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OFC 274: Shifter vs Coleman II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Krejzi Kure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kure kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is BIG SHUG - who's hard. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Walter Frost was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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150 lbs
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159 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Krejzi Kure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Walter Frost!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kure takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Krejzi Kure has been cut.
Frost looks to land a combination but Kure avoids it well.
Frost 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.
Kure lands with an uppercut that bounces Frost off the cage and back into range.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Kure bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kure manages to avoid it.
Frost closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kure.
Frost displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kure.
Nice uppercut there from Kure.
Kure throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost.
Kure looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice 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!
Kure throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Frost scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kure is looking for a counter combo.
Frost gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Kure.
Frost misses with a two punch combination.
Walter Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frost misses with a hook. Kure ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Frost. Those never looked like landing.
Kure moves out of range as Frost strikes.
Kure digs a good hook to Frost's body.
Frost misses with an uppercut.
Frost misses with an uppercut. Kure saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Kure misses.
Kure shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kure ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Frost throws a body punch but Kure moves out of range.
Frost throws the left hand but Kure avoids the punch easily.
A left and a right from Frost both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Frost misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost throws a lazy right hand but Kure sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walter Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kure sizes up Frost with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Frost takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kure slips under a jab.
Kure throwing a counter right hand but Frost manages to avoid it.
Kure throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Kure. Those never looked like landing.
Frost lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Frost.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kure moves away.
Kure uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Kure bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Kure misses.
Kure scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Kure moved out of range nicely.
Frost throws an overhand right that lands on Kure's shoulder, as Kure tries to avoid the shot.
Kure staying out of range there.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kure manages to avoid it.
Frost scores with a shot to the body.
Frost getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kure swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kure.
Kure fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frost sprawls well initially but Kure persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kure seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kure seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kure trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
Kure wants to work for an arm triangle but Frost is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kure wants to pass the guard but Frost is defending well.
Frost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Frost looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kure sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frost defending well though.
Kure not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kure not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kure throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kure 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.
Kure thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kure missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kure thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frost's head.
Frost is trying to stand.
Kure throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kure throwing shots but Frost is blocking nicely.
Kure missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost is trying to stand back up but Kure is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Walter Frost will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krejzi Kure's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kure uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frost has time to react.
Frost takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kure. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kure lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kure, as that shot connected.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kure. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kure.
Kure misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost misses with an uppercut. Kure saw that one coming.
A big right from Frost misses.
Kure is looking to counter punch.
Krejzi Kure is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kure slips under a jab.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kure manages to avoid it.
Walter Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kure jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kure scores with a nice head shot.
Kure lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost needs to keep his hands up - Kure had a free shot at his head there.
Frost takes a swing at Kure's ribcage but misses.
Kure swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good shot there by Frost.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Kure swinging wildly here.
Frost throws an off balance right hand
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kure lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frost throws the left hand but Kure avoids the punch easily.
Frost looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Frost is rocked!
Frost swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kure.
Kure just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost misses with an uppercut.
Frost defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kure.
Frost let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kure throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Frost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Kure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kure needs to keep his hands up - Frost had a free shot at his head there.
Kure listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frost misses with an uppercut
and Kure counters with a right hand to the body.
Kure fails to land the takedown.
Frost misses with a right hand
and Kure counters with a stiff right hand.
Kure moves out of range of the strikes.
Frost takes a swing at Kure's ribcage but misses.
Kure misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for Kure.
Frost scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kure uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Kure was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kure lands a jab to the nose.
Frost scores with a hook.
Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kure misses with a shot to the body
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kure moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kure fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krejzi Kure. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kure misses with a straight right.
Kure lands a glancing blow to the side of Frost's head.
Frost throws a looping overhand right but Kure ducks down to avoid it.
Frost throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kure counters with a right hand to the body.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kure.
Frost throws a poor cross that misses
and Kure counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frost comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Frost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kure swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frost digs a good body shot into Kure's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Kure as he connects with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kure.
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Kure finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost staying out of range there.
Kure takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frost seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kure misses with a straight left.
Frost lands a body shot.
Kure digs a good hook to Frost's body.
Frost throws an overhand right that lands on Kure's shoulder, as Kure tries to avoid the shot.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kure. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Frost.
Frost lands a lovely overhand right.
Frost misses with a body shot.
As Frost looks to move away, Kure throws a big counter combo but Frost just gets out of the way.
Frost jabs Kure to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost cracks a nice hook into Kure's ribs.
Kure dives in and scores a takedown into Frost's guard.
Kure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kure with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Krejzi Kure will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krejzi Kure'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. And we move into the final round!
Kure closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Frost's guard.
Kure throws a big elbow that misses.
Kure with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Frost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kure throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kure trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Kure throws a strike but Frost rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Frost must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kure has a closed guard, preventing Frost from standing up.
Frost stands up and waves to Kure to follow him.
Frost with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kure. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost throws a right and a left that Kure avoids nicely.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Kure.
Frost doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kure ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Kure throws out a powerful jab.
Frost lands with a nice combination. Kure backs away looking to recover.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Kure tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kure ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Frost takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kure moves away from the strike by Frost.
Kure lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frost at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost misses with a hook to the body
and Kure counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kure walks into a jab.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kure moves away.
Frost gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kure trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Frost working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kure.
Kure with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kure with a nice head shot there.
Kure stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Kure from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kure makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kure landing some decent shots from guard.
Kure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kure passes Frost's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Frost looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kure thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kure thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kure working the head and body with strikes.
Kure thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kure is keen to just control but Frost is a slippery customer.
Frost is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kure scores with a couple of nice shots.
Frost taking some punishment here, with Kure in his half guard.
Kure is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frost is not content to let Kure control the position.
Kure not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kure not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kure thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kure not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kure lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krejzi Kure showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kure 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krejzi Kure!
Krejzi Kure 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheik Imbula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Imbula might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ~Apache~. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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182 lbs
23 - 17 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheik Imbula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyron Woodley!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imbula throws a lazy right hand but Woodley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Imbula looks for the body kick but Woodley saw that one coming.
Tyron Woodley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Imbula.
Imbula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woodley.
Woodley misses with a head kick.
Woodley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Imbula slips under a jab from Woodley.
Woodley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Imbula gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imbula working a defensive guard here.
Woodley stands up over Imbula, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodley scoring with some ground and pound.
Imbula looking to control.
Woodley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Woodley lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbula 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.
Woodley is in close to Imbula's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Imbula working a defensive guard here.
Woodley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Woodley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Woodley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Woodley landing some decent shots from guard.
Imbula is rocked!
Woodley is fighting to break Imbula's control of his arms but Imbula is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Oh Imbula is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Woodley is looking to work some ground and pound but Imbula has wrist control.
Imbula seems to have got his legs back now.
Woodley landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Imbula working for a triangle but Woodley defends it easily.
Imbula wants to sweep here but Woodley controlling him for the moment.
Woodley landing with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Imbula'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.
Imbula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woodley.
Woodley chips away with some ground and pound.
Imbula is controlling Woodley's posture.
Imbula is looking for a triangle but Woodley pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Imbula is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Woodley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Woodley lands a couple of elbows.
Woodley scoring with some ground and pound.
Woodley lands a couple of elbows.
Woodley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Woodley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Woodley is looking to work some ground and pound but Imbula has wrist control.
Imbula has his feet on Woodley's thighs here. He's pushed Woodley off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Woodley screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cheik Imbula!
After winning the bout, Cheik Imbula thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Herald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulainn comes to the cage accompanied by The Blood of Cu Chulainn. This should be a great matchup!
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190 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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191 lbs
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Excellent 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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Travis Herald!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulainn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herald tries to avoid it but Chulainn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herald to the ground. Herald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chulainn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Herald swivels and escapes.
Herald closes the distance and clinches.
Herald presses Chulainn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chulainn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Herald is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chulainn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Herald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Herald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herald misses with a punch to the body.
Herald misses with a punch to the body.
Herald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chulainn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Herald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn throws a head punch that misses.
Herald misses with a punch on the inside.
Herald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chulainn tries to score a body lock takedown but Herald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Herald.
Chulainn is looking for a takedown.
Herald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn can't break the clinch.
Herald tries to throw a body punch but Chulainn avoids it by throwing Herald back against the cage.
Herald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Herald lands a right hand.
Chulainn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chulainn can't get the takedown.
Herald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Herald enables Chulainn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Herald manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Herald controlling Chulainn's posture.
Chulainn chips away with some ground and pound.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Herald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herald 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn postures up.
Herald is pulling down on Chulainn's head. It's preventing any offense from Chulainn, at least for the moment.
Chulainn postures up in Herald's guard and throws a big left but Herald blocks it.
Herald has his hands on Chulainn's head, controlling the position.
Chulainn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chulainn chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chulainn trying to control the action but Herald is working from the bottom.
Chulainn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Herald gets back to half guard.
Chulainn looks to land a strike but Herald avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chulainn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chulainn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chulainn throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herald is trying to control the position but Chulainn postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chulainn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Herald manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Chulainn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Herald has passed into side control.
Chulainn is looking to regain half guard here but Herald keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chulainn is working hard here to advance position.
Chulainn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Herald wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Herald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Herald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chulainn staying out of range there.
Herald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chulainn fails with the takedown.
Chulainn scores with a takedown into Herald's guard.
Chulainn throws a strike but Herald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Herald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herald would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Herald advances position into side control!
Chulainn is trying to get back to half guard.
Chulainn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Herald trying to pass the guard but Chulainn defending well.
Chulainn trying to get back to full guard but Herald takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Chulainn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chulainn is trying to get back to full guard.
Herald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chulainn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chulainn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Herald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chulainn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herald's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn looking to sit in guard and control but Herald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Herald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chulainn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Herald stopping the sweep attempt from Chulainn.
Herald trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chulainn is trying to keep Herald in close.
Herald stopping the sweep attempt from Chulainn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herald trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herald forces his way into half guard.
Herald passes to side control.
Herald is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chulainn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Herald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herald trying to control the action but Chulainn is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Herald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chulainn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Herald!
Herald is looking for a sweep.
Chulainn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Herald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chulainn trying to control the position but Herald is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chulainn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Herald managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chulainn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Herald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cu Chulainn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chulainn's best efforts.
We've been hearing that Chulainn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chulainn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Chulainn.
Herald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chulainn.
Nice strikes from Chulainn there.
Chulainn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Herald's head.
Herald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chulainn throws a strike but Herald avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chulainn trying to control but Herald is working from the bottom.
Chulainn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herald keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
Chulainn throws a big elbow that misses.
Herald has control of Chulainn's left arm, preventing Chulainn from doing any damage.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Herald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herald is pulling down on Chulainn's head. It's preventing any offense from Chulainn, at least for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Herald avoids the body shot from Chulainn.
Chulainn scores with a nice right hand.
Herald throws an overhand right that lands on Chulainn's shoulder, as Chulainn tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chulainn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Herald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chulainn is in Herald's guard.
Chulainn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Herald blocks nicely.
Herald is trying to control the position but Chulainn postures up.
Herald seems keen to control Chulainn's posture.
Herald is continuing to stall.
Chulainn trying to move into half guard but instead Herald has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Herald manages to get himself to full guard.
Herald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Herald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chulainn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chulainn pushing down on Herald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Herald has hold of Chulainn's hands but Chulainn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cu Chulainn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chulainn lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cu Chulainn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Herald 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Herald!
A very excited looking Travis Herald rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin BK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Ragnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shook Ones II kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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221 lbs
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202 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Benjamin BK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Ragnar!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BK lands a jab to the nose.
BK throws a hook but Ragnar avoids it easily.
Benjamin BK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from BK.
BK misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ragnar.
BK swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ragnar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from Ragnar.
BK shoots in but no luck this time.
Ragnar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick by BK misses
enabling Ragnar to counter with a crisp jab.
BK looks to land a body kick but Ragnar moved away.
Ragnar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of BK's head.
Ragnar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from BK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BK throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ragnar counters by clinching up.
Ragnar blocks an uppercut.
Ragnar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ragnar manages to break the clinch.
Ragnar misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ragnar throws a lazy right hand but BK sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BK scores with a leg kick.
BK listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ragnar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been informed that Ragnar 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.
BK defending well as Ragnar loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Ragnar misses.
Ragnar takes a swing at BK's ribcage but misses.
BK uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnar.
BK lands a nice shot to the body.
BK misses with a straight right.
Ragnar misses the shot to the body.
BK throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
BK wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BK misses with a right hand
and Ragnar counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from BK. That one must have hurt.
BK comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
BK shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
BK thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ragnar's head.
Ragnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from BK.
BK wants to pass to mount but Ragnar is defending the position.
BK throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
BK sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ragnar defending well though.
Ragnar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ragnar is controlling BK's trapped leg to prevent BK from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BK is nestled in close to Ragnar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ragnar moves into full guard.
BK is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ragnar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ragnar is trying to control the position but BK postures up.
BK lands a couple of elbows.
BK stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ragnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BK stopping the sweep attempt from Ragnar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BK trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ragnar has BK pulled in close to control his posture.
BK is working Ragnar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
BK lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ragnar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
BK lands a couple of elbows.
Ragnar controls BK momentarily but BK frees himself.
Ragnar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
BK trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
BK is in close to Ragnar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ragnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin BK dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
BK swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnar counters with a nice low kick that buckles BK's knee momentarily.
BK misses with a looping right.
BK fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ragnar looks for the body kick but BK saw that one coming.
BK bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
BK drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
BK is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnar can do to turn this around?
Ragnar moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from BK.
Ragnar misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BK jabbing away but nothing is landing.
BK drives through with a takedown into Ragnar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ragnar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BK lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bjorn Ragnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BK misses with an uppercut
and Ragnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
BK throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnar.
BK shoots in and bounces Ragnar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ragnar is controlling BK's posture.
BK lands a couple of digs.
BK postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ragnar looking to control.
BK content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
BK throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ragnar trying to keep a closed guard but BK is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ragnar controls BK momentarily but BK frees himself.
BK trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
BK works over Ragnar with some ground and pound from guard.
Ragnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
BK loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ragnar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar working a defensive guard here.
BK trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
BK distracts Ragnar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
BK 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.
BK postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
BK landing with the ground and pound.
Ragnar pulls BK in close to prevent any damage.
BK throws a big right hand that misses.
BK being controlled here momentarily.
BK content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Benjamin BK overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar is trying to keep BK in close.
BK in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
BK scoring with some ground and pound.
It looks like Bjorn Ragnar has been cut.
BK throwing strikes but missing.
BK missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
BK throwing strikes from guard but Ragnar blocks nicely.
BK lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ragnar pulls BK in close to his closed guard and prevents BK from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin BK dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ragnar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
BK with a nice cross.
BK throws a body kick that misses
and Ragnar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
BK lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnar's head back.
Ragnar throws a push kick but BK slaps the foot to one side.
Ragnar lands a nice leg kick that just misses BK's sensitive parts.
Ragnar moves out of range of the body kick from BK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar lands a right hook to the body.
BK with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
BK shoots in and drives through. Ragnar sprawls well.
BK backing away here, and Ragnar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
BK uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
BK explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BK shoots in and drives through. Ragnar sprawls well.
BK lands a nice hook to Ragnar's body. Ragnar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ragnar misses with an attempted mid kick.
BK half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
BK ducks under a wild hook from Ragnar.
BK jabbing away but nothing is landing.
BK throws a body punch but Ragnar moves out of range.
Ragnar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnar loads up on a big right hand but BK slips the punch.
BK looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnar is just out of range.
Ragnar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
BK misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Ragnar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy body kick from Ragnar
and BK counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ragnar won't be happy with that.
BK landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from BK seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bjorn Ragnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BK works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
BK lands some shots froms side control.
BK looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ragnar is avoiding damage well.
Ragnar is trying to control BK's posture but BK avoids it.
BK in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ragnar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ragnar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
BK working the strikes but Ragnar uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Benjamin BK is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. BK is working away from the top position though.
BK sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ragnar keeping hold of BK's head, controlling as best he can.
BK trying to control the action but Ragnar is working from the bottom.
BK not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ragnar is staying active underneath BK, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
BK thows a huge punch but Ragnar dodges it nicely.
BK is taking a breather. Ragnar 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.
BK prevents Ragnar from improving his position.
Ragnar regains full guard. Nicely done.
BK sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin BK showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for BK, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin BK!
Benjamin BK thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Tanahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AC Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanahashi comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Stain Child - Stargazer. Slater has chosen Stop What Ya Doin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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218 lbs
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Satoshi Tanahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AC Slater!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater throws a series of punches but Tanahashi avoids them all with ease.
Tanahashi misses with an uppercut.
Slater throws a hook but Tanahashi avoids it easily.
A big right from Slater misses.
A combination from Tanahashi does no damage.
Tanahashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slater unleashes a big counter combination but Tanahashi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A solid body kick from Tanahashi.
Tanahashi connects with a body shot.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Tanahashi.
Slater misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanahashi catches Slater with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tanahashi misses with a leg kick
enabling Slater to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanahashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tanahashi connects with a leg kick. Slater looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanahashi moves away.
Slater lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Satoshi Tanahashi has been cut.
Tanahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
Tanahashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Slater.
Tanahashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Slater avoided it.
Tanahashi loads up on a big right hand but Slater slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanahashi.
Tanahashi slips under a jab.
Tanahashi throws a leg kick
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slater throws a body punch but Tanahashi moves out of range.
Slater throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tanahashi throws a body punch but Slater moves out of range.
Slater throws out a counter right but Tanahashi avoids it with no problem.
Slater takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater throws a big shot that misses.
Tanahashi misses the jab.
Tanahashi tries to land a front kick but Slater steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanahashi thows a leg kick but Slater checks it
enabling Slater to counter with a crisp jab.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tanahashi as he jumps to the side.
Tanahashi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slater counters with a series of strikes. Tanahashi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tanahashi throws the kick towards the body but Slater avoids it.
And Slater tries to counter it with a takedown but Tanahashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tanahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Tanahashi - just one landing.
Slater throws a lazy uppercut
and Tanahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slater throws the left hand but Tanahashi avoids the punch easily.
Tanahashi misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Tanahashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tanahashi.
Tanahashi throws a sloppy head kick
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slater takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slater lands a nice hook to Tanahashi's body. Tanahashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slater blocks the body kick.
Tanahashi throws out a loose jab but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanahashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slater has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Satoshi Tanahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A right-left combo lands from Slater.
Slater 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.
Tanahashi misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater has a takedown stuffed.
Satoshi Tanahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
Nice defenses there by Tanahashi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Tanahashi. Beautiful body shot.
Tanahashi swinging wildly here.
Slater throws a hook but Tanahashi avoids it easily.
Tanahashi lands a high kick!
Tanahashi misses with a low kick.
Slater drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tanahashi defends it well.
A slow jab from Slater misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Tanahashi.
Tanahashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slater keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but AC Slater will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Satoshi Tanahashi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A good leg kick by Tanahashi.
A big left from Slater misses.
Tanahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanahashi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Slater to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tanahashi keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tanahashi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Slater is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tanahashi pulls down on the head and he's put Slater to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Satoshi Tanahashi!
Satoshi Tanahashi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kizeal Ingram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambino is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: RAW (backwards). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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166 lbs
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kizeal Ingram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Gambino scores with a four punch combination!
Gambino missing with a left hand there. Ingram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gambino lands with a nice body punch.
Ingram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambino.
Ingram tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gambino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ingram somewhat.
Gambino scores with a head kick.
Ingram ducks under a wild hook from Gambino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambino.
Ingram lands a jab.
Gambino loads up on a big right hand but Ingram slips the punch.
Ingram jabs at Gambino's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gambino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ingram.
Gambino was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gambino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ingram misses with a looping left.
Childish Gambino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gambino moves out of range as Ingram strikes.
Ingram ducks under a wild hook from Gambino.
Gambino throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ingram's head.
Ingram shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gambino as he avoids it easily.
Ingram looks to land a right hand but Gambino moved out of range.
Gambino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Decent striking displayed by Gambino there.
Gambino misses with a wild body shot.
Ingram blocks a head kick by Gambino.
Ingram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kizeal Ingram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambino misses with an uppercut. Ingram saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingram ducks under a wild hook from Gambino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ingram connects with a looping right hand.
Ingram misses with a looping left.
Gambino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ingram takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gambino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ingram just misses with a punch to the body.
Ingram fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gambino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kizeal Ingram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ingram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gambino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ingram stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ingram with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gambino to score with a decent uppercut.
Gambino throws a hook but Ingram blocks it.
Ingram catches Gambino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ingram tries to clinch but Gambino is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingram darts in and clinches Gambino up against the cage.
Gambino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gambino slips under a jab.
Gambino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gambino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Gambino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ingram on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gambino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gambino misses with a straight left.
Ingram throws out a powerful jab.
Gambino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ingram manages to avoid it.
Gambino dodges the punch combination from Ingram.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ingram looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ingram lands a jab to the nose.
Ingram takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambino lands with a nice combination. Ingram backs away looking to recover.
Gambino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gambino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ingram.
Gambino throws out a counter right but Ingram avoids it with no problem.
Gambino tries to keep at a distance but Ingram has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gambino can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ingram.
Gambino working hard to break the clinch.
Ingram fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Childish Gambino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gambino swings widly with a right hand
and Ingram counters with a stiff right hand.
Ingram avoids the head kick by Gambino.
Ingram throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Gambino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gambino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gambino drops his hands momentarily and Ingram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ingram wants to clinch.
Ingram looks to throw the jab but Gambino is out of range.
Gambino slips under a jab.
Gambino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino lands an overhand right.
Gambino misses with a lunging right hand
and Ingram counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gambino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ingram jabs Gambino right on the nose. Gambino blinks but takes it well.
Ingram doesn't manage to clinch there - Gambino circles away.
Gambino replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ingram blocks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram missing with a left hand there. Gambino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gambino scores with a hook.
Gambino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Gambino misses.
Gambino takes a swing at Ingram's ribcage but misses.
Gambino lands a nice looking body shot.
Gambino goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice cross by Ingram.
Ingram closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ingram lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ingram is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ingram is one step ahead there.
Ingram content to stall in guard here.
Ingram slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ingram taking a breather here.
Gambino is trying to improve his position.
Ingram working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingram 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 Gambino's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ingram looks up at the clock and then as Gambino takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ingram smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ingram controlling from side mount.
Ingram throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gambino is looking for a sweep.
Ingram trying to control the position but Gambino is working away.
Gambino wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ingram tries to advance to mount but Gambino denies him.
You can see the frustration on Gambino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ingram controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino can't do much from the bottom here.
Ingram in side control, throwing shots but Gambino defends.
Gambino wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ingram misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gambino is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gambino prevents Ingram from improving position.
Ingram wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gambino, who protects the arm well.
Gambino is not content to let Ingram control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kizeal Ingram dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ingram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gambino was well out of range. Poor timing from Ingram.
Ingram scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ingram wants to take a breather but Gambino is having none of it.
Gambino wants to get back to his feet.
Ingram wants to take a breather but Gambino is having none of it.
Gambino has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ingram is on him like a limpet, forcing Gambino back against the cage.
A short right from Ingram on the inside.
Ingram jumps into guard, dragging Gambino to the mat.
Gambino wants to get up but he can't break Ingram's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ingram is pulling down on Gambino's head. It's preventing any offense from Gambino, at least for the moment.
Gambino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ingram is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram wants to stand up but Gambino is controlling him.
Gambino passes into half guard.
Kizeal Ingram overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gambino stops Ingram from getting back to his feet.
Gambino is looking to take a break and control but Ingram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gambino is looking for a kimura but Ingram is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gambino to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gambino is keen to just control but Ingram is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Gambino.
A little feinted left hand from Ingram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gambino misses with a hook. Ingram ducked under it nicely.
Gambino takes one on the button.
Gambino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ingram tests Gambino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gambino slips under a jab from Ingram.
Gambino connects with a single shot there.
Gambino tests Ingram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gambino throws a body punch but Ingram moves out of range.
Ingram lands with an uppercut that bounces Gambino off the cage and back into range.
Gambino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingram lands with a hook. Gambino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ingram is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ingram ducks under a wild hook from Gambino.
Nice shot lands for Ingram.
A jab from Ingram misses.
Ingram 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.
Gambino 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.
Ingram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Ingram. Beautiful body shot.
Gambino ducks under a wild hook from Ingram.
Ingram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gambino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Gambino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Childish Gambino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gambino looks to land a right hand but Ingram moved out of range.
Ingram doesn't manage to clinch there - Gambino circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino takes a swing at Ingram's ribcage but misses.
Gambino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ingram.
Gambino misses with an uppercut.
Gambino defending well as Ingram loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ingram scores with the left hand. Gambino knows he should have avoided that one.
Ingram throws out a powerful jab.
Ingram misses with a straight left.
Gambino ducks under a wild hook from Ingram.
Gambino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ingram avoids the body shot from Gambino.
Gambino moves out of range as Ingram strikes.
Ingram thuds his right hand into Gambino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 Kizeal Ingram.
I think Ingram 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kizeal Ingram!
A very excited looking Kizeal Ingram made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleksandr Usyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derp Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyatt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tones on Tail - Go! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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280 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleksandr Usyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derp Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt looks to throw the jab but Usyk is out of range.
Wyatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Usyk was well out of range. Poor timing from Wyatt.
Usyk misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wyatt counter with a right hand.
Usyk moves in looking to clinch but Wyatt pushes him off.
Usyk throws the left hand but Wyatt avoids the punch easily.
Wyatt misses with an uppercut
and Usyk counters with a nice uppercut.
Usyk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a body punch but Usyk moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Usyk misses the target.
Usyk slips a jab and a cross from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws out a loose jab but Usyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Usyk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wyatt.
Wyatt with a hook.
Usyk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wyatt swings for the body but Usyk moves out of range.
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!
Usyk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wyatt tests Usyk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Usyk throws an overhand right that lands on Wyatt's shoulder, as Wyatt tries to avoid the shot.
Usyk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wyatt's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usyk slips a straight right by Wyatt.
A swing and a miss from Wyatt.
Usyk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Usyk tries to close the distance and clinch but Wyatt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Usyk throws a shot from downtown. Wyatt moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a looping overhand right but Usyk ducks down to avoid it.
Usyk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Derp Wyatt has been cut.
Usyk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Usyk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Wyatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Usyk tries to clinch but Wyatt moves out of range.
Wyatt connects with a single shot there.
Wyatt avoids the body shot from Usyk.
Wyatt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Usyk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wyatt, pushing him back against the cage.
Usyk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Usyk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wyatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Wyatt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Wyatt.
Wyatt lands a hook that snaps the head of Usyk backwards.
Usyk lands an elbow just above Wyatt 's eye.
Usyk misses with an elbow over the top.
Wyatt misses with a punch to the body.
Wyatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Usyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wyatt's elbow.
Wyatt misses with a punch to the body.
Wyatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Usyk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Usyk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wyatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wyatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usyk's elbow.
Usyk takes a shot to the head.
Wyatt presses Usyk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wyatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Usyk.
Usyk lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usyk prevents a body shot from Wyatt.
Wyatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usyk's elbow.
Wyatt digs a right hand underneath Usyk's ribcage. Usyk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Usyk is breathing heavily.
Wyatt dodges an elbow strike from Usyk.
Usyk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wyatt wants to break free but Usyk has control.
Wyatt is working Usyk over against the cage.
Wyatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wyatt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Usyk backwards.
Usyk misses with an elbow strike.
Wyatt misses with a punch to the body.
Wyatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Usyk tries to stall but Wyatt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wyatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usyk's elbow.
Wyatt lands a shot to the body.
Usyk throws an elbow that misses.
Wyatt tries a body shot but Usyk blocks it.
Usyk prevents a body shot from Wyatt.
Usyk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Usyk lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usyk breaks from the clinch.
Usyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wyatt.
Usyk throws a series of punches but Wyatt moves out of range.
Nice shot by Usyk.
Wyatt cracks Usyk with an uppercut from hell and Usyk crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Wyatt's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wyatt trying to control but Usyk is working from the bottom.
Wyatt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Usyk is keeping the position for now.
Usyk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derp Wyatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derp Wyatt's cut.
That's time! Usyk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Usyk throws a solid leg kick but Wyatt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Usyk.
Wyatt throws a counter combo.
Wyatt drops Usyk with a big left hand and mounts him. Usyk is in big trouble!
Usyk is rocked!
Wyatt loads up with a big shot that hurts Usyk! He's pulled Wyatt in close but Wyatt has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Usyk survive? More strikes from Wyatt and Usyk is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Derp Wyatt!
Derp Wyatt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and How Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Qarni kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hells Bells. Long has chosen The Anthem by Onra as his entrance music. 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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34
187 lbs
26 - 16 - 1 |
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40
182 lbs
36 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fahad Al Qarni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, How Long!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Qarni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Long is looking to clinch but Al Qarni is avoiding it.
Al Qarni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Long digs a good hook to Al Qarni's body.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Qarni feints and as Long raises his hands in defense, Al Qarni changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Qarni slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long tries to roll over but Al Qarni keeps him under control.
Al Qarni wants to free his trapped foot but Long is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Qarni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Long does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Long is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Qarni seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni seems to be working for a kimura but Long defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Long working a defensive guard here.
Al Qarni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Long is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Qarni is aware though and is defending well.
Al Qarni stopping the sweep attempt from Long.
Long is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Long pulls Al Qarni in close to prevent any damage.
Al Qarni slips nicely into half guard.
Long is trying to maintain the position but Al Qarni is very close to passing his half guard.
Long is trying to get back to full guard.
Long gets back to full guard.
Al Qarni won't allow Long to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long keeping moving, preventing Al Qarni from controlling successfully.
Al Qarni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Qarni throws a chopping leg kick but Long manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Qarni throws a sloppy body shot
and Long connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Al Qarni misses.
Long misses with a leg kick
and Al Qarni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Long uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with the combination.
Al Qarni misses the body punch
and Long counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Long connects with a single shot there.
Long waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Qarni.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Qarni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Long cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Long cracks Al Qarni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Al Qarni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Qarni connects with a leg kick. Long looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Al Qarni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Qarni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Long loads up on a big right hand but Al Qarni slips the punch.
Al Qarni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Long is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Al Qarni takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
How Long is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Long tries to clinch up but Al Qarni circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Al Qarni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Qarni scores with the left hand. Long knows he should have avoided that one.
Al Qarni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Long cracks Al Qarni with a right hand to the side of the head.
Al Qarni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Long.
Long misses with a low kick.
Al Qarni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Long has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the side of Long's head but Long sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Long swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Qarni tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Fahad Al Qarni will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Long ducks under a wild hook from Al Qarni.
Long tries to score with a low kick but Al Qarni moves his leg out of the way.
Al Qarni sizes up Long with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Long misses with a straight left.
Al Qarni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Long was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Qarni.
Long throws out a counter right but Al Qarni avoids it with no problem.
Long wants to land a leg kick but Al Qarni is out of range.
How Long seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Qarni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Long.
Long cracks a nice hook into Al Qarni's ribs.
Al Qarni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Long misses with a body kick.
Al Qarni throws a body shot but no joy.
Long tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Long scores with a shot to the body.
Long lands a glancing blow to the side of Al Qarni's head.
Long connects with a body shot that sends Al Qarni's belly button to the back.
Al Qarni lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Al Qarni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Long.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Qarni misses the target.
Long jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Qarni shoots in looking for a takedown but Long manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Qarni's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Long tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Long ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al Qarni misses the jab.
Al Qarni lands with a cross.
Long tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Qarni was well out of range. Poor timing from Long.
Long misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Long counter with a right hand.
Long lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Long pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Qarni misses with a wild body shot.
Al Qarni avoids a kick to the body.
Al Qarni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Long can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Qarni avoids the body shot from Long.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Qarni circles away.
Long wants to slow Al Qarni down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circling - Al Qarni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Long uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Qarni has time to react.
Al Qarni looks to score with a jab to the body but Long is just out of range.
Al Qarni shoots for a takedown but Long saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Long was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big left from Al Qarni misses.
Al Qarni misses with a head kick.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Qarni lands a right hook to the body.
Al Qarni slips under a jab from Long.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Qarni as he connects with a hook.
Long bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni cracks the inside of Long's front leg.
Long finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Qarni missing with a left hand there. Long was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Long tries to counter with a clinch but Al Qarni shakes him off and moves away.
Long slips a jab from Al Qarni.
Long looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Qarni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Qarni. Long does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Al Qarni finds it's target.
Long listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Al Qarni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al Qarni with a hook.
Long ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
Long connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qarni misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Long, as that shot connected.
Al Qarni walks into a stiff left hand from Long.
Al Qarni throws the left hand but Long avoids the punch easily.
Long takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al Qarni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fahad Al Qarni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Long throws a jab when Al Qarni was well out of range.
Al Qarni scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Qarni misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Long to counter with a crisp jab.
Long uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Qarni.
The fighters circling - Al Qarni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Qarni scores with a decent looking hook.
Long has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Long feints and then cracks Al Qarni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Qarni down.
Long moves out of range of the body kick from Al Qarni.
Long fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Qarni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Long is looking to clinch.
Long throws a hook but Al Qarni avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but How Long will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Long fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Long misses its intended target.
Al Qarni tries to clinch
and Long counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Long finds it's way through Al Qarni's defenses.
Al Qarni shoots in and bounces Long off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
Long manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Qarni manages to get himself to full guard.
Long is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Al Qarni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long advances to half guard.
Al Qarni tries to roll over but Long keeps him under control.
Long is trying to control. Al Qarni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Long is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Al Qarni tries to roll over but Long keeps him under control.
Long looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Long is looking to take a break and control but Al Qarni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep. Long is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Qarni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Long's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Long's back!
Long has hold of Al Qarni's leg, trying to break free but it's let Al Qarni lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Long is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Al Qarni throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fahad Al Qarni!
Fahad Al Qarni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
How Long was interviewed post fight and said 'I am impressed by your performance!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vunny Bin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lord Viceroy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Viceroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Vunny Bin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viceroy rushes Bin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Viceroy scores with a hook to the body.
Bin looks winded!
Viceroy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Viceroy lands a shot to the body.
Viceroy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viceroy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Viceroy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bin takes a shot to the head.
Viceroy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bin backwards.
Bin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viceroy lands a right hand.
Viceroy lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bin blocks an uppercut.
Viceroy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Viceroy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Viceroy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viceroy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viceroy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bin is rocked!
Viceroy creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bin's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bin drops to his knees and Viceroy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lord Viceroy!
Lord Viceroy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman has chosen I Mother Earth - Not Quite Sonic as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifter darts in looking for a takedown but Coleman gets double underhooks and turns Shifter into the cage.
Coleman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shifter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shifter has managed to clinch.
Shifter jumps guard.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter is looking for a triangle here but Coleman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shifter tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Coleman trying to control the pace.
Coleman blocks the strikes from Shifter.
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.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coleman stalling away here and it's allowed Shifter to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Coleman passes into side control.
Coleman trying to control the position but Shifter is working away.
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter seems a little lost for a moment, as Coleman dominates the positioning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shifter tries to bench press Coleman off him but Coleman keeps the position.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Shifter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shifter is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shifter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Coleman's best efforts.
Coleman not doing much here.
Shifter manages to get to full guard.
Coleman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coleman has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.
Shifter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Coleman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shifter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coleman trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter is looking to regain half guard here but Coleman keeps moving and retains side control.
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 Shape Shifter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Coleman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shifter momentarily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shifter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shifter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Coleman misses with a left hand
and Shifter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shifter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Shape Shifter has been cut.
Shifter tries to clinch up
and Coleman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Coleman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter tries to clinch there but Coleman circles away.
Coleman connects with a leg kick. Shifter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shifter.
Shifter gets a clinch.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shifter successfully pulls guard.
Shifter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Coleman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to sweep but instead, Coleman has passed into half guard.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.
Shape Shifter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shifter tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shifter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shifter looking for subs off his back but Coleman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Shifter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter with the active half guard here but Coleman passes nicely into side control.
Shifter is not content to let Coleman control the position.
Shifter tries to buck Coleman off but Coleman is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shifter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shifter has a hand on Coleman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Coleman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Shifter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shifter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shifter is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shape Shifter'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.
Shifter closes the distance but Coleman moves to the side
enabling Coleman to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shifter is defended easily by Coleman.
Shifter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coleman avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman keeps the fight on the outside.
Shifter drives through with a takedown into Coleman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shifter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman can't keep his opponent in guard - Shifter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shifter looks to land a strike but Coleman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Coleman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shifter throws an elbow that misses. Coleman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shifter's guard. Nice move by Coleman!
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman defends well.
Coleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Coleman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Coleman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Shifter.
Coleman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Coleman loads up on a big right hand but Shifter slips the punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shifter.
Coleman is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shifter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Coleman. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shifter.
Coleman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shifter tries to clinch up but Coleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Coleman lands a jab.
Coleman looks to land a left hand but Shifter moved out of range nicely.
Greg Coleman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shifter shoots for a takedown but Coleman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coleman checks it well.
Shifter 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.
Coleman misses with a left hand
and Shifter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coleman.
Shifter tried to counter with a leg kick but Coleman avoided it.
Coleman swings widly with a right hand
and Shifter counters with a nice leg kick.
Coleman closes the distance but Shifter moves to the side
and Shifter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shifter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Coleman really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shape Shifter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shifter slips under a jab from Coleman.
Nice sprawl there from Coleman as Shifter shoots in.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shifter has gone for a leg lock! Coleman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shifter's guard.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Shifter is keeping the position.
Shifter throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shifter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Coleman has passed into half guard!
Coleman tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Shifter throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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.
Coleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shifter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coleman is taking a breather. Shifter 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.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shifter gets full guard.
Coleman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking for a triangle here but Coleman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shifter is trying to improve his position.
Coleman controls the position.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Coleman takes a little break here. Shifter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shifter regains half guard.
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
Coleman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shifter to get to his feet.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coleman as he avoids it easily.
Coleman rushes Shifter and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Coleman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shifter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coleman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shifter backwards.
Coleman gets through Shifter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coleman is leaning against Shifter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Coleman dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Shape Shifter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Shifter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coleman.
Coleman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shifter is able to avoid easily.
A lazy left from Coleman finds it's target.
Coleman misses with the body kick
and Shifter counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A low kick from Coleman misses
enabling Shifter to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter misses with a low kick.
Coleman digs a good body shot into Shifter's ribs.
Shifter slips a jab from Coleman.
Shifter feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman lands a big uppercut and Shifter crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shifter looks OK. Coleman waves Shifter back to his feet!
Shifter is rocked!
Coleman is stalking Shifter. Shifter circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Coleman, and it's lights out! Shifter really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Coleman!
Greg Coleman is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Greg Coleman 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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