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DUEL#108 Stenberg vs Fagaro PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 2251 p4p, 312 weight class) and Vahan Karamyenyan (ranked 2129 p4p, 298 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Therion - Sitra Ahra. Karamyenyan has chosen Bonecrusher - Saw Theme Remix as his entrance music. Vahan Karamyenyan 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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Good wrestling
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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
22 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vahan Karamyenyan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karamyenyan has time to react.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Karamyenyan. Karamyenyan maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karamyenyan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan misses with a punch to the body.
Karamyenyan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Karamyenyan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karamyenyan is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karamyenyan tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Karamyenyan back against the cage.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamyenyan.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karamyenyan scores with a push kick.
Karamyenyan drops Smith with a left and a right! Oh, Smith is hurt - Karamyenyan dives into side control looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Karamyenyan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Karamyenyan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Karamyenyan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Karamyenyan keeps moving and retains side control.
Karamyenyan trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Karamyenyan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Karamyenyan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karamyenyan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karamyenyan controlling the position from side mount.
Karamyenyan working the head and body with strikes.
Karamyenyan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Karamyenyan is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karamyenyan is staying tight to Smith's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Karamyenyan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Karamyenyan but great work by Smith.
Karamyenyan is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Karamyenyan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Karamyenyan wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karamyenyan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Karamyenyan being controlled here, momentarily.
Karamyenyan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karamyenyan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Karamyenyan is trying to keep Smith in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vahan Karamyenyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karamyenyan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Karamyenyan is just out of range.
Karamyenyan misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Karamyenyan or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karamyenyan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karamyenyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karamyenyan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Karamyenyan with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karamyenyans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Karamyenyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith catches Karamyenyan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karamyenyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karamyenyan throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karamyenyan lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Karamyenyan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karamyenyan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karamyenyan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Karamyenyan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Karamyenyan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Karamyenyan tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karamyenyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Karamyenyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Karamyenyan does no damage.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Karamyenyan with an uppercut!
Karamyenyan slips a straight right by Smith.
Karamyenyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karamyenyan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vahan Karamyenyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Karamyenyan.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Karamyenyan throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Mike Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karamyenyan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Karamyenyan thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karamyenyan misses with a body kick.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Karamyenyan pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick but Karamyenyan moves out of range.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a head kick.
Karamyenyan is rocked!
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vahan Karamyenyan.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karamyenyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karamyenyan seems to have recovered his senses.
Vahan Karamyenyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karamyenyan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karamyenyan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Karamyenyan persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Karamyenyan manages to avoid it.
Karamyenyan connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith jabs Karamyenyan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karamyenyan is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith lands a big uppercut and Karamyenyan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Karamyenyan looks OK. Smith waves Karamyenyan back to his feet!
It looks like Vahan Karamyenyan has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Karamyenyan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Karamyenyan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Karamyenyan getting side control.
Karamyenyan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith tries to roll over but Karamyenyan keeps him under control.
Karamyenyan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Karamyenyan tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Karamyenyan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Karamyenyan looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Karamyenyan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karamyenyan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vahan Karamyenyan.
Smith throws a series of punches but Karamyenyan avoids them all with ease.
Karamyenyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karamyenyan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Karamyenyan's head but Karamyenyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karamyenyan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karamyenyan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karamyenyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karamyenyan on the side of the head.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karamyenyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith slips a straight right by Karamyenyan.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Karamyenyan misses with a head kick.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith throws a body punch but Karamyenyan moves out of range.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karamyenyan looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Karamyenyan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karamyenyan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karamyenyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Karamyenyan looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Karamyenyan tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Karamyenyan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karamyenyan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith blocks a head kick by Karamyenyan.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karamyenyan.
Smith lands a head shot.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karamyenyan shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karamyenyan is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Karamyenyan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karamyenyan has time to react.
Smith throws an overhand right that drops Karamyenyan like a sack of potatoes! Smith dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mike Smith waved his t-shirt featuring Mohito Fightwear (Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Witcher (ranked 1366 p4p, 185 weight class) and John Cox (ranked 3261 p4p, 403 weight class). Sam Witcher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Witcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Cox!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Witcher darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cox tries to clinch up.
Cox tries to clinch there but Witcher circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Witcher.
Cox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Witcher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cox throws a sloppy head kick and Witcher moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Witcher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Witcher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Witcher throws an overhand right that lands on Cox's shoulder, as Cox tries to avoid the shot.
Witcher looks to throw the jab but Cox is out of range.
Cox closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Witcher scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cox misses with a combination
and Witcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cox moves out of range as Witcher strikes.
Witcher takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witcher lands a shoulder strike.
Cox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Witcher feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cox sprawling to the canvas! Cox rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Witcher finish him?!
Cox is rocked!
Witcher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Cox walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Witcher swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Witcher!
Sam Witcher bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Byron Tipton (ranked 2922 p4p, 143 weight class) and Barack Obama (ranked 2200 p4p, 107 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Byron Tipton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barack Obama!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Obama.
It looks like Byron Tipton has been cut.
Obama throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Tipton colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Obama as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Tipton is left battered and dazed whilst Obama and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barack Obama!
Barack Obama really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Byron Tipton was interviewed post fight and said 'I know I am only 24, but I am retiring. Obviously I dont have what it takes to become a champion, there is no reason to put my body at harm for something that I suck at.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carter Martin (ranked 2729 p4p, 344 weight class) and Luke Johnson (ranked 1858 p4p, 252 weight class). Luke Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carter Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O. Koala's in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Martin quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Martin is defending the position.
Martin is positioning himself well to prevent Johnson advancing to mount.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Martin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Martin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson not doing much here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Martin enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Martin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
Martin wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martin stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice combination there by Martin.
It looks like Luke Johnson has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Carter Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Johnson.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin connects with a body shot.
Martin lands with a good body shot.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense.
Martin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Martin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson looks winded!
Martin scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Martin moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Martin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Martin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Martin lands a body shot.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Martin misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martin finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Martin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Martin prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Martin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson tries a body shot but Martin blocks it.
Martin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Martin lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Martin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Johnson is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Martin moves into the clinch.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Martin finish him?
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily
and Martin counters with a right hand to the body.
Martin circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Johnson tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Martin wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carter Martin!
Carter Martin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osama Akharraz (ranked 2620 p4p, 355 weight class) and Geese Fury (ranked 1614 p4p, 227 weight class). Osama Akharraz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
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224 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osama Akharraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Geese Fury!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akharraz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
Akharraz throws a big counter combination but Fury scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice shot lands for Fury.
Akharraz drops Fury with a beautiful combination! Fury stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Akharraz is looking for the KO!
It looks like Geese Fury has been cut.
Akharraz moves out of range as Fury strikes.
Akharraz blocks a jab.
Fury closes the distance and clinches.
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fury.
Fury throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akharrazs head.
Fury tries to throw a body punch but Akharraz avoids it by throwing Fury back against the cage.
Akharraz tries to break the clinch but Fury is controlling the position.
Fury lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fury lands a nice elbow.
Akharraz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fury is working Akharraz over against the cage.
Fury comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Akharraz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fury's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akharraz.
Akharraz wants to break free but Fury has control.
Fury lands an uppercut.
Fury creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Akharraz's defenses.
Fury lands a body punch.
A short right from Fury.
Akharraz is looking to break free of the clinch but Fury has double underhooks.
Fury tries to throw a body punch but Akharraz avoids it by throwing Fury back against the cage.
Akharraz has had enough of the clinch but Fury keeps him there for the moment.
Fury lands an elbow just above Akharraz 's eye.
It looks like Osama Akharraz has been cut.
Akharraz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fury pushes Akharraz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Akharraz misses with a body punch.
Fury lands an elbow that stopped Akharraz in his tracks for a moment.
Akharraz is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz tries to circle away but Fury has him pinned against the cage.
Oh Akharraz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fury unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Akharraz! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fury is unloading with more strikes now! Akharraz drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geese Fury!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ingvar Ingesson (ranked 1369 p4p, 186 weight class) and Alexander Potter (ranked 1394 p4p, 189 weight class). Ingesson comes to the cage accompanied by Sail - AWOLNATION. Alexander Potter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
202 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ingvar Ingesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Potter!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingesson blocks a head kick by Potter.
Ingesson is looking to counter punch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Potter.
Potter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ingesson keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Ingesson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Potter has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingesson can't escape the position.
Potter looking to control but Ingesson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Potter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ingesson?
The referee warns Ingesson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ingesson wants to control but Potter is having none of it.
Potter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ingesson is working to get back to half guard.
Potter looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter raining down shots from the mount!
Potter landing strikes, looking to finish!
Potter thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potter looking to control but Ingesson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Potter is working for a guillotine from mount but Ingesson frees his head quite easily.
Potter controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter throws some wild stikes that Ingesson manages to avoid easily.
Potter tries to control but Ingesson wriggling away.
Potter controlling his opponent.
Potter lands a nice shot to the head.
Potter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Potter throws some wild stikes that Ingesson manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Potter controlling the position easily from mount.
Ingesson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Potter raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potter is working for a guillotine from mount but Ingesson frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Potter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Potter fails with the takedown.
Ingesson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Potter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Potter rushes Ingesson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Potter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ingesson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Potter fails to pull guard.
Ingvar Ingesson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Potter.
Potter is trying to pull guard but Ingesson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Potter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ingesson throws a punch but it's blocked by Potter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ingesson is defending well.
Ingesson manages to break the clinch.
Potter has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ingesson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Potter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ingesson pinned against the cage. Ingesson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingesson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Potter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Potter slips under a jab from Ingesson.
Potter dives in and scores a takedown into Ingesson's guard.
Potter looking to sit in guard and control but Ingesson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Potter is on top in guard.
Potter tries to free his leg and advance position but Ingesson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingesson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Potter trying to control the position from guard on top but Ingesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Potter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Potter is taking a breather. Ingesson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Potter is working for a kimura but Ingesson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Potter seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter tries to pass to full mount but Ingesson defends it.
Still in half guard, Potter seems content to control.
Potter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ingesson trying to control 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.
Well, if Potter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ingesson is looking to control Potter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ingesson avoid being mounted?
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Potter misses with a body shot
and Ingesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ingesson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potter.
Ingesson takes a swing at Potter's ribcage but misses.
Ingesson lands a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potter scores with a takedown into Ingesson's guard.
Potter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Potter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ingesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potter.
Ingesson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ingesson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Potter moves out of range as Ingesson strikes.
Potter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ingesson.
Ingesson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Potter dives in and grabs Ingesson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ingesson pushes down on Potter's head and hops out.
Potter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Potter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ingesson.
An attempted straight right counter from Ingesson misses the target.
Potter throws a nice looking combination but Ingesson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingesson throws a big shot that misses.
Ingesson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Potter.
Ingesson misses with an uppercut. Potter saw that one coming.
Ingesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter doesn't manage to clinch there - Ingesson circles away.
Ingesson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ingesson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ingesson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ingesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potter gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ingesson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alexander Potter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingesson trying to remain calm as Potter controls from the top position.
Potter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ingesson keeps working.
Potter controlling from side mount.
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We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ingvar Ingesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingesson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Potter ducks under a wild hook from Ingesson.
Ingesson misses with a straight left.
Potter lands a right hook to the body.
Potter moves into range and clinches up with Ingesson.
Ingesson just leaning against Potter, taking a breather.
Ingesson has a couple of punches blocked by Potter.
Ingesson misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingesson throws a head punch that misses.
Potter looking for a takedown.
Ingvar Ingesson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Potter.
Ingesson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potter throws a body shot but no joy.
Ingesson tests Potter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Potter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ingesson defends well and Potter ends up having to push Ingesson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ingesson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Ingesson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Potter defending well as Ingesson loads up on a big left hand.
Potter tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good shot there by Potter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ingesson throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Ingesson misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Ingvar Ingesson.
I think Potter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexander Potter!
Alexander Potter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Rodrigues Filho (ranked 843 p4p, 127 weight class) and Donal Noye (ranked 2420 p4p, 334 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Rodrigues Filho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donal Noye!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noye moves into the clinch.
Noye misses with a knee strike.
Noye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Filho misses.
Filho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Filho.
It looks like Donal Noye has been cut.
Noye wants to clinch
letting Filho counter with a right hand.
Noye darts in trying to clinch
and Filho counters with a left and a right that stings Noye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Filho.
That has opened up Donal Noye's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filho scores with a body shot.
Filho closes the distance but Noye moves to the side
and Noye counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noye pushes Filho up against the cage in a clinch.
Filho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Noye breaks from the clinch.
Noye takes the fight into the clinch.
Filho throws a head punch that misses.
Filho misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Filho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noye lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Noye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noye creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Filho takes an elbow to the temple.
Noye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Filho's defenses.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho.
Filho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Noye backwards.
Noye lands a damaging elbow.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Filho throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noye throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Filhos head.
Filho lands with a right to the head.
Filho blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Filho fails to land.
Filho lands with a right to the head.
Noye lands an elbow inside that Filho shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noye.
Noye lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donal Noye!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Newton (ranked 1106 p4p, 142 weight class) and Gennady Mikhasevich (ranked 1362 p4p, 184 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gennady Mikhasevich!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
Mikhasevich gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mikhasevich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Newton is controlling him.
Newton advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton swings around for an armbar but Mikhasevich sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Newton's guard.
Mikhasevich wants to stand but Newton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhasevich told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mikhasevich is looking to stand up but Newton won't let him.
Mikhasevich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mikhasevich has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Newton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Newton working a defensive guard but Mikhasevich manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mikhasevich tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Newton wants to control but Mikhasevich postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Newton regains half guard.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Newton gets full guard.
Newton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhasevich stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
Newton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mikhasevich puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mikhasevich misses with a straight left.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Newton closes the distance and pushes Mikhasevich back into the cage.
Mikhasevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Mikhasevich coming out on top.
Mikhasevich tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mikhasevich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Newton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newton dives in for a single leg takedown but Mikhasevich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich misses with a few strikes there.
Mikhasevich misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mikhasevich!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton tries to advance to mount but can't.
Newton happy to just control the position for now.
Newton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mikhasevich has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Newton but great work by Mikhasevich.
Newton is trying to control Mikhasevich's posture but Mikhasevich avoids it.
Newton is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Newton staying out of range there.
Mikhasevich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mikhasevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
Sloppy strikes from Mikhasevich. Those never looked like landing.
Newton has Mikhasevich up against the cage in a clinch.
Newton pulls guard effortlessly.
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newton pulls Mikhasevich in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mikhasevich is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhasevich tries to stand but Newton is controlling from the bottom.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Newton controls Mikhasevich momentarily but Mikhasevich frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mikhasevich throws a combination that misses
and Newton counters with a shoot takedown. Mikhasevich fights it but they end up in guard.
Newton wants to control from the top but Mikhasevich keeps moving.
Newton looking to sit in guard and control but Mikhasevich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Newton trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich wants to stand but Newton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mikhasevich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mikhasevich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Newton tries to pass to full mount but Mikhasevich defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton seems to be looking for submissions.
Newton is looking for a kimura but Mikhasevich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Newton wants to free his trapped foot but Mikhasevich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Newton is working for a kimura but Mikhasevich is defending it quite comfortably.
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mikhasevich sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mikhasevich looks like he's trying to stand up.
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Mikhasevich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newton is working for a kimura but Mikhasevich is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhasevich is staying active underneath Newton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Newton 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!
Newton blocks a jab.
Newton moves out of range as Mikhasevich strikes.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mikhasevich swinging wildly here.
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.
Newton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Newton dodges the punch combination from Mikhasevich.
Newton lands a nice shot that snaps Mikhasevich's head back.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mikhasevich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Newton is controlling him.
Newton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhasevich is looking to stand up but Newton isn't so interested in that idea.
Mikhasevich manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gennady Mikhasevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikhasevich lands with a hook. Newton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No joy there for Mikhasevich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton drops his hands momentarily and Mikhasevich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Mikhasevich as Newton shoots in.
A jab from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikhasevich throws a poor cross that misses
and Newton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mikhasevich dives on top into guard.
Newton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newton has a closed guard, preventing Mikhasevich from standing up.
Mikhasevich gets to his feet - Newton follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to clinch but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
Mikhasevich throws a right hand that misses
so Newton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhasevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikhasevich is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Newton dives into side control.
Mikhasevich is trying to buck Newton off.
Mikhasevich is not content to let Newton control the position.
Mikhasevich wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich is being controlled here.
Newton tries to move to mount but Mikhasevich blocks the move with his legs.
Mikhasevich pushes Newton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Newton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Newton trying to control the position but Mikhasevich is working away.
Newton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mikhasevich, who protects the arm well.
Newton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mikhasevich has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Newton but great work by Mikhasevich.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gennady Mikhasevich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mikhasevich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennady Mikhasevich!
Our winner, Gennady Mikhasevich, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Proctor (ranked 1076 p4p, 125 weight class) and Dave Ysengrin (ranked 1286 p4p, 149 weight class). Ysengrin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cheeky Nandos kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Proctor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Ysengrin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Proctor blocks the leg kick.
Proctor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ysengrin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Proctor is looking to counter punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Proctor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Proctor is looking to counter punch.
Ysengrin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Proctor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ysengrin manages to circle out of the way.
Ysengrin misses the body punch
and Proctor counters with a nice right hand that sends Ysengrin toppling to the canvas! Ysengrin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Proctor finish him?!
Ysengrin is rocked!
Dave Ysengrin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ysengrin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Proctor counters with a huge left! Ysengrin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Proctor isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ysengrin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Proctor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Proctor!
Michael Proctor made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Fagaro (ranked 326 p4p, 41 weight class) and Fredrik Stenberg (ranked 52 p4p, 10 weight class). Fredrik Stenberg has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Don Fagaro's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Fagaro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Fagaro does it's job there.
No joy there for Fagaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stenberg tries to bum rush Fagaro with a series of wild strikes but Fagaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fagaro clinches up against the cage.
Stenberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fagaro jumps guard and drags Stenberg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fagaro is looking for a triangle but Stenberg pushes his legs off easily.
Stenberg postures up in Fagaro's guard and throws a big left but Fagaro blocks it.
Fagaro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fagaro looking for a guillotine here but Stenberg defends easily.
Stenberg works over Fagaro with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagaro has his foot on Stenberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stenberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Stenberg landing with the ground and pound.
Fagaro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stenberg uses it to pass to side control.
Stenberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fagaro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stenberg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stenberg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fagaro some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fagaro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fagaro is trying to improve his position.
Stenberg scores with punches from side control.
Fagaro is rocked!
Stenberg tries for a kimura but Fagaro is defending well.
Fagaro is trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fagaro is working hard here to advance position.
Stenberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fagaro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fagaro actively working from the bottom here.
Fagaro is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Stenberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro looking for submissions off his back.
Stenberg is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Fagaro is hurt! He's hurt bad - Stenberg fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Fagaro from any more punishment! Congratulations to Stenberg! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrik Stenberg! Fredrik Stenberg retains his lightweight title!
Fredrik Stenberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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