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EPL 12.4 PBP Commentary |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Farouk Al Ahwei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aznar Thrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Ahwei comes to the cage accompanied by Whirling Madness. 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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160 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
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170 lbs
23 - 25 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Farouk Al Ahwei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aznar Thrul!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Al Ahwei.
A slow jab from Al Ahwei misses its intended target.
Thrul tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Ahwei is wise to it.
Al Ahwei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Thrul.
Thrul takes one to the side of the head.
Thrul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Al Ahwei scoring well with a low kick there.
Thrul blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Ahwei blocks a head kick by Thrul.
Al Ahwei throws a body kick that misses.
Thrul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Ahwei.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Ahwei.
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!
Thrul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Ahwei looks to land a left hand but Thrul moved out of range nicely.
Al Ahwei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Ahwei misses with a low kick.
Al Ahwei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thrul is fending him off so far but Al Ahwei persists. Nope, Thrul circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Ahwei throws a body kick that misses.
Al Ahwei backing away here, and Thrul unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Al Ahwei checks a low kick from Thrul.
Al Ahwei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thrul.
Al Ahwei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Al Ahwei checks the leg kick.
Al Ahwei lands with a right hand.
Al Ahwei slips a straight right by Thrul.
Thrul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Ahwei.
Jab from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thrul checks a low kick from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Ahwei misses with a body punch
and Thrul counters with a head kick.
Al Ahwei misses with a looping right.
Al Ahwei gets caught flat footed, as Thrul shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrul pushes down on Al Ahwei's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thrul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrul is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Al Ahwei's coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Thrul passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Al Ahwei!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thrul controlling from the full mount.
Al Ahwei slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Al Ahwei is looking for a sweep. Thrul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thrul is thwarting Al Ahwei's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Ahwei is looking to improve his position.
Al Ahwei manages to get to full guard.
Thrul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Al Ahwei might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thrul controls from within his opponent's guard.
Al Ahwei is looking for a triangle but Thrul pushes his legs off easily.
Thrul throws a strike but Al Ahwei rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrul looking for a sweep. Not yet Thrul, not yet.
Al Ahwei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thrul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thrul tries to strike from the bottom.
Al Ahwei looking to sit in guard and control but Thrul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Ahwei is pulling down on Thrul's head. It's preventing any offense from Thrul, at least for the moment.
Al Ahwei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thrul is aware though and is defending well.
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 Farouk Al Ahwei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Al Ahwei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thrul checks a leg kick nicely.
Thrul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Ahwei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Ahwei ducks under a wild hook from Thrul.
Al Ahwei tried to counter with a leg kick but Thrul avoided it.
Thrul staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrul! But no joy.
Al Ahwei throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Ahwei tries to clinch there but Thrul circles away.
Thrul throws out a loose jab but Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrul cracks Al Ahwei with an open hand slap.
Thrul staying out of range there.
Thrul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Farouk Al Ahwei is winning the standup battle so far.
Thrul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Ahwei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Thrul there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thrul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Al Ahwei slips a jab from Thrul.
Al Ahwei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Ahwei throws a wild body kick that Thrul sees coming a mile off.
Thrul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thrul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Ahwei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thrul's hands.
Thrul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei lands a right hook to the body.
Thrul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Thrul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Ahwei doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Ahwei misses the target.
Al Ahwei blocks a jab.
Al Ahwei throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thrul counters with a nice kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thrul.
Al Ahwei throwing a counter right hand but Thrul manages to avoid it.
Al Ahwei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrul throws a big shot that misses.
Thrul moves into range and connects with a jab.
Al Ahwei lands a front kick.
Al Ahwei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Ahwei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrul throws out the jab.
Al Ahwei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Al Ahwei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thrul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Ahwei clinches up against the cage.
Al Ahwei jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thrul walks away with a smile on his face. Al Ahwei gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Al Ahwei throws an off balance right hand
and Thrul counters with a nice leg kick.
Al Ahwei scores with a nice head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thrul - that will leave a mark!
Al Ahwei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrul counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thrul cracks the inside of Al Ahwei's front leg.
Thrul needs to keep his hands up - Al Ahwei had a free shot at his head there.
Thrul takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Ahwei misses the jab.
Al Ahwei misses the shot to the body.
Thrul lands with a slapping head kick.
Thrul fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Ahwei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Ahwei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al Ahwei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thrul on the side of the head.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick
and Thrul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Ahwei lands with a nice body punch.
Al Ahwei avoids the head kick by Thrul.
Al Ahwei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Ahwei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thrul ducks under a wild hook from Al Ahwei.
Thrul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thrul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thrul throws the left hand but Al Ahwei avoids the punch easily.
Al Ahwei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Ahwei swats away the attempt to clinch by Thrul.
Al Ahwei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrul throws a shot from downtown. Al Ahwei moves away and avoids it.
Thrul walks into a stiff left hand from Al Ahwei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Al Ahwei crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thrul - the referee stops the clock and Al Ahwei gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thrul. Al Ahwei manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Al Ahwei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thrul. That did some damage!
Al Ahwei throws out a powerful jab.
Al Ahwei gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thrul to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thrul keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Ahwei's head.
Thrul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrul distracts Al Ahwei with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aznar Thrul.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Farouk Al Ahwei!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao De Santo Cristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matoshin comes into the arena with Mortal Kombat theme blaring out of the sound system. De Santo Cristo has chosen Que país é esse? as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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165 lbs
15 - 16 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao De Santo Cristo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Santo Cristo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Santo Cristo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Matoshin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Santo Cristo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matoshin. Matoshin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matoshin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Joao De Santo Cristo has been cut.
De Santo Cristo connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo moves out of range of the strikes.
De Santo Cristo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Matoshin.
A bone on bone clash there as Matoshin blocks the leg kick.
Matoshin fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Santo Cristo just manages to avoid it.
Matoshin misses with a leg kick
and De Santo Cristo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Santo Cristo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Santo Cristo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Santo Cristo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as De Santo Cristo blocks the low kick.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but De Santo Cristo is just out of range.
Matoshin misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo checks a leg kick.
De Santo Cristo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matoshin takes a swing at De Santo Cristo's ribcage but misses.
De Santo Cristo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Matoshin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range of the body kick.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick
and Matoshin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Santo Cristo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Matoshin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
De Santo Cristo looks for a takedown but Matoshin sprawls well.
Matoshin tests De Santo Cristo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matoshin lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
Matoshin swings widly with a right hand
and De Santo Cristo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matoshin clinches up with De Santo Cristo and pushes him back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matoshin throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Matoshin.
Matoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo tries to score a body lock takedown but Matoshin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Matoshin.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin is pressed up against the cage. De Santo Cristo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matoshin down to the mat. Matoshin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Toshi Matoshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
A slow jab from De Santo Cristo misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matoshin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin misses with a straight right.
De Santo Cristo tried to score with a low kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin looks to land a left hand but De Santo Cristo moved out of range nicely.
De Santo Cristo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matoshin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matoshin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matoshin misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Santo Cristo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Matoshin drops his hands momentarily and De Santo Cristo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Santo Cristo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matoshin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matoshin is adopting a defensive guard.
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Santo Cristo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matoshin looking for a sweep. Not yet Matoshin, not yet.
Matoshin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matoshin controls De Santo Cristo momentarily but De Santo Cristo frees himself.
Matoshin is pulling down on De Santo Cristo's head. It's preventing any offense from De Santo Cristo, at least for the moment.
Matoshin wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Santo Cristo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Santo Cristo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to 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 Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Matoshin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid body kick from Matoshin.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Santo Cristo swings widly with a right hand
and Matoshin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matoshin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Santo Cristo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Santo Cristo.
A quick step to the side and Matoshin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Santo Cristo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matoshin's calf.
Matoshin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left lands for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matoshin's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matoshin.
No joy there for De Santo Cristo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matoshin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Santo Cristo doesn't manage to clinch there - Matoshin circles away.
Matoshin scoring well with a low kick there.
Matoshin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matoshin's head.
Matoshin tries to clinch but De Santo Cristo is having none of it.
De Santo Cristo throws a head kick but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo shoots and misses
and Matoshin counters with a low kick, right behind De Santo Cristo 's knee.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook but Matoshin blocks it.
De Santo Cristo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matoshin's head backwards.
Matoshin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matoshin looks to land a left hand but De Santo Cristo moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Matoshin.
Sloppy strikes from De Santo Cristo. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Matoshin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Santo Cristo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Matoshin counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santo Cristo fails with a takedown attempt.
De Santo Cristo avoids the head kick by Matoshin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin wants to slow De Santo Cristo down by chopping away at his legs.
De Santo Cristo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Santo Cristo throws out the jab.
Matoshin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matoshin defends it well.
A good leg kick by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a jab when De Santo Cristo was well out of range.
Matoshin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot lands for Matoshin.
De Santo Cristo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matoshin throws a hook but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
Joao De Santo Cristo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from De Santo Cristo misses.
Matoshin connects with a right hand. De Santo Cristo shakes it off.
Matoshin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Santo Cristo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Santo Cristo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matoshin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matoshin there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Matoshin is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Santo Cristo.
A lazy left from Matoshin finds it's target.
De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick that knocks Matoshin off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Matoshin misses its intended target.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
De Santo Cristo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matoshin tries to land a leg kick but De Santo Cristo saw it coming and moves away.
De Santo Cristo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
De Santo Cristo lands with a shot to the body.
Matoshin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Santo Cristo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matoshin defends it well.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid it.
Matoshin thuds a left hand into De Santo Cristo's body.
De Santo Cristo tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by De Santo Cristo.
Matoshin throws a leg kick
and De Santo Cristo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matoshin's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin has control of De Santo Cristo's left arm, preventing De Santo Cristo from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matoshin is trying to keep De Santo Cristo in close.
Matoshin wants to sweep here but De Santo Cristo controlling him for the moment.
Matoshin controls De Santo Cristo momentarily but De Santo Cristo frees himself.
De Santo Cristo landing with the ground and pound.
Matoshin looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Santo Cristo is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Santo Cristo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Toshi Matoshin.
I think Matoshin 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!
Toshi Matoshin wins by unanimous decision!
Toshi Matoshin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pearson Specter Litt for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gracie Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor The Highlander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Highlander comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Notorious Biggie Small 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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30
163 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gracie Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conor The Highlander!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Highlander scores with a shot to the body.
The Highlander is looking to score with low kicks.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from The Highlander.
It looked like Allen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Highlander.
The Highlander scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Highlander cracks a nice hook into Allen's ribs.
The Highlander throws a good cross that connects.
Allen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Highlander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Allen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Highlander finds it's way round the side to connect with Allen's head.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
A slow jab from The Highlander misses its intended target.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but The Highlander manages to avoid it.
The Highlander throws a body kick that misses.
The Highlander misses with a left hand
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
The Highlander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Highlander ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
The Highlander slips a straight right by Allen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Highlander keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Highlander avoids the body shot from Allen.
Donk. The Highlander catches Allen right on the button with a cross.
Conor The Highlander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Highlander is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body punch from The Highlander.
Allen missing with a left hand there. The Highlander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Highlander lands a right hook to the body.
The Highlander jabs Allen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Highlander punishes Allen's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Highlander.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Highlander.
Some wild striking there from Allen.
The Highlander misses the shot to the body.
The Highlander with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Highlander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Allen's head backwards.
The Highlander lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Highlander lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Highlander takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for The Highlander. That snapped Allen's head back.
The Highlander tries a low kick but Allen avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Allen misses its target.
The Highlander connects with a solid leg kick.
The Highlander lands a nice shot to the body.
The Highlander attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Highlander keeps Allen at a distance using the push kick.
The Highlander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Highlander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donk. The Highlander catches Allen right on the button with a cross.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Highlander.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but The Highlander manages to avoid it.
The Highlander goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Allen tries a head kick but it misses.
The Highlander thinks about the counter body kick.
The Highlander misses with a lunging right hand
and Allen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Highlander thinking.
Allen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Allen misses with a straight left.
The Highlander throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Highlander ducks right into an uppercut from Allen.
The Highlander misses with a wild combination.
The Highlander throws a leg kick which misses Allen's front leg but catches the back leg as Allen tries to avoid it.
The Highlander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Allen, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
The Highlander misses with an uppercut
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Highlander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Allen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Allen there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Highlander throws a leg kick
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
The Highlander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by The Highlander.
The Highlander moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Highlander connects with a looping right hand.
The Highlander moves out of range of the body kick.
The Highlander only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Highlander throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Highlander. That's going to slow Allen down.
The Highlander is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Allen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Allen ducks right into an uppercut from The Highlander.
The Highlander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Highlander manages to circle out of the way.
Allen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Allen throws a monster overhand right that drops The Highlander! Allen follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gracie Allen!
An out of breath Gracie Allen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fenix comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tristan Fenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camatta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fenix manages to avoid it.
Fenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fenix lands a lovely overhand right.
Fenix closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fenix lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenix postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fenix slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Camatta looking for a guillotine here but Fenix defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fenix trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Fenix'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.
Camatta looking to control.
Fenix is working Camatta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Camatta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fenix puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fenix is thwarting Camatta's attempts to control the position.
Camatta is trying to get back to full guard.
Fenix lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fenix throwing shots but Camatta is blocking nicely.
Camatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenix is thwarting Camatta's attempts to control the position.
Fenix prevents Camatta from improving his position.
Camatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fenix pulls his head out easily.
Camatta trying to control here.
Fenix lands strikes from half guard.
Camatta tries to roll over but Fenix keeps him under control.
Camatta trying to hold on to Fenix's head to control him but Fenix postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix wants to control but Camatta is keeping him busy.
Camatta has hold of Fenix's hands but Fenix slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Camatta trying to control here.
Camatta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Camatta controls Fenix momentarily but Fenix frees himself.
Fenix won't allow Camatta to sweep him here.
Fenix is fighting to break Camatta's control of his arms but Camatta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Camatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camatta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fenix is aware though and is defending well.
Camatta has an active guard here but Fenix has managed to pass into half guard.
Fenix working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Camatta trying to control from the bottom.
Fenix landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Camatta is trying to control but can't.
Camatta wants to get back to full guard but Fenix has mounted him!
Fenix wants to control the pace but Camatta is squirming around nicely.
Fenix avoids the attempt from Camatta to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fenix dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Fenix cracks Camatta with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Fenix dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Camatta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camatta slips a jab from Fenix.
Fenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fenix 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.
Camatta cracks Fenix with an open hand slap.
A big right from Camatta misses.
Fenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Camatta.
Fenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That has opened up Antonio Camatta's cut even more.
Camatta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fenix momentarily.
Fenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camatta moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camatta slips under a jab.
Camatta defending well as Fenix loads up on a big left hand.
Fenix misses with a double jab
and Camatta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fenix gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camatta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fenix has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Camatta has passed into side control.
Fenix is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Camatta trying to control from half guard but Fenix is working away.
Fenix is defending against the submission attempts here by Camatta.
Fenix is looking to improve his position.
Fenix trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is trying to control. Fenix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fenix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Camatta won't allow Fenix to sweep him here.
Fenix has his hands on Camatta's head, controlling the position.
Fenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Fenix, not yet.
Camatta trying to control but Fenix is working from the bottom.
Fenix looking for a guillotine here but Camatta defends easily.
Fenix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta trying to control but Fenix is working from the bottom.
Fenix is looking for a triangle but Camatta pushes his legs off easily.
Fenix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camatta defends it easily.
Camatta trying to control but Fenix is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Camatta loads up on a big right hand but Fenix slips the punch.
Fenix throws an off balance right hand
and Camatta counters with a thumping low kick.
Fenix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camatta circles away quickly and effectively.
Camatta was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Antonio Camatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fenix. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camatta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camatta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tristan Fenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Camatta misses the jab.
Fenix moves out of range as Camatta strikes.
Fenix misses with a wild combination.
Camatta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fenix misses with a straight right.
Camatta slips a jab from Fenix.
Fenix scores with a sloppy right hand. Camatta should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Fenix.
A big right from Camatta misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Camatta.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Tristan Fenix wins by unanimous decision!
Tristan Fenix bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axl Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nikitin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smack My Bitch Up . The crowd seem to be enjoying Rose's choice of entrance music: You Could Be Mine. 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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166 lbs
24 - 21 - 5 |
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31
171 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 5, fighting out of Hilo, Alexandr Nikitin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Axl Rose!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikitin misses with a hook.
Rose takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nikitin throws a leg kick but Rose checks it.
A big left from Rose misses.
Nikitin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nikitin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nikitin, as that shot connected.
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Nikitin avoids the head kick by Rose.
It looked like Nikitin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nikitin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nikitin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nikitin lands a nice hook to Rose's body. Rose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nikitin closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Nikitin.
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!
Rose misses with a body punch.
Rose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nikitin swings widly with a right hand
and Rose counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin tries to clinch there but Rose circles away.
Nikitin scores with a punch to the head.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikitin misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rose. That's going to slow Nikitin down.
Rose with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nikitin lands with a straight right. Rose didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from Rose.
Rose misses with a wild combination.
Rose tries to sprawl but Nikitin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikitin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rose to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikitin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin throws an elbow that misses. Rose uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nikitin's guard. Nice move by Rose!
Nikitin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nikitin trying to control from half guard but Rose is working away.
Rose keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nikitin trying to pass the guard but Rose defending well.
Nikitin throwing shots but Rose is blocking nicely.
Nikitin wants to pass the guard but Rose is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nikitin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nikitin stalling away here and it's allowed Rose to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nikitin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nikitin trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
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.
Nikitin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nikitin passes Rose's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nikitin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nikitin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nikitin is nestled in close to Rose, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nikitin trying to control the action but Rose is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Nikitin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rose lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nikitin feints and then cracks Rose's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rose down.
Nikitin just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikitin connects with the punch.
Nikitin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around?
Rose throws a hook but Nikitin avoids it easily.
Nikitin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikitin misses with a shot to the body
and Rose counters with a head kick that drops Nikitin to the mat! Nikitin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
A swing and a miss from Rose.
Nikitin looks to land a left hand but Rose moved out of range nicely.
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!
Nikitin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rose throws a body shot but no joy.
Rose lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nikitin takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Rose misses.
An inside leg kick from Rose misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose tries a quick counter leg kick but Nikitin is wise to it.
Nikitin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rose momentarily.
Rose fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nikitin is out of range.
Nikitin throws an off balance right hand
and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nikitin swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Nikitin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nikitin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rose circles away.
Nice body punch from Rose.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikitin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nikitin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rose lands a right hook to the body.
Nikitin misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nikitin scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose connects with a right hand. Nikitin shakes it off.
Rose slips under a jab.
Rose tries to move into range but Nikitin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rose lands a head shot.
Nikitin jabs Rose to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rose lands a body shot.
Nikitin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nikitin swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Nikitin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nikitin misses with a double jab.
Nikitin throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
Nikitin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose throws a push kick but Nikitin slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rose.
Nikitin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rose looks to land a combination but Nikitin avoids it well.
Nikitin takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Nikitin.
Rose throws out a counter right but Nikitin avoids it with no problem.
Rose swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rose lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - Rose coming out on top.
Nikitin looks to land a combination. Rose sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Axl Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose lands with a shot to the body.
Nikitin jabs at Rose's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikitin misses the body punch
and Rose counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rose lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rose is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rose, right into the meat.
Rose dodges the punch combination from Nikitin.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Rose lands.
Nikitin misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Rose misses.
Nikitin with a nice cross.
Rose takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rose is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikitin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Rose doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nikitin looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Rose stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Rose's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axl Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Axl Rose!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Axl Rose!
Axl Rose wins by majority decision!
Axl Rose thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qasim Barakat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard De Villefort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qasim Barakat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerard De Villefort!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barakat throws a shot to the body.
De Villefort uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barakat.
A punch combination from Barakat misses.
Barakat swings for the body but De Villefort moves out of range.
De Villefort throws a good cross that connects.
De Villefort 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.
Barakat misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat drives through and clinches with De Villefort against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakat misses with a punch on the inside.
De Villefort gets control of Barakat's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Villefort will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
De Villefort wants to sweep but no luck.
Barakat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barakat has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing De Villefort to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Barakat is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - De Villefort pulls down on the head and he's put Barakat to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gerard De Villefort!
During a confident post fight interview, Gerard De Villefort thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gauthier St. Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges. Hawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. St. Georges has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lamont Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gauthier St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St. Georges throws a shot from downtown. Hawkins moves away and avoids it.
St. Georges chopping away at his opponent's legs.
St. Georges scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hawkins is looking to improve his position.
Hawkins trying to control here.
Hawkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hawkins 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.
Hawkins managing to control the position.
St. Georges content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Georges's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hawkins keeping full guard, as St. Georges tries to pass.
St. Georges is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St. Georges looking to pass the guard.
Hawkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but St. Georges is one step ahead there.
Hawkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hawkins wants to pass the guard but St. Georges is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throwing shots but St. Georges is blocking nicely.
Hawkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hawkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hawkins is stalling here. St. Georges is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hawkins seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and St. Georges has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St. Georges taking a breather here.
Hawkins is trying to improve his position.
St. Georges just content to control the position.
Hawkins is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges trying to control the position but Hawkins is working away.
Hawkins regains half guard.
St. Georges perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hawkins trying to control here.
St. Georges sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hawkins is pressing down on St. Georges's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
St. Georges controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like St. Georges might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
St. Georges trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Hawkins working a defensive guard here.
St. Georges stopping the sweep attempt from Hawkins.
Hawkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hawkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but St. Georges is one step ahead there.
St. Georges sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hawkins misses with the combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by St. Georges.
Excellent takedown into side control there by St. Georges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gauthier St. Georges dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
St. Georges scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
St. Georges darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
St. Georges misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Gauthier St. Georges has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for St. Georges.
St. Georges tries to clinch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins throws a sloppy head kick and St. Georges moves out of range easily.
St. Georges scores with a nice strike.
St. Georges throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawkins needs to keep his hands up - St. Georges had a free shot at his head there.
St. Georges has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Hawkins misses.
Hawkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from St. Georges. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hawkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St. Georges.
Hawkins misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gauthier St. Georges seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St. Georges moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from St. Georges.
St. Georges ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
St. Georges has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from St. Georges finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawkins's head.
Hawkins tries a head kick but it misses.
St. Georges connects with a leg kick. Hawkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
St. Georges has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
St. Georges shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawkins misses the jab.
Hawkins lands a jab.
St. Georges displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawkins throws out the jab.
Hawkins ducks under a wild hook from St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawkins at a distance.
St. Georges tries to clinch but Hawkins moves out of range.
St. Georges misses with a body shot.
Lamont Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gauthier St. Georges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges throws a shot from downtown. Hawkins moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St. Georges lands a nice hook to Hawkins's body. Hawkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
St. Georges tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gauthier St. Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins misses with a looping left.
St. Georges thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hawkins if he has to take too many more of those.
St. Georges digs a good hook to Hawkins's body.
Hawkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St. Georges.
Hawkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
St. Georges dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St. Georges 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.
St. Georges lands a really nice looking cross but Hawkins seems unphased.
St. Georges tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hawkins defends well and St. Georges ends up having to push Hawkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
St. Georges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawkins was well out of range. Poor timing from St. Georges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but St. Georges is just out of range.
Hawkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
St. Georges listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
St. Georges tries to clinch but Hawkins is having none of it.
St. Georges scores with a jab to the head.
St. Georges throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawkins is looking to counter punch.
St. Georges misses with a leg kick
and Hawkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St. Georges throws a right hand that misses
and Hawkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawkins slips a jab from St. Georges.
Hawkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hawkins slips under a jab from St. Georges.
St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawkins.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins lands a big right hand that sends St. Georges crashing to the mat! Hawkins stays standing though and waves St. Georges back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St. Georges comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hawkins throws a big shot that misses.
St. Georges throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St. Georges swings widly with a right hand
and Hawkins counters with a right hand to the body.
St. Georges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawkins avoids the body shot from St. Georges.
It looked like Hawkins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Hawkins.
St. Georges looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by St. Georges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
St. Georges looks to land a left hand but Hawkins moved out of range nicely.
A jab from St. Georges misses.
Hawkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gauthier St. Georges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St. Georges has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Gauthier St. Georges!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Gauthier St. Georges!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Gauthier St. Georges!
Gauthier St. Georges wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Lamont Hawkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Alvado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorne Malvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvado's entrance music is Obie Trice - Ups & Downs. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
49 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pablo Alvado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorne Malvo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malvo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to the body from Malvo misses
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvado misses with a left hand
and Malvo counters with a thumping low kick.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Malvo.
Alvado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good standup being displayed there by Alvado as he connects with a hook.
Malvo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malvo.
Malvo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malvo slips a jab from Alvado.
Alvado slips under a jab from Malvo.
Malvo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malvo slips a straight right by Alvado.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malvo.
Alvado drops his hands momentarily and Malvo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malvo! But no joy.
Alvado misses with a lunging right hand
and Malvo counters with a low kick, right behind Alvado 's knee.
Malvo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malvo clobbers Alvado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Malvo is predictable there
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado moves out of range of the leg kick from Malvo.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvado keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice combination there by Malvo.
Alvado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Malvo throws out a leg kick but Alvado moves out of range and Malvo only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Alvado.
Despite the aggression on Malvo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alvado moves out of range of the leg kick from Malvo.
Malvo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malvo looks to land a body kick but Alvado moved away.
A solid body kick from Malvo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado checks a low kick from Malvo.
Alvado seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alvado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
Malvo slips a jab from Alvado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malvo just misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alvado is out of range and Malvo settles back down.
Malvo throws a body kick that misses.
Malvo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malvo misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malvo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Malvo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvado.
Malvo looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Malvo throws a solid leg kick but Alvado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malvo.
Malvo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malvo.
Malvo avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Malvo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malvo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malvo.
Alvado feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Malvo coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malvo's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malvo. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malvo.
Malvo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malvo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malvo misses with a low kick as Alvado jumps back.
Malvo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvado checks it well.
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malvo throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malvo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malvo throws a leg kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvado, as that shot connected.
Alvado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Malvo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malvo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alvado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malvo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malvo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body.
Alvado moves out of range as Malvo strikes.
A good leg kick by Malvo.
Alvado throws a low kick but Malvo avoids it.
Alvado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Malvo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malvo misses with a leg kick
and Alvado counters with a low kick, right behind Malvo 's knee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malvo.
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body.
Malvo thows a leg kick but Alvado checks it
and Alvado counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malvo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado scores with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Alvado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lorne Malvo 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alvado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvado, right into the meat.
Malvo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malvo fails to land with a series of punches.
Malvo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alvado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malvo thinks about the counter body kick.
Malvo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvado slips a jab from Malvo.
Alvado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Malvo.
Malvo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Alvado.
Malvo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Malvo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvado throws a leg kick
and Malvo counters with a thumping low kick.
Alvado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvado.
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malvo at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malvo misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malvo throws a low kick but Alvado moves out of range easily.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Alvado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malvo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvado.
Malvo wants to land a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
Lorne Malvo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malvo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvado finds it's way round the side to connect with Malvo's head.
Alvado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malvo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malvo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Malvo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malvo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvado lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Malvo backs up against the cage.
Alvado tries to land a front kick but Malvo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malvo throws out the jab.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.
Malvo checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Alvado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malvo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malvo ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Malvo.
Malvo lands with a slapping head kick.
A shot to the body from Malvo misses
and Alvado counters with a good low kick that Malvo was not able to check.
Alvado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvado connects with a nice looking jab.
Malvo tries to land a front kick but Alvado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malvo's sensitive parts.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body.
Malvo lands a nice looking body kick.
Alvado throws a jab but it's blocked by Malvo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvado.
Malvo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Malvo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Malvo connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malvo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malvo misses with a low kick.
Alvado checks a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malvo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Alvado.
Malvo lands a leg kick that knocks Alvado off balance momentarily.
Alvado tried to score with a low kick but Malvo checks it.
Malvo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alvado throws a body punch but Malvo moves out of range.
A punch combination from Alvado misses.
Malvo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alvado takes a step back to recover.
Malvo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvado throws the kick towards the body but Malvo avoids it.
Malvo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alvado slips a straight right by Malvo.
Alvado misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malvo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvado is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for Alvado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malvo misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malvo thinking.
A low kick from Malvo is predictable there
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malvo.
Malvo lands with a nice body kick.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Malvo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malvo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alvado backs up against the cage.
Malvo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malvo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvado finds it's way round the side to connect with Malvo's head.
Malvo throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado throws a jab when Malvo was well out of range.
Malvo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malvo tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Alvado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malvo.
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 Pablo Alvado.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Pablo Alvado!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight as a draw!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernhard Adelhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozzy McKane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adelhard comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - I Stand Alone. McKane has chosen SAIL - AWOLNATION as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard Adelhard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ozzy McKane!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from McKane enables Adelhard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McKane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Adelhard with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing good reports from Adelhard'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.
Adelhard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adelhard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKane pulls Adelhard in to control the position.
Adelhard trying to control but McKane is working from the bottom.
Adelhard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelhard being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adelhard controls the pace.
McKane working a defensive guard but Adelhard manages to pass into side control anyway.
Adelhard is looking to take a break and control but McKane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adelhard tries to move to mount but McKane blocks the move with his legs.
Adelhard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McKane, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Adelhard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McKane is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McKane is looking to reverse the position.
Adelhard trying to control the position but McKane is working away.
McKane can't do much from the bottom here.
McKane is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McKane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Adelhard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McKane some visible discomfort.
Adelhard is putting a hurting on McKane here, landing some big shots from side control.
McKane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McKane is trying to control Adelhard's posture but Adelhard avoids it.
Adelhard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McKane is not content to let Adelhard control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adelhard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adelhard has knee on belly momentarily but McKane bucks him off and regains half guard.
McKane keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Adelhard is nestled in close to McKane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKane is trying to control but can't.
McKane is controlling Adelhard's trapped leg to prevent Adelhard from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard Adelhard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
McKane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adelhard looks to score with a jab to the body but McKane is just out of range.
Adelhard ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
Nice body kick there by McKane.
McKane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McKane 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.
Adelhard blocks a head kick by McKane.
Adelhard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adelhard clinches with his opponent.
McKane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adelhard stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelhard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McKane backwards.
It looks like Ozzy McKane has been cut.
McKane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adelhard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Adelhard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adelhard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adelhard looking for a takedown.
Adelhard digs a right hand underneath McKane's ribcage. McKane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adelhard misses with a punch to the body.
Adelhard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adelhard misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKane throws a punch but it's blocked by Adelhard.
Adelhard misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adelhard prevents a body shot from McKane.
Adelhard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McKane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land.
Adelhard takes a shot to the head.
Adelhard misses with the head strike.
Ozzy McKane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane can't find room to land a body shot as Adelhard controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adelhard.
Adelhard goes for a takedown attempt but McKane pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernhard Adelhard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKane lands a really nice looking cross but Adelhard seems unphased.
The fighters circling - McKane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adelhard appears to be looking for a big counter.
McKane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adelhard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adelhard moves out of range as McKane strikes.
Adelhard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McKane misses with a hook.
McKane misses with a looping right.
McKane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adelhard throws a leg kick which misses McKane's front leg but catches the back leg as McKane tries to avoid it.
McKane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adelhard connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane throws a hook but Adelhard blocks it.
Adelhard tries a head kick but it misses.
Ozzy McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by McKane. That's going to slow Adelhard down.
McKane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McKane throws a hook but Adelhard avoids it easily.
McKane staying out of range there.
McKane missing with a left hand there. Adelhard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKane is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Adelhard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McKane, pushing him back against the cage.
Adelhard has a couple of punches blocked by McKane.
Bernhard Adelhard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McKane lands with a short shot to the head.
McKane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McKane scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Bernhard Adelhard has been cut.
Adelhard gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adelhard is looking to advance position but McKane won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane wants to control but Adelhard is keeping busy.
McKane is pressing down on Adelhard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Adelhard 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.
Adelhard trying to control but McKane is working from the bottom.
McKane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adelhard is aware though and is defending well.
Adelhard trying to control the position from guard on top but McKane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKane has Adelhard pulled in close to control his posture.
McKane is looking for a triangle but Adelhard pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ozzy McKane.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Bernhard Adelhard!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Bernhard Adelhard!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Bernhard Adelhard!
Bernhard Adelhard wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bernhard Adelhard waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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