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DUEL#82 Marailov vs Proctor PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mortis Cadaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reilly has chosen The Whispers - Rock Steady as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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211 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mortis Cadaver!
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, Mike Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
Reilly connects with a body shot that sends Cadaver's belly button to the back.
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reilly lands with a right hand.
It looks like Mortis Cadaver has been cut.
Cadaver takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cadaver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cadaver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reilly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cadaver misses with a kick to the body.
Reilly drives through and clinches with Cadaver against the cage.
Reilly cracks Cadaver with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cadaver blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Cadaver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly tries to work over Cadaver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cadaver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cadavers head.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadaver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Reilly.
Reilly just leaning against Cadaver, taking a breather.
Cadaver misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reilly is pushing Cadaver up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cadaver tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cadaver misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reilly will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cadaver up against the cage.
Cadaver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cadaver lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Reilly.
Cadaver is breathing heavily.
Reilly cracks Cadaver with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Reilly.
Reilly lands a left hand.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cadaver is rocked!
Reilly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cadaver backwards.
Oh Cadaver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reilly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Reilly - that landed with a thud.
Reilly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Reilly.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reilly taking a breather.
Reilly dips a shoulder and cracks Cadaver with a mighty uppercut! Cadaver falls back against the cage and Reilly unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cadaver is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Reilly screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Reilly!
An out of breath Mike Reilly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Federico Aiace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Federico Aiace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Fatu!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Federico Aiace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fatu keeps the fight on the outside.
Fatu cracks Aiace with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aiace tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fatu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aiace closes the distance but Fatu moves to the side
and Fatu counters with a left to the body.
Aiace wants to clinch
letting Fatu counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiace wants to clinch
letting Fatu counter with a right hand.
Aiace doesn't manage to clinch there - Fatu circles away.
Fatu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aiace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fatu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aiace with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aiace at a distance.
Aiace takes one to the side of the head.
Fatu swats away the attempt to clinch by Aiace.
Aiace closes the distance but Fatu moves to the side
and Fatu counters with a right hand to the body.
Aiace tries to clinch there but Fatu circles away.
A cross from Fatu lands.
Fatu tests Aiace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aiace is rocked!
Fatu darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Aiace's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Fatu before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonny Fatu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Buchanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buchanan has chosen Wait and Bleed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tyson Brown is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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208 lbs
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201 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan moves into the clinch successfully.
Brown manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Buchanan lands a couple of digs.
Buchanan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buchanan trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Buchanan wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard.
Buchanan is looking to advance position but Brown has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan regains half guard.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buchanan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Buchanan tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buchanan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buchanan wants to get back to his feet.
Brown trying to control the action but Buchanan is working from the bottom.
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buchanan defends it well.
Buchanan works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Buchanan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Brown has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Brown jumps into guard, dragging Buchanan to the mat.
Brown trying to control the position.
Buchanan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Buchanan preventing the sweep.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buchanan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buchanan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Buchanan has passed into half guard!
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Buchanan trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Buchanan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown wants to control but Buchanan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Buchanan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buchanan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Buchanan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to improve his position but Buchanan is controlling well.
Buchanan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Buchanan prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Buchanan is very close to passing his half guard.
Buchanan lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Buchanan is very close to passing his half guard.
Buchanan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brown with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Buchanan lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Brown! More strikes land and this one is all over! Buchanan jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Buchanan!
Our winner, Paul Buchanan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darryl Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haze has chosen Border Patrol - Eek A Mouse as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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213 lbs
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224 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Darryl Haze!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer throws a hook but Haze avoids it easily.
Haze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hammer misses with a body shot
and Haze counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hammer misses with a body shot
enabling Haze to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Frank Hammer has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haze.
Hammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Haze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammer tries to clinch
and Haze counters with a straight right hand.
Haze lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darryl Haze!
Darryl Haze took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hellbent for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grom Le Paunche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Paunche has chosen Daft Punk - Da Funk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Grom Le Paunche will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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255 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grom Le Paunche!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Le Paunche misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mitchell tries to clinch there but Le Paunche circles away.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Paunche is just out of range.
Le Paunche thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mitchell misses with a two punch combination.
Grom Le Paunche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Grom Le Paunche has been cut.
Le Paunche listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jose Mitchell has been cut.
Le Paunche tests Mitchell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Le Paunche gets caught napping as Mitchell dives in and scores a takedown. Le Paunche manages to retain guard.
Le Paunche wants to get back to his feet but Mitchell passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Le Paunche really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mitchell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mitchell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mitchell throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Paunche trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mitchell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mitchell throws some wild stikes that Le Paunche manages to avoid easily.
Mitchell throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mitchell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Le Paunche has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mitchell working for a submission but Le Paunche is keeping him at bay.
Mitchell landing strikes from the mount.
Mitchell looking to ground and pound but Le Paunche is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell thowing shots but they're missing.
Le Paunche in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That has opened up Grom Le Paunche's cut even more.
Le Paunche really wants to buck Mitchell off and get back to his feet.
Mitchell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Le Paunche can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Grom Le Paunche's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Grom Le Paunche's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jose Mitchell!
After winning the bout, Jose Mitchell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haywood Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crow comes to the cage accompanied by Seether- Nobody praying for me. 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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134 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Crow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Haywood Badger!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badger looks for the body kick but Crow saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Badger, right into the meat.
Crow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Badger takes a swing at Crow's ribcage but misses.
Badger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crow.
Badger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crow.
Badger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Badger works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Badger.
Crow appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Badger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badger throws a body shot but no joy.
Badger misses with a leg kick.
As Badger looks to move away, Crow throws a big counter combo but Badger just gets out of the way.
A low kick from Badger misses
and Crow counters with a left and a right that stings Badger.
Badger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Badger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crow at a distance.
Jab by Badger.
Badger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crow is looking for a counter combo.
Badger misses with an uppercut.
Badger looks to land a body kick but Crow moved away.
Crow throws a big counter combination but Badger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badger jabs Crow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badger throws a leg kick that misses.
Crow is looking for a counter combo.
Crow slips under a jab.
Crow lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Badger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Badger misses with a low kick as Crow jumps back.
Crow quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Badger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crow.
Crow is looking for a counter combo.
Crow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Badger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Badger throws a wild body kick that Crow sees coming a mile off.
Crow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badger shoots in and gets a takedown into Crow's guard.
Crow is wriggling around but Badger manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crow manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Badger keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Crow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Badger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Badger misses with a right hand
and Crow counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Badger throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crow.
Badger connects with a solid leg kick.
Crow takes one on the button.
Badger thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Crow counters with a quick kick to the body but Badger blocks it.
Crow lands a two punch combo.
Crow slaps away a takedown attempt from Badger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Badger looks to move away, Crow throws a big counter combo but Badger just gets out of the way.
Badger misses the shot to the body.
Badger tries to score with a low kick but Crow moves his leg out of the way.
Badger keeps Crow at a distance using the push kick.
A low kick from Badger misses
and Crow counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haywood Badger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice body kick from Badger.
Badger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Badger misses
and Crow counters with a three punch combo that has Badger backing up. Badger nods at Crow to acknowledge the strikes.
Badger scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Badger.
Badger's corner calls for a 1-2. Badger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Badger 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 Crow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badger throws a jab when Crow was well out of range.
Badger throws the kick towards the body but Crow avoids it.
It looked like Crow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crow misses with a few strikes there.
Badger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow slips a jab from Badger.
Haywood Badger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Badger takes a swing at Crow's ribcage but misses.
Crow appears to be looking for a big counter.
Badger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Badger swings widly with a right hand
and Crow counters with a two punch combo.
Crow lands a jab to Badger's midsection.
Jab from Badger.
Badger avoids the head kick by Crow.
Badger just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badger blocks a leg kick.
Badger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Badger throws a sloppy body shot
and Crow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Badger tries a low kick but Crow avoids it.
And Crow counters with a quick kick to the body but Badger blocks it.
Badger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crow swivels and escapes.
Crow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badger misses with a double jab.
Crow thinks about countering with a body kick.
Crow throws a combination. Badger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A leg kick checked by Crow.
Crow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Crow scores with a nice strike.
Badger tries to land a front kick but Crow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Badger throws a body kick that misses.
Badger shoots in looking for a takedown but Crow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Badger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crow checks a leg kick.
Badger is looking to chop away at Crow's legs.
Haywood Badger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badger catches Crow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Badger goes for a double leg but Crow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crow continues to drive forward.
Crow jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sam Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haywood Badger.
Badger connects with an inside leg kick.
Crow blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Badger.
Crow is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Badger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crow's guard.
Crow scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crow throws a quick counter kick to the body but Badger avoids it.
Badger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Badger.
Crow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Badger.
Badger throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Crow to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sam Crow will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Badger misses the shot to the body.
Badger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crow counters with a nice uppercut.
Badger throws a leg kick
and Crow counters with a one-two to the body.
Badger throws a lazy right hand but Crow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Badger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Badger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Badger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crow counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badger misses with an uppercut. Crow saw that one coming.
Crow is looking to counter punch.
Badger misses the jab.
Crow is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badger misses with a left hand
and Crow counters with a three punch combo that has Badger backing up. Badger nods at Crow to acknowledge the strikes.
Sam Crow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Crow.
Badger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Badger is looking to slow Crow down with leg kicks.
Badger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crow throws a right hand that Badger ducks under and follows up with a left that Badger also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Badger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Badger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sam Crow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Badger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crow's hands.
Crow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badger cracks Crow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Badger throws a chopping leg kick but Crow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badger shoots in looking for a takedown but Crow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Badger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Badger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crow appears to be looking for a big counter.
Badger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Badger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crow's sensitive parts.
Badger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A shot to the body from Badger misses
and Crow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Badger takes a swing at Crow's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badger misses with a right hand
and Crow counters with a straight right hand.
Badger misses with a low kick.
Badger lands a leg kick that knocks Crow off balance momentarily.
Badger cracks a nice hook into Crow's ribs.
Badger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Badger throws a lazy uppercut
and Crow counters with a series of strikes. Badger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crow avoids the body shot from Badger.
Crow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Badger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Badger scrambles back to his feet.
Badger misses with a jab to the body
letting Crow counter with a right hand.
Crow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Badger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badger just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Badger misses with a left hand
and Crow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Badger misses with a wild body shot.
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Badger.
A counter left hand to the body from Crow misses its target.
Badger throws a jab when Crow was well out of range.
Badger just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCrow.
Crunch! Badger slams his shin into Crow's torso.
Badger misses with a body kick.
Badger misses with a kick to the body
and Crow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Haywood Badger.
I think Badger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Haywood Badger!
Haywood Badger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Svyatoslav Vakarchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jer Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bear has chosen Good Times as his entrance music. Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
250 lbs
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275 lbs
17 - 19 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jer Bear!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bear tries to clinch but Vakarchuk is having none of it.
Bear throws an overhand right that lands on Vakarchuk's shoulder, as Vakarchuk tries to avoid the shot.
Vakarchuk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from Bear.
Vakarchuk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakarchuk slips under a jab from Bear.
Vakarchuk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bear sprawls and moves away.
Jer Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vakarchuk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vakarchuk tries to sprawl but Bear drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vakarchuk tries to get to full guard but Bear has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear is keen to just control but Vakarchuk is a slippery customer.
Vakarchuk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bear trying to control the action but Vakarchuk is working from the bottom.
Vakarchuk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vakarchuk looking for subs off his back but Bear has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bear is trying to control. Vakarchuk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bear working Vakarchuk over with strikes.
Vakarchuk tries to roll over but Bear keeps him under control.
Vakarchuk is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear wants to take a breather but Vakarchuk is having none of it.
Vakarchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Bear is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vakarchuk tries to get to full guard but Bear has control of the leg.
Vakarchuk is looking to control Bear's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vakarchuk avoid being mounted?
Bear stalling.
Vakarchuk manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vakarchuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vakarchuk has his foot on Bear's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bear works his way back into a safe position though.
Bear must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bear stays in close to Vakarchuk's body and controls the position.
Bear avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bear controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vakarchuk trying to keep a closed guard but Bear is proving a slippery customer.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Vakarchuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vakarchuk is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vakarchuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vakarchuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Vakarchuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bear landing some decent shots from guard.
Vakarchuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bear wants to control from the top but Vakarchuk keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vakarchuk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bear defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jer Bear dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svyatoslav Vakarchuk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bear throws a sloppy head kick and Vakarchuk moves out of range easily.
Bear misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vakarchuk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bear moves in looking to clinch but Vakarchuk pushes him off.
Vakarchuk is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Bear misses its intended target.
Vakarchuk feinted with a counter takedown.
Vakarchuk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vakarchuk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bear keeps working.
We've been hearing that Vakarchuk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear taking a bit of punishment here - Vakarchuk scoring with strikes.
Bear sneaks back into half guard.
Bear regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vakarchuk landing some decent shots from guard.
Vakarchuk with a nice head shot there.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Vakarchuk from controlling successfully.
Vakarchuk won't allow Bear to sweep him here.
Bear looking to control.
Vakarchuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bear working for a triangle but Vakarchuk defends it easily.
Bear is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vakarchuk passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vakarchuk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bear on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
It looks like Jer Bear has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear is refusing to be controlled, as Vakarchuk sits in half guard.
Vakarchuk lands strikes from half guard.
Bear is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vakarchuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bear is just riding it out for now. Vakarchuk eventually gives up the hold.
Bear taking some punishment here, with Vakarchuk in his half guard.
That has opened up Jer Bear's cut even more.
Ground and pound from Vakarchuk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bear is rocked!
The cut above Jer Bear's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vakarchuk is looking for a kimura but Bear is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vakarchuk to get the leverage.
Vakarchuk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bear is still in real trouble! Can Vakarchuk finish him?
Jer Bear's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jer Bear's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rian MacFarlane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacFarlane has chosen The Foggy Dew 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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248 lbs
24 - 16 - 1 |
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247 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
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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
24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Rian MacFarlane!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacFarlane throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Eddie Armstrong has been cut.
We've been informed that MacFarlane has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Armstrong throws a body punch but MacFarlane moves out of range.
Armstrong shoots and misses
and MacFarlane counters with a stiff right hand.
MacFarlane leaves Armstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacFarlane lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
MacFarlane lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Armstrong out cold! Armstrong is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rian MacFarlane!
After the fight, Rian MacFarlane was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mica Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makaaja is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Conquest of Paradise. Mica Makaaja acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mica Makaaja!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Makaaja on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Makaaja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Makaaja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andersson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makaaja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaaja tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Andersson sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andersson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Makaaja.
Andersson wants to get back to his feet.
Andersson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makaaja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makaaja's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makaaja just trying to survive but Andersson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Makaaja wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson controls the position.
Andersson tries to get the hooks in deep but Makaaja pushed the leg off.
Makaaja tries to roll but Andersson sticks to his back.
Makaaja just trying to survive but Andersson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Makaaja's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Andersson is looking to control Makaaja but Makaaja is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Makaaja rolls, trying to escape but Andersson keeps control of the position.
Makaaja looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Makaaja's body.
Makaaja tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Andersson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andersson avoids the attempt from Makaaja to control.
Andersson controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makaaja is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
Makaaja is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson controlling his opponent.
Makaaja is desperately trying to improve his position but Andersson has a good base and remains in mount.
Makaaja wants to hold on but Andersson pushes him away.
Makaaja might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andersson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Andersson prevents Makaaja from getting the reversal.
Makaaja tries to hold on but Andersson pushes him away.
Makaaja is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andersson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Andersson 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.
Makaaja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andersson avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Andersson, which made it look bad.
Andersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makaaja can do to turn this around?
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benny Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Makaaja.
Andersson throws the kick towards the body but Makaaja avoids it.
Makaaja shoots for a takedown but Andersson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been told by Andersson's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andersson connects with a solid leg kick.
Makaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andersson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mica Makaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Makaaja with that takedown attempt.
Andersson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Makaaja just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andersson throws a jab when Makaaja was well out of range.
Andersson leaves Makaaja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Mica Makaaja has been cut.
Makaaja shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andersson's guard.
Andersson pushes Makaaja off and gets back to his feet.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense.
Andersson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Makaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Andersson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Makaaja just manages to avoid it.
Andersson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makaaja will feel that in the morning.
Makaaja is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson scores with a leg kick.
Makaaja misses with a takedown
and Andersson counters with an inside leg kick.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense.
Andersson lands with a good body shot.
Makaaja shoots in but Andersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Andersson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Makaaja walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andersson swivels and escapes.
Andersson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andersson drops Makaaja with a big left hand! Makaaja is injured, injured bad! Andersson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Andersson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Marailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Proctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marailov comes to the cage accompanied by Вставай. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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267 lbs
33 - 22 - 1 |
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285 lbs
24 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
KO power |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Marailov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Proctor!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marailov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marailov misses with a body shot
and Proctor counters with a head kick that drops Marailov to the mat! Marailov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Oooooh!!! Marailov has knocked Proctor down with a huge combo! Marailov steps away and waves a wobbly Proctor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Michael Proctor has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Proctor walks into a stiff left hand from Marailov.
Gustav Marailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marailov misses with a body shot.
Marailov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Proctor counters with a head kick that drops Marailov to the mat! Marailov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Marailov is rocked!
Marailov just misses with a punch to the body.
Marailov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Proctor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marailov misses with a few strikes there.
Marailov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Proctor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marailov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Proctor dodges the punch combination from Marailov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marailov. Proctor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Proctor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marailov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Proctor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Proctor ducks under a wild hook from Marailov.
Marailov scores with a sloppy right hand. Proctor should have avoided that one.
Marailov moves into range and clinches up with Proctor.
Marailov is trying to break the clinch but Proctor has him pressed against the cage.
Proctor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Proctor has a couple of punches blocked by Marailov.
Marailov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marailov blocks a body shot from Proctor.
Marailov slowing the pace effectively.
I was talking to Marailov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marailov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Proctor has him pressed against the cage.
Marailov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marailov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marailov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Proctor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooooh!!! Marailov has knocked Proctor down with a huge combo! Marailov steps away and waves a wobbly Proctor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Proctor is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marailov lands with a shot to the body.
Marailov throws a lazy uppercut
and Proctor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marailov walks into a left hand.
Marailov swings widly with a right hand
and Proctor counters with a nice uppercut.
Marailov moves in looking to clinch but Proctor pushes him off.
Proctor thinks about the counter body kick.
Marailov throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Marailov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marailov throws a big shot that misses.
Proctor tries to keep at a distance but Marailov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Proctor misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marailov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marailov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marailov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marailov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marailov misses with a jab to the body
and Proctor counters with a crisp one two that drops Marailov! Proctor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Marailov to his feet! Marailov is in big trouble!
Proctor throws out a loose jab but Marailov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marailov scores with a shot to the body.
Proctor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marailov looks to clinch
and Proctor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Marailov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marailov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marailov seems to have got his legs back now.
Proctor prevents Marailov from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Proctor fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marailov breaks from the clinch.
Marailov misses with a double jab
and Proctor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Marailov! Proctor lets Marailov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Marailov swings for the body but Proctor moves out of range.
Marailov throws a hook but Proctor blocks it.
Proctor slips a jab from Marailov.
Proctor keeps the fight on the outside.
Proctor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marailov.
Proctor ducks under a wild hook from Marailov.
Proctor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marailov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Proctor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Proctor slips a straight right by Marailov.
Proctor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marailov.
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 Gustav Marailov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Proctor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marailov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Proctor to counter with a crisp jab.
Proctor lands a big head kick that sends Marailov tumbling to the mat! Proctor takes a step backwards and waves Marailov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marailov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Proctor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marailov looks to throw the jab but Proctor is out of range.
Proctor throws an off balance right hand
and Marailov counters with a nice uppercut.
Marailov swings for the body but Proctor moves out of range.
Marailov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Proctor under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proctor feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Marailov sprawling to the canvas! Marailov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Proctor finish him?!
Marailov jabs Proctor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marailov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Proctor. Proctor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marailov tries to close the distance and clinch but Proctor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marailov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marailov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marailov throws an off balance right hand
and Proctor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marailov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marailov swings widly with a right hand
and Proctor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gustav Marailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marailov throws a hook but Proctor avoids it easily.
Proctor throws out a counter right but Marailov avoids it with no problem.
Marailov is looking to clinch but Proctor is avoiding it.
Marailov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marailov looks to clinch
and Proctor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marailov misses with a hook.
Proctor scores with a shot to the body.
Proctor 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Proctor swats away the attempt to clinch by Marailov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
and Proctor counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Marailov! He's just covering up as Proctor starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Proctor!
Michael Proctor is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Michael Proctor gave a big smile as he said 'I knew I would knock him out, who's next?'.
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