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FFA 32: Wasteland PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mantak Cebu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osiris Egyptian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Osiris Egyptian enters the cage!
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mantak Cebu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osiris Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egyptian feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cebu sprawling to the canvas! Cebu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Egyptian finish him?!
Cebu is rocked!
It looks like Mantak Cebu has been cut.
Cebu switches off momentarily and Egyptian cracks him with a monster right hand! Cebu topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Egyptian dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Egyptian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Osiris Egyptian!
In his post fight interview, Osiris Egyptian started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simple Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Preuss (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simple Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Preuss!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack misses the jab.
Preuss tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range.
Preuss closes the distance and pushes Jack back into the cage.
Preuss misses with some punches.
Jack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Preuss throws a punch but it's blocked by Jack.
Preuss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Preuss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jack is trying to break free.
Preuss tries a body shot but Jack blocks it.
Preuss landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Preuss scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preuss has Jack pushed against the cage.
Jack taking a breather.
Jack trying to control the position but instead, Preuss has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jack into the cage.
Jack is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack blocks an uppercut.
Jack manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Preuss - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Preuss is looking to clinch.
Preuss wants to clinch up but Jack keeps it at a distance.
Preuss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Preuss fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Jack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Preuss moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jack - that landed with a thud.
Jack stalling in the clinch but Preuss improves position.
Preuss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Preuss is stalling here.
Preuss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jack stalling the fight.
Preuss blocks an uppercut.
Preuss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jack is looking to break free of the clinch but Preuss has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jack prevents a body shot from Preuss.
Preuss works on Jack's body with a couple of short punches.
Jack is trying to break the clinch but Preuss is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Preuss as Jack tries to tie him up.
Jack avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Preuss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Preuss.
Jack breaks the clinch.
Jack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Preuss forces Jack back against the cage and clinches.
Preuss misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Preuss.
Jack is trying to break the clinch but Preuss has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Preuss.
Preuss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Preuss fails to land.
Preuss tries a knee to the head but Jack blocks it.
Jack tries to break the clinch but Preuss is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preuss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jack.
A shot in the inside from Preuss.
Preuss'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.
Preuss is leaning against Jack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Preuss misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Preuss.
Jack is trying to stall.
Jack takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aaron Preuss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Preuss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Preuss tries to close the distance and clinch but Jack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jack tries to keep at a distance but Preuss has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Preuss dominated that round.
That's time! Jack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Preuss has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Preuss lands a knee to the head.
Jack has Preuss pressed against the cage.
Aaron Preuss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jack controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jack for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Jack works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Preuss swings wildly with an uppercut but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Preuss.
Preuss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Preuss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack taking a breather.
Jack lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack looking to slow down the pace here.
Preuss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Preuss gets through Jack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Preuss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Preuss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Preuss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Preuss backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Preuss.
Preuss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jack trying to stall but Preuss improves his position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Preuss obliges.
Preuss lands a shoulder strike.
Jack tries to stall but Preuss uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Preuss misses with some punches.
Jack blocks an uppercut.
Jack content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Preuss lands a right hand.
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!
Preuss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Preuss.
Preuss lands a left hand.
Jack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Preuss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jack's efforts to push away.
Preuss digs a right hand into Jack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jack's gas tank.
Preuss lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jack.
Preuss throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Preuss fails to land.
Preuss lands a nice knee to the body.
Preuss lands a right hand.
Jack is trying to force a seperation but Preuss has the dominant position.
Jack tries to circle away but Preuss has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Preuss obliges.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jack taking a breather.
Preuss lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Preuss.
Jack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Preuss moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Preuss.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Preuss.
Jack takes a shot to the head.
Jack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Preuss tries a knee to the head but Jack blocks it.
Jack blocks an uppercut.
Preuss lands with a right to the head.
Preuss lands with a left to the head.
Jack is looking to break free of the clinch but Preuss has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Preuss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Preuss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack is trying to maintain a safe position but Preuss gets an underhook and turns Jack into the cage.
Preuss connects with a knee to the head.
Preuss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Preuss scores with a shot to the side of Jack's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jack.
Jack can't find room to land a body shot as Preuss controls the action.
Preuss lands a knee to the head.
Jack is rocked!
Preuss connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Jack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Preuss scores with a shot to the side of Jack's head.
Preuss lands a shoulder strike.
Jack looking to stall.
Preuss taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Preuss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Preuss creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jack with a big uppercut! Jack tries to clinch up but Preuss pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jack to the mat! Jack covers up and Preuss unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aaron Preuss!
Simple Jack spoke after the fight, saying 'Never go full retard.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ace Rob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlando Boom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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150 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Rob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Boom!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom moves out of range of the strikes.
Rob looks to throw the jab but Boom is out of range.
Rob manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boom on his heels. He'll look to pass Boom's guard now, I'm sure.
Boom is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rob dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rob trying to control the position but Boom is working away.
Boom trying to remain calm as Rob controls from the top position.
Boom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rob. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rob is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rob thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rob scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rob has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boom pushes Rob away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rob gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rob tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rob is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boom has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Boom's face as Rob controls the position.
Rob lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boom down.
Rob is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rob is looking to take a break and control but Boom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rob is trying to get an arm triangle but Boom is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rob trying to control the action but Boom is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boom is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rob has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rob grinds an elbow into Boom's temple.
A lull in the action here.
Boom wants to get back to his feet.
Rob tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boom is pushing Rob's head away, looking to escape. Rob manages to hold on to the position though.
Rob thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rob working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob working the head with strikes.
Rob is working Boom over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rob looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boom keeps working.
Boom is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rob has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boom bucks up and tries to throw Rob off but instead Rob has got his back!
Boom preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rob.
Rob is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Boom is defending well though. Rob let's go of the attempt for now.
Boom trying to get back to his feet but Rob is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rob is working for a rear naked choke. Boom is not defending it well and Rob has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Boom refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Boom's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ace Rob!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ace Rob made sure he mentioned Venom Combat Sports, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lo Ej Matip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ipilimumab Yervoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lo Ej Matip has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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216 lbs
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lo Ej Matip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ipilimumab Yervoy!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yervoy scores with a jab. Matip acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yervoy.
Matip connects with a jab.
Yervoy ducks under a wild hook from Matip.
Yervoy misses with a hook to the body
and Matip counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yervoy throws the left hand but Matip avoids the punch easily.
Lo Ej Matip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yervoy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matip looks to throw the jab but Yervoy is out of range.
We've been told by Matip's head coaches at Julius Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matip throws a poor cross that misses
and Yervoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yervoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Matip misses the target.
Matip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Matip misses.
Yervoy tries to counter with a clinch but Matip shakes him off and moves away.
Yervoy takes one on the button.
It looks like Ipilimumab Yervoy has been cut.
Matip avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matip appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yervoy manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matip throws a jab but it's blocked by Yervoy.
Yervoy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yervoy defending well as Matip loads up on a big left hand.
Yervoy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matip takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yervoy.
A nice side step and Yervoy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yervoy. Matip does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Matip misses its target.
Yervoy scores with a hook to the body. Matip takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matip lands a jab to Yervoy's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matip takes a swing at Yervoy's ribcage but misses.
Matip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yervoy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yervoy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yervoy is looking to clinch but Matip is avoiding it.
Matip was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yervoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matip.
Matip pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yervoy back to the cage. Matip follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Matip throws a right hand that misses
and Yervoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matip misses with a body punch
and Yervoy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yervoy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matip rather than just go for the knockout.
Matip misses with a hook
enabling Yervoy to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Lo Ej Matip has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matip misses with a left hand
and Yervoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matip misses with a hook. Yervoy ducked under it nicely.
Yervoy tries to counter with a clinch but Matip shakes him off and moves away.
Yervoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matip.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matip looks to land a right hand but Yervoy moved out of range.
Yervoy tries to counter by closing the distance.
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 Lo Ej Matip will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matip looks to land a left hand but Yervoy moved out of range nicely.
Matip avoids the body shot from Yervoy.
Lo Ej Matip is winning the standup battle so far.
Matip misses with a lunging right hand
letting Yervoy counter with a right hand.
Matip connects with a looping right hand.
Matip lands a really nice looking cross but Yervoy seems unphased.
Nice body punch from Yervoy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Matip misses.
Matip rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yervoy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yervoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yervoy swings for the body but Matip moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Matip misses its target.
Yervoy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yervoy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matip just misses with a punch to the body.
Matip stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up Ipilimumab Yervoy's cut even more.
Matip misses the jab.
Yervoy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yervoy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matip swings widly with a right hand
and Yervoy counters with a stiff right hand.
Yervoy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yervoy.
A nice side step and Yervoy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yervoy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matip falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yervoy counters with a crisp right that sends Matip to the canvas! Yervoy follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ipilimumab Yervoy!
Ipilimumab Yervoy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dauntless for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dragomir Barbu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Brasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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187 lbs
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170 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dragomir Barbu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnie Brasco!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasco tries to clinch but Barbu moves away
and Barbu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbu has managed to clinch.
Brasco misses with the head strike.
Brasco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbu's elbow.
Brasco struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbu controls his hands.
Brasco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brasco misses with the head strike.
Barbu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brasco pinned against the cage. Brasco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brasco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barbu is looking to score with low kicks.
Barbu shoots for a takedown but Brasco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donnie Brasco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brasco, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brasco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragomir Barbu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brasco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brasco swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brasco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbu pushes off an throws an elbow but Brasco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barbu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brasco smiles and moves away.
The fighters circling - Brasco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brasco takes the fight into the clinch.
Brasco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbu or not.
Barbu tries to stall but Brasco uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brasco struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbu controls his hands.
Brasco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brasco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbu tries to pull guard but Brasco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brasco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brasco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbu is looking to break free of the clinch but Brasco has double underhooks.
Barbu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brasco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barbu is working for takedown but Brasco is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barbu tries to pull guard but Brasco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brasco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brasco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brasco letting Barbu take a breather here.
Barbu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brasco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbu backwards.
Brasco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbu has a couple of punches blocked by Brasco.
Brasco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasco has a couple of punches blocked by Barbu.
Barbu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brasco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barbu blocking some punches.
Brasco tries to work over Barbu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbu fails to pull guard.
Brasco digs a right hand underneath Barbu's ribcage. Barbu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbu blocking some punches.
Brasco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbu backwards.
Barbu blocking some punches.
Brasco throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbu.
Brasco throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbu.
Barbu lands a shoulder strike.
Barbu slowing the pace effectively.
Brasco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbu tries for a takedown but Brasco manages to get underhooks.
Barbu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brasco smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasco has managed to clinch.
Barbu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brasco has him pressed against the cage.
Brasco swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brasco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brasco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brasco lands with a good tight uppercut to the 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!
Brasco struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbu controls his hands.
Barbu tries to pull guard but Brasco won't allow it.
Barbu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brasco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbus head.
Barbu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brasco wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Brasco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brasco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbu counters with a one-two to the body.
Barbu moves out of range as Brasco strikes.
Barbu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brasco manages to circle out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barbu.
Brasco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbu, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brasco.
Barbu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brasco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbu, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbu jumps guard but Brasco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brasco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragomir Barbu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barbu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brasco after a bit of a struggle.
Brasco drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barbu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brasco misses with a hook.
Brasco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donnie Brasco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbu stalling the fight.
Barbu is trying to push Brasco away but Brasco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brasco has a couple of punches blocked by Barbu.
Brasco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brasco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brasco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbus head.
Brasco has Barbu pressed against the cage, preventing Barbu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brasco lands a body punch.
Brasco throws a head punch that misses.
Brasco struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbu controls his hands.
Brasco working aggressively here.
Barbu leaning against his opponent.
Barbu goes for a takedown attempt but Brasco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brasco cracks Barbu with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasco closes the distance and clinches.
Barbu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
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!
Barbu stops Brasco from standing up.
Brasco looking for a sweep. Not yet Brasco, not yet.
Brasco is trying to control the position but Barbu postures up.
Barbu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brasco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Brasco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbu is looking to stand back up but Brasco counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Barbu.
Brasco is trying to control the action in half guard but Barbu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brasco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brasco is looking to take a break and control but Barbu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brasco wants to pass to mount but Barbu is defending the position.
Barbu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brasco is working away from the top position though.
Brasco prevents Barbu from improving his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brasco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brasco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbu moves in looking to clinch but Brasco pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Brasco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Barbu shoots in and drives through. Brasco sprawls well.
Barbu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brasco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brasco is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brasco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brasco wants to clinch up but Barbu keeps it at a distance.
Brasco leaves Barbu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brasco steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barbu.
Brasco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barbu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragomir Barbu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brasco clinches with his opponent.
Brasco misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brasco struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbu controls his hands.
Brasco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brasco throws a head punch that misses.
Barbu blocks a body shot from Brasco.
Brasco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barbu is trying to push Brasco away but Brasco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasco scores with a hook to the body.
Brasco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbu backwards.
Brasco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brasco struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbu controls his hands.
Brasco throws a head punch that misses.
Brasco throws a head punch that misses.
Barbu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barbu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brasco misses with a straight right.
Brasco misses with a wild body shot.
Brasco misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barbu or perhaps it was just good defense by Brasco, which made it look bad.
Brasco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasco wants to clinch.
Brasco closes the distance and clinches.
Barbu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brasco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brasco lands with a short shot to the head.
Brasco lands a right hand.
Brasco tries to break the clinch but Barbu is controlling the position.
Brasco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbu backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbu blocks an uppercut.
Barbu missing with knees to the body.
Barbu wants to break free but Brasco has control.
Barbu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbu.
Brasco tries a body shot but Barbu blocks it.
Barbu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brasco to keep the fight standing.
Brasco has a couple of punches blocked by Barbu.
Barbu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbu.
Donnie Brasco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barbu misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Brasco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brasco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barbu gets tackled into the cage by Brasco. Brasco maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barbu looking to stall.
Brasco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brasco misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brasco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brasco tries a body shot but Barbu blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Brasco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brasco 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Brasco!
Our winner, Donnie Brasco, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitur Binesdirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitur Binesdirty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binesdirty misses with a kick to the body
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Binesdirty's knee momentarily.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Binesdirty moved out of range nicely.
Binesdirty is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Binesdirty misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a hook
enabling Binesdirty to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Binesdirty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Binesdirty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Binesdirty walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binesdirty throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Binesdirty throws a combination that misses
and Binesdirty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Binesdirty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Binesdirty back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Binesdirty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Binesdirty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Binesdirty just misses with a punch to the body.
Binesdirty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Binesdirty catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Binesdirty checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Binesdirty.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Binesdirty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Binesdirty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binesdirty misses the shot to the body.
Binesdirty cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Binesdirty throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Binesdirty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Binesdirty manages to break the clinch.
Binesdirty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Binesdirty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Binesdirty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binesdirty jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick by Binesdirty misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Binesdirty.
Binesdirty closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Binesdirty to the ground! Jackson dives into full mount looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Binesdirty can't escape the position.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Binesdirty tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binesdirty is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson goes for an armbar but Binesdirty turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Binesdirty.
Binesdirty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Binesdirty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Binesdirty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Binesdirty.
Binesdirty defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Binesdirty swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Binesdirty counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
Binesdirty throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binesdirty tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Binesdirty looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Binesdirty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but Binesdirty moves out of range.
Binesdirty half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Binesdirty.
Binesdirty looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Binesdirty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Binesdirty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Binesdirty just misses with a punch to the body.
Binesdirty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Binesdirty throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Binesdirty.
Binesdirty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Binesdirty throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Binesdirty.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Binesdirty throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binesdirty throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Binesdirty.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Binesdirty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mitur Binesdirty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Binesdirty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Binesdirty saw that one coming.
Binesdirty defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Binesdirty is looking to counter punch.
Binesdirty tries to land a body kick
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Binesdirty moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but Binesdirty moves out of range.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Binesdirty ducks down to avoid it.
Binesdirty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Binesdirty throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Binesdirty scores with a push kick.
Binesdirty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Binesdirty connects with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Binesdirty on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Binesdirty down.
Binesdirty just misses with a punch to the body.
Binesdirty tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mitur Binesdirty is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Binesdirty moves away.
Binesdirty misses with a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Binesdirty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
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!
Binesdirty lands with an overhand left.
Binesdirty misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Binesdirty throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Binesdirty is predictable there
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Binesdirty there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Binesdirty throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Binesdirty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitur Binesdirty dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Binesdirty throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson misses the jab.
Binesdirty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Binesdirty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Binesdirty scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Binesdirty moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Binesdirty throws a head kick that misses.
Binesdirty walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson defending well as Binesdirty loads up on a big left hand.
Binesdirty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Binesdirty there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Binesdirty throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Binesdirty - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Binesdirty. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Binesdirty lands a body shot.
Jackson slips under a jab from Binesdirty.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Binesdirty circles away.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Binesdirty attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Binesdirty throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Binesdirty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thumps Binesdirty with a low kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Binesdirty finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid leg kick lands there for Binesdirty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Binesdirty.
Binesdirty looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Binesdirty sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Binesdirty throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Binesdirty lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Binesdirty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binesdirty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Binesdirty misses with a head kick.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Binesdirty sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Binesdirty avoids it this time.
Binesdirty tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Jackson.
Binesdirty misses with a hook.
Jackson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Binesdirty with a body shot.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Binesdirty checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Binesdirty moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Binesdirty moves away and avoids it.
Binesdirty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Binesdirty ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Binesdirty tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Binesdirty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Binesdirty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Binesdirty throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Binesdirty jumps back.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Binesdirty misses with a head kick.
Binesdirty throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Binesdirty.
Binesdirty misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Binesdirty is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Binesdirty keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Binesdirty.
Nice defenses there by Binesdirty.
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 Mitur Binesdirty.
I think Binesdirty has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitur Binesdirty!
Mitur Binesdirty spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Min-Sik Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Song comes to the cage accompanied by nkoha - Akatsuki. Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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176 lbs
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175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Min-Sik Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Werbenjagermanjensen.
Werbenjagermanjensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Song throws out a powerful jab.
Werbenjagermanjensen ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Werbenjagermanjensen.
Song lands a glancing blow to the side of Werbenjagermanjensen's head.
Song misses with a straight left.
Werbenjagermanjensen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Song's half guard.
Song moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Song working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Werbenjagermanjensen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to control but Song is working from the bottom.
Werbenjagermanjensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Song is keeping the position for now.
Werbenjagermanjensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Werbenjagermanjensen looking to pass the guard.
Song wants to sweep here but Werbenjagermanjensen controlling him for the moment.
Werbenjagermanjensen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Werbenjagermanjensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Song has control of Werbenjagermanjensen's left arm, preventing Werbenjagermanjensen from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Werbenjagermanjensen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Song tests Werbenjagermanjensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Min-Sik Song is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Werbenjagermanjensen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Song avoids it really well and circles away.
Min-Sik Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werbenjagermanjensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Werbenjagermanjensen with the counter takedown but Song avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Song as Werbenjagermanjensen shoots in.
The fighters circling - Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Song looks to throw the jab but Werbenjagermanjensen is out of range.
Song misses with a hook. Werbenjagermanjensen ducked under it nicely.
Werbenjagermanjensen feints the counter takedown.
Song changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Werbenjagermanjensen has a takedown stuffed.
Min-Sik Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen.
Song works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Song blocks the body kick.
Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Werbenjagermanjensen.
Werbenjagermanjensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song loads up on a big right hand but Werbenjagermanjensen slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Song.
Nice defenses there by Werbenjagermanjensen.
Song walks into a straight right hand from Werbenjagermanjensen.
No luck for Werbenjagermanjensen with that takedown attempt.
Song avoids the body shot from Werbenjagermanjensen.
Werbenjagermanjensen throws a nice looking combination but Song bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Werbenjagermanjensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Song. That snapped Werbenjagermanjensen's head back.
Song throws a series of punches but Werbenjagermanjensen moves out of range.
Werbenjagermanjensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Song.
Werbenjagermanjensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Song seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Werbenjagermanjensen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Werbenjagermanjensen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Min-Sik Song dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Song will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Song throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Werbenjagermanjensen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Werbenjagermanjensen looks for a takedown but Song sprawls well.
Song feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Werbenjagermanjensen's calf.
Werbenjagermanjensen is looking to chop away at Song's legs.
Song scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Song catches Werbenjagermanjensen right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song closes the distance and clinches.
Song breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Werbenjagermanjensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Song.
Werbenjagermanjensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Song appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Min-Sik Song is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Song swings for the body but Werbenjagermanjensen moves out of range.
Song is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Werbenjagermanjensen can do to turn this around?
Werbenjagermanjensen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Song.
Song throws a low kick, looking for Werbenjagermanjensen's leg but Werbenjagermanjensen calmly moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Song.
Werbenjagermanjensen misses with a body shot.
Song misses with a hook.
And Werbenjagermanjensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Song pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Song misses with an uppercut. Werbenjagermanjensen saw that one coming.
Werbenjagermanjensen moves away from the strike by Song.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Werbenjagermanjensen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Song throws a leg kick
and Werbenjagermanjensen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Werbenjagermanjensen.
Song pushes Werbenjagermanjensen off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Song with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Werbenjagermanjensen ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Werbenjagermanjensen misses the shot to the body.
Song swings widly with a right hand
and Werbenjagermanjensen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Song is looking for a sweep. Werbenjagermanjensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Werbenjagermanjensen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Werbenjagermanjensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Song keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen is trying to work for a kimura but Song is defending well.
Werbenjagermanjensen is looking to stall here but Song recovers full guard.
Song wants to sweep here but Werbenjagermanjensen controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Werbenjagermanjensen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Werbenjagermanjensen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Song wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Werbenjagermanjensen throws a strike but Song rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to keep a closed guard but Song is proving a slippery customer.
Werbenjagermanjensen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Min-Sik Song dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Werbenjagermanjensen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Song throws a quick inside leg kick.
Werbenjagermanjensen staying out of range there.
Werbenjagermanjensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Werbenjagermanjensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Werbenjagermanjensen.
Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Werbenjagermanjensen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werbenjagermanjensen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Song takes a swing at Werbenjagermanjensen's ribcage but misses.
Song scores with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Song.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen staying out of range there.
Werbenjagermanjensen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Song finds it's way round the side to connect with Werbenjagermanjensen's head.
Nice defenses there by Werbenjagermanjensen.
Song avoids a punch combination nicely.
Werbenjagermanjensen moves out of range of the strikes.
Song throws a jab but it's blocked by Werbenjagermanjensen.
A telegraphed right hand from Song misses the target.
And Werbenjagermanjensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Song pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Werbenjagermanjensen slips under a jab from Song.
Song connects with a leg kick. Werbenjagermanjensen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Werbenjagermanjensen with the counter takedown but Song avoids it easily.
Song throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Werbenjagermanjensen on the side of the head.
Werbenjagermanjensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Werbenjagermanjensen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Song looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Song is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to control but Song is working from the bottom.
Werbenjagermanjensen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Werbenjagermanjensen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Song utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song 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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Werbenjagermanjensen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Song to the ground. Werbenjagermanjensen is now in Song's guard.
Song manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Min-Sik Song is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee is keeping an eye on Song - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from Song.
Song throws a punch but it's blocked by Werbenjagermanjensen.
Song lands a right hand that snaps the head of Werbenjagermanjensen backwards.
Song gets underhooks to prevent Werbenjagermanjensen's takedown attempt.
Song breaks the clinch.
Song throws a leg kick which misses Werbenjagermanjensen's front leg but catches the back leg as Werbenjagermanjensen tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Song looks to land a right hand but Werbenjagermanjensen moved out of range.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Werbenjagermanjensen.
Werbenjagermanjensen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Song.
Werbenjagermanjensen misses with a hook. Song ducked under it nicely.
Song throws a jab but it's blocked by Werbenjagermanjensen.
Song misses with a straight left.
Werbenjagermanjensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Song gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Werbenjagermanjensen jumps guard but Song turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Song misses with a hook to the ribs.
Song working aggressively here.
Song struggles to land a body shot inside as Werbenjagermanjensen controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Song.
Song pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Min-Sik Song showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Song, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Min-Sik Song!
Our winner, Min-Sik Song, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maatia Supuaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhuy Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Supuaga's entrance music is Wanna Taki Taki. A fine choice. 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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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maatia Supuaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhuy Hong!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong throws out a loose jab but Supuaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supuaga closes the distance and clinches.
Hong landing knees to the body.
Supuaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supuaga tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Hong lands a knee to the body.
Hong blocks a body shot from Supuaga.
Supuaga managing to block the knees to the body from Hong.
A nice left hand lands by Supuaga.
Hong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Supuaga walks away with a smile on his face. Hong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hong throws a hook but Supuaga avoids it easily.
Supuaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Supuaga has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga has had enough of the clinch but Hong keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supuaga.
Supuaga misses with a body punch.
Supuaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hong scores with a shot to the body.
Supuaga takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hong with a knee to the head.
Supuaga can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Supuaga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Supuaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supuaga.
Hong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Supuaga slowing the pace effectively.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Supuaga.
Supuaga seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Supuaga blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga can't find room to land a body shot as Hong controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hong.
Supuaga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hong or not.
Hong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Supuaga.
Hong tries to land knees in the clinch but Supuaga avoids the damage to the body.
Supuaga presses Hong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Supuaga scores with a hook to the body.
Supuaga lands a right hand.
Supuaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Supuaga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong tries a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks it.
A short left from Supuaga.
Hong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hong tries to land knees in the clinch but Supuaga avoids the damage to the body.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Supuaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supuaga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga misses with the head strike.
Hong lands a nice knee to the body.
Hong trying to control the position but instead, Supuaga has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hong into the cage.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hong looking to throw knees to the head but Supuaga is blocking nicely.
Hong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hong trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Supuaga on the inside.
Hong misses with a knee to the head.
Hong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Supuaga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Supuaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Hong taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supuaga.
Hong taking a breather.
Supuaga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hong or not.
Supuaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Hong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Supuaga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hong up against the cage.
Hong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Supuaga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supuaga has Hong pushed against the cage.
Supuaga avoiding damage as Hong throws knees to the body.
Supuaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hong working Supuaga over with knees to the body.
Supuaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
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 Maatia Supuaga will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Supuaga forces Hong back against the cage and clinches.
Supuaga lands an uppercut.
Hong blocking some punches.
Hong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Supuaga digs a right hand underneath Hong's ribcage. Hong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hong tries a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks it.
Supuaga lands a nice uppercut.
Hong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Supuaga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hong can turn it around.
Supuaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Supuaga.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
Supuaga trying to control the position but instead, Hong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Supuaga into the cage.
Supuaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hong misses with a left hand
and Supuaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong throws an overhand right that lands on Supuaga's shoulder, as Supuaga tries to avoid the shot.
Supuaga closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Hong.
Supuaga scores with a shot to the side of Hong's head.
Hong scores a nice knee to the body.
Hong tries to land knees in the clinch but Supuaga avoids the damage to the body.
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Supuaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Supuaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hong's elbow.
A short right from Supuaga on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga letting Hong take a breather here.
Hong with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Supuaga is defending well for now.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Hong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maatia Supuaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Supuaga.
Hong is breathing heavily.
Supuaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Supuaga.
Hong prevents Supuaga from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Supuaga is keeping busy.
Supuaga stalling against the cage.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Hong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hong tries to pull guard but Supuaga holds him up against the cage and eventually Hong drops back down to his feet.
Hong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Supuaga avoids it.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Supuaga.
Supuaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Supuaga clinches.
Supuaga avoiding damage as Hong throws knees to the body.
Supuaga has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Supuaga stalling against the cage.
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hong lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
Hong being controlled against the cage.
Supuaga gets through Hong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
Hong misses with a knee strike.
Hong blocks a body shot from Supuaga.
Supuaga looking to stall.
Supuaga avoiding damage as Hong throws knees to the body.
Hong prevents a body shot from Supuaga.
Hong looking to throw knees to the head but Supuaga is blocking nicely.
Supuaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hong pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maatia Supuaga dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Supuaga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Supuaga misses with a punch to the body.
Hong misses with a knee to the head.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Supuaga lands with a light punch inside.
Supuaga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
Supuaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hong's elbow.
Hong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Supuaga.
Supuaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hong's elbow.
Hong prevents a body shot from Supuaga.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
Supuaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supuaga managing to block the knees to the body from Hong.
Supuaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hong can do to turn this around?
Supuaga managing to block the knees to the body from Hong.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Hong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks with his arms.
Hong working Supuaga over with knees to the body.
Hong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Supuaga blocks a body shot from Hong.
A nice left hand lands by Supuaga.
Supuaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Supuaga looking to slow down the pace here.
Supuaga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Supuaga.
Hong takes a shot to the head.
Hong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong trying to control the position but instead, Supuaga has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hong into the cage.
Supuaga misses with a short punch 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!
Supuaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hong is trying to pull guard but Supuaga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Supuaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Supuaga.
Supuaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hong misses with a wild body shot.
Supuaga has Hong up against the cage in a clinch.
Supuaga stalling against the cage.
Hong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Supuaga is keeping busy.
Hong trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong is looking to control Supuaga's arms but Supuaga gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hong has his back to the cage.
Supuaga breaks from the clinch.
Supuaga forces Hong back against the cage and clinches.
Hong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhuy Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Supuaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Supuaga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Supuaga prevents a body shot from Hong.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
Supuaga lands with a right to the head.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Hong avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
Hong prevents a body shot from Supuaga.
Supuaga avoiding damage as Hong throws knees to the body.
Hong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Supuaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Supuaga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hong up against the cage.
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Supuaga scores with a shot to the side of Hong's head.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
Hong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Supuaga.
Hong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Supuaga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supuaga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maatia Supuaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Supuaga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Supuaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks with his arms.
Hong misses with a knee to the head.
Hong is trying to pull guard but Supuaga has him pressed against the cage.
Maatia Supuaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhuy Hong.
Hong misses with a knee to the head.
Supuaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Supuaga.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maatia Supuaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Supuaga, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maatia Supuaga!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Maatia Supuaga made sure he mentioned Blue Moon, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Harmbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Zuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Harold Harmbe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Zuev !
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuev lunges at Harmbe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harmbe's hand.
Zuev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zuev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harmbe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Harmbe throws a jab when Zuev was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zuev lunges at Harmbe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harmbe's hand.
Harmbe misses with a wild body shot.
Harmbe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zuev .
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuev . Harmbe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harmbe closes the distance and pushes Zuev back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harmbe.
Zuev working hard to break the clinch.
Harmbe has Zuev pressed against the cage.
Harmbe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harmbe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zuev is defending well for now.
Zuev is trying to break the clinch but Harmbe is controlling him.
Zuev wants to get back to striking at distance but Harmbe won't allow it.
Zuev manages to break the clinch.
Harmbe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zuev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Harmbe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zuev slips under a jab.
Zuev lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmbe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zuev lands with a straight right. Harmbe didn't see that one coming.
Harmbe tries to clinch up but Zuev circles away and keeps his distance.
Konstantin Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harmbe stalks Zuev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zuev 's face. Zuev staggers backwards, shaken.
Zuev throws a series of punches but Harmbe moves out of range.
Zuev misses with a straight right.
Harmbe looks to throw the jab but Zuev is out of range.
Zuev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harmbe on the side of the head.
Zuev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zuev looks to throw the jab but Harmbe is out of range.
Zuev blocks a head kick by Harmbe.
A slow jab from Harmbe misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Zuev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harmbe.
Decent striking displayed by Harmbe there.
Harmbe blocks a jab.
Zuev throws a right and a left that Harmbe avoids nicely.
Harmbe looks to land a combination but Zuev avoids it well.
Konstantin Zuev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuev scores with a jab. Harmbe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harmbe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zuev as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Zuev , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zuev cracks Harmbe with a good jab.
Zuev slips under a jab.
Harmbe misses with a straight right.
Zuev throws a right hand that Harmbe ducks under and follows up with a left that Harmbe also avoids with ease.
Zuev slips under a jab.
Zuev digs a good body shot into Harmbe's ribs.
Harmbe misses with the combination.
Zuev lands with an overhand left.
Harmbe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zuev swats away the attempt to clinch by Harmbe.
Harmbe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zuev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zuev throws an overhand right that lands on Harmbe's shoulder, as Harmbe tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Harmbe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zuev .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harmbe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harmbe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harmbe ducks under a wild hook from Zuev .
Zuev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Harmbe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Harmbe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zuev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harmbe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zuev 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.
Zuev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harmbe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harmbe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zuev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zuev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab by Zuev .
Harmbe tries to clinch but Zuev moves out of range.
Zuev lands a body shot.
Zuev throws out a loose jab but Harmbe uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Harmbe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zuev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harmbe's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harmbe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zuev .
A swing and a miss from Zuev .
The fighters circle momentarily. Zuev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Zuev as he connects with a hook.
Harmbe swings widly with a right hand
and Zuev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev throws a right and a left that Harmbe avoids nicely.
Harmbe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harmbe misses with a double jab.
Harmbe misses with a hook. Zuev ducked under it nicely.
Zuev throws out a counter right but Harmbe avoids it with no problem.
Zuev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zuev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harmbe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuev .
Zuev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zuev throws the left hand but Harmbe avoids the punch easily.
Zuev missing with a left hand there. Harmbe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harmbe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zuev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Zuev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harmbe fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harmbe lands a really nice looking cross but Zuev seems unphased.
Harmbe throws a big shot that misses.
Zuev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harmbe misses with a hook. Zuev ducked under it nicely.
Harmbe misses with an uppercut. Zuev saw that one coming.
Harmbe lands with a straight right. Zuev didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Zuev dominated that round.
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.
Harmbe moves into the clinch.
Zuev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zuev avoiding damage as Harmbe throws knees to the body.
Zuev is working Harmbe over against the cage.
Zuev working hard to break the clinch.
Zuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harmbe tries to pull guard but Zuev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zuev is trying to break the clinch but Harmbe is controlling him.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zuev avoids it.
Zuev 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zuev looks to land a left hand but Harmbe moved out of range nicely.
Harmbe loads up on a big right hand but Zuev slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmbe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zuev .
Zuev throws a series of strikes that have Harmbe backpedaling.
Zuev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harmbe doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harmbe scores with a takedown into Zuev 's guard.
Zuev has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Harmbe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harmbe can't find room to land a body shot as Zuev controls the action.
Harmbe prevents a body shot from Zuev .
Zuev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harmbe effectively controlling the action here.
Zuev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards.
Harmbe lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Harmbe.
Zuev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zuev tries to break the clinch but Harmbe is controlling the position.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Zuev blocks with his arms.
Harmbe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Konstantin Zuev has been cut.
Harmbe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harmbe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zuev scores with a shot to the side of Harmbe's head.
Harmbe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harmbe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harmbe missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Harmbe.
Harmbe'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.
Zuev wants to break free but Harmbe has control.
Zuev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Zuev coming out on top.
Harmbe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zuev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harmbe fails with the takedown.
Zuev looks to land a left hand but Harmbe moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmbe 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.
Harmbe misses with an uppercut.
Harmbe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Zuev misses.
Zuev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zuev throws a series of punches but Harmbe moves out of range.
As Zuev looks to move away, Harmbe throws a big counter combo but Zuev just gets out of the way.
Harmbe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zuev .
Zuev slips under a jab from Harmbe.
Zuev scores with a sloppy right hand. Harmbe should have avoided that one.
Harmbe takes one on the button.
Harmbe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Harmbe.
Harmbe slips under a jab.
Harmbe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Harmbe.
Harmbe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harmbe is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Harmbe.
Harmbe shoots in looking for a takedown but Zuev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harmbe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Harmbe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuev lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harmbe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev connects with a single shot there.
Harmbe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harmbe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harmbe defending well as Zuev loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Harmbe as he connects with a hook.
Harmbe scores with a hook to the body. Zuev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Konstantin Zuev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zuev stuns Harmbe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harmbe missing with a left hand there. Zuev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harmbe looks to land a left hand but Zuev moved out of range nicely.
Zuev throws a shot from downtown. Harmbe moves away and avoids it.
Zuev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Harmbe eats them both and turns towards Zuev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zuev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harmbe.
Zuev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harmbe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuev scores with a nice strike.
Zuev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harmbe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zuev lands a jab to the nose.
Zuev misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Zuev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Zuev 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Harmbe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zuev misses with a double jab.
Zuev slips a jab and a cross from Harmbe.
Good exchange - Zuev coming out on top.
Harmbe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harmbe dodges the punch combination from Zuev .
Harmbe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harmbe blocks a jab.
Zuev missing with a left hand there. Harmbe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Harmbe misses.
Zuev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zuev swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmbe works over Zuev 's head and body with a nice combination.
Zuev loads up on a big right hand but Harmbe slips the punch.
A big right from Harmbe misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harmbe ducks right into an uppercut from Zuev .
Zuev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmbe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Harmbe's defenses.
Zuev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zuev ducks under a wild hook from Harmbe.
Zuev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harmbe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zuev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harmbe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zuev thuds his right hand into Harmbe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from Zuev does no damage.
Harmbe is looking to clinch but Zuev is avoiding it.
Zuev moves away from the strike by Harmbe.
Zuev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harmbe tries to move into range but Zuev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zuev throws a looping overhand right but Harmbe ducks down to avoid it.
Zuev lands with a hook. Harmbe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut there from Zuev .
Harmbe thuds his right hand into Zuev 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harold Harmbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harmbe walks into a stiff left hand from Zuev .
A telegraphed right hand from Zuev misses the target.
Zuev thuds a left hand into Harmbe's body.
Harmbe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zuev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuev lands with an overhand left.
Harmbe misses with a head kick.
Zuev tests Harmbe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zuev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harmbe.
Harmbe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Zuev .
Zuev missing with a left hand there. Harmbe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zuev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Harmbe is rocked!
Harmbe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zuev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harmbe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Konstantin Zuev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Harmbe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmbe closes the distance and clinches.
Harmbe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zuev .
Zuev blocking some punches.
Harmbe seems to have got his legs back now.
Zuev is trying to maintain a safe position but Harmbe gets an underhook and turns Zuev into the cage.
Zuev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harmbe with a knee to the head.
Zuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harmbe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zuev looks to land a combination. Harmbe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Harmbe tries to score with a low kick but Zuev moves his leg out of the way.
Harmbe throws out a loose jab but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harmbe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zuev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harmbe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuev tests Harmbe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harmbe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmbe misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Zuev catches Harmbe right on the button with a cross.
Zuev lands a head shot.
Zuev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zuev slips a straight right by Harmbe.
No joy there for Harmbe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zuev lands a nice looking body shot.
Harmbe tries to clinch up but Zuev circles away and keeps his distance.
Zuev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Zuev . Those never looked like landing.
Harmbe gets a clinch.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zuev avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harmbe takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Harmbe.
Zuev stalls.
Zuev breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Zuev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zuev 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Zuev !
In his post fight interview, Konstantin Zuev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Harold Harmbe spoke after the fight, saying 'It's been real, its been fun, but it aint been real fun.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arjuna Ramadan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Deluxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramadan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Positive Vibration. Deluxe has chosen Intelligent Hoodlum - Arrest The President as his entrance music. Arjuna Ramadan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Deluxe's chin.
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265 lbs
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255 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arjuna Ramadan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Deluxe!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deluxe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Deluxe tries to clinch up.
Ramadan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramadan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ramadan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deluxe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramadan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Deluxe misses the target.
Deluxe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ramadan wants to control the position but Deluxe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Deluxe is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ramadan as he works his way to full guard.
Ramadan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramadan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramadan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deluxe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramadan is looking for a triangle but Deluxe pushes his legs off easily.
Ramadan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Deluxe should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ramadan has tightened it up now! Deluxe should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arjuna Ramadan!
Arjuna Ramadan is the new heavyweight champion!
Arjuna Ramadan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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