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Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone The Crack Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svensk Triacylglycerol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The Crack Head might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mr. Flamboyant. Triacylglycerol has chosen (.)(.) as his entrance music. Tyrone The Crack Head has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrone The Crack Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Svensk Triacylglycerol!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Triacylglycerol swings for the body but The Crack Head moves out of range.
The Crack Head seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Triacylglycerol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Crack Head sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Crack Head looks for the body kick but Triacylglycerol saw that one coming.
Triacylglycerol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Triacylglycerol has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as The Crack Head is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The Crack Head throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The Crack Head fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Triacylglycerol.
The Crack Head moves into the clinch successfully.
Triacylglycerol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Crack Head scores with a knee to the head.
Triacylglycerol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Triacylglycerol.
The Crack Head lands a damaging elbow.
The Crack Head creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Triacylglycerol's defenses.
The Crack Head trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Triacylglycerol takes a knee to the side of the body.
Triacylglycerol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Crack Head's elbow.
The Crack Head throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Triacylglycerol blocks it with crossed arms.
The Crack Head misses with a knee to the head.
Triacylglycerol throws a head punch that misses.
Triacylglycerol tries to pull guard but The Crack Head holds him up against the cage and eventually Triacylglycerol drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Triacylglycerol avoids it.
Triacylglycerol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Triacylglycerol tries to pull guard but The Crack Head won't allow it.
Triacylglycerol tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Our sources have told us that The Crack Head has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tyrone The Crack Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svensk Triacylglycerol.
Triacylglycerol can't find room to land a body shot as The Crack Head controls the action.
The Crack Head holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The Crack Head tries to land knees in the clinch but Triacylglycerol avoids the damage to the body.
The Crack Head taking a breather.
The Crack Head blocking some punches.
The Crack Head tries a knee to the head but Triacylglycerol blocks it.
Triacylglycerol tries to pull guard but The Crack Head holds him up against the cage and eventually Triacylglycerol drops back down to his feet.
The Crack Head slowing the pace effectively.
Triacylglycerol lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from The Crack Head.
Triacylglycerol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crack Head misses with a knee to the head.
Triacylglycerol lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Crack Head backwards.
Triacylglycerol lands a nice shot to the body.
Triacylglycerol swings wildly with an uppercut but The Crack Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Triacylglycerol tries to pull guard but The Crack Head forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Triacylglycerol avoiding damage as The Crack Head throws knees to the body.
Triacylglycerol scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from The Crack Head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Triacylglycerol is looking to control The Crack Head's arms but The Crack Head gets an underhook and turns him. Now Triacylglycerol has his back to the cage.
Triacylglycerol tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Crack Head just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Crack Head.
Triacylglycerol can't break the clinch.
Triacylglycerol misses with some punches.
The Crack Head misses with a knee to the head.
Triacylglycerol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Triacylglycerol avoids it.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Triacylglycerol misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Crack Head lands an elbow that stopped Triacylglycerol in his tracks for a moment.
Triacylglycerol jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Crack Head walks away with a smile on his face. Triacylglycerol gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Crack Head rushes Triacylglycerol and presses him up against the cage.
Triacylglycerol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Crack Head tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Triacylglycerol lands a body punch.
The Crack Head slows down the pace here.
The Crack Head looking to throw knees to the head but Triacylglycerol is blocking nicely.
Triacylglycerol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Triacylglycerol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the head but Triacylglycerol blocks with his arms.
Triacylglycerol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Crack Head working Triacylglycerol over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Triacylglycerol scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Triacylglycerol scores with a shot to the side of The Crack Head's head.
Triacylglycerol managing to block the knees to the body from The Crack Head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Triacylglycerol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Triacylglycerol blocks the elbow strike.
The Crack Head blocks a body shot from Triacylglycerol.
The Crack Head blocking some punches.
Triacylglycerol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Crack Head is keeping busy.
Triacylglycerol gets control of The Crack Head's arms and successfully pulls guard. Triacylglycerol will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Triacylglycerol working for submissions but it's allowed The Crack Head to get to half guard.
Triacylglycerol tries to roll over but The Crack Head keeps him under control.
Triacylglycerol wants to control but The Crack Head is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone The Crack Head 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.
A good leg kick by The Crack Head.
Triacylglycerol missing with a left hand there. The Crack Head was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Crack Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Triacylglycerol checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Crack Head takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tyrone The Crack Head is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Triacylglycerol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Triacylglycerol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Triacylglycerol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Crack Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Triacylglycerol.
The Crack Head throws a body kick that misses.
Triacylglycerol misses with a lunging right hand
and The Crack Head counters with a nice body kick.
Svensk Triacylglycerol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Crack Head uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Triacylglycerol.
Triacylglycerol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Crack Head sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crack Head lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Crack Head slips under a jab.
The Crack Head throws a sloppy head kick and Triacylglycerol moves out of range easily.
Tyrone The Crack Head is winning the standup battle so far.
Triacylglycerol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Triacylglycerol - just one landing.
Triacylglycerol blocks a head kick by The Crack Head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Triacylglycerol clinches up against the cage.
Triacylglycerol throws a punch but it's blocked by The Crack Head.
The Crack Head with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tyrone The Crack Head has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Triacylglycerol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Crack Head tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Triacylglycerol is struggling to control the position.
The Crack Head connects with a nasty looking knee right to Triacylglycerol's face.
The Crack Head unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Triacylglycerol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Crack Head's elbow.
The Crack Head is pushing Triacylglycerol up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The Crack Head trying to land knees to the body.
Triacylglycerol tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Crack Head smiles and moves away.
Triacylglycerol throws a combination that misses
and The Crack Head counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Triacylglycerol is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tyrone The Crack Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Crack Head throws a sloppy head kick and Triacylglycerol moves out of range easily.
Triacylglycerol loads up on a big right hand but The Crack Head slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crack Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Triacylglycerol lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Triacylglycerol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Crack Head sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Crack Head steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Triacylglycerol.
The Crack Head moves out of range of the strikes.
The Crack Head tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Triacylglycerol manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Triacylglycerol throws a body shot but no joy.
The Crack Head is looking to clinch but Triacylglycerol is avoiding it.
Triacylglycerol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Triacylglycerol misses with a looping left.
The Crack Head misses with a low kick as Triacylglycerol jumps back.
Triacylglycerol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Crack Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Triacylglycerol.
Triacylglycerol throws a body shot but no joy.
Triacylglycerol throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Crack Head counters with a head kick that drops Triacylglycerol to the mat! Triacylglycerol scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Triacylglycerol is rocked!
A head kick by The Crack Head - that's a beauty! Triacylglycerol is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even The Crack Head can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tyrone The Crack Head!
Tyrone The Crack Head really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert DeSalvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satoru Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeSalvo comes to the cage accompanied by Am I Evil?. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert DeSalvo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satoru Takada!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takada connects with a body shot.
Takada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSalvo.
Takada closes the distance and lands a one-two.
DeSalvo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
DeSalvo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
DeSalvo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Takada's guard.
Takada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeSalvo wants to pass the guard but Takada is keeping the position.
Takada is trying to control the position but DeSalvo postures up.
DeSalvo tries to free his leg and advance position but Takada is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeSalvo.
Takada is trying to control the position but DeSalvo postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeSalvo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeSalvo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeSalvo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takada counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Takada scores with a hook to the body.
Takada presses DeSalvo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takada misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSalvo jumps guard but Takada turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
DeSalvo tries to circle away but Takada has him pinned against the cage.
DeSalvo is looking to break free of the clinch but Takada has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada taking a breather.
The referee calls for Takada to work.
The crowd are getting on Takada's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Takada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeSalvo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takada walks away with a smile on his face. DeSalvo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert DeSalvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takada looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSalvo is just out of range.
DeSalvo feints and as Takada raises his hands in defense, DeSalvo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takada keeping full guard, as DeSalvo tries to pass.
DeSalvo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
DeSalvo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no DeSalvo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo looking to control but instead Takada has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
DeSalvo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takada is defending against the submission attempts here by DeSalvo.
Takada trying to control here.
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.
DeSalvo trying to control the action but Takada is working from the bottom.
DeSalvo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeSalvo wants to control but Takada is keeping him busy.
DeSalvo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DeSalvo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSalvo seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Satoru Takada will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Takada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeSalvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeSalvo throws a leg kick
and DeSalvo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeSalvo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takada manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Takada misses its intended target.
DeSalvo darts in looking for a takedown but Takada gets double underhooks and turns DeSalvo into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takada tries to throw a body punch but DeSalvo avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage.
Takada lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada misses with a body punch.
Takada swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSalvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeSalvo tries to score a body lock takedown but Takada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takada lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeSalvo backwards.
DeSalvo wants to get back to striking at distance but Takada won't allow it.
Takada stalling in the clinch.
DeSalvo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takada prevents DeSalvo from breaking the clinch.
Takada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takada comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Takada tries to throw a body punch but DeSalvo avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage.
DeSalvo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takada lands a left hand.
Takada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSalvo's elbow.
DeSalvo takes a shot to the head.
Takada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeSalvo's efforts to push away.
Takada stalls.
Takada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Takada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takada digs a right hand underneath DeSalvo's ribcage. DeSalvo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeSalvo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takada.
Takada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A body shot lands from Takada.
Takada lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takada slows down the pace here.
DeSalvo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takada lands a right hand.
Takada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeSalvo.
DeSalvo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Takada up against the cage.
Takada lands an elbow just above DeSalvo 's eye.
Takada lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeSalvo backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada pressing his opponent against the cage.
DeSalvo has Takada pressed against the cage.
DeSalvo blocks a body shot from Takada.
DeSalvo taking a breather.
Takada lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeSalvo or not.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takada displaying some good clinch control by pressing DeSalvo up against the cage.
Takada lands a shoulder strike.
Satoru Takada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSalvo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takada is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Satoru Takada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Takada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeSalvo throws a leg kick
and Takada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeSalvo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeSalvo throws a body punch but Takada moves out of range.
DeSalvo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for DeSalvo with that takedown attempt.
Takada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
DeSalvo punishes Takada's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takada avoids it really well and circles away.
Takada scores with a nice strike.
DeSalvo misses with a shot to the body
and Takada counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Takada lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takada misses with a punch on the inside.
Albert DeSalvo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSalvo controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from DeSalvo.
Takada taking a breather.
DeSalvo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
DeSalvo looking to slow down the pace here.
Takada is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takada.
Takada blocking some punches.
Takada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takada throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takada.
Takada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DeSalvo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert DeSalvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSalvo tries to work over Takada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takada.
Satoru Takada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Takada.
DeSalvo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeSalvo tries to break the clinch but Takada is controlling the position.
Takada has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada blocks an elbow strike.
DeSalvo is struggling to control the position.
DeSalvo throws an elbow that misses.
DeSalvo tries to work over Takada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSalvo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takada's elbow.
DeSalvo missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSalvo misses with an elbow over the top.
DeSalvo is trying to break the clinch but Takada has him pressed against the cage.
DeSalvo trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Satoru Takada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takada winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoru Takada!
Satoru Takada managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kiovani Aro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Ruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiovani Aro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aro works over Ruth's head and body with a nice combination.
Ruth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruth feints the counter takedown.
Ruth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruth.
Ruth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aro throws out the jab.
Aro lands the left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aro. That's going to slow Ruth down.
Aro takes one on the button.
Ruth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Aro.
Aro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruth with the counter takedown but Aro avoids it easily.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Aro's shoulder, as Aro tries to avoid the shot.
Aro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruth.
Aro throws a series of punches but Ruth avoids them all with ease.
Ruth with the counter takedown but Aro avoids it easily.
Kiovani Aro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ruth throws a jab but it's blocked by Aro.
Aro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aro misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Aro fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aro misses with some punches.
Ruth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aro.
A bit of stalling here from Ruth.
Ruth misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Aro.
Ruth misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruth's elbow.
Ruth leaning against his opponent.
Ruth blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aro.
Ruth looking to slow down the pace here.
Aro letting Ruth take a breather here.
A short left from Aro.
Aro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aro blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aro throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ruth tries to score a body lock takedown but Aro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aro crunches a lovely knee into Ruth's ribcage.
Ruth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aro backwards.
Ruth prevents a body shot from Aro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth taking a breather.
Aro can't find room to land a body shot as Ruth controls the action.
Aro tries to land a knee to the head but Ruth blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiovani Aro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aro.
Aro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Ruth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aro's head.
Kiovani Aro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruth misses with an uppercut.
Aro tests Ruth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Aro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aro feints a jab promting Ruth to slip. Aro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aro throws a series of punches but Ruth avoids them all with ease.
Ruth feints the counter takedown.
Aro connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Ruth misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruth can do to turn this around?
Aro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruth's elbow.
Ruth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aro lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiovani Aro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aro.
Ruth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aro has Ruth pressed against the cage.
Ruth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aro tries to work over Ruth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aro throws a head punch that misses.
Aro missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruth taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruth swings wildly with an uppercut but Aro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruth pulls guard successfully.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Aro from controlling successfully.
Aro is really struggling to control Ruth but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aro is one step ahead there.
Aro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aro throwing strikes but missing.
Ruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aro is one step ahead there.
Aro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ruth controls Aro momentarily but Aro frees himself.
Ruth trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Ruth has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiovani Aro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Aro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Aro throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range.
Aro is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Ruth tries to counter it with a takedown but Aro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aro pushes Ruth up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Ruth.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruth's brow.
Aro pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruth leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth.
Ruth leaning against his opponent.
Aro misses with the head strike.
Ruth throws a punch but it's blocked by Aro.
Aro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth.
A head punch on the inside from Aro fails to land.
John Ruth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aro tries to land a knee to the head but Ruth blocks with his arms.
Ruth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruth throws a head punch that misses.
Aro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aro.
Aro misses with some punches.
Aro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruth goes for a takedown attempt but Aro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ruth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aro throws a head kick that misses.
Aro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Aro.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
and Aro counters with a straight right hand.
Kiovani Aro is winning the standup battle so far.
Aro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ruth misses with a hook
and Aro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A left lands for Aro.
Aro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ruth misses with a right hand
and Aro counters with a series of strikes. Ruth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruth's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aro defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Aro lands with a nice combination. Ruth backs away looking to recover.
Ruth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aro is fending him off so far but Ruth persists. Nope, Aro circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiovani Aro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Aro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiovani Aro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aro blocks a jab.
Ruth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aro.
Aro looks to land a combination but Ruth avoids it well.
And Ruth tries to counter it with a takedown but Aro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aro scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiovani Aro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiovani Aro!
Kiovani Aro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steaphan Beattie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steaphan Beattie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Nevsky!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beattie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nevsky lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Beattie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beattie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nevsky misses with a wild body shot.
Nevsky takes one to the chin there.
Nevsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beattie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beattie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beattie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beattie closes the distance and clinches.
Nevsky misses with a knee to the head.
Beattie lands a shoulder strike.
Beattie misses with a punch on the inside.
Nevsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nevsky lands a right hand.
Nevsky stalls.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beattie lands a nice shot to the body.
Nevsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beattie gets through Nevsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beattie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nevsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beattie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beattie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nevsky.
Nevsky unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beattie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nevsky scores with a knee to the head.
Beattie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nevsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nevsky is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nevsky misses with a body punch.
Nevsky is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beattie is keeping busy.
Beattie swings wildly with an uppercut but Nevsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nevsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nevsky stalling the fight.
Nevsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beattie prevents a body shot from Nevsky.
Nevsky's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Beattie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beattie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beattie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevsky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beattie up against the cage.
Beattie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nevsky pushes Beattie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nevsky misses with a knee to the head.
Beattie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Beattie.
Beattie lands with a left to the head.
Beattie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nevsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beattie struggles to land a body shot inside as Nevsky controls his hands.
Nevsky tries to throw a body punch but Beattie avoids it by throwing Nevsky back against the cage.
Nevsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nevsky blocking some punches.
Nevsky trying to stall but Beattie improves his position.
Nevsky tries to stall but Beattie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Beattie on the inside.
Nevsky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nevsky misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Nevsky to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nevsky.
Nevsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nevsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beattie's elbow.
Beattie has a couple of punches blocked by Nevsky.
Beattie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nevsky or not.
Beattie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beattie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nevsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beattie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Beattie.
Beattie throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beattie.
Beattie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nevsky manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Beattie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky tries to stall but Beattie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Beattie lands a shot to the body.
Nevsky can't find room to land a body shot as Beattie controls the action.
Nevsky blocking some punches.
Nevsky missing with knees to the body.
Nevsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Nevsky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Beattie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nevsky tries a knee to the head but Beattie blocks it.
Nevsky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nevsky taking a breather.
Beattie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beattie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nevskys head.
Nevsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nevsky lands an uppercut.
Nevsky landing knees to the head.
Beattie lands a nice shot to the body.
Nevsky gets through Beattie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nevsky stalling in the clinch but Beattie improves position.
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 Steaphan Beattie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beattie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nevsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beattie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Beattie does it's job there.
Nevsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beattie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beattie moves away from the strike by Nevsky.
Beattie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nevsky finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beattie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beattie scores with a punch to the head.
Nevsky looks to land a right hand but Beattie moved out of range.
Beattie wants to clinch up but Nevsky keeps it at a distance.
Steaphan Beattie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beattie is looking to clinch.
A jab from Nevsky misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beattie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nevsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nevsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nevsky lunges at Beattie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beattie's hand.
Nevsky misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Nevsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beattie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good exchange - Nevsky coming out on top.
Beattie throws the left hand but Nevsky avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Nevsky misses.
Nevsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beattie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beattie misses with an uppercut. Nevsky saw that one coming.
Beattie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beattie tries to clinch up.
Beattie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nevsky jabs Beattie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beattie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beattie swings for the body but Nevsky moves out of range.
Beattie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beattie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Nevsky finds it's way through Beattie's defenses.
Beattie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nevsky connects with a single shot there.
Beattie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nevsky.
A little feinted left hand from Beattie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nevsky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nevsky avoids the body shot from Beattie.
Nevsky doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nevsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Beattie's head.
Beattie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nevsky to score with a decent uppercut.
Beattie tries to clinch but Nevsky moves out of range.
Beattie works Nevsky's body with a nice hook.
Nevsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beattie manages to avoid it.
Beattie half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Beattie.
Nevsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexander Nevsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nevsky takes one to the side of the head.
Beattie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nevsky back to the cage. Beattie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Beattie misses with a body shot
and Nevsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Beattie.
Nevsky is rocked!
Nevsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beattie throws a body punch but Nevsky moves out of range.
Beattie takes the fight into the clinch.
Nevsky connects with a knee to the head.
Nevsky cracks Beattie with a nice body shot.
Beattie blocking some punches.
Beattie being controlled against the cage.
Nevsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nevsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nevsky blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Nevsky.
Nevsky has a couple of punches blocked by Beattie.
Beattie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beattie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nevsky.
Nevsky is leaning against Beattie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nevsky.
Nevsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nevsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beattie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Beattie on the inside.
Beattie scores with a shot to the side of Nevsky's head.
Nevsky is trying to stall.
Beattie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nevsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Beattie.
Beattie misses with some punches.
Beattie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beattie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
Beattie lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nevsky lands with a right to the head.
Nevsky can't find room to land a body shot as Beattie controls the action.
Nevsky tries to throw a body punch but Beattie avoids it by throwing Nevsky back against the cage.
Nevsky slows down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Beattie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Nevsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Beattie wants to clinch up but Nevsky keeps it at a distance.
Beattie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beattie slips a jab and a cross from Nevsky.
Beattie lands a nice shot that snaps Nevsky's head back.
Nevsky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beattie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beattie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beattie wants to clinch up but Nevsky keeps it at a distance.
Nevsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Beattie to counter with a crisp jab.
Beattie takes one to the chin there.
Beattie throws the left hand but Nevsky avoids the punch easily.
Beattie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Beattie is predictable there
and Nevsky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab from Nevsky.
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!
Beattie lands a really nice looking cross but Nevsky seems unphased.
Beattie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nevsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nevsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beattie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nevsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nevsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beattie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nevsky scrambles back to his feet.
Nevsky looks to land a left hand but Beattie moved out of range nicely.
Beattie rushes Nevsky and presses him up against the cage.
Beattie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beattie has a couple of punches blocked by Nevsky.
Nevsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Beattie.
Nevsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beattie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beattie.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nevsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beattie's elbow.
Nevsky trying to control the position but instead, Beattie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nevsky into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beattie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beattie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
Beattie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nevsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nevsky takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beattie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beattie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nevsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nevsky.
Nevsky lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short uppercut from Beattie.
Nevsky tries to land knees in the clinch but Beattie avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nevsky lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Beattie.
Beattie misses with some punches.
Beattie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nevsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beattie throws a punch but it's blocked by Nevsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Beattie has a couple of punches blocked by Nevsky.
Nevsky taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beattie.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beattie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nevsky looking to throw knees to the head but Beattie is blocking nicely.
Beattie swings wildly with an uppercut but Nevsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Beattie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nevsky lands with a light punch inside.
Nevsky gets through Beattie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nevsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nevsky.
Nevsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beattie misses with some punches.
Beattie scores with a shoulder strike.
Beattie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beattie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beattie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beattie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beattie has a couple of punches blocked by Nevsky.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nevsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevsky blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beattie.
Nevsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Beattie.
A short right from Nevsky on the inside.
Nevsky blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nevsky.
A short left from Nevsky.
Nevsky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nevsky blocks an uppercut.
Beattie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beattie avoiding damage as Nevsky throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nevsky.
Nevsky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nevsky looking to throw knees to the head but Beattie is blocking nicely.
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 Steaphan Beattie.
Well Beattie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steaphan Beattie!
A very excited looking Steaphan Beattie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bubba Dee was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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24
241 lbs
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24
270 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Umberto Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dee!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee moves in looking to clinch but Reem pushes him off.
Dee lands with a good body shot.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Dee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dee blocks a jab.
Dee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reem throws a body punch but Dee moves out of range.
Reem throws an overhand right that lands on Dee's shoulder, as Dee tries to avoid the shot.
Reem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reem clinches.
Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Dee controls the action.
Reem has a couple of punches blocked by Dee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem misses with a body punch.
Dee blocking some punches.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem manages to break the clinch.
Reem blocks a jab.
Reem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reem.
As Reem backs off Dee throws a huge counter combo but Reem manages to avoid it all.
Dee tries to move into range but Reem moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reem throws a sloppy body shot
and Dee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dee checks a leg kick.
Dee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dee rushes Reem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dee was well out of range. Poor timing from Reem.
Dee throws a front kick aimed at Reem's knee but Reem avoids it well.
Dee lands with an uppercut that bounces Reem off the cage and back into range.
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
Reem definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Dee controls the action.
Dee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reem.
As Dee backs away, Reem returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reem takes a swing at Dee's ribcage but misses.
Reem throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reem fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reem throws out the jab.
Dee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reem lands with a nice body punch.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reem.
An inside leg kick from Reem misses.
Reem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dee in his tracks.
It looks like Bubba Dee has been cut.
Reem throws a body shot but no joy.
Dee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Umberto Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dee closes the distance and pushes Reem back into the cage.
Dee is trying to push Reem away but Reem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reem swats away the attempt to clinch by Dee.
Reem throws a jab when Dee was well out of range.
Dee gets a clinch.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dee's elbow.
Reem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Reem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Dee breaks the clinch.
Reem gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dee.
Dee drops his hands momentarily and Reem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem working aggressively here.
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reem misses with a right hand
and Reem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reem thows a leg kick but Dee checks it
and Dee counters with a straight right hand.
Dee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reem misses with a hook. Dee ducked under it nicely.
Dee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dee.
Reem throwing a counter right hand but Dee manages to avoid it.
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 Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bubba Dee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reem.
Reem lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dee throws a nice looking combination but Reem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dee looks to land a combination but Reem avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dee walks into a stiff left hand from Reem.
Reem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem misses with a low kick.
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
Dee misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Dee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dee swats away the attempt to clinch by Reem.
Dee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bubba Dee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dee moves into the clinch successfully.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reem lands with a short shot to the head.
That has opened up Bubba Dee's cut even more.
Dee tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Dee back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Umberto Reem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reem breaks the clinch.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Dee is just out of range.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reem.
Reem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dee misses with a combination
and Reem counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reem.
Reem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reem lands with an uppercut that bounces Dee off the cage and back into range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Reem here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reem scores with a jab.
Dee is rocked!
Reem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reem swings widly with a right hand
and Dee counters with a stiff right hand.
Reem throws a jab when Dee was well out of range.
Reem is looking to clinch but Dee is avoiding it.
Dee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reem throws a poor cross that misses
and Dee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem misses with a hook.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Reem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reem misses with a body punch.
Dee trying to control the position but instead, Reem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dee into the cage.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dee.
Reem manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reem. That's going to slow Dee down.
Dee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reem bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The cut above Bubba Dee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reem lands with a right hand.
Reem scores with a punch to the head.
Reem misses the jab.
Dee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dee throws out a counter right but Reem avoids it with no problem.
Dee takes one on the button.
Reem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dee can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reem looks to land a right hand but Dee moved out of range.
Dee lands a really nice looking cross but Reem seems unphased.
Dee wants to slow Reem down by chopping away at his legs.
Dee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dee cracks Reem with an open hand slap.
Dee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Reem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Dee's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Reem throws a looping overhand right but Dee ducks down to avoid it.
Reem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dee to score with a decent uppercut.
Dee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reem jabs at Dee's body.
Dee tries to clinch but Reem moves out of range.
Dee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch lands to the side of Dee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dee cracks Reem with an open hand slap.
Reem tries to score with a low kick but Dee moves his leg out of the way.
Reem tries to clinch but Dee moves out of range.
Reem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dee.
Dee throws a jab when Reem was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem lands with a good body shot.
Dee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Dee.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Reem.
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem darts in trying to clinch
enabling Dee to counter with a crisp jab.
Reem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dee checks a low kick from Reem.
Dee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem has managed to clinch.
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Reem clinches with his opponent.
Dee lands a nice uppercut.
Reem manages to break the clinch.
Dee closes the distance but Reem moves to the side
and Reem counters with an outside leg kick.
Dee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dee staying out of range there.
Reem scores with a nice right hand.
Bubba Dee's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A jab lands there for Reem.
Dee throws a looping overhand right but Reem ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Reem misses its target.
Reem with a hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bubba Dee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Umberto Reem!
Umberto Reem thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Balbus Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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24
152 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Balbus Michael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lamar Allen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michael has closed the distance and engaged Allen in a clinch.
Allen wants a takedown.
Allen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Michael smiles and moves away.
Allen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Michael. Michael obviously looking to wear him down.
Michael takes the fight into the clinch.
Allen blocking some punches.
Allen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Michael just stands there and leans against the cage.
Balbus Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamar Allen.
Michael tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Michael lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Allen wants a takedown.
Allen has Michael pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Michael manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen avoiding damage as Michael throws knees to the body.
Allen pulls Michael into guard.
Allen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Michael defends it easily.
Allen 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.
Allen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
Allen 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Michael won't allow Allen to sweep him here.
Michael stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michael preventing the sweep.
Michael pushing down on Allen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Michael wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Allen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Michael wants to pass the guard but Allen is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Allen wants to control but Michael is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Michael wants to work for an arm triangle but Allen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Michael tries to pass to full mount but Allen defends it.
Allen is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Michael has latched onto it... Big trouble! Michael pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Allen is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Michael!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Balbus Michael!
Balbus Michael tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michail Podolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashimoto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tomoki Hasegawa - Lemon Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michail Podolski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeshi Hashimoto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podolski looks to throw the jab but Hashimoto is out of range.
Podolski lands a jab to Hashimoto's midsection.
Podolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body punch from Podolski.
A telegraphed right hand from Podolski misses the target.
And Hashimoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Podolski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hashimoto slips a straight right by Podolski.
Hashimoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Podolski is predictable there
and Hashimoto counters with a single leg into guard. Podolski didn't expect that.
Hashimoto controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Podolski, up you get!
Podolski misses with a leg kick
and Hashimoto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Podolski!
Hashimoto taking a breather here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hashimoto in side control, throwing shots but Podolski defends.
Hashimoto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Hashimoto 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.
Podolski is not content to let Hashimoto control the position.
Hashimoto throws an elbow but Podolski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hashimoto wants to control for a moment but Podolski uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Podolski wants to sweep here but Hashimoto controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Podolski controls Hashimoto momentarily but Hashimoto frees himself.
Hashimoto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Podolski throws an overhand right that lands on Hashimoto's shoulder, as Hashimoto tries to avoid the shot.
Podolski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hashimoto.
Podolski misses with a wild body shot.
Hashimoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Podolski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Podolski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Podolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hashimoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hashimoto staying out of range there.
Hashimoto with the counter takedown but Podolski avoids it easily.
Podolski misses with a left hand
and Hashimoto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Podolski!
A lull in the action here as Hashimoto stalls from top position.
Podolski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hashimoto's best efforts.
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 Michail Podolski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Podolski scores with a jab to the head.
A low kick from Podolski is predictable there
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Podolski won't be happy with that.
Podolski tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Podolski tries to reverse the position but Hashimoto maintains control.
Hashimoto controlling from mount.
Podolski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Podolski tries to roll over but Hashimoto keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Podolski to regain full guard.
Hashimoto stands up from Podolski's guard - Hashimoto perhaps looking for a knockout.
Podolski swings for the body but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Podolski throws a leg kick
and Hashimoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto stands up and waves to Podolski to follow him.
Podolski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hashimoto's head.
Hashimoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Podolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Podolski misses with an uppercut
and Hashimoto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Podolski!
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!
Hashimoto wants to control but Podolski is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Podolski is being controlled here.
Hashimoto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Podolski can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hashimoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Podolski.
Hashimoto with the counter takedown but Podolski avoids it easily.
Podolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Podolski scores with a hook.
Podolski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Podolski is trying to keep Hashimoto in close.
Hashimoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hashimoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Podolski has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takeshi Hashimoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Podolski misses the shot to the body.
Podolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Podolski throws a jab when Hashimoto was well out of range.
Hashimoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Podolski misses with an uppercut.
Podolski jabs Hashimoto right on the nose. Hashimoto blinks but takes it well.
Hashimoto is rocked!
Hashimoto leaves his chin hanging out and Podolski seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hashimoto crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michail Podolski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michail Podolski made sure he mentioned Aspire Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nordskov has chosen Fugle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tobias Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall blocks a jab.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nordskov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nordskov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nordskov throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshall counters with a left to the body.
Nordskov takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Marshall moved away.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Marshall. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov swings for the body but Marshall moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Marshall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A left lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big left from Nordskov misses.
Marshall lands a jab to Nordskov's midsection.
Nordskov swings for the body but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Marshall is looking to wear down Nordskov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nordskov tries to bum rush Marshall with a series of wild strikes but Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshall moves away.
Marshall punishes Nordskov's body with a nice straight punch.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the body
and Marshall counters with a nice uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a left hand
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.
Marshall throws a right and a left that Nordskov avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marshall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marshall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nordskov - the referee stops the clock and Marshall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nordskov. Marshall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov punishes Marshall's body with a nice straight punch.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Marshall misses the target.
Nordskov lands a nice shot that snaps Marshall's head back.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordskov scores with a decent looking hook.
Marshall misses with a body shot
and Nordskov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marshall avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marshall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nordskov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Marshall tries to bum rush Nordskov with a series of wild strikes but Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nordskov.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Marshall moved away.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body kick.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Marshall blocks it well.
Marshall moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
It looked like Marshall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nordskov.
Nordskov takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov thuds a left hand into Marshall's body.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nordskov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Marshall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a low kick but Marshall moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
Nordskov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
Marshall swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Marshall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Marshall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marshall misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nordskov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Marshall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nordskov at a distance.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marshall's head backwards.
Nordskov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a left hand
and Marshall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Marshall saw that one coming.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marshall feints a jab promting Nordskov to slip. Marshall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nordskov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nordskov lands with a shot to the body.
Marshall scores with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nordskov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marshalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a shot to the body.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Nordskov scores with a jab. Marshall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marshall misses with a body punch
and Nordskov counters with a low kick, right behind Marshall 's knee.
Nordskov lands a right hook to the body.
Marshall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
Marshall walks into a jab.
Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov with a jab.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
Marshall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Nordskov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marshall doesn't seem phased though.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
Marshall lands with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nordskov.
Marshall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marshall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marshall swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Marshall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Marshall staying out of range there.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Marshall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Marshall misses.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Marshall slips the punch.
Marshall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marshall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshall was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov catches Marshall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Marshall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Marshall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nordskov counters with a head kick.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nordskov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marshall scores with the left hand. Nordskov knows he should have avoided that one.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nordskov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marshall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marshall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Marshall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marshall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marshall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Marshall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marshall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Marshall misses the target.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Nordskov.
Marshall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
A solid body kick from Nordskov.
Marshall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marshall throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Marshall lands a slapping body shot.
Marshall will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Nordskov lands a front kick.
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marshall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body. Marshall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nordskov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marshall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A counter left hand to the body from Marshall misses its target.
Nordskov throws a lazy body kick
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Marshall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marshall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Marshall moved out of range.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall manages to avoid it.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall jabs Nordskov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Marshall ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Marshall misses its target.
Marshall scores with a jab. Nordskov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nordskov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marshall.
Marshall connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov scores with a jab.
Nordskov throws a head kick but Marshall moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Marshall.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marshall connects with the punch.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Mads Nordskov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Marshall moves away and avoids it.
Marshall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tobias Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordskov lands a glancing blow to the side of Marshall's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nordskov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov very nearly forgot to thank Vandal & Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jed Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Orsini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jed Knight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alessandro Orsini!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knight catches Orsini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orsini is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knight.
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Orsini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knight doesn't seem phased though.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Orsini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knight shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Orsini misses.
Knight throws a front kick aimed at Orsini's knee but Orsini avoids it well.
Knight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knight uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orsini has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini cracks Knight with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orsini moves into range and clinches up with Knight.
Orsini working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orsini.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orsini.
Orsini can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Orsini keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Orsini misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Orsini - just one landing.
Orsini scores with a leg kick.
Knight misses with a few strikes there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knight lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Orsini has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orsini and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orsini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knight with a body shot.
Orsini clinches with his opponent.
Knight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orsini moves out of range as Knight throws a body kick.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
Knight is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Orsini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini misses with a takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a left and a right that stings Orsini.
Orsini lands with a hook. Knight tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orsini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knight on the side of the head.
Knight swinging wildly here.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Orsini throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Knight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orsini.
Orsini scores with the left hand. Knight knows he should have avoided that one.
Orsini has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Orsini has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knight.
Knight lands a jab to Orsini's midsection.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
As Orsini looks to move away, Knight throws a big counter combo but Orsini just gets out of the way.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsini throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Knight misses its target.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Orsini's shoulder, as Orsini tries to avoid the shot.
Orsini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Orsini shoots for a takedown but Knight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini slips under a jab.
Knight misses with a body kick.
Orsini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orsini misses with a left hand
and Orsini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knight avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Orsini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knight.
Orsini lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini throws a shot to the body.
Jed Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jed Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orsini works Knight's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
Orsini walks into a stiff left hand from Knight.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knight rather than just go for the knockout.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Knight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orsini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Orsini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knight connects with the punch.
Knight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orsini misses the jab.
Knight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Orsini scores with a nice head shot.
Orsini lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight lands with a nice body punch.
Orsini moves away from the strike by Knight.
The crowd cheers as Orsini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knight doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Orsini's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini scores with a hook.
Knight throws a combination. Orsini tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Orsini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Orsini misses.
Orsini's corner calls for a 1-2. Orsini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orsini jabs at Knight's body.
Orsini takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orsini.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini jabs Knight right on the nose. Knight blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
Orsini throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Orsini misses.
Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orsini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Orsini.
Knight takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orsini lands a jab to Knight's midsection.
Knight lands with an uppercut that bounces Orsini off the cage and back into range.
Orsini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orsini closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Orsini.
Orsini moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Knight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orsini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Knight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orsini counters with a straight right hand.
Knight is rocked!
Orsini misses with a leg kick
and Knight counters with a two punch combo.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orsini throws an overhand right that has Knight reeling! Orsini follows up with more punches and Knight is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Alessandro Orsini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jed Knight spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the lab. I'll be back though.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramon Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie is looking to clinch but Fitzgerald is avoiding it.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.
Fitzgerald scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
Fitzgerald tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzgerald is quick to defend against it.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Fitzgerald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzgerald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fitzgerald misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzgerald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Fitzgerald postures up.
Fitzgerald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fitzgerald has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Fitzgerald's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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