeVanzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but DeVanzo slips the punch.
DeVanzo moves out of range of the leg kick from Saibot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeVanzo scores with a one two! Saibot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
DeVanzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeVanzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
DeVanzo misses with a wild combination.
DeVanzo loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saibot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeVanzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeVanzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Saibot.
Saibot throws a push kick but DeVanzo slaps the foot to one side.
Saibot blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVanzo manages to avoid it.
DeVanzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
DeVanzo looks to land a combination. Saibot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good exchange - DeVanzo coming out on top.
DeVanzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeVanzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot defending well as DeVanzo loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeVanzo is out of range and Saibot settles back down.
Artie DeVanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVanzo scores with a nice strike.
DeVanzo jabs at Saibot's body.
Saibot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saibot looks to land a body kick but DeVanzo moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo with a hook.
DeVanzo throws a hook but Saibot blocks it.
DeVanzo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
DeVanzo throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Saibot. No joy for DeVanzo on that attempt.
DeVanzo misses with a low kick.
Saibot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeVanzo misses with a low kick.
DeVanzo misses with a body shot.
Saibot throws a lazy body kick
and DeVanzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeVanzo delivers a nice body kick.
Saibot throws a leg kick
and DeVanzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Saibot throws a leg kick but DeVanzo sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo throws the kick towards the body but Saibot avoids it.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Noob Saibot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeVanzo is looking to land body kicks.
Saibot misses with a body kick.
Saibot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and DeVanzo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
DeVanzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saibot tries to get to full guard but DeVanzo has control of the leg.
Saibot is looking to control DeVanzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saibot avoid being mounted?
DeVanzo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie DeVanzo dominated that round.
That's time! DeVanzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeVanzo.
Saibot connects with a nice looking jab.
DeVanzo misses the body punch
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Artie DeVanzo is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeVanzo. That's going to slow Saibot down.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeVanzo stuns Saibot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeVanzo is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
Saibot lands a jab.
DeVanzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeVanzo tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.
DeVanzo misses with the body kick
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saibot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeVanzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVanzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeVanzo is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. DeVanzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh DeVanzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo seems to have got his legs back now.
Saibot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeVanzo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saibot scrambles back to his feet.
DeVanzo misses with a wild body shot.
DeVanzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeVanzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Saibot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeVanzo.
Saibot tests DeVanzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeVanzo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
DeVanzo lands a really nice looking cross but Saibot seems unphased.
Saibot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeVanzo tried to counter with a leg kick but Saibot avoided it.
DeVanzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Saibot counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVanzo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeVanzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Saibot moves out of range as DeVanzo strikes.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeVanzo lands a nice looking body kick.
Saibot drops his hands momentarily and DeVanzo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeVanzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?
DeVanzo shoots for a takedown but Saibot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DeVanzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
DeVanzo misses with a body shot.
DeVanzo scores with a sloppy right hand. Saibot should have avoided that one.
DeVanzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saibot.
Saibot throws a jab when DeVanzo was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeVanzo moves away.
Saibot scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saibot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DeVanzo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeVanzo throws a body kick that misses.
DeVanzo gets a double leg takedown into Saibot's guard.
DeVanzo trying to control but Saibot is working from the bottom.
DeVanzo being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo pushing down on Saibot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot keeping control of the position.
DeVanzo throwing shots but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Saibot trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie DeVanzo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot'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.
Saibot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeVanzo.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DeVanzo loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
DeVanzo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saibot flicks out a counter leg kick but DeVanzo steps away.
DeVanzo throws the kick towards the body but Saibot avoids it.
DeVanzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saibot avoids it really well and circles away.
DeVanzo wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo misses with a hook to the body
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeVanzo checks a leg kick.
DeVanzo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saibot defends well and DeVanzo ends up having to push Saibot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saibot stuffs the takedown attempt from DeVanzo. DeVanzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Saibot throws out a counter right but DeVanzo avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artie DeVanzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeVanzo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Saibot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saibot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeVanzo works Saibot's body with a nice hook.
DeVanzo feints and then cracks Saibot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saibot down.
DeVanzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeVanzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from DeVanzo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot misses with a looping right.
DeVanzo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
DeVanzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saibot makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. DeVanzo really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeVanzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot cracks DeVanzo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Saibot has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning DeVanzo to stand back up!
DeVanzo misses with a hook to the body
and Saibot counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saibot lands a body shot.
DeVanzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeVanzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeVanzo fails with the takedown
and Saibot counters with a nice right hand that sends DeVanzo toppling to the canvas! DeVanzo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Saibot finish him?!
Saibot weaves into range and cracks DeVanzo right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! DeVanzo goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Saibot is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noob Saibot!
After winning the bout, Noob Saibot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Artie DeVanzo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey, are we done here? 'Cause I'm losing my buzz.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lil Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Keosayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Back Up In Yo Ass With The Resurrection. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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147 lbs
45 - 7 - 1 |
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151 lbs
27 - 13 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lil Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keosayan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wayne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keosayan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wayne slips under a jab from Keosayan.
Wayne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keosayan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Keosayan connects with a nice looking jab.
Keosayan throws a poor cross that misses
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand.
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wayne sprawls well. Wayne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keosayan gets slowly back to his feet.
Wayne throws a quick counter kick to the body but Keosayan avoids it.
Keosayan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne throws a low kick but Keosayan moves out of range easily.
Keosayan throws a jab but it's blocked by Wayne.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Wayne as he checks the leg kick.
Keosayan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keosayan throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne keeps Keosayan at a distance using the push kick.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.
Wayne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keosayan.
A big left from Keosayan misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keosayan.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keosayan.
Wayne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beast Cartel in the buildup to the fight.
Keosayan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Keosayan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick from Keosayan.
Keosayan sizes up Wayne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wayne moves out of range as Keosayan throws a body kick.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Wayne tries to land a front kick but Keosayan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keosayan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wayne rushes Keosayan and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keosayan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keosayan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Keosayan jumps guard but Wayne stands there with Keosayan around his waist. Keosayan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keosayan.
Keosayan jumps guard and drags Wayne to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wayne trying to control but Keosayan is working from the bottom.
Keosayan looking for a sweep. Not yet Keosayan, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne advances to half guard.
Wayne controlling the action here.
Wayne wants to take a breather but Keosayan is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Keosayan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wayne.
Keosayan trying to control but Wayne postures up.
Wayne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wayne'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.
Keosayan wants to get back to full guard.
Keosayan actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wayne is working for a submission of some sort.
Keosayan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wayne trying to control but Keosayan is working from the bottom.
Keosayan has his foot on Wayne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wayne works his way back into a safe position though.
Wayne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Keosayan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch but Keosayan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keosayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keosayan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wayne needs to keep his hands up - Keosayan had a free shot at his head there.
Keosayan scores with a sloppy right hand. Wayne should have avoided that one.
Wayne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wayne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne tries to work over Keosayan's front leg with a kick but Keosayan checks it.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but Wayne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wayne wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Keosayan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keosayan jabs at Wayne's body.
Keosayan looks to land a body kick but Wayne moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan misses with a looping left.
Keosayan misses with a body kick.
Wayne misses with a low kick as Keosayan jumps back.
Keosayan throws a shot from downtown. Wayne moves away and avoids it.
Wayne defending well as Keosayan loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.
Keosayan feints the counter takedown.
Keosayan wants to land a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wayne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Keosayan darts in looking for a takedown but Wayne gets double underhooks and turns Keosayan into the cage.
Keosayan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wayne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keosayan's sensitive parts.
Keosayan lands a front kick.
A big right from Keosayan misses.
Keosayan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Keosayan throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne moves away from the strike by Keosayan.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Wayne is looking to wear down Keosayan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Keosayan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wayne lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keosayan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne lands with a good body shot.
Wayne jabs Keosayan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice cross by Wayne.
Lil Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne avoids a kick to the body.
Wayne scores with a jab to the body.
Keosayan wants to land a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keosayan.
Keosayan thumps Wayne with a low kick.
Wayne cracks Keosayan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lil Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keosayan 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.
Wayne tries to land a leg kick but Keosayan saw it coming and moves away.
Wayne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keosayan wants to slow Wayne down by chopping away at his legs.
Wayne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keosayan scores with a nice body kick.
Wayne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Keosayan.
Wayne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wayne tries to land a body kick
and Keosayan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wayne is looking to get back to full guard here but Keosayan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Keosayan takes a little break here. Wayne wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wayne is trying to get back to half guard.
Keosayan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wayne to see if he's OK.
Wayne is letting Keosayan control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne gets back to half guard.
Keosayan is looking to take a break and control but Wayne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wayne is trying to control but can't.
Wayne is staying active underneath Keosayan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wayne trying to control from the bottom.
Wayne tries to roll over but Keosayan keeps him under control.
Sergey Keosayan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keosayan throwing shots but Wayne is blocking nicely.
Keosayan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wayne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Keosayan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wayne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keosayan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keosayan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A leg kick checked by Wayne.
Keosayan tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keosayan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wayne will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keosayan with the counter takedown but Wayne avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keosayan.
Wayne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wayne misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keosayan.
Wayne connects with a body shot that sends Keosayan's belly button to the back.
Sergey Keosayan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crunch! Keosayan slams his shin into Wayne's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keosayan is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Keosayan finds it's way round the side to connect with Wayne's head.
Keosayan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wayne.
Wayne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keosayan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Keosayan tries to counter it with a takedown but Wayne pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wayne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keosayan connects with a leg kick. Wayne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keosayan.
Keosayan looks to land a body kick but Wayne moved away.
Keosayan misses with a low kick.
Keosayan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keosayan throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Keosayan.
Wayne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keosayan to score with a decent uppercut.
Keosayan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wayne lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keosayan tries to land a front kick but Wayne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keosayan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Keosayan throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
Keosayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Wayne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keosayan checks it well.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Keosayan throws a front kick aimed at Wayne's knee but Wayne avoids it well.
Keosayan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wayne circles away.
Keosayan takes one to the side of the head.
Keosayan thuds his shin into the meat of Wayne's side.
Keosayan misses with a kick to the body
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayne throws a hook but Keosayan avoids it easily.
Jab from Wayne.
Keosayan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wayne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Keosayan's shoulder, as Keosayan tries to avoid the shot.
Keosayan throws a hook but Wayne blocks it.
Keosayan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keosayan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wayne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keosayan has time to react.
Keosayan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wayne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keosayan throws a looping overhand right but Wayne ducks down to avoid it.
Keosayan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wayne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keosayan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the body from Keosayan misses
and Wayne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keosayan shoots for a takedown but Wayne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keosayan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne moves out of range as Keosayan throws a body kick.
Keosayan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Keosayan misses with a double jab.
Wayne has closed the distance and engaged Keosayan in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keosayan.
Keosayan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keosayan blocks a body shot from Wayne.
Keosayan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wayne working aggressively here.
Keosayan fails to pull guard.
Lil Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Keosayan.
Wayne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wayne tries to throw a body punch but Keosayan avoids it by throwing Wayne back against the cage.
Wayne trying to stall but Keosayan improves his position.
Wayne will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Keosayan up against the cage.
Wayne misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lil Wayne did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keosayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keosayan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wayne looks for the body kick but Keosayan saw that one coming.
Wayne throws a body punch but Keosayan moves out of range.
Wayne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Keosayan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keosayan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keosayan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wayne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Keosayan throws a body kick that misses
and Wayne counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keosayan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wayne lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keosayan blocks a body shot from Wayne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keosayan prevents a body shot from Wayne.
Keosayan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wayne smiles and moves away.
Good leg kick by Keosayan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keosayan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wayne is fending him off so far but Keosayan persists. Nope, Wayne circles away and we're back to standing.
Lil Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Keosayan.
Keosayan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wayne punishes Keosayan's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
Wayne lands with a good body shot.
Keosayan loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
Wayne throws a nice head kick!
Wayne fakes the leg kick and cracks Keosayan in the body.
Wayne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keosayan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Keosayan ducks down to avoid it.
Keosayan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wayne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keosayan loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
Wayne throws a leg kick which misses Keosayan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keosayan tries to avoid it.
Wayne looks to land a body kick but Keosayan moved away.
Keosayan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wayne defends it well.
Keosayan scores with a push kick.
Keosayan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wayne defends well and Keosayan ends up having to push Wayne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Keosayan misses with a kick to the body.
Wayne throwing a counter right hand but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Keosayan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Keosayan avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Wayne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keosayan delivers a nice body kick.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Keosayan misses with a hook.
Wayne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Keosayan if he has to take too many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wayne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Wayne.
Wayne wants to clinch up but Keosayan keeps it at a distance.
Wayne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donk. Wayne catches Keosayan right on the button with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Wayne.
Wayne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keosayan throws the kick towards the body but Wayne avoids it.
Keosayan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wayne counters with a good, hard body kick but Keosayan shrugs it off.
Keosayan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Keosayan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Keosayan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keosayan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keosayan - that will leave a mark!
A chopping leg kick lands by Wayne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wayne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keosayan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wayne scrambles back to his feet.
Keosayan throws out a loose jab but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keosayan throws a wild body kick that Wayne sees coming a mile off.
Donk. Wayne catches Keosayan right on the button with a cross.
Keosayan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick from Keosayan.
A clash of legs there as Keosayan blocks the low kick.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
An inside leg kick lands from Wayne.
Keosayan lands a nice looking body shot.
Wayne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keosayan checks it well.
Keosayan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Wayne had his way with Sergey Keosayan in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Keosayan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keosayan defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Keosayan checks a leg kick.
Keosayan misses with a lunging right hand
and Keosayan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keosayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keosayan misses with a body kick.
Wayne tests Keosayan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keosayan.
Keosayan throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Keosayan throws a low kick but Wayne moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Wayne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keosayan walks into a stiff left hand from Wayne.
Keosayan moves out of range of the strikes.
Keosayan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keosayan scores with a sloppy right hand. Wayne should have avoided that one.
Keosayan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Keosayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wayne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keosayan.
Wayne misses with a hook.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Keosayan punishes Wayne's body with a nice straight punch.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wayne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Keosayan looks to land a left hand but Wayne moved out of range nicely.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Keosayan.
Wayne cracks the inside of Keosayan's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Keosayan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Keosayan misses.
Wayne tried to score with a low kick but Keosayan checks it.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Keosayan looks for the body kick but Wayne saw that one coming.
Wayne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keosayan misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keosayan loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
Keosayan throws a combination that misses
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keosayan ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Keosayan scores with a nice strike.
Wayne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wayne, as that shot connected.
Keosayan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Wayne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wayne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keosayan.
A big left from Keosayan misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
Keosayan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wayne defends it well.
Keosayan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keosayan misses with an uppercut. Wayne saw that one coming.
Wayne throws a solid leg kick but Keosayan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wayne.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Wayne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wayne connects with a body shot that sends Keosayan's belly button to the back.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keosayan.
Wayne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keosayan.
Keosayan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Keosayan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wayne defends well and Keosayan ends up having to push Wayne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Wayne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keosayan loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
A big left from Wayne misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne checks the leg kick.
Wayne tries to clinch up.
Keosayan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Keosayan.
Wayne jabs at Keosayan's body.
Keosayan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Keosayan slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keosayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Keosayan.
A head kick misses from Keosayan.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne blocks a head kick by Keosayan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keosayan.
Wayne is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Keosayan.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Keosayan's shoulder, as Keosayan tries to avoid the shot.
Keosayan misses with a left hand
and Wayne counters by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Wayne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wayne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Wayne!
After winning the bout, Lil Wayne 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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