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EVO 298: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Louie Litt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neal Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neal Bob has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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193 lbs
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199 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Louie Litt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neal Bob!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Litt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Litt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bob.
Bob throws a leg kick but Litt moved away.
Bob has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Litt.
The crowd cheers as Litt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bob doesn't seem phased though.
Litt misses with a leg kick.
Bob raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Bob.
Litt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Litt, right into the meat.
Litt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Litt.
We've been informed that Bob 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob blocks a leg kick.
Bob lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bob throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Litt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
Bob lands a nice hook to Litt's body. Litt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bob lands a head kick. Litt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Litt.
Litt throws a hook but Bob avoids it easily.
Bob is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Litt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob misses with a two punch combination.
Bob scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bob misses with a few strikes there.
Litt misses with a right hand
and Bob makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bob with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Litt to score with a decent uppercut.
Litt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bob slips a straight right by Litt.
Litt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bob tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Litt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Litt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob loads up on a big right hand but Litt slips the punch.
A combination from Bob does no damage.
Bob throws a nice head kick!
Litt tries for a takedown but Bob circles away easily
and Bob counters with a two punch combo.
Bob checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bob blocks a jab.
Bob looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bob keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bob walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Litt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bob takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bob scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob moves out of range of the strikes.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Litt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bob sprawls and moves away.
Bob fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Litt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bob. That did some damage!
Bob displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Litt throws out the jab.
Bob bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Litt misses with an uppercut. Bob saw that one coming.
Litt throws a leg kick that misses.
Litt thumps Bob with a low kick.
Bob goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Litt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bob throws out the jab.
Litt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Litt avoids the head kick by Bob.
Litt works Bob's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Litt throws a leg kick
and Bob counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bob digs a good body shot into Litt's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Litt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Litt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Litt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Litt throws a looping overhand right but Bob ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Litt misses its intended target.
Litt throws out a loose jab but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob throws a hook but Litt avoids it easily.
Litt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Litt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bob counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Litt thinking.
Litt lands a leg kick that knocks Bob off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Litt misses with a hook. Bob ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neal Bob will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bob looks to score with a jab to the body but Litt is just out of range.
Litt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bob checks a leg kick.
Bob throws a body punch but Litt moves out of range.
Litt slips under a jab.
Litt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Litt.
Neal Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Litt was well out of range. Poor timing from Bob.
Litt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bob.
Litt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Neal Bob seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Litt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bob waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Litt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Litt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Litt missing with a left hand there. Bob was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bob swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bob lands a body shot.
Bob has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Litt finds it's way round the side to connect with Bob's head.
Bob scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bob looks to throw the jab but Litt is out of range.
Litt tries a low kick but Bob avoids it.
Litt lands a lovely overhand right.
Bob lands a jab to the nose.
A leg kick checked by Bob.
Litt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Litt connects with a body shot.
Litt misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bob! But no joy.
Donk. Litt catches Bob right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Bob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Litt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Bob.
Litt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bob is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Litt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Litt.
Bob throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Litt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob blocks a jab.
Litt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bob stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neal Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bob throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Litt attempts a counter takedown but Bob avoids it well and moves away.
Bob ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bob swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob. Litt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Litt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Bob misses.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Litt's shoulder, as Litt tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Litt. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Bob on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bob uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Litt.
Bob shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Litt throws a solid leg kick but Bob takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Litt.
A head kick misses from Bob.
Bob uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Litt.
Bob misses with a jab, cross combination.
Litt attempts a counter takedown but Bob avoids it well and moves away.
Litt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Litt misses with a straight left.
Litt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bob ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Bob on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bob takes one to the side of the head.
Litt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob scores with a decent looking hook.
Bob moves out of range of the strikes.
Bob is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bob throws a big shot that misses.
Litt scores with a leg kick.
Bob uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Litt.
Litt cracks Bob with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Bob misses.
Litt is looking to slow Bob down with leg kicks.
A big left from Bob misses.
Litt attempts a counter takedown but Bob avoids it well and moves away.
Litt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bob moves away from the strike by Litt.
Bob looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Litt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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 Louie Litt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Litt lands a leg kick that knocks Bob off balance momentarily.
Litt avoids a kick to the body.
Litt moves out of range of the strikes.
Litt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bob misses with a head kick.
Litt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bob swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Litt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bob tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bob thuds his right hand into Litt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Litt misses with a looping left.
Litt throws a jab but it's blocked by Bob.
Litt throws a lazy uppercut
and Bob counters with a slapping leg kick.
Litt slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Litt. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Litt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Litt throws a poor cross that misses
and Bob counters with a right hand to the body.
Litt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Litt drops his hands momentarily and Bob takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Litt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bob pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bob misses with a body kick.
Litt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bob scores with a nice strike.
Bob looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Litt slips a jab from Bob.
Bob's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bob thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litt goes for a double leg but Bob avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bob continues to drive forward.
Litt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bob moves out of range of the body kick from Litt.
Bob scores with a hook.
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!
Bob throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Litt.
Litt connects with a body shot.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Litt moves away.
Bob moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Litt throws a low kick, looking for Bob's leg but Bob calmly moves out of range.
Litt avoids the head kick by Bob.
Nice defenses there by Litt.
Bob tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litt feints and then cracks Bob's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bob down.
A cross from Litt lands.
Bob misses with a few strikes there.
Litt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Litt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bob throws a sloppy head kick
and Litt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bob takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Litt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bob's head.
Litt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Litt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bob tries to roll over but Litt keeps him under control.
Litt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Litt has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bob working to try and regain half guard.
We've been hearing that Litt has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Neal Bob.
I think Bob 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 Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neal Bob!
After the big win, Neal Bob made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors King of Clothes and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Sokol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Kenway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokol comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - X gon' give it to Ya. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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167 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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154 lbs
12 - 3 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcin Sokol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokol slips under a jab from Kenway.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Sokol wants to slow Kenway down by chopping away at his legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kenway 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 Sokol has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sokol and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sokol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sokol throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kenway lands a jab-cross combination.
Sokol cracks the inside of Kenway's front leg.
The crowd cheers as Kenway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sokol doesn't seem phased though.
Kenway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Sokol's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sokol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sokol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kenway tried to score with a low kick but Sokol checks it.
Sokol throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Edward Kenway has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway is looking to chop away at Sokol's legs.
Sokol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Sokol throws a right and a left that Kenway avoids nicely.
Sokol backing away here, and Kenway unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sokol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenway.
Kenway 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.
Kenway throws a poor cross that misses
and Sokol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenway lands a nice shot that snaps Sokol's head back.
Sokol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kenway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kenway throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Sokol to counter with a crisp jab.
Kenway throws a big shot that misses.
Sokol tries to close the distance and clinch but Kenway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kenway.
Kenway lands a slapping body shot.
Sokol throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Sokol.
Kenway thinks about the counter body kick.
Kenway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenway misses the shot to the body.
Kenway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sokol's calf.
Sokol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sokol is looking to wear down Kenway with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sokol throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Sokol.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway connects with a solid leg kick.
Kenway connects with an inside leg kick.
Marcin Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kenway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sokol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kenway lands with a nice body kick.
Sokol blocks a leg kick.
Kenway scores with a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sokol. Those never looked like landing.
Sokol throws out a powerful jab.
Kenway tries to clinch but Sokol is having none of it.
Kenway throws a leg kick which misses Sokol's front leg but catches the back leg as Sokol tries to avoid it.
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokol is just out of range.
Kenway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Sokol finds it's target.
Kenway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sokol. That did some damage!
Kenway moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sokol slips under a jab from Kenway.
Sokol takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kenway misses.
Kenway tries a low kick but Sokol avoids it.
Sokol checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sokol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kenway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sokol.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sokol throws out the jab.
Kenway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sokol throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
Sokol misses with a straight right.
Sokol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Kenway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by Kenway.
Kenway scores with a leg kick.
Jab by Kenway.
Kenway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sokol checks it well.
Sokol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kenways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kenway tries to keep at a distance but Sokol has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Sokol.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Kenway.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenway.
Kenway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kenway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
Kenway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sokol lands a nice uppercut.
Kenway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kenway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sokol.
Sokol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sokol's elbow.
Kenway blocks an uppercut.
Kenway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sokol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Kenway - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Kenway.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Kenway on the inside.
Sokol wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenway.
Sokol misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Kenway's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sokol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sokol moves out of range of the leg kick from Kenway.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sokol.
Nice jab there from Sokol.
Kenway tries to score with a low kick but Sokol moves his leg out of the way.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Sokol.
Sokol lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Kenway.
Sokol keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kenway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sokol is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sokol takes a swing at Kenway's ribcage but misses.
Kenway slips a jab from Sokol.
Sokol smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kenway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sokol misses with a body kick.
Sokol throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol misses with a body shot.
Kenway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sokol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kenway scrambles back to his feet.
Kenway scores with a push kick.
Kenway tries to clinch but Sokol moves out of range.
Sokol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenway.
A little jabbing left from Kenway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kenway.
Kenway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sokol to score with a decent uppercut.
Kenway tries to land a front kick but Sokol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kenway throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Kenway misses its intended target.
Kenway throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sokol clinches up against the cage.
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sokol.
Sokol with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kenway lands a body shot.
Edward Kenway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Sokol fails to land.
Sokol scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokol looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Kenway is stalling here.
Kenway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokol lands with a short shot to the head.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway avoids the elbow strike from Sokol, against the cage.
Kenway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sokol is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Kenway.
Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as Sokol controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
Sokol blocks an uppercut.
Kenway misses with some punches.
Sokol lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kenway - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kenway.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol.
Sokol breaks from the clinch.
Sokol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokol throws a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sokol scores with a jab. Kenway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kenway looks for the body kick but Sokol saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Kenway finds it's target.
Sokol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sokol blocks a leg kick.
Kenway misses with a body shot
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenway thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sokol if he has to take too many more of those.
Kenway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol misses the shot to the body.
Kenway is looking to clinch.
Kenway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Sokol finds it's way through Kenway's defenses.
Kenway moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokol controls his hands.
Sokol is struggling to control the position.
Sokol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol lands with a short shot to the head.
Sokol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sokol throws an elbow but it misses.
Sokol working aggressively here.
Sokol tries to land knees in the clinch but Kenway avoids the damage to the body.
Sokol misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kenway.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sokol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sokol throws an elbow that misses.
Sokol tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kenway is trying to stall.
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 Marcin Sokol will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward Kenway's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sokol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenway at a distance.
Kenway is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A leg kick checked by Sokol.
Kenway throws a low kick but Sokol moves out of range easily.
Sokol closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kenway slips a straight right by Sokol.
Sokol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenway.
Kenway misses with a low kick.
Sokol throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kenway.
Sokol moves into the clinch.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Sokol avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Sokol blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Sokol is leaning against Kenway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sokol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway misses with a body punch.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Sokol avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sokol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Kenway tries a body shot but Sokol blocks it.
Kenway takes a shot to the head.
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kenway.
Nice body punch from Kenway - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Sokol.
Sokol has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
Kenway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sokol misses with a body shot.
Sokol on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sokol misses with a hook to the body
and Kenway counters with a good low kick that Sokol was not able to check.
Sokol throws a push kick but Kenway slaps the foot to one side.
Sokol slips a jab from Kenway.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Kenway takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sokol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kenway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kenway there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sokol swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Sokol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Sokol.
Sokol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Kenway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sokol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kenway scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sokol checks a leg kick nicely.
Sokol looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kenway throws a leg kick but Sokol sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Edward Kenway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenway throws a head kick but Sokol moves out of range.
Kenway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokol throws a leg kick but Kenway sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kenway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sokol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kenway fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol throws a looping overhand right but Kenway ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Sokol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenway throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sokol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kenway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sokol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kenway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sokol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenway tries to score with a low kick but Sokol moves his leg out of the way.
It appears Sokol was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kenway misses with a hook. Sokol ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sokol.
Sokol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kenway can pounce on him.
Sokol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sokol moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenway scores with the left hand. Sokol knows he should have avoided that one.
Sokol throws a jab when Kenway was well out of range.
Sokol connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenway throws a front kick aimed at Sokol's knee but Sokol avoids it well.
Sokol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Sokol forces Kenway back against the cage and clinches.
Kenway tries to work over Sokol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kenway stalling in the clinch but Sokol improves position.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenway.
Sokol misses with an elbow strike.
Sokol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Kenway blocks an elbow strike.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcin Sokol.
I think Sokol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcin Sokol!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katu Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Partio's choice of entrance music: Kolmetoista kertaa kovempi kuin kukaan. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Olson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katu Partio!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio lands a two punch combo.
Olson misses the jab.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Partio tries to bum rush Olson with a series of wild strikes but Olson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, jab by Partio - just one landing.
Olson avoids the head kick by Partio.
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
Partio slips under a jab.
Partio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Olson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio working a defensive guard here.
Olson won't allow Partio to sweep him here.
Olson passes Partio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Partio moves into full guard.
Partio has control of Olson's left arm, preventing Olson from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Olson from controlling successfully.
Partio is looking for a triangle but Olson pushes his legs off easily.
Olson won't allow Partio to sweep him here.
Olson lands a couple of digs.
Partio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Partio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Olson works over Partio with some ground and pound from guard.
Olson tries to free his leg and advance position but Partio is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olson chips away with some ground and pound.
Partio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olson is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Olson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Olson forces his way into half guard.
Partio wants to get back to full guard.
Partio is trying to control but can't.
Olson working the head and body with strikes.
Olson wants to pass to mount but Partio is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Partio taking some punishment here, with Olson in his half guard.
Olson working the head and body with strikes.
Partio wants to improve his position but Olson is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Olson there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson is keen to just control but Partio is a slippery customer.
Partio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Olson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Olson's back!
Olson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Partio is hanging on to Olson's back as he tries to escape.
Olson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Partio.
Partio wants to control but Olson manages to buck him off and is now in Partio's guard! Nice work there by Olson!
Partio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio looking to control.
Olson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Olson postures up and lands a big shot to Partio's brow.
Olson trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
Olson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Olson stopping the sweep attempt from Partio.
Partio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Partio wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Olson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Partio, as that shot connected.
Andrew Olson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Olson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Olson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Partio defends well and Olson ends up having to push Partio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Olson throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
Partio scores with a punch to the head.
Partio misses with a series of wild punches.
Partio throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olson.
Partio throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio darts in and clinches Olson up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Partio fails to land.
Partio has a couple of punches blocked by Olson.
Olson tries to circle away but Partio has him pinned against the cage.
Olson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Partio misses with the head strike.
Partio keeps control of Olson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Partio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olson wants to take the fight to the mat but Partio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Olson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partio lands with a right to the head.
Partio has a couple of punches blocked by Olson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Olson tries to break the clinch but Partio is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Partio fails to land.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Olson controls his hands.
Olson blocking some punches.
Olson tries to pull guard but Partio won't allow it.
Partio prevents Olson from breaking the clinch.
Partio tries to work over Olson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Olson jumps guard but Partio stands there with Olson around his waist. Olson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Partio throws a punch but it's blocked by Olson.
Olson is trying to pull guard but Partio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Partio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Partio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olson.
Olson prevents a body shot from Partio.
Partio misses with some punches.
Partio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Partio throws a punch but it's blocked by Olson.
A head punch on the inside from Partio fails to land.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Olson controls his hands.
Olson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Partio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson working hard to break the clinch.
Olson tries to circle away but Partio has him pinned against the cage.
Partio throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Partio.
Partio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olson's efforts to push away.
Olson is trying to force a seperation but Partio has the dominant position.
Olson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Partio can't find room to land a body shot as Olson controls the action.
Partio lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Partio has a couple of punches blocked by Olson.
Olson tries to pull guard but Partio holds him up against the cage and eventually Olson drops back down to his feet.
Olson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katu Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Partio misses with a low kick as Olson jumps back.
Olson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Partio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Partio misses.
As Partio looks to move away, Olson throws a big counter combo but Partio just gets out of the way.
Partio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Katu Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Partio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olson takes one to the side of the head.
Olson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.
Olson throws a body kick that misses.
Olson throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Partio.
Partio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Good shot there by Partio.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Partio, as that shot connected.
Partio takes a swing at Olson's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Partio - just one landing.
Partio lands a leg kick that knocks Olson off balance momentarily.
Olson needs to keep his hands up - Partio had a free shot at his head there.
Partio tests Olson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Partio misses with a leg kick.
Katu Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Partio throws a hook but Olson blocks it.
Olson looks for a takedown but Partio sprawls well.
Partio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Olson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Olson attempts a counter takedown but Partio avoids it well and moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Partio - that will leave a mark!
Olson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Olson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olson throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
Olson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Partio thinks about the counter body kick.
Partio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Partio's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Olson misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Partio. That snapped Olson's head back.
Partio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Partio.
Partio thumps Olson with a low kick.
Partio throws a lazy uppercut
and Olson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Olson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Olson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Olson from controlling successfully.
Partio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Olson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andrew Olson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Partio has his foot on Olson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olson works his way back into a safe position though.
Partio has momentary wrist control but Olson slips an elbow through the middle.
Olson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Partio is keeping the position for now.
Partio is trying to control the position but Olson postures up.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Olson from controlling successfully.
Partio wants to sweep but no luck.
Partio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Olson is looking to work some ground and pound but Partio has wrist control.
Olson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Olson cracks Partio with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katu Partio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Partio 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katu Partio!
Katu Partio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Bourdain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Koscielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koscielski has chosen Bone Thugs n Harmony - Thuggish Ruggish Bone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
212 lbs
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26
212 lbs
10 - 3 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Bourdain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Antoni Koscielski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourdain throws a jab but it's blocked by Koscielski.
Koscielski cracks Bourdain with an open hand slap.
Bourdain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bourdain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koscielski.
Bourdain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Petersen's Party Place in the buildup to the fight.
Koscielski throws a body shot but no joy.
Bourdain takes one to the side of the head.
Koscielski ducks under a wild hook from Bourdain.
Bourdain takes one on the button.
It looks like Anthony Bourdain has been cut.
Koscielski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koscielski lands a lovely overhand right.
Bourdain throws a low kick, looking for Koscielski's leg but Koscielski calmly moves out of range.
A combination from Koscielski does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourdain looks to land a combination but Koscielski avoids it well.
Bourdain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bourdain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koscielski staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscielski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bourdain moves out of range as Koscielski strikes.
Bourdain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bourdain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bourdain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koscielski.
Koscielski throws a series of punches but Bourdain moves out of range.
Koscielski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A punch lands to the side of Bourdain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bourdain slips a jab from Koscielski.
Bourdain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koscielski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koscielski takes a swing at Bourdain's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Bourdain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bourdain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koscielski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koscielski sizes up Bourdain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koscielski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koscielski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourdain.
Bourdain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koscielski throws a hook but Bourdain blocks it.
Koscielski scores with a jab. Bourdain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A combination from Bourdain does no damage.
Koscielski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bourdain.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koscielski.
Bourdain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koscielski throws a series of punches but Bourdain avoids them all with ease.
Koscielski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koscielski lands a slapping body shot.
Koscielski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bourdain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscielski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bourdain manages to avoid it.
Koscielski throws a jab but it's blocked by Bourdain.
Bourdain defending well as Koscielski loads up on a big left hand.
Koscielski lands a nice shot that snaps Bourdain's head back.
Koscielski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bourdain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A good leg kick by Bourdain.
Koscielski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koscielski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bourdain can pounce on him.
Koscielski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Antoni Koscielski has been cut.
Bourdain dodges the punch combination from Koscielski.
Koscielski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bourdain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourdain blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Koscielski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koscielski just misses with a punch to the body.
Koscielski looks to land a right hand but Bourdain moved out of range.
Bourdain slips under a jab.
Koscielski moves away from the strike by Bourdain.
No joy there for Bourdain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bourdain checks a leg kick.
Koscielski throws a lazy body kick
and Bourdain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bourdain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Antoni Koscielski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koscielski lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Koscielski misses.
Koscielski connects with a body shot that sends Bourdain's belly button to the back.
Bourdain throws a right hand that Koscielski ducks under and follows up with a left that Koscielski also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Koscielski dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Koscielski. Those never looked like landing.
Anthony Bourdain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Koscielski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koscielski.
Nice shot lands for Koscielski.
Koscielski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Koscielski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bourdain under the eye.
Bourdain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bourdain scores with a head kick. Koscielski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bourdain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koscielski throws out the jab.
Koscielski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bourdain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koscielski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourdain ducks under a wild hook from Koscielski.
Bourdain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koscielski finds it's way round the side to connect with Bourdain's head.
Anthony Bourdain's cut is getting worse.
Some wild striking there from Bourdain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscielski misses with the combination.
A jab lands there for Bourdain.
Bourdain defending well as Koscielski loads up on a big left hand.
Bourdain slips under a jab.
Bourdain is looking for a counter combo.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Koscielski in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Koscielski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bourdain in his tracks.
Koscielski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Koscielski cracks Bourdain with a good jab.
Bourdain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bourdain is rocked!
Antoni Koscielski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koscielski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Bourdain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice cross by Koscielski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bourdain throws a series of punches but Koscielski moves out of range.
Bourdain throws a nice looking combination but Koscielski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bourdain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koscielski slips under a jab from Bourdain.
Koscielski cracks Bourdain with a hook to the temple - Bourdain is on wobbly legs here! Koscielski swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bourdain falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Koscielski wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Antoni Koscielski!
Antoni Koscielski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Molovgomedov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molovgomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henry Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molovgomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is just out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Molovgomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Molovgomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Molovgomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Molovgomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Molovgomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop clobbers Molovgomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Molovgomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Molovgomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molovgomedov punishes Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's body with a nice straight punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Molovgomedov swings for the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Molovgomedov moves in looking to clinch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushes him off.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop cracks Molovgomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Molovgomedov scores with a takedown into Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's guard.
Molovgomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molovgomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Molovgomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Molovgomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Molovgomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Molovgomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is retaining full guard.
Molovgomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molovgomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Molovgomedov postures up in Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's guard and throws a big left but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molovgomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molovgomedov has closed the distance and engaged Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop in a clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to throw a body punch but Molovgomedov avoids it by throwing Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Molovgomedov throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Molovgomedov blocking some punches.
Molovgomedov blocks an uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Molovgomedov taking a breather.
Molovgomedov misses with a knee strike.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a punch to the body.
Molovgomedov slows down the pace here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a nice uppercut.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a short shot to the head.
Molovgomedov tries to stall but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Molovgomedov is trying to stall.
Maybe Molovgomedov would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Molovgomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molovgomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks with his arms.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a short shot to the head.
Molovgomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backwards.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a punch but it's blocked by Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov wants to stall.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is blocking nicely.
A short right from Molovgomedov on the inside.
Molovgomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molovgomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is defending well for now.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop working aggressively here.
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 Henry Molovgomedov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Molovgomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Molovgomedov instigates a clinch.
Molovgomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Molovgomedov blocking some punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Molovgomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Molovgomedov lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a right to the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Molovgomedov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land.
Molovgomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molovgomedov 's elbow.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks it.
Molovgomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Molovgomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Molovgomedov blocks an uppercut.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks with his arms.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with the head strike.
Molovgomedov missing with knees to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a body shot but Molovgomedov blocks it.
Molovgomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Molovgomedov misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings wildly with an uppercut but Molovgomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molovgomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Molovgomedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to work over Molovgomedov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a hook to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Molovgomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molovgomedov 's elbow.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids a wild elbow strike from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov prevents a body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a right to the head.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Molovgomedov controlling the action here for a moment.
Molovgomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molovgomedov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Molovgomedov .
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop gets through Molovgomedov 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molovgomedov 's elbow.
Molovgomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is blocking nicely.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Molovgomedov landing knees to the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a punch but it's blocked by Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov looking to stall.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings wildly with an uppercut but Molovgomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Molovgomedov throws an elbow but misses.
Molovgomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is blocking nicely.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head punch that misses.
Molovgomedov lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with the head strike.
Molovgomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop struggles to land a body shot inside as Molovgomedov controls his hands.
Molovgomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Molovgomedov prevents a body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Molovgomedov blocks an uppercut.
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 Henry Molovgomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Molovgomedov 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Molovgomedov works Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's body with a nice hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Molovgomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop, which made it look bad.
Molovgomedov throws the kick towards the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids it.
Molovgomedov misses with a body kick.
Molovgomedov is looking to wear down Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Molovgomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Molovgomedov sets himself, and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop steps forward looking for the clinch! Molovgomedov avoids it this time.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Molovgomedov .
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov lands a jab to the head.
Molovgomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Molovgomedov loads up on a big right hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips the punch.
Molovgomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Molovgomedov . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks under a wild hook from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov looks to land a body kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moved away.
Molovgomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Molovgomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop quickly recovers to half guard.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to get back to full guard.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop 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.
Molovgomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Molovgomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Molovgomedov wants to take a breather but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is having none of it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is holding on to half guard well.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Molovgomedov passes the guard and advances to mount!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Molovgomedov 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!
Molovgomedov can't control as he wanted to and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Molovgomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop defending well though.
Molovgomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop defending well though.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is doing well to control the position and prevent Molovgomedov from advancing to side control.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is trying to maintain the position but Molovgomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Molovgomedov prevents Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop from improving his position.
Molovgomedov is taking a breather. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is staying active underneath Molovgomedov , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Molovgomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Molovgomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to hold on but Molovgomedov pushes him away.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henry Molovgomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Molovgomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop trying to hold on to Molovgomedov 's head to control him but Molovgomedov postures up.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to get back to full guard.
Molovgomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Molovgomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Molovgomedov , 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Henry Molovgomedov !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between AJ The Perfectionist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Wolny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that AJ The Perfectionist has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily AJ The Perfectionist seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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176 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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179 cm
25
180 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, AJ The Perfectionist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Artur Wolny!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolny misses with an uppercut. The Perfectionist saw that one coming.
Wolny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Perfectionist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wolny under the eye.
It looks like Artur Wolny has been cut.
Wolny throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolny moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wolny ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist lands the left hand.
The Perfectionist throws a lazy right hand but Wolny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolny throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Perfectionist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Perfectionist throws a body shot but no joy.
The Perfectionist connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
The Perfectionist scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wolny manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. The Perfectionist keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Perfectionist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolny backwards.
Wolny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Perfectionist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Perfectionist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Perfectionist blocks an uppercut.
The Perfectionist wants a takedown but no success here.
A short left from Wolny.
Wolny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wolny.
Wolny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Perfectionist misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Perfectionist swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolny uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Perfectionist tries to throw a body punch but Wolny avoids it by throwing The Perfectionist back against the cage.
Wolny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Wolny.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolny has The Perfectionist pressed against the cage.
A short left from The Perfectionist.
Wolny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Perfectionist.
Wolny tries to throw a body punch but The Perfectionist avoids it by throwing Wolny back against the cage.
The Perfectionist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wolny, right into the meat.
The Perfectionist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Perfectionist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolny was well out of range. Poor timing from The Perfectionist.
Wolny uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Perfectionist has time to react.
Artur Wolny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Perfectionist keeps Wolny at a distance using the push kick.
Wolny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wolny.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wolny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Perfectionist moves away.
The Perfectionist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wolny on the side of the head.
The Perfectionist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolny was well out of range. Poor timing from The Perfectionist.
Wolny moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolny doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Perfectionist moves away from the strike by Wolny.
The Perfectionist half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wolny takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Perfectionist punishes Wolny's body with a nice straight punch.
The Perfectionist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wolny is out of range.
The Perfectionist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wolny's hands.
The Perfectionist goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Perfectionist. That's going to slow Wolny down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolny throws a head kick but The Perfectionist moves out of range.
The Perfectionist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Perfectionist throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Wolny on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Perfectionist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolny finds it's way round the side to connect with The Perfectionist's head.
Wolny fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Perfectionist manages to avoid it.
The Perfectionist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Perfectionist looks to land a body kick but Wolny moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wolny! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolny misses the target.
Wolny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Perfectionist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ The Perfectionist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artur Wolny'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.
The Perfectionist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolny.
The Perfectionist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Perfectionist connects with a solid leg kick.
Wolny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Perfectionist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wolny tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Perfectionist slips a jab and a cross from Wolny.
Wolny checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolny slips a straight right by The Perfectionist.
A shot to the liver by The Perfectionist. Beautiful body shot.
The Perfectionist throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Perfectionist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wolny is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Perfectionist with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolny shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
AJ The Perfectionist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Perfectionist misses with a hook. Wolny ducked under it nicely.
Wolny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolny throws a jab but it's blocked by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist lands a leg kick that knocks Wolny off balance momentarily.
The Perfectionist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolny.
The Perfectionist backing away here, and Wolny unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wolny smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wolny avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Wolny on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Perfectionist throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wolny's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wolny.
The Perfectionist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolny pinned against the cage. Wolny gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Perfectionist or perhaps it was just good defense by Wolny, which made it look bad.
The Perfectionist misses with a left hand
and Wolny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolny moves out of range of the leg kick from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Perfectionist lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Perfectionist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Perfectionist throws out a loose jab but Wolny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolny raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The Perfectionist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolny can do to turn this around?
Wolny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Perfectionist.
Wolny throws out a counter right but The Perfectionist avoids it with no problem.
The Perfectionist slips a jab from Wolny.
The Perfectionist scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolny doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wolny checks a leg kick.
The Perfectionist misses with a body punch
and Wolny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolny drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Perfectionist dips to his left and cracks Wolny with an uppercut!
The Perfectionist tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wolny! But no joy.
The Perfectionist swings widly with a right hand
and Wolny counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Perfectionist lands with a good body shot.
The Perfectionist scores with a kick to the midsection.
The Perfectionist throws a head kick but Wolny moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from The Perfectionist lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Perfectionist throws the kick towards the body but Wolny avoids it.
Wolny on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wolny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Perfectionist throws a leg kick which misses Wolny's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolny tries to avoid it.
Wolny's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Perfectionist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolny.
Wolny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Perfectionist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Wolny finds it's way through The Perfectionist's defenses.
Wolny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Perfectionist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Perfectionist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolny manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Wolny on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ The Perfectionist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Artur Wolny's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wolny lunges at The Perfectionist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Perfectionist's hand.
Wolny looks to land a left hand but The Perfectionist moved out of range nicely.
The Perfectionist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolny was well out of range. Poor timing from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist misses with a body shot
and Wolny counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Perfectionist is looking to score with low kicks.
The Perfectionist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Perfectionist lands a leg kick that knocks Wolny off balance momentarily.
Wolny getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Perfectionist misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Wolny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolny defending well as The Perfectionist loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Wolny releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Perfectionist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolny.
Wolny avoids the body shot from The Perfectionist.
Wolny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolny takes a swing at The Perfectionist's ribcage but misses.
Wolny has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Perfectionist finds it's way round the side to connect with Wolny's head.
Wolny gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wolny throws a front kick aimed at The Perfectionist's knee but The Perfectionist avoids it well.
The Perfectionist thinks about countering with a head kick.
The Perfectionist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolny.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A punch lands to the side of The Perfectionist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Perfectionist sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The Perfectionist scores with a shot to the body.
The Perfectionist throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Perfectionist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Perfectionist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Artur Wolny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist throws a sloppy head kick and Wolny moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Wolny on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolny misses the target.
Wolny stuns The Perfectionist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolny takes one to the chin there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wolny, right into the meat.
Wolny doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Perfectionist is looking to score with low kicks.
Wolny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Perfectionist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Perfectionist throws a big shot that misses.
Wolny doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Perfectionist scores with a nice head shot.
Wolny scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist throws a body punch but Wolny moves out of range.
Wolny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Perfectionist digs a good hook to Wolny's body.
An inside leg kick lands from The Perfectionist.
Wolny cracks The Perfectionist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab lands there for Wolny.
The Perfectionist takes a swing at Wolny's ribcage but misses.
AJ The Perfectionist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
AJ The Perfectionist is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolny lands the left hand.
The Perfectionist scores with a shot to the body.
Wolny moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolny looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Perfectionist throws a head kick but Wolny moves out of range.
Wolny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Perfectionist was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolny attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Perfectionist throws a body kick that misses.
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!
The Perfectionist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Perfectionist throws a leg kick but Wolny sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Perfectionist throws a head kick that Wolny semi-blocks.
The Perfectionist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Wolny 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wolny looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Perfectionist lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The Perfectionist takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to AJ The Perfectionist.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Perfectionist, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ The Perfectionist!
AJ The Perfectionist 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.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mini Stipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stipe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. PRIDE FC - Opening Theme Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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139 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mini Stipe!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banner.
A head kick misses from Banner.
Stipe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Banner.
Banner lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stipe fails to land.
A short right from Stipe on the inside.
Banner looking to stall.
Banner throws an elbow that misses.
Stipe avoids a wild elbow strike from Banner.
Banner taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banner throws an elbow but misses.
Banner trying to stall but Stipe improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stipe.
Stipe misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Banner to work.
A body shot lands from Stipe.
Stipe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banner pushes off an throws an elbow but Stipe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've been informed that Stipe 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.
Banner is trying to stall.
Stipe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Stipe saw that one coming.
Stipe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stipe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Stipe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stipe thuds his right hand into Banner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stipe misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner closes the distance and clinches.
Stipe jumps guard but Banner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner leaning against his opponent.
Stipe prevents Banner from breaking the clinch.
Stipe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stipe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner's elbow.
Banner tries to throw a body punch but Stipe avoids it by throwing Banner back against the cage.
Stipe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
Stipe misses with a looping left.
Banner wants to clinch but Stipe slips to the side
and Stipe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with the body kick
and Stipe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Stipe from controlling successfully.
Stipe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stipe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banner is trying to control the position but Stipe postures up.
Stipe passes into half guard.
Banner wants to improve his position but Stipe is controlling well.
Stipe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner won't allow Stipe to pass to mount.
Stipe prevents Banner from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stipe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Banner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banner.
Stipe lands a couple of digs.
Banner wants to stand but Stipe is controlling the position.
Stipe wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stipe postures up and lands a big shot to Banner's brow.
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!
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stipe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stipe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mini Stipe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stipe connects with a crisp jab.
Stipe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Banner tries to clinch but Stipe moves away
and Stipe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Stipe moves out of range easily.
Mini Stipe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Stipe - just one landing.
Banner is rocked!
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stipe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stipe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Banner avoids the body shot from Stipe.
Stipe throws a jab when Banner was well out of range.
Banner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Banner takes the fight into the clinch.
Banner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banner has Stipe pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stipe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stipe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stipe throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner.
Our sources have told us that Banner has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Banner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stipe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stipe cracks Banner with a nice body shot.
Stipe wants a takedown but no success here.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stipe wants the takedown. Banner is fighting it off but Stipe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Banner's guard against the cage.
Stipe trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Stipe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banner looking to control.
Stipe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stipe lands a couple of elbows.
Stipe landing with the ground and pound.
Banner looking to control.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stipe defends it easily.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Stipe is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner 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.
Stipe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banner's head.
Banner wants to sweep here but Stipe controlling him for the moment.
Stipe wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Stipe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner is trying to keep Stipe in close.
Stipe is working Banner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Stipe is proving a slippery customer.
Mini Stipe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Banner pulls Stipe in close to prevent any damage.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stipe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banner wants to sweep here but Stipe controlling him for the moment.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
Stipe postures up and lands a big shot to Banner's brow.
Stipe pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stipe is working away from the top position though.
Stipe slips a nice elbow through Banner's hands, connecting with Banner's forehead.
Stipe wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stipe lands strikes from half guard.
Stipe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stipe scores with a big shot! Banner's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Banner! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mini Stipe!
Mini Stipe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Shota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Kurtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shota's entrance music is Black Panther Theme by Stephen James Taylor . A fine choice. Kurtz has chosen Adagio For Strings as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Adrian Shota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Kurtz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtz throws a head kick but Shota moves out of range.
Shota moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kurtz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurtz's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Kurtz.
Kurtz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shota misses with a punch to the body.
Shota lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurtz backwards.
It looks like Walter Kurtz has been cut.
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurtz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kurtz managing to block the knees to the body from Shota.
Shota trying to land knees to the body.
Shota makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shota looking to throw knees to the head but Kurtz is blocking nicely.
Kurtz blocks a body shot from Shota.
Kurtz fails to pull guard.
Shota is leaning against Kurtz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota landing some nice looking knees to the body.
I was talking to Shota's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shota misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtz tries a body shot but Shota blocks it.
Shota scores with a shoulder strike.
Kurtz takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shota.
Shota blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kurtz.
Shota tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kurtz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurtz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shota has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kurtz is proving hard to escape from.
Shota stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kurtz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
Kurtz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurtz connects with a looping right hand.
Shota needs to keep his hands up - Kurtz had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shota throws a low kick but Kurtz moves out of range easily.
Kurtz lands with a nice body kick.
Shota throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kurtz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shota throws a body punch but Kurtz moves out of range.
Kurtz ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Shota throws a chopping leg kick but Kurtz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shota scores with a jab.
Shota connects with a right hand. Kurtz shakes it off.
Kurtz misses with a wild body shot.
Shota throws an overhand right that lands on Kurtz's shoulder, as Kurtz tries to avoid the shot.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Kurtz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
Adrian Shota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kurtz.
Kurtz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shota walks into a stiff left hand from Kurtz.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Shota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurtz takes one to the chin there.
Shota misses with a jab to the body
and Shota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Kurtz.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shota tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shota looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shota doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurtz circles away.
It seemed like Kurtz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shota lands with a right hand.
Shota tries to clinch but Kurtz is having none of it.
Shota lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shota stuns Kurtz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurtz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shota counters with a nice uppercut.
Shota tries to clinch up but Kurtz circles away and keeps his distance.
Shota's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kurtz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shota scrambles back to his feet.
Shota clinches up with Kurtz and pushes him back against the cage.
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shota tries a body shot but Kurtz blocks it.
Kurtz swings wildly with an uppercut but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurtz tries a body shot but Shota blocks it.
Shota misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kurtz.
Kurtz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurtz tries a body shot but Shota blocks it.
Shota lands a nice shot to the body.
Shota landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Walter Kurtz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kurtz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kurtz cracks Shota with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kurtz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shota fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurtz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kurtz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
Shota scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurtz in his tracks.
Kurtz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shota.
Kurtz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurtz misses the target.
Kurtz misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtz throws a leg kick but Shota moved away.
Kurtz defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Shota misses.
Shota sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kurtz.
Shota lands with a shot to the body.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Kurtz needs to keep his hands up - Shota had a free shot at his head there.
Crunch! Kurtz slams his shin into Shota's torso.
Shota slips under a jab from Kurtz.
Shota defending well as Kurtz loads up on a big left hand.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kurtz looks to throw a body kick
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Shota counters with a right hand to the body.
Kurtz throws out a leg kick but Shota moves out of range and Kurtz only half commits.
Kurtz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kurtz shoots in looking for a takedown but Shota manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kurtz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kurtz looks to land a body kick but Shota moved away.
Kurtz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walter Kurtz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shota walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kurtz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kurtz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota blocks a jab.
Shota throws a lazy right hand but Kurtz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Shota wants to clinch up but Kurtz keeps it at a distance.
Kurtz throws a lazy uppercut
and Shota moves into the clinch.
Kurtz misses with the head strike.
Kurtz manages to break the clinch.
Shota is looking to clinch.
Kurtz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shota takes a swing at Kurtz's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Kurtz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurtz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shota.
Shota dodges the punch combination from Kurtz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shotas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kurtz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shota lands a jab.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kurtz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shota scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurtz in his tracks.
Kurtz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shota looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurtz moves away.
Shota misses with a leg kick.
Shota ducks right into an uppercut from Kurtz.
Kurtz sizes up Shota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Kurtz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota has closed the distance and engaged Kurtz in a clinch.
Kurtz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shota darts in and clinches Kurtz up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Shota.
A head punch on the inside from Kurtz fails to land.
Kurtz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurtz.
Kurtz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shota checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shota cracks Kurtz with an open hand slap.
Kurtz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shota fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurtz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurtz throws the kick towards the body but Shota avoids it.
That kick from Kurtz tenderised Shota's leg. Shota is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good exchange - Kurtz coming out on top.
Kurtz throws a right and a left that Shota avoids nicely.
Shota connects with a body shot.
Shota throws a body punch but Kurtz moves out of range.
Shota takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Walter Kurtz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Walter Kurtz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shota buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shota checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shota.
Shota gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kurtz delivers a nice body kick.
Kurtz lunges at Shota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shota's hand.
Shota slips a straight right by Kurtz.
Shota forces Kurtz back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Kurtz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
A short right from Kurtz on the inside.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurtz prevents a body shot from Shota.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurtz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurtz.
Shota scores with a hook.
Shota walks into a left hand.
Shota jabs at Kurtz's body.
Kurtz shoots in looking for a takedown but Shota manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kurtz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shota tries to clinch but Kurtz moves out of range.
Shota is looking to clinch but Kurtz is avoiding it.
Kurtz throws the left hand but Shota avoids the punch easily.
Kurtz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.
Kurtz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shota.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurtz! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurtz misses the target.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz tries to keep at a distance but Shota has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kurtz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota misses with some punches.
Kurtz throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Shota blocking some punches.
Shota prevents a body shot from Kurtz.
A head punch on the inside from Kurtz fails to land.
Kurtz working aggressively here.
Kurtz blocks a body shot from Shota.
Shota scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shota tries a body shot but Kurtz blocks it.
Shota scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shota.
Kurtz struggles to land a body shot inside as Shota controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shota blocks a body shot from Kurtz.
Kurtz lands with a light punch inside.
Kurtz managing to block the knees to the body from Shota.
Shota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Shota.
Kurtz tries to pull guard but Shota forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kurtz fails to land.
Shota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurtz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurtz pushes Shota back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kurtz pulls Shota into guard.
Shota wants to get up but he can't break Kurtz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shota won't allow Kurtz to sweep him here.
Kurtz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shota looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shota trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Shota is staying active underneath Kurtz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kurtz prevents Shota from standing back up.
Kurtz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shota keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Walter Kurtz just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Walter Kurtz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kurtz scores with a decent looking hook.
Shota looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kurtz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurtz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shota.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurtz counters with a body kick.
Kurtz misses with a body kick.
Kurtz misses with a head kick.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Kurtz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota misses with an uppercut. Kurtz saw that one coming.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shota will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shota closes the distance and clinches.
Kurtz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shota walks away with a smile on his face. Kurtz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A swing and a miss from Kurtz.
Kurtz with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kurtz.
Shota slips a jab from Kurtz.
Kurtz throws a hook but Shota avoids it easily.
Shota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurtz.
Shota stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kurtz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shota fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shota checks the leg kick.
Shota throws a chopping leg kick but Kurtz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shota lands a nice shot that snaps Kurtz's head back.
Shota throws a body punch but Kurtz moves out of range.
Kurtz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shota defends it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurtz.
Kurtz connects with a looping right hand.
Kurtz looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Shota sizes up Kurtz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurtz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurtz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kurtz misses with a looping right.
Shota lands a right hook to the body.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurtz doesn't seem bothered though.
Kurtz slips a jab from Shota.
Kurtz misses with a hook.
Shota is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kurtz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kurtz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shota cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurtz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shota.
Kurtz swats away the attempt to clinch by Shota.
Shota with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Shota bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kurtz's head backwards.
Kurtz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurtz doesn't seem bothered though.
Kurtz moves out of range of the strikes.
Shota checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kurtz cracks Shota with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick from Kurtz lands but Shota takes it in his stride.
Shota slips a jab and a cross from Kurtz.
Shota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shota fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kurtz.
Shota throws the left hand but Kurtz avoids the punch easily.
Kurtz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shota lands with an uppercut that bounces Kurtz off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Shota.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurtz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kurtz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shota checks a leg kick.
Kurtz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shota wants to land a leg kick but Kurtz is out of range.
Shota tries to land a leg kick but Kurtz saw it coming and moves away.
Kurtz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shota cracks Kurtz with a good jab.
Shota moves in looking to clinch but Kurtz pushes him off.
Kurtz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kurtz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurtz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Shota.
Shota rushes Kurtz and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Kurtz.
Kurtz blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Walter Kurtz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kurtz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shota dips to his left and cracks Kurtz with an uppercut!
Kurtz punishes Shota's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Kurtz.
Kurtz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kurtz looks to land a right hand but Shota moved out of range.
Kurtz throws a leg kick
and Shota counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shota defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurtz.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurtz is just out of range.
Shota moves into the clinch.
Kurtz blocking some punches.
Shota tries to throw a body punch but Kurtz avoids it by throwing Shota back against the cage.
Kurtz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kurtz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shota lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurtz backwards.
Kurtz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shota misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shota.
Shota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurtz's elbow.
Shota is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurtz is defending well for now.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota tries to land knees in the clinch but Kurtz avoids the damage to the body.
Kurtz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kurtz lunges at Shota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shota's hand.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurtz.
Kurtz throws the kick towards the body but Shota avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Kurtz.
Kurtz scores with a sloppy right hand. Shota should have avoided that one.
Kurtz misses with a left hand
and Shota moves into the clinch.
Kurtz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shota misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurtz thuds his shin into the meat of Shota's side.
A bone on bone clash there as Kurtz blocks the leg kick.
And Kurtz tries to counter it with a takedown but Shota pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shota takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shota takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shota attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kurtz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shota looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurtz throws out a powerful jab.
Shota throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurtz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shota tries to clinch up.
Kurtz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shota scores with a jab to the body.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Kurtz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota throws the left hand but Kurtz avoids the punch easily.
Shota throws a lazy uppercut
and Kurtz counters with a low kick, right behind Shota 's knee.
Shota closes the distance but Kurtz moves to the side
and Kurtz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kurtz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurtz scores with a takedown into Shota's guard.
Kurtz wants to control from the top but Shota keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shota keeping full guard, as Kurtz tries to pass.
Shota keeping moving, preventing Kurtz from controlling successfully.
Shota keeping full guard, as Kurtz tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota wants to stand up but Kurtz is controlling him.
Kurtz wants to pass the guard but Shota is keeping the position.
Shota manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shota lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adrian Shota.
I think Shota has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Shota!
Adrian Shota very nearly forgot to thank King of Fists amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evil Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evil Nixon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evil Nixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Ford!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Ford is predictable there
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nixon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ford works over Nixon's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
Ford throws an off balance right hand
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ford throws a shot to the body.
Nixon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nixon moves out of range as Ford strikes.
Ford slips a jab from Nixon.
Ford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Nixon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
Ford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ford blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Ford avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Ford avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Ford throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Ford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Ford working aggressively here.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ford.
Nixon avoids the elbow strike from Ford, against the cage.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Ford controls the action.
Nixon avoids the elbow strike from Ford, against the cage.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Ford lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ford throws an elbow but misses.
Ford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nixon has Ford up against the cage in a clinch.
Ford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nixon or not.
Nixon is working Ford over against the cage.
Nixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rob Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon wants to clinch.
Ford wants to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ford 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 Nixon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nixon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some bone on bone action there as Ford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford misses the body punch
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nixon is able to avoid easily.
Ford cracks Nixon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ford throws an off balance right hand
and Nixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
Nixon scores with a jab to the body.
Ford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nixon's calf.
Nixon throws a leg kick which misses Ford's front leg but catches the back leg as Ford tries to avoid it.
Nixon clinches up with Ford and pushes him back against the cage.
Ford misses with the head strike.
Ford blocking some punches.
Ford lands a right hand.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from Nixon.
Nixon pushes Ford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford misses with some punches.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ford is rocked!
Nixon manages to break the clinch.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws a series of punches but Nixon avoids them all with ease.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Ford moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Ford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ford misses with a looping left.
Nixon lands a slapping body shot.
Oooooh!!! Nixon has knocked Ford down with a huge combo! Nixon steps away and waves a wobbly Ford back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ford is still on wobbly legs! Can Nixon finish him?
Nixon is stalking Ford. Ford circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Nixon, and it's lights out! Ford really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evil Nixon!
A relieved looking Evil Nixon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravi Vamoosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vamoosh has chosen The Roaring Tiger as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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146 lbs
33 - 13 - 0 |
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148 lbs
19 - 6 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noob Saibot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ravi Vamoosh!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saibot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saibot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Saibot was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saibot throws an elbow but Vamoosh slips to the side and avoids it well.
Saibot has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Saibot staying calm.
Vamoosh keeping his opponent close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Saibot's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Saibot is looking to take a break and control but Vamoosh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saibot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Saibot taking a breather here.
Saibot connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vamoosh some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vamoosh is looking to regain half guard here but Saibot keeps moving and retains side control.
Vamoosh takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Saibot working the ground and pound.
Saibot misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vamoosh 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.
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We've been hearing good reports from Saibot'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.
Saibot grinds an elbow into Vamoosh's temple.
Saibot lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vamoosh down.
Saibot working away.
Saibot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vamoosh keeps working.
Saibot working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Saibot scoring with punches and elbows.
Vamoosh struggling a bit here.
Saibot lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vamoosh holds on to Saibot's head and controls the position momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot misses with the ground and pound.
Saibot is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vamoosh's shoulder. That is not cool.
Saibot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vamoosh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vamoosh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vamoosh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saibot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Saibot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saibot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vamoosh moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vamoosh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Saibot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saibot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut there from Vamoosh.
Saibot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick that misses.
Vamoosh misses the body punch
and Vamoosh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Vamoosh is just out of range.
Vamoosh throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot scores with a nice right hand.
Saibot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saibot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vamoosh has control of Saibot's left arm, preventing Saibot from doing any damage.
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saibot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamoosh pulls Saibot in to control the position.
Vamoosh looking to control.
Saibot advances to half guard.
Noob Saibot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vamoosh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saibot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saibot is looking to take a break and control but Vamoosh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vamoosh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saibot is looking to take a break and control but Vamoosh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Saibot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vamoosh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vamoosh trying to hold on to Saibot's head to control him but Saibot postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A lazy left from Saibot finds it's target.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Vamoosh connects with a right hand. Saibot shakes it off.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Vamoosh ducks down to avoid it.
Vamoosh counters with a body kick.
Vamoosh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamoosh moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Saibot catches Vamoosh right on the button with a cross.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vamoosh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vamoosh ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Vamoosh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vamoosh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vamoosh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vamoosh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vamoosh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saibot throws a right and a left that Vamoosh avoids nicely.
Vamoosh jabs Saibot right on the nose. Saibot blinks but takes it well.
Saibot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saibot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vamoosh can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vamoosh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saibot misses with a hook. Vamoosh ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Saibot scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vamoosh. Vamoosh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saibot lands an overhand right.
Vamoosh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vamoosh. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saibot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vamoosh - the referee stops the clock and Saibot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vamoosh. Saibot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saibot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vamoosh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vamoosh throws out a counter right but Saibot avoids it with no problem.
Saibot misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Vamoosh.
Saibot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vamoosh moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot moves forwards but Vamoosh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Vamoosh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Saibot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vamoosh looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Vamoosh misses.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Vamoosh's shoulder, as Vamoosh tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Vamoosh moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Vamoosh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vamoosh misses with a hook.
Saibot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saibot goes for a double leg but Vamoosh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vamoosh continues to drive forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vamoosh. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vamoosh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Vamoosh moved out of range nicely.
Vamoosh looks to land a left hand but Saibot moved out of range nicely.
Vamoosh throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vamoosh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.
Saibot misses with a few strikes there.
Ravi Vamoosh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vamoosh moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Vamoosh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saibot lands a nice hook to Vamoosh's body. Vamoosh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saibot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saibot, as that shot connected.
Vamoosh moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot clobbers Vamoosh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saibot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vamoosh momentarily.
Saibot cracks Vamoosh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vamoosh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vamoosh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.
Vamoosh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Saibot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vamoosh slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot lands a lovely overhand right.
Vamoosh slips a jab from Saibot.
Saibot throws a hook but Vamoosh avoids it easily.
Vamoosh lands a right hook to the body.
Vamoosh swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vamoosh can pounce on him.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Vamoosh moved out of range nicely.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head but Vamoosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A combination from Saibot does no damage.
Vamoosh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good exchange - Vamoosh coming out on top.
Vamoosh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
A leg kick checked by Saibot.
Vamoosh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Vamoosh as he connects with a hook.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vamoosh moves away.
As Saibot backs off Vamoosh throws a huge counter combo but Saibot manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Vamoosh misses with a looping right.
Vamoosh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Vamoosh's body.
A slow jab from Vamoosh misses its intended target.
Saibot drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Saibot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vamoosh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vamoosh struggling a bit here.
Saibot looking to control but instead Vamoosh has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Saibot is working for a kimura but Vamoosh is defending it quite comfortably.
Vamoosh wants to get back to full guard.
Vamoosh is trying to control but can't.
Vamoosh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saibot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saibot's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Saibot throws a combination. Vamoosh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vamoosh 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 Saibot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saibot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Vamoosh.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.
A big right from Vamoosh misses.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick but Saibot moved away.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh.
Saibot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Saibot. Those never looked like landing.
Vamoosh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vamoosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Saibot trying to control from half guard but Vamoosh is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamoosh is trying to maintain the position but Saibot is very close to passing his half guard.
Vamoosh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vamoosh is trying to keep Saibot in close.
Saibot passes Vamoosh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saibot is thwarting Vamoosh's attempts to control the position.
Saibot trying to control from half guard but Vamoosh is working away.
Saibot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Vamoosh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saibot landing with the ground and pound.
Vamoosh keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Vamoosh 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.
Vamoosh working a defensive guard here.
Saibot stopping the sweep attempt from Vamoosh.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Saibot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vamoosh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Vamoosh is just out of range.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vamoosh's hands.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Vamoosh moved out of range.
Donk. Vamoosh catches Saibot right on the button with a cross.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vamoosh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vamoosh. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Vamoosh.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Saibot catches Vamoosh right on the button with a cross.
Vamoosh slips a jab from Saibot.
Vamoosh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saibot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Vamoosh misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vamoosh looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Saibot seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vamoosh loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Vamoosh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vamoosh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vamoosh misses with a right hand
and Saibot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vamoosh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Vamoosh looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Vamoosh misses with a low kick.
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vamoosh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot had his way with Ravi Vamoosh in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Saibot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vamoosh thuds his right hand into Saibot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vamoosh misses with a body kick.
Vamoosh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saibot cracks Vamoosh with a good jab.
Saibot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vamoosh counters with a straight right hand.
Vamoosh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown but Vamoosh shows good takedown defense.
Saibot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vamoosh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot ducks right into an uppercut from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Jab by Vamoosh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Vamoosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vamoosh tries to avoid it but Saibot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vamoosh to the ground. Vamoosh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot throws a hook but Vamoosh blocks it.
Vamoosh ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Vamoosh loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Vamoosh blocks a jab.
Vamoosh cracks Saibot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Vamoosh. That snapped Saibot's head back.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Vamoosh moved out of range.
Saibot lands with a good body shot.
Vamoosh throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Decent striking displayed by Saibot there.
Vamoosh misses with a body shot.
Saibot lands a jab.
Saibot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vamoosh.
Ravi Vamoosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot blocks a jab.
Vamoosh throws the left hand but Saibot avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot throws a right and a left that Vamoosh avoids nicely.
Vamoosh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vamoosh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vamoosh misses with an uppercut.
Vamoosh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saibot.
Vamoosh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saibot defending well as Vamoosh loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot lands with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Saibot.
Good standup being displayed there by Vamoosh as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vamoosh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vamoosh ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Saibot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Vamoosh slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Vamoosh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saibot lands a jab to the nose.
Vamoosh walks into a jab.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vamoosh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vamoosh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vamoosh tries to work over Saibot's front leg with a kick but Saibot checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vamoosh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Vamoosh ducks down to avoid it.
Vamoosh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saibot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vamoosh throws a front kick aimed at Saibot's knee but Saibot avoids it well.
Saibot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vamoosh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vamoosh misses with a body kick.
Vamoosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Vamoosh.
Saibot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vamoosh counters with a straight right hand.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vamoosh throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Vamoosh thuds his shin into the meat of Saibot's side.
A head kick misses from Vamoosh.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Noob Saibot.
Well Saibot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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