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POWERS 66 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cung Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Chocolate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Warrior's Theme. Chocolate is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cookie Dance. Cung Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cung Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chip Chocolate!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Chocolate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chocolate clinches with his opponent.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee cracks Chocolate with a nice body shot.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Chocolate backwards.
Lee effectively controlling the action here.
Chocolate has Lee pressed against the cage.
Chocolate misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Chocolate.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chocolate backwards.
Chocolate is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Chocolate into the cage.
We've been informed that Chocolate has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chocolate stalling.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Chocolate blocks an uppercut.
Lee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Chocolate.
Good body shot from Lee.
Chocolate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chocolate blocking some punches.
Chocolate misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chocolate takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chocolate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee is working Chocolate over against the cage.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Chocolate stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position.
Chocolate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chocolate.
Lee is stalling here.
Chocolate pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Chocolate.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee tries a body shot but Chocolate blocks it.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chocolate looking for a takedown.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chocolate trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chocolate into the cage.
Lee stalling.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee stalling.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Chocolate is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Chocolate into the cage.
Chocolate stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position.
Chocolate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chocolate swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chocolate backwards.
Chocolate lands with a short shot to the head.
Chocolate tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chocolate's elbow.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cung Lee 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.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Chocolate shoots in and bounces Lee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lee is trying to control the position but Chocolate postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chocolate in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee keeping full guard, as Chocolate tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee controls Chocolate momentarily but Chocolate frees himself.
Chocolate won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chocolate slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Chocolate sees coming a mile off.
Lee moves out of range as Chocolate strikes.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chocolate can do to turn this around?
Chocolate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chocolate listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee throws a lazy body kick
letting Chocolate counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Chocolate - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chocolate.
Lee tests Chocolate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Chip Chocolate has been cut.
Chocolate shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Chocolate. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Lee gets a clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lee here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
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!
Chocolate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chocolate is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cung Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee is stalling here.
Chocolate is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cung Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chip Chocolate.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Chocolate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Chocolate is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chocolate is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Chocolate trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Chocolate.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Chocolate's ribcage. Chocolate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Chocolate controls his hands.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chocolate tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Chocolate back against the cage.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cung Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chip Chocolate's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chocolate takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chocolate misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Chip Chocolate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chocolate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Lee was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chocolate is looking to clinch.
Lee is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chocolate will feel that in the morning.
Chocolate wants to clinch.
Lee scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
Lee throws a jab when Chocolate was well out of range.
Chocolate with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Chocolate on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chocolate.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chocolate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Chocolate throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Cung Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chocolate on the side of the head.
Chocolate misses with a looping right.
Lee cracks Chocolate with an open hand slap.
Lee throws a head kick but Chocolate moves out of range.
Chocolate with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
Chocolate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Lee backs off Chocolate throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chocolate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chocolate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chocolate off to one side.
Lee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Lee thuds a left hand into Chocolate's body.
Chocolate tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves forwards but Chocolate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chocolate slips a jab from Lee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chocolate moves away.
Chocolate feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Chocolate misses the target.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Chocolate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cung Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Chocolate can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Chocolate is trying to stall.
Chocolate is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Chocolate into the cage.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chocolate backwards.
Cung Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position.
Chocolate drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chocolate being controlled against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee gets through Chocolate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chocolate holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chocolate backwards.
Chocolate will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lee up against the cage.
Chip Chocolate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Chocolate controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cung Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cung Lee!
Cung Lee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Chip Chocolate was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm gonna take this loss with a grain of salt, or a grain of sugar, and put it in a cookie, and eat it.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Caholic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahti Kaleva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Caholic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ahti Kaleva's chin.
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280 lbs
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255 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Caholic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaleva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Caholic tries to avoid it but Kaleva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Caholic to the ground. Caholic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaleva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaleva lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaleva trying to control but Caholic is working from the bottom.
Kaleva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaleva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaleva lands a couple of digs.
We've been hearing good reports from Caholic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Caholic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaleva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caholic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caholic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caholic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Caholic trying to keep a closed guard but Kaleva is proving a slippery customer.
Kaleva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Kaleva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kaleva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva preventing the sweep.
Caholic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaleva with a nice head shot there.
It looks like Al Caholic has been cut.
Kaleva works over Caholic with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Caholic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva cracks Caholic with a solid left hand.
Kaleva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva stands up over Caholic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Caholic is rocked!
Caholic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaleva gets to his feet and stands over Caholic, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Caholic felt that one! Kaleva unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Caholic from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahti Kaleva!
A very excited looking Ahti Kaleva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Al Caholic spoke after the fight, saying 'Suck It'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson comes to the cage accompanied by The Devil You Know. Jackson has chosen Beat It as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mikael Jackson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikael Jackson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson cracks Swanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like John Swanson has been cut.
Swanson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Swanson lands a slapping body shot.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Swanson.
Jackson cracks Swanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swanson feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Swanson is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson 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.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
Jackson tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Swanson into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson lands an overhand right.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Swanson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swanson wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swanson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
John Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Swanson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Swanson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Swanson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Swanson throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swanson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson is not content to let Swanson control the position.
Swanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Swanson prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Swanson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Swanson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Swanson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Swanson throwing strikes but missing.
Swanson chips away with some ground and pound.
Swanson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Swanson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Swanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson is controlling Swanson's posture.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Swanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems keen to control Swanson's posture.
Swanson lands a couple of digs.
Swanson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Swanson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Swanson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Swanson connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Swanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Swanson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Swanson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Swanson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Swanson darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Swanson into the cage.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Swanson scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Swanson tried to counter with a leg kick but Jackson avoided it.
Swanson connects with a crisp jab.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Swanson defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson 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.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson gets caught napping as Swanson dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Swanson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson trying to control the position here.
Jackson is trying to keep Swanson in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swanson wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Swanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swanson postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swanson postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Swanson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Swanson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Swanson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swanson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson 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 Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swanson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Swanson's head back.
Swanson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Swanson saw that one coming.
Swanson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Swanson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Swanson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Swanson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Swanson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Swanson trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Swanson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Swanson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
John Swanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swanson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Swanson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Swanson trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two 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.
Swanson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Swanson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Swanson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Swanson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Swanson is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swanson cracks Jackson with a big elbow.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Swanson misses with a head shot. Jackson uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands a couple of elbows.
Swanson passes into half guard.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swanson is working away from the top position though.
Swanson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Swanson throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Swanson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the position.
Swanson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swanson.
Swanson distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson 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.
Mikael Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swanson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Swanson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Swanson!
After the fight, John Swanson 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lyman Kissell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mana Festation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
141 lbs
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139 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyman Kissell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mana Festation!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Festation.
Kissell with a jab.
Kissell thows a body kick. Festation tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kissell thows a leg kick but Festation checks it
and Festation counters with a leg kick.
Kissell looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Kissell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kissell just misses with a punch to the body.
Festation thinks about the counter body kick.
Festation misses with a low kick as Kissell jumps back.
Kissell tries to counter with a takedown but Festation is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation throws a body kick that misses.
Kissell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Festation. That did some damage!
A thudding body kick lands there by Festation!
Kissell misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissell with a poor takedown
and Festation connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kissell. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Festation.
Kissell tries to counter with a takedown but Festation is quick to defend against it.
Kissell checks a low kick from Festation.
Festation cracks the inside of Kissell's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Kissell misses the target.
Festation lands a leg kick that knocks Kissell off balance momentarily.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kissell tries a head kick but it misses.
Kissell connects with an inside leg kick.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kissell tries to counter with a takedown but Festation is quick to defend against it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kissell.
Kissell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Festation takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lyman Kissell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kissell avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kissell misses with a takedown attempt
and Festation counters with an outside leg kick.
Kissell shoots in and drives through. Festation sprawls well.
Festation tries a quick counter leg kick but Kissell is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Kissell with that takedown attempt.
Festation swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kissell.
Kissell throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Festation 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 Kissell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kissell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Festation dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kissell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kissell.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kissell wants to clinch but Festation slips to the side
and Festation counters with a nice leg kick.
Kissell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Festation swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kissell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kissell has Festation pressed against the cage, preventing Festation from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kissell working aggressively here.
Kissell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissell looking for a takedown.
Kissell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Festation lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Festation wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kissell has him pressed against the cage.
Festation is looking to break free of the clinch but Kissell has double underhooks.
Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kissell feints and then cracks Festation's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Festation down.
Festation tried to score with a low kick but Kissell checks it.
Kissell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Festation steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kissell misses with a body shot
and Festation counters with a series of strikes. Kissell will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation throws a leg kick
and Kissell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kissell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kissell prevents Festation from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mana Festation dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kissell lands a leg kick that knocks Festation off balance momentarily.
Festation lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Festation lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kissell's sensitive parts.
Festation blocks a leg kick.
And Festation responds with a good body kick, but Kissell manages to step out the way in time.
Kissell blocks a low kick nicely.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Festation has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Festation scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lyman Kissell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kissell tries to clinch there but Festation circles away.
Kissell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Festation moves out of range as Kissell throws a body kick.
Kissell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Festation steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Festation throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kissell. Those never looked like landing.
Kissell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Festation tries a quick counter leg kick but Kissell is wise to it.
Kissell motions for Festation to come forward. Kissell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kissell tries to clinch up.
Festation tries to land a front kick but Kissell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kissell throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kissell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kissell misses with a kick to the body
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Festation tried to score with a low kick but Kissell checks it.
Festation moves out of range as Kissell throws a body kick.
Kissell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.
Festation doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissell tries to clinch up but Festation circles away and keeps his distance.
Kissell looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.
Kissell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Kissell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kissell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Festation knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Festation keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kissell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation is looking to control Kissell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Festation avoid being mounted?
Festation wants to improve his position but Kissell is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Festation wants to control but Kissell is keeping busy.
Festation is not content to let Kissell control the position.
Festation is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kissell tries to pass to full mount but Festation defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Festation is controlling Kissell's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Festation wants to control but Kissell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Festation keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Festation is refusing to be controlled, as Kissell sits in half guard.
Festation wants to control but Kissell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Festation moves into full guard.
Festation looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kissell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Festation is looking to control Kissell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Festation avoid being mounted?
Kissell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Festation tries to get to full guard but Kissell has control of the leg.
Kissell working over Festation with some ground and pound. Festation looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kissell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kissell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lyman Kissell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Festation wants to control but Kissell is keeping busy.
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 Lyman Kissell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Festation misses with a looping left.
Kissell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Festation with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kissell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kissell looks for a takedown but Festation sprawls well.
Kissell fails with the takedown.
Kissell is looking to wear down Festation with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Festation tried to score with a low kick but Kissell checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell throws a head kick but Festation moves out of range.
Festation dodges the punch combination from Kissell.
Festation let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and Kissell moves out of range easily.
Festation thumps Kissell with a low kick.
Kissell lands a leg kick that knocks Festation off balance momentarily.
Festation moves away from the strike by Kissell.
Festation steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kissell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Festation walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kissell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Festation tried to score with a low kick but Kissell checks it.
Kissell misses with a kick to the body
and Festation counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Festation circles away from the clinch attempt.
Festation is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kissell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Festation shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Festation looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kissell throws a push kick but Festation slaps the foot to one side.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Festation blocks a head kick by Kissell.
Kissell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kissell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kissell moves out of range as Festation throws a body kick.
Kissell throws a head kick that misses.
Festation throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kissell tries to counter with a takedown but Festation is quick to defend against it.
Festation throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Festation throws out a leg kick but Kissell moves out of range and Festation only half commits.
Kissell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Festation.
Festation connects with a leg kick. Kissell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mana Festation seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kissell clinches up with Festation and pushes him back against the cage.
Festation lands an uppercut.
Kissell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Festation managing to block the knees to the body from Kissell.
Kissell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Festation fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Festation scores with a leg kick.
Kissell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Festation.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Festation connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kissell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Festation throws a low kick but Kissell moves out of range easily.
Kissell darts in looking for a takedown but Festation gets double underhooks and turns Kissell into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kissell.
Festation lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kissell throws a chopping leg kick but Festation manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kissell looks for a takedown but Festation sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mana Festation comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Festation 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nikki Dub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fujiwara Tsuyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsuyoshi has chosen WHISPERED - HOLD THE SWORD as his entrance music. Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nikki Dub's chin.
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25
142 lbs
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145 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikki Dub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Dub misses.
Tsuyoshi swings for the body but Dub moves out of range.
Dub throws a body punch but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tsuyoshi looks to land a left hand but Dub moved out of range nicely.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dub manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Dub.
Tsuyoshi avoids the head kick by Dub.
Tsuyoshi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dub backs up against the cage.
Dub is rocked!
Dub looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Tsuyoshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Dub is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dub throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuyoshi cracks Dub with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dub tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tsuyoshi pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dub is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
A very excited looking Fujiwara Tsuyoshi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cholo Van Gaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Springs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Springs has chosen Meltdown as his entrance music. Randy Springs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Cholo Van Gaal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Springs!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Gaal on the side of the head.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the side of Springs's head but Springs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Gaal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Gaal thuds his right hand into Springs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Gaal scores with a jab. Springs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Springs throws a jab when Van Gaal was well out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a wild body shot.
Springs misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Springs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Gaal misses the body punch
and Springs counters with a straight right hand.
Springs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Gaal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Gaal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Gaal tries to clinch but Springs moves out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a straight right.
Springs fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Gaal in the body.
Springs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
Springs throws a hook but Van Gaal avoids it easily.
Van Gaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springs.
Van Gaal takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal checks a low kick from Springs.
Van Gaal ducks right into an uppercut from Springs.
Nice shot lands for Van Gaal.
A nice inside leg kick there by Springs. That's going to slow Van Gaal down.
Van Gaal throws a looping overhand right but Springs ducks down to avoid it.
Springs has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Springs throws a lazy right hand but Van Gaal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Springs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Springs throws a hook but Van Gaal blocks it.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Van Gaal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Gaal moves out of range as Springs throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs wants to slow Van Gaal down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Gaal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Gaal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Springs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Springs! But no joy.
Van Gaal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Springs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Springs misses with a straight left.
Springs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Gaal on the side of the head.
Van Gaal takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Springs lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Springs.
Springs tried to score with a low kick but Van Gaal checks it.
Springs feints and then cracks Van Gaal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Gaal down.
Nice defenses there by Van Gaal.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Springs lands a jab to the nose.
Springs takes a swing at Van Gaal's ribcage but misses.
Van Gaal takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but Springs moved out of range.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
Springs staying out of range there.
Van Gaal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Springs, right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Van Gaal. Beautiful body shot.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gaal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the side of Springs's head but Springs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Springs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Gaal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Springs.
Springs connects with a solid leg kick.
Springs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Gaal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springs.
Springs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gaal.
A nice side step and Springs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Springs throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Springs.
Van Gaal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Gaal tests Springs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Springs takes one to the side of the head.
Van Gaal throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Van Gaal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Springs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Gaal lands a glancing blow to the side of Springs's head.
Springs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Springs misses with a hook. Van Gaal ducked under it nicely.
Van Gaal misses with a straight left.
Van Gaal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Springs counters with a left to the body.
Van Gaal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A punch combination from Van Gaal misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs keeps Van Gaal at a distance using the push kick.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Gaal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
Van Gaal misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Springs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Springs misses.
A little feinted left hand from Van Gaal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Springs.
Springs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Gaal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Springs avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Springs.
Springs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gaal.
Springs misses with a hook. Van Gaal ducked under it nicely.
Van Gaal swings widly with a right hand
and Springs counters with a nice kick to the body.
Van Gaal lands a high kick!
Van Gaal throws a jab but it's blocked by Springs.
Van Gaal misses with a hook. Springs ducked under it nicely.
Van Gaal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
A jab from Springs misses.
It looked like Van Gaal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Gaal. That snapped Springs's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gaal looks to land a combination. Springs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
An inside leg kick lands from Springs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs scores with a jab. Van Gaal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Springs scores with a nice right hand.
Springs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
Van Gaal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Van Gaal misses with a looping left.
Van Gaal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Springs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Gaal's head backwards.
Van Gaal looks to land a combination but Springs avoids it well.
Van Gaal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Gaal misses with a head kick.
Van Gaal throws a shot from downtown. Springs moves away and avoids it.
Springs lands a head kick. Van Gaal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal walks into a stiff left hand from Springs.
Springs throws a hook to the side of Van Gaal's head but Van Gaal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Springs scores with a hook to the body. Van Gaal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Gaal throws a shot from downtown. Springs moves away and avoids it.
Van Gaal swinging wildly here.
Springs walks into a left hand.
Springs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Gaal on the side of the head.
Springs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Gaal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Springs on the side of the head.
Van Gaal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Springs.
Springs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Springs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Gaal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Springs takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Gaal just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Gaal counters with a straight right hand.
Springs slips under a jab from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal 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.
Van Gaal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Springs.
Springs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Gaal. Van Gaal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
Van Gaal wants to clinch
and Springs counters with a straight right hand.
Springs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Gaal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Gaal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Springs.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
Springs tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Springss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Springs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Springs misses.
Van Gaal wants to clinch up but Springs keeps it at a distance.
Van Gaal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Gaal. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randy Springs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Van Gaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Springs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Springs moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Springs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Gaal throws a looping overhand right but Springs ducks down to avoid it.
Van Gaal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Springs lands a nice hook to Van Gaal's body. Van Gaal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Springs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy Springs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A jab from Springs finds it's way through Van Gaal's defenses.
Good shot there by Van Gaal.
Springs looks to throw the jab but Van Gaal is out of range.
Springs cracks Van Gaal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
Van Gaal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
Springs motions for Van Gaal to come forward. Springs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Gaal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Gaal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
Springs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs loads up on a big right hand but Van Gaal slips the punch.
Springs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Van Gaal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Gaal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Springs counters with a good low kick that Van Gaal was not able to check.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Van Gaal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Springs misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs thumps Van Gaal with a low kick.
Van Gaal swings widly with a right hand
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Gaal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Springs with a jab.
Van Gaal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Springs throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target.
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but Springs moved out of range.
Van Gaal ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Van Gaal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Gaal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Gaal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal throws a jab when Springs was well out of range.
Springs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Gaal misses with a left hand
and Springs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Gaal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Springs, right into the meat.
Springs missing with a left hand there. Van Gaal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Springs.
Springs lands a slapping body shot.
Springs throws a leg kick which misses Van Gaal's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Gaal tries to avoid it.
Springs moves forwards but Van Gaal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Springs throws out a loose jab but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target.
Springs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Springs throws a body kick that misses.
Springs staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Gaal, right into the meat.
Good standup being displayed there by Springs as he connects with a hook.
Van Gaal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Springs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Springs. That one must have hurt.
A left lands for Van Gaal.
Springs throws a shot to the body.
Van Gaal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body kick from Springs.
Van Gaal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Gaal looks to land a combination but Springs avoids it well.
Van Gaal looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Van Gaal lands a jab to Springs's midsection.
Springs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Springs.
Cholo Van Gaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Springs looks to land a left hand but Van Gaal moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Springs.
Springs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Gaal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Springs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
Springs appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Springs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab from Springs.
Van Gaal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Springs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Gaal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Gaal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs throws out a counter right but Van Gaal avoids it with no problem.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs lands a leg kick that knocks Van Gaal off balance momentarily.
Van Gaal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Springs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Springs throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Springs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Springs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Springs!
Randy Springs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Cholo Van Gaal was interviewed post fight and said 'I ain't no terminator but... ILL BE BACK!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matel Huchkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Lincekum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lincekum has chosen BYOB as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matel Huchkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Lincekum!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huchkov shoots and misses
and Huchkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lincekum scores with a jab to the head.
Huchkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Huchkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Huchkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Huchkov is working for a kimura but Lincekum is defending it quite comfortably.
Lincekum is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huchkov stops Lincekum from getting back to his feet.
Huchkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lincekum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huchkov.
Lincekum is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov is working for a kimura but Lincekum is defending it quite comfortably.
Huchkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lincekum has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lincekum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huchkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huchkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lincekum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huchkov.
Lincekum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lincekum.
Huchkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lincekum is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lincekum trying to keep a closed guard but Huchkov is proving a slippery customer.
Huchkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huchkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lincekum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Huchkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Huchkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lincekum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huchkov is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincekum pulls Huchkov in to control the position.
Huchkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincekum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huchkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huchkov controlling from the top position.
Huchkov stands up over Lincekum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lincekum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huchkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Huchkov has a closed guard, preventing Lincekum from standing up.
Lincekum is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Huchkov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lincekum is looking to defend but Huchkov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lincekum! Huchkov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lincekum taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matel Huchkov!
Matel Huchkov is the new bantamweight champion!
Matel Huchkov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Tim Lincekum stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ROAR by Katy Perry. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Malenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin King!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King cracks Malenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King delivers a nice body kick.
King tests Malenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malenko throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King connects with a body shot.
King cracks the inside of Malenko's front leg.
Malenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Malenko blocks a jab.
It looked like Malenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King misses with a hook
and Malenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
King gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King keeping moving, preventing Malenko from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Malenko won't allow King to sweep him here.
King trying to control the position here.
Malenko trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malenko stands and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control.
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Malenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Malenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malenko trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
Malenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Malenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Malenko trying to control the position but King is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King being controlled for a moment.
Malenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
Malenko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
King lands a right hook to the body.
King misses with an uppercut
and Malenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malenko scrambles back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Malenko.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malenko digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Malenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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 Ray Malenko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
King throws a low kick but Malenko avoids it.
Malenko misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Malenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Malenko looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malenko trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Malenko slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to get back to full guard.
King has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Malenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
King trying to control but Malenko postures up.
King wants to get back to full guard but Malenko has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
Ray Malenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King is trying to control Malenko's posture but Malenko avoids it.
Malenko wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malenko controls the position from side control.
King is not content to let Malenko control the position.
King is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
King is staying active underneath Malenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King misses with a body shot
and Malenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King lands with a shot to the body.
King throws a push kick but Malenko slaps the foot to one side.
Malenko looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King lands the left hand.
Calvin King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King moves away from the strike by Malenko.
A cross from King lands.
Malenko scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Malenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King misses with a hook.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malenko blocking some punches.
Malenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malenko working aggressively here.
King tries to throw a body punch but Malenko avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Malenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malenko digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Malenko dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
King throws a wild body kick that Malenko sees coming a mile off.
King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Calvin King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
Malenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malenko.
A quick step to the side and Malenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calvin King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malenko throws a hook but King blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Malenko. Those never looked like landing.
King dodges the punch combination from Malenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Malenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King walks into a left hand.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Malenko attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
King looks to land a body kick but Malenko moved away.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Malenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King looks to land a right hand but Malenko moved out of range.
Malenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King blocks a jab.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King feints and then cracks Malenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malenko down.
Malenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for King!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King trying to remain calm as Malenko controls from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Malenko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Malenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Malenko staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Malenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Malenko trying to control the position but King is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malenko is really struggling to control King but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King digs a right hand into Malenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malenko's gas tank.
Malenko is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
King working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Calvin King just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
King tries to clinch there but Malenko circles away.
Malenko throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
Malenko throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
Malenko blocks a jab.
King feints and then cracks Malenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malenko down.
King tries to bum rush Malenko with a series of wild strikes but Malenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from King does no damage.
King throws a looping overhand right but Malenko ducks down to avoid it.
Malenko misses the body punch
letting King counter with a right hand.
Malenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malenko throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Malenko.
Malenko tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and Malenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King is looking to chop away at Malenko's legs.
Malenko lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
Malenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malenko loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King scores with a nice body kick.
Malenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
Malenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malenko throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malenko.
Malenko misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Malenko connects with the punch.
Malenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King misses with a left hand
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King scores with a shot to the body.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Malenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Malenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by King.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King scores with a nice body kick.
King lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
King is staying active underneath Malenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
King tries to get to full guard but Malenko has control of the leg.
Malenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
King wants to control but Malenko is having none of it.
King has given up his back here. Will Malenko look for the submission or keep pounding away?
A lull in the action here.
Malenko looking to break King's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. King remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Malenko will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
King turns into Malenko and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Calvin King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
King flicks out a counter leg kick but Malenko steps away.
King throws a leg kick which misses Malenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Malenko tries to avoid it.
Malenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Malenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malenko throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
Malenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Malenko digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King closes the distance looking to clinch
and Malenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malenko slips a straight right by King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a hook. Malenko ducked under it nicely.
Malenko lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malenko.
King ducks under a wild hook from Malenko.
King tries to counter with a clinch but Malenko shakes him off and moves away.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malenko slips under a jab.
As King looks to move away, Malenko throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
Malenko misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good work by Malenko as he checks the leg kick.
No luck for Malenko with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Malenko slips under a jab from King.
Malenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malenko checks a leg kick.
Malenko throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Malenko's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King looks to land a body kick but Malenko moved away.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malenko. That did some damage!
Malenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Malenko counters with a straight right hand.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Malenko misses the target.
Malenko scores with a shot to the body.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malenko throws out the jab.
King misses with a body shot.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Malenko is just out of range.
Malenko fails with a takedown attempt.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
King loads up on a big right hand but Malenko slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malenko misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Malenko.
King throws a body punch but Malenko moves out of range.
King with a jab.
Malenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
Malenko with a jab.
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!
Malenko connects with a crisp jab.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think King 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Calvin King!
A very excited looking Calvin King rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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