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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Coldbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane One Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). One Punch has chosen Rocky balboa theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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266 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Coldbane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane One Punch!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One Punch jabs Coldbane right on the nose. Coldbane blinks but takes it well.
We've been told by Coldbane's head coaches at Kalashnikov MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A combination from Coldbane does no damage.
Coldbane fails in his attempt to clinch.
One Punch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coldbane moves into range and clinches up with One Punch.
Coldbane is pressed up against the cage. One Punch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coldbane down to the mat. Coldbane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Coldbane moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Shane One Punch has been cut.
Coldbane clinches up with One Punch and pushes him back against the cage.
One Punch has Coldbane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coldbane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Coldbane pushes One Punch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coldbane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Coldbane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down One Punch.
Coldbane scores with a nice hook to the head.
One Punch looks winded!
Coldbane scores with a shoulder strike.
One Punch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coldbane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jack Coldbane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane One Punch.
Coldbane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That has opened up Shane One Punch's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Coldbane.
One Punch is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that One Punch has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
One Punch tries to pull guard but Coldbane holds him up against the cage and eventually One Punch drops back down to his feet.
One Punch is still on wobbly legs! Can Coldbane finish him?
Coldbane lands a hook that snaps the head of One Punch backwards.
Coldbane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down One Punch.
Coldbane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coldbane throws a big uppercut that drops One Punch! More strikes from Coldbane and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! One Punch lies dazed against the cage as Coldbane celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Coldbane!
After the fight, Jack Coldbane was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daryl Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martyn Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martyn Ford has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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221 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daryl Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martyn Ford!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a looping right.
Ford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ford has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ford's guard.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ford is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith looking to improve position, pressing down on Ford's thigh with his hand. Ford seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Smith paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Smith's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ford picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Martyn Ford!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alastair Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tate might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Engine No. 9. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alastair Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dunn.
Dunn shoots in but Tate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tate on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dunn fails with the takedown.
Tate throws a big counter combination but Dunn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alastair Dunn.
Dunn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tate circles away.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn slips a jab from Tate.
Dunn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tate pinned against the cage. Tate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dunn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dunn shoots in but no luck this time.
A counter left hand to the body from Tate misses its target.
Dunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tate's waist but Tate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunn off to one side.
Dunn shoots for a takedown but Tate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Dunn looks to move away, Tate throws a big counter combo but Dunn just gets out of the way.
Tate gets caught flat footed, as Dunn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving.
Tate is looking for a triangle but Dunn pushes his legs off easily.
Tate wants to sweep here but Dunn controlling him for the moment.
Dunn lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tate looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dunn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dunn distracts Tate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dunn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tate is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn distracts Tate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dunn landing with the ground and pound.
Tate is rocked!
Dunn postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tate covers up, he's hurt! Dunn keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dunn and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dunn can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alastair Dunn!
Our winner, Alastair Dunn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Malingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tobias Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Malingo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall lands a jab to Malingo's midsection.
Marshall takes a swing at Malingo's ribcage but misses.
Marshall scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marshall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
Malingo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marshall's guard.
Malingo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Malingo from controlling successfully.
Malingo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marshall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marshall has escaped and now he's on top!
Malingo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malingo controlling Marshall's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Malingo, up you get!
Malingo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marshall forces Malingo back against the cage and clinches.
Malingo jumps into guard, dragging Marshall to the mat.
Malingo trying to control the position.
Marshall is looking to stand up but Malingo won't let him.
Marshall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tobias Marshall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall has Malingo up against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malingo looking for a takedown.
Marshall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malingo tries to circle away but Marshall has him pinned against the cage.
Marshall lands with a right to the head.
Marshall prevents the takedown attempt.
Malingo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malingo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Malingo is trying to keep Marshall in close.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malingo seems keen to control Marshall's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malingo is trying to keep Marshall in close.
Malingo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Malingo.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Malingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Malingo throws a counter combo.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Marshall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marshall throws a big shot that misses.
Marshall takes one to the side of the head.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Marshall misses.
Marshall swings for the body but Malingo moves out of range.
Marshall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malingo circles away quickly and effectively.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Marshall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malingo misses with a right hand
and Marshall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malingo thinking.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malingo moves away.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
Malingo tries a low kick but Marshall avoids it.
Marshall lands a right hook to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Marshall here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A shot to the body from Marshall misses
and Malingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marshall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malingo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo misses with a left hand
and Marshall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malingo moves away.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malingo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target.
Marshall pushes Malingo up against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshall working aggressively here.
Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malingo can do to turn this around?
Malingo has Marshall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marshall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marshall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marshall stops a takedown attempt from Malingo.
Malingo gets control of Marshall's arms and successfully pulls guard. Malingo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Malingo trying to control the position.
Marshall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malingo working a defensive guard but Marshall manages to pass into side control anyway.
Marshall working away.
Malingo is looking to reverse the position.
Malingo wants to control but Marshall postures up.
Marshall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malingo on the ground.
Malingo tries to control but Marshall manages to take his back.
Malingo tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malingo keeps trying to improve his position.
Malingo trying to control the hands but Marshall won't let him.
Marshall decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
Malingo gets the takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Malingo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malingo wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.
Malingo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Marshall dodges the ground and pound from Malingo.
Malingo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marshall has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Malingo wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malingo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Marshall is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Marshall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo'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!
Marshall lands a jab to Malingo's midsection.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
Malingo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Malingo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marshall forces Malingo back against the cage and clinches.
Malingo is trying to pull guard but Marshall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marshall misses with the head strike.
Marshall effectively controlling the action here.
Marshall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo tries to pull guard but Marshall won't allow it.
Malingo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tobias Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Malingo.
Marshall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malingo backwards.
Malingo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marshall to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marshall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malingo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malingo has had enough of the clinch but Marshall keeps him there for the moment.
Marshall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malingo backwards.
Malingo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marshall stops a takedown attempt from Malingo.
Marshall is pressed up against the cage. Malingo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marshall down to the mat. Marshall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marshall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malingo misses with a left hand
and Marshall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marshall scores with a nice right hand.
Malingo moves out of range as Marshall strikes.
A shot to the body from Marshall misses
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Malingo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marshall misses with a body shot
and Malingo counters with a thumping low kick.
Marshall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marshall checks a leg kick.
Tobias Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Marshall.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malingo unleashes a big counter combination but Marshall bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Marshall has managed to clinch.
Marshall works on Malingo's body with a couple of short punches.
Marshall is working Malingo over against the cage.
A short right from Marshall on the inside.
Marshall prevents the takedown attempt.
Marshall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malingo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malingo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marshall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malingo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Marshall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malingo at a distance.
Malingo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Marshall.
Malingo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marshall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marshall throws a body punch but Malingo moves out of range.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malingo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marshall moves into range and clinches up with Malingo.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malingo fails to pull guard.
Marshall prevents the takedown attempt.
Marshall lands a nice uppercut.
Malingo is trying to pull guard but Marshall has him pressed against the cage.
Malingo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marshall lands with a right to the head.
Marshall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Malingo tries to score a body lock takedown but Marshall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marshall, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Marshall!
Tobias Marshall tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Lennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyry Kontio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Lennon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lennon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pyry Kontio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kontio dives in and grabs Lennon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lennon pushes down on Kontio's head and hops out.
Lennon feinted with a counter takedown.
Kontio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lennon's waist but Lennon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kontio off to one side.
Lennon feinted with a counter takedown.
Lennon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kontio.
Lennon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kontio sprawls and moves away.
Kontio throws a big shot that misses.
Kontio with a poor takedown
and Lennon counters by moving into the clinch.
John Lennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kontio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lennon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kontio is trying to drag Lennon to the mat but Lennon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
I was talking to Lennon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio wants a takedown.
Lennon pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lennon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lennon prevents the takedown attempt.
Lennon is stalling here.
A bit of stalling here from Lennon.
Kontio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lennon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lennon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kontio wants to take the fight to the mat but Lennon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kontio wants a takedown.
Lennon stalling the fight.
Kontio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kontio tries for a takedown but Lennon manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontio looking for a takedown.
Kontio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lennon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kontio can't get the takedown.
Kontio looking for a takedown.
Kontio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lennon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kontio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lennon pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kontio.
Lennon attempts a counter takedown but Kontio avoids it well and moves away.
Kontio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kontio is defended easily by Lennon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontio shoots in looking for a takedown but Lennon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kontio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lennon staying out of range there.
Lennon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pyry Kontio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lennon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Kontio misses the target.
Lennon slaps away a takedown attempt from Kontio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lennon attempts a counter takedown but Kontio avoids it well and moves away.
Kontio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lennon.
Kontio is looking to clinch but Lennon is avoiding it.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lennon sprawls well. Lennon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kontio gets slowly back to his feet.
Lennon is looking to counter the offense by Kontio and move into the clinch.
Lennon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kontio.
Lennon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennon stuffs the takedown attempt from Kontio. Kontio gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Kontio misses its intended target.
Lennon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kontio shoots and misses
and Lennon counters by clinching up.
Lennon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lennon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lennon effectively controlling the action here.
Lennon stops a takedown attempt from Kontio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kontio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lennon after a bit of a struggle.
Kontio tries for a takedown but Lennon manages to get underhooks.
Lennon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kontio tries to score a body lock takedown but Lennon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lennon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kontio shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Lennon. No joy for Kontio on that attempt.
Kontio shoots in but Lennon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lennon feinted with a counter takedown.
John Lennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.
A big right from Kontio misses.
Lennon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lennon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lennon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kontio.
As Kontio tries to get set, Lennon tries to push him back and clinch up but Kontio manages to avoid the attempt.
Kontio misses with a takedown attempt
and Lennon moves into the clinch.
Lennon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio tightens his grip and picks Lennon up, before dumping him to the ground. Lennon manages to land in guard.
Lennon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kontio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lennon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lennon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lennon!
Kontio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lennon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lennon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kontio's legs.
Lennon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kontio can do to turn this around?
Lennon takes a little break here. Kontio wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kontio can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Lennon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lennon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kontio is looking for a sweep.
Lennon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kontio is trying to control Lennon's posture but Lennon avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Kontio's face as Lennon controls the position.
Kontio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennon controlling the position from side mount.
Lennon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kontio is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lennon working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kontio throws a shot from downtown. Lennon moves away and avoids it.
Lennon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lennon as he avoids it easily.
Lennon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kontio fails to land the takedown.
Kontio throws a jab but it's blocked by Lennon.
Lennon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kontio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kontio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lennon regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pyry Kontio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Kontio shoots in looking for a takedown but Lennon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kontio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kontio shoots for a double leg takedown but Lennon sprawls well. He's pushed Kontio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kontio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lennon defends well and Kontio ends up having to push Lennon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Kontio tries to get set, Lennon tries to push him back and clinch up but Kontio manages to avoid the attempt.
John Lennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.
Kontio throws a looping overhand right but Lennon ducks down to avoid it.
Lennon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lennon stuffs the takedown attempt from Kontio. Kontio gets slowly back to his feet.
Lennon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kontio.
Kontio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lennon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lennon stuffs the takedown attempt from Kontio. Kontio gets slowly back to his feet.
Kontio might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lennon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lennon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio fails to land the takedown.
Kontio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kontio misses with a hook
and Lennon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lennon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kontio tries to score a body lock takedown but Lennon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lennon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kontio up against the cage.
Kontio has Lennon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lennon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kontio letting Lennon take a breather here.
Lennon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kontio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lennon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
John Lennon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kontio misses with a hook
and Lennon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lennon is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Lennon to work.
Lennon taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Lennon.
Kontio shoots in looking for a takedown. Lennon tries to sprawl out of it but Kontio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lennon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lennon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lennon slips under a jab.
Lennon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kontio shoots in but Lennon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lennon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kontio sprawls and moves away.
Kontio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lennon.
Kontio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lennon is fending him off so far but Kontio persists. Nope, Lennon circles away and we're back to standing.
Kontio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lennon's hands.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lennon as he jumps to the side.
Kontio dives in and scores a takedown into Lennon's guard.
Kontio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lennon holds on and takes a little breather.
Kontio throws a strike but Lennon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lennon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kontio is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennon is working hard here to advance position.
Pyry Kontio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kontio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lennon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lennon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kontio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lennon manages to get himself to full guard.
Lennon has Kontio pulled in close to control his posture.
Kontio trying to control but Lennon is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kontio being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Lennon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lennon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lennon!
In his post fight interview, John Lennon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Tarlac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gangsta Gangsta by N.W.A. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tarlac's choice of entrance music: "Black Honey" by Thrice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Tarlac!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a lazy uppercut
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez misses with a double jab
and Tarlac counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gonzalez ducks right into an uppercut from Tarlac.
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlac is quick to defend against it.
Tarlac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tarlac lands a head shot.
Tarlac throws a right hand that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Gonzalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tarlac. That's going to slow Gonzalez down.
Tarlac throws a shot to the body.
Tarlac throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side.
We've been informed that Tarlac 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.
Tarlac throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tarlac sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarlac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Tarlac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonzalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tarlac throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Tarlac misses.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tarlac.
Gonzalez walks into a stiff left hand from Tarlac.
Tarlac feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gonzalez's calf.
Tarlac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gonzalez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarlac misses the target.
Tarlac throws a right hand that misses
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Tarlac there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tarlac.
Gonzalez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gonzalez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzalez looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlac gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gonzalez working a defensive guard here.
Tarlac slips nicely into half guard.
Tarlac with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tarlac trying to control the pace.
Tarlac trying to mount his opponent but Gonzalez defends it.
Tarlac not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Tarlac dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Tarlac finds it's way through Gonzalez's defenses.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Good shot there by Tarlac.
Tarlac stuns Gonzalez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gonzalez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac lands a really nice looking cross but Gonzalez seems unphased.
Tarlac lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gonzalez's sensitive parts.
Tarlac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a nice looking body shot.
Tarlac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
An inside leg kick lands from Tarlac.
Tarlac bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonzalez's head backwards.
Tarlac tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarlac throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
Tarlac looks to land a body kick but Gonzalez moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac tries a low kick but Gonzalez avoids it.
Gonzalez is looking to counter punch.
Tarlac scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tarlac lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range.
Gonzalez works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Tarlac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tarlac fakes the leg kick and cracks Gonzalez in the body.
Gonzalez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tarlac tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac thuds a left hand into Gonzalez's body.
Tarlac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Tarlac misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Tarlac throws a right hand that misses
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
It looked like Gonzalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tarlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac throws a lazy head kick
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tarlac lands a leg kick that knocks Gonzalez off balance momentarily.
Tarlac takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gonzalez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tarlac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tarlac lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a lunging right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Tarlac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tarlac lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
Tarlac 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.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt
and Tarlac counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tarlac throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tarlac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac misses with the combination.
It looked like Gonzalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gonzalez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlac buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Tarlac tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tarlac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks Tarlac with an uppercut!
Tarlac throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tarlac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target.
Tarlac blocks a leg kick.
Tarlac uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gonzalez has time to react.
Tarlac bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlac throws a lazy uppercut
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac lands with a nice body punch.
Tarlac bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tarlac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Tarlac throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarlac misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Tarlac.
Tarlac with a jab.
Tarlac misses with a series of wild punches.
Nate Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez misses the body punch
and Tarlac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab.
Tarlac misses with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Tarlac throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tarlac lands a body shot.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarlac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tarlac lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlac with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tarlac throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good leg kick by Tarlac there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vladimir Tarlac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarlac has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Tarlac!
Our winner, Vladimir Tarlac, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Nate Gonzalez was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry I couldn't get it done tonight. I wanna thank my team and I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odin Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keola Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odin Thorsen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Odin Thorsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keola Fatu!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorsen 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.
Thorsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorsen throws a hook but Fatu blocks it.
Fatu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thorsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thorsen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fatu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thorsen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Thorsen gets caught flat footed, as Fatu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fatu is in close to Thorsen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fatu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thorsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fatu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fatu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fatu stops Thorsen from standing up.
Thorsen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fatu slips a jab from Thorsen.
Nice shot by Thorsen.
Thorsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fatu doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen connects with a crisp jab.
Odin Thorsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fatu.
Thorsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fatu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fatu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thorsen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fatu dives in for a single leg takedown but Thorsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thorsen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thorsen wants to stand but Fatu is controlling the position.
Fatu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thorsen wants to stand up but Fatu is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu wants to pass the guard but Thorsen is keeping the position.
Thorsen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Cylon Training Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Thorsen pushes Fatu off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsen looks to throw the jab but Fatu is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thorsen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thorsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fatu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fatu moves into the clinch successfully.
Fatu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thorsen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Odin Thorsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keola Fatu.
Fatu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thorsen blocks it with crossed arms.
Thorsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thorsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fatu throws a body shot but no joy.
Fatu slips a jab from Thorsen.
Thorsen scores with a body shot.
Fatu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thorsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen looks to land a combination but Fatu avoids it well.
Thorsen takes a swing at Fatu's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fatu is defended easily by Thorsen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fatu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fatu wants to clinch up but Thorsen keeps it at a distance.
Fatu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fatu walks into a stiff left hand from Thorsen.
Thorsen stuns Fatu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorsen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fatu looks winded!
Thorsen stuffs the takedown attempt from Fatu. Fatu gets slowly back to his feet.
Thorsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fatu's head backwards.
Thorsen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fatu sprawling to the canvas! Fatu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thorsen finish him?!
Fatu is rocked!
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!
Thorsen closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Fatu out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Odin Thorsen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Odin Thorsen thanked Bloodlust Horde Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaleva Vettenranta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich Meinhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaleva Vettenranta could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Heinrich Meinhoff's chin.
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219 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaleva Vettenranta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heinrich Meinhoff!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meinhoff looks to throw a body kick
and Vettenranta counters with a shoot takedown. Meinhoff fights it but they end up in guard.
Vettenranta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vettenranta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Meinhoff trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vettenranta postures up and lands a big shot to Meinhoff's brow.
Meinhoff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vettenranta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettenranta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Meinhoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Meinhoff, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meinhoff can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettenranta controlling from the top position.
Vettenranta slips nicely into half guard.
Vettenranta is controlling the pace.
Vettenranta is thwarting Meinhoff's attempts to control the position.
Vettenranta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Meinhoff has hold of Vettenranta's hands but Vettenranta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Meinhoff is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vettenranta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Meinhoff is still in real trouble! Can Vettenranta finish him?
Vettenranta controlling the action here.
Vettenranta scores with a big shot! Meinhoff's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Meinhoff! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaleva Vettenranta!
Our winner, Kaleva Vettenranta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noam Nystrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Affe Vanhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanhanen has chosen Medieval pagan music - Runestones as his entrance music. Affe Vanhanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noam Nystrom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Affe Vanhanen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanhanen walks into a straight right hand from Nystrom.
It looks like Affe Vanhanen has been cut.
Nystrom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Nystrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Nystrom throws a shot from downtown. Vanhanen moves away and avoids it.
Vanhanen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vanhanen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nystrom has time to react.
Nystrom moves in looking to clinch but Vanhanen pushes him off.
Vanhanen moves into the clinch successfully.
Nystrom looking to throw knees to the head but Vanhanen is blocking nicely.
Vanhanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage.
Vanhanen is trying to break the clinch but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage.
Vanhanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Nystrom won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nystrom.
Nystrom scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nystrom stops a takedown attempt from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside.
Nystrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Affe Vanhanen's cut even more.
Vanhanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Nystrom won't allow it.
Vanhanen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanhanen is looking to break free of the clinch but Nystrom has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nystrom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhanen is trying to force a seperation but Nystrom has the dominant position.
Vanhanen can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a damaging elbow.
Vanhanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nystrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanhanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Nystrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vanhanen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nystrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vanhanen looks winded!
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nystrom lands a nice uppercut.
Nystrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanhanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike.
Nystrom connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Affe Vanhanen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside.
Nystrom working Vanhanen over with knees to the body.
Vanhanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Affe Vanhanen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom lands a left hand.
Nystrom crunches a lovely knee into Vanhanen's ribcage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nystrom.
Nystrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vanhanens head.
Nystrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vanhanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nystrom lands an uppercut.
Nystrom scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Affe Vanhanen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Noam Nystrom!
Noam Nystrom retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Noam Nystrom took to the microphone: 'I told everyone I was gonna take this belt! and here I am! Who's next? Nate you hella quiet these days, homie....'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Zaitsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Thundercunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thundercunt has chosen What a Wonderful World-Louis Armstrong as his entrance music. Theodore Thundercunt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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278 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dmitri Zaitsev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theodore Thundercunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thundercunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaitsev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooh!!! Zaitsev has knocked Thundercunt down with a huge combo! Zaitsev steps away and waves a wobbly Thundercunt back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Theodore Thundercunt has been cut.
Zaitsev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaitsev cracks Thundercunt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thundercunt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zaitsev finish him?
Thundercunt is rocked!
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!
Zaitsev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thundercunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaitsev finish him?
Zaitsev throws an uppercut from hell that sends Thundercunt clean off his feet! He's out cold! Zaitsev stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Dmitri Zaitsev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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