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OFC: Blood Night XLVII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johann Kessler (ranked 2859 p4p, 366 weight class) and Macaulay Culkin (ranked 4503 p4p, 493 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kessler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Coal Chamber - Burgundy. Culkin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Already Dead. Johann Kessler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johann Kessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macaulay Culkin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Culkin throws a nice looking combination but Kessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kessler clinches.
Kessler lands a nice uppercut.
Kessler has Culkin pushed against the cage.
Culkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Culkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kessler throws a head punch that misses.
Culkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kessler takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Culkin connects with a body shot that sends Kessler's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Culkin misses its intended target.
A cross from Culkin lands.
Culkin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kessler misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Culkin looks to land a left hand but Kessler moved out of range nicely.
Culkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Culkin gets caught napping as Kessler dives in and scores a takedown. Culkin manages to retain guard.
Culkin kicks Kessler off and gets to his feet.
Culkin throws a series of punches but Kessler avoids them all with ease.
Culkin avoids the head kick by Kessler.
A punch combination from Culkin misses.
Kessler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Culkin lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Culkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kessler has time to react.
Kessler fails with the takedown
and Kessler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Culkin lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kessler.
Kessler doesn't manage to clinch there - Culkin circles away.
Kessler pushes Culkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Culkin prevents a body shot from Kessler.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Culkin avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Kessler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kessler has Culkin pushed against the cage.
Kessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kessler has a couple of punches blocked by Culkin.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culkin can't break the clinch.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Culkin controls his hands.
Culkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Culkin is trying to break the clinch but Kessler has him pressed against the cage.
Kessler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Culkin blocks a body shot from Kessler.
Culkin has had enough of the clinch but Kessler keeps him there for the moment.
Kessler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kessler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kessler.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kessler effectively controlling the action here.
Kessler throws a punch but it's blocked by Culkin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler is stalling here.
Kessler lands with a right to the head.
Kessler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kessler fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kessler obliges.
Culkin is trying to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling him.
Culkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kessler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kessler scores with a takedown into Culkin's guard.
Culkin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kessler lands a front kick.
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 Johann Kessler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Culkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kessler.
Kessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kessler throws a head kick that misses.
Kessler has managed to clinch.
Culkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kessler misses with a knee to the head.
Culkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johann Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Culkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Culkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kessler is just out of range.
Culkin misses with a looping right.
Kessler closes the distance and clinches.
Culkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler misses with a body punch.
Kessler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler works on Culkin's body with a couple of short punches.
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kessler throws a head punch that misses.
Kessler throws a punch but it's blocked by Culkin.
Culkin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kessler lands a hook that snaps the head of Culkin backwards.
Kessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kessler lands an uppercut.
Johann Kessler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Culkin backwards.
Culkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kessler misses with a body punch.
Culkin blocking some punches.
Kessler stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Culkin avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Kessler tries a body shot but Culkin blocks it.
Culkin tries to break free but Kessler pushes him back against the cage.
Culkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Culkin.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Culkin avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Culkin breaks from the clinch.
Kessler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kessler shoots in looking for a takedown but Culkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kessler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kessler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kessler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Culkin throws a shot from downtown. Kessler moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kessler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Culkin misses with a hook to the body
and Kessler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kessler.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kessler lands with a left to the head.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Culkin blocks an uppercut.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler misses with a body punch.
Kessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Culkin is defending well for now.
Kessler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Culkin blocks it with crossed arms.
Culkin blocks a body shot from Kessler.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Culkin breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Culkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Culkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kessler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Culkin jabs Kessler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kessler!
Culkin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kessler backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kessler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Culkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Culkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kessler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kessler shoots in and bounces Culkin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Culkin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Kessler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Culkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Culkin.
Kessler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Culkin but Culkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Culkin takes a swing at Kessler's ribcage but misses.
Kessler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Culkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kessler's head backwards.
Kessler clinches up against the cage.
Kessler keeps control of Culkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kessler looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler tries to land knees in the clinch but Culkin avoids the damage to the body.
Culkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Kessler.
Stalling in the clinch from Kessler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler tries a body shot but Culkin blocks it.
Kessler with a knee to the head.
Kessler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Culkin controls his hands.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Culkin.
Culkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kessler dodges the punch combination from Culkin.
Culkin scores with a jab. Kessler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kessler has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kessler.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Culkin avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Culkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Culkin with a hook.
Kessler tries to clinch up but Culkin circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Culkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Culkin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kessler is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kessler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Culkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kessler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kessler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kessler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kessler staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Culkin.
Culkin scores with a hook.
Kessler cracks the inside of Culkin's front leg.
Kessler throws a head kick but Culkin moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Culkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kessler tries to clinch up.
Culkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Culkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kessler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Macaulay Culkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kessler scores with a kick to the body.
Kessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Culkin.
Kessler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Culkin throws a lazy right hand but Kessler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Macaulay Culkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kessler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Culkin.
Kessler forces Culkin back against the cage and clinches.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler throws a head punch that misses.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but Culkin blocks it.
Kessler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kessler misses with a knee strike.
Kessler misses with some punches.
Kessler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Culkin's efforts to push away.
Culkin blocks a body shot from Kessler.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Macaulay Culkin.
I think Kessler 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rahkim Abdullah (ranked 1712 p4p, 226 weight class) and Big Mac (ranked 3415 p4p, 393 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Big Mac enters the cage!
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198 lbs
29 - 20 - 0 |
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194 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rahkim Abdullah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Big Mac!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mac misses with a two punch combination.
Abdullah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Abdullah 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.
Abdullah trying to control but Mac is working from the bottom.
Abdullah is really struggling to control Mac but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Abdullah drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mac dives on top into guard.
Abdullah is pulling down on Mac's head. It's preventing any offense from Mac, at least for the moment.
Abdullah seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mac stopping the sweep attempt from Abdullah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah is working hard here to advance position.
Abdullah trying to control the position.
Mac must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abdullah is trying to hold Mac in close to prevent damage but Mac has managed to pass into half guard.
Abdullah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Abdullah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two 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.
Abdullah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Abdullah is trying to work for a kimura but Mac is defending well.
Mac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abdullah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abdullah is working for a kimura but Mac is defending it quite comfortably.
Abdullah is looking for a kimura here.
Abdullah trying to control the action but Mac is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mac is just riding it out for now. Abdullah eventually gives up the hold.
Mac is trying to maintain the position but Abdullah is very close to passing his half guard.
Abdullah wants to control but Mac is keeping him busy.
Abdullah 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abdullah wants to control but Mac is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mac can do anything to dispel that myth.
Abdullah controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdullah is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Rahkim Abdullah 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.
Mac feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Abdullah's calf.
Abdullah tries for a takedown but Mac sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abdullah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abdullah misses with a hook
and Abdullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Rahkim Abdullah has been cut.
Abdullah misses with a body punch
and Abdullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abdullah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mac sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdullah somewhat.
Mac stuffs the takedown attempt from Abdullah. Abdullah gets slowly back to his feet.
Mac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdullah has Mac up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mac makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mac misses with the head strike.
Mac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdullah's elbow.
Mac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mac misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdullah.
Abdullah blocks a body shot from Mac.
Mac lands a hook that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
Mac misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mac.
Abdullah misses with the head strike.
Mac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdullah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mac misses with a punch on the inside.
Mac can't find room to land a body shot as Abdullah controls the action.
Abdullah jumps guard.
Rahkim Abdullah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abdullah 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.
Abdullah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mac's guard.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Mac keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abdullah postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mac is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Abdullah, into his guard.
Mac trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdullah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Abdullah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mac can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abdullah controls the pace.
Abdullah drops back looking for a leg! Mac is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mac manages to kick Abdullah off! Abdullah jumps back into Mac's guard.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Mac keeps moving.
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.
Abdullah is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mac is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mac has escaped and now he's on top!
Abdullah looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mac passes into side control.
Abdullah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Mac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rahkim Abdullah's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Abdullah swinging wildly here.
Abdullah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac.
Abdullah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mac.
We've been informed that Mac has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Abdullah pulls guard.
Abdullah wants to sweep here but Mac controlling him for the moment.
Abdullah pulls Mac in close to his closed guard and prevents Mac from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdullah is looking for a triangle but Mac pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abdullah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mac manages to get himself to full guard.
Mac can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abdullah controls the pace.
Abdullah is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mac keeping full guard, as Abdullah tries to pass.
That's two 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.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Mac keeps moving.
Abdullah is looking to advance position but Mac has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Abdullah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Abdullah tries to lock up and control but Mac gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Mac there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Abdullah tries to reverse the position but Mac maintains control.
Mac throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Abdullah tries to reverse the position but Mac maintains control.
Abdullah slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Abdullah is trying to control but can't.
Abdullah wants to improve his position but Mac is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah trying to control from the bottom.
Abdullah moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Abdullah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdullah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mac can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abdullah wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rahkim Abdullah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abdullah 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahkim Abdullah!
A very excited looking Rahkim Abdullah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iko Morrowind (ranked 1688 p4p, 175 weight class) and Rich Junior (ranked 2533 p4p, 243 weight class). Morrowind comes to the cage accompanied by The Foggy Dew. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20 - 20 - 0 |
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Iko Morrowind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rich Junior!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior tries to clinch but Morrowind moves out of range.
Junior slips under a jab from Morrowind.
Morrowind misses with a double jab.
Junior moves into range and clinches up with Morrowind.
Junior working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morrowind looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Morrowind.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Junior.
Junior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morrowind blocks a body shot from Junior.
Junior misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Junior.
A head punch on the inside from Junior fails to land.
Morrowind really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Junior misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Morrowind's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morrowind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morrowind wants to get back to striking at distance but Junior won't allow it.
Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Morrowind.
Morrowind wants to break free but Junior has control.
A short right from Junior.
Junior keeps control of Morrowind as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Junior tries a body shot but Morrowind blocks it.
Morrowind tries to break the clinch but Junior is controlling the position.
Junior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Morrowind.
Junior lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morrowind backwards.
Morrowind looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morrowind breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior moves into the clinch.
Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Morrowind.
Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrowind's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Junior works on Morrowind's body with a couple of short punches.
Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morrowind tries to break free but Junior pushes him back against the cage.
Junior misses with the head strike.
Morrowind wants to get back to striking at distance but Junior won't allow it.
Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior lands a nice shot to the body.
Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morrowind's efforts to push away.
Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries to throw a body punch but Morrowind avoids it by throwing Junior back against the cage.
Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Junior lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Junior.
A head punch on the inside from Junior fails to land.
Morrowind wants to get back to striking at distance but Junior won't allow it.
Morrowind blocks a body shot from Junior.
Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Junior pushes Morrowind back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Morrowind.
Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrowind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Morrowind.
A right hook to the body lands for Junior.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior has Morrowind pressed against the cage, preventing Morrowind from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Junior has Morrowind pressed against the cage, preventing Morrowind from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrowind uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Junior fails to land.
Morrowind blocks a body shot from Junior.
Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Junior pushes Morrowind back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Morrowind manages to break the clinch.
Morrowind lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior clinches up against the cage.
Junior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morrowind 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.
Rich Junior dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Morrowind keeps the fight on the outside.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Junior closes the distance but Morrowind moves to the side
and Morrowind cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Junior takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Junior has managed to clinch.
Junior misses with a body punch.
Morrowind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Junior struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrowind controls his hands.
Rich Junior seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrowind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junior keeps control of Morrowind as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morrowinds head.
Junior lands a shoulder strike.
Morrowind wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrowind uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrowind.
Morrowind is looking to break free of the clinch but Junior has double underhooks.
Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Junior working aggressively here.
Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrowind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junior softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morrowind is trying to break free.
Junior misses with the head strike.
Morrowind escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior has Morrowind up against the cage in a clinch.
Junior can't find room to land a body shot as Morrowind controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morrowind's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrowind gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morrowind manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrowind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Junior lands with a light punch inside.
Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Junior tries to throw a body punch but Morrowind avoids it by throwing Junior back against the cage.
Morrowind blocks an uppercut.
Morrowind blocking some punches.
Morrowind prevents a body shot from Junior.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morrowind's elbow.
Morrowind breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morrowind scores with the left hand. Junior knows he should have avoided that one.
Morrowind connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morrowind throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Junior stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morrowind looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Junior tries to clinch but Morrowind is having none of it.
Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morrowind counters with a stiff right hand.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morrowind paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morrowind throws a body shot but no joy.
Junior is looking to clinch.
Morrowind is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Morrowind breaks the clinch.
Junior dodges the punch combination from Morrowind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries to clinch but Morrowind moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrowind lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Junior is rocked!
Junior gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Morrowind gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iko Morrowind!
Iko Morrowind decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yasuhiro Akagi (ranked 1438 p4p, 199 weight class) and Eddy Maiden (ranked 3259 p4p, 406 weight class). Akagi comes to the cage accompanied by Nash the Slash - American Band. Maiden has chosen Iron Maiden as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Yasuhiro Akagi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eddy Maiden's chin.
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174 lbs
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yasuhiro Akagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddy Maiden!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akagi avoids the head kick by Maiden.
Akagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maiden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akagi throws a front kick aimed at Maiden's knee but Maiden avoids it well.
Maiden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akagi. That did some damage!
Maiden tries to clinch up but Akagi circles away and keeps his distance.
It appears Akagi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Maiden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akagi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maiden tries to land a leg kick but Akagi saw it coming and moves away.
Akagi wants to clinch up but Maiden keeps it at a distance.
Akagi throws a body kick that misses.
Maiden shoots and misses
and Akagi counters with a nice body shot.
Akagi blocks a leg kick.
Akagi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maiden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akagi scores with a kick to the body.
Maiden misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Akagi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akagi wants it to stay on the feet.
Yasuhiro Akagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Maiden.
Akagi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maiden's calf.
A low kick from Maiden is predictable there
and Akagi counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Akagi's head coaches at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maiden misses with a body kick.
Akagi is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi checks a leg kick.
Maiden scoring well with a low kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maiden.
Akagi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maiden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Akagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maiden trying to control the action but Akagi is working from the bottom.
Akagi tries to buck Maiden off but Maiden is having none of it.
My spies in Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym inform me that Maiden has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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.
Maiden wants to control but Akagi is keeping him busy.
Akagi tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Maiden is trying to get an arm triangle but Akagi is defending well.
Akagi can't do much from the bottom here.
Maiden taking a breather here.
Maiden is looking to take a break and control but Akagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akagi wants to control but Maiden postures up.
Akagi is looking for a sweep.
Maiden has an Americana. Akagi didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Maiden is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Maiden hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eddy Maiden!
Eddy Maiden thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slade Wilson (ranked 771 p4p, 107 weight class) and Fagell McLovin (ranked 869 p4p, 120 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G.. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
21 - 15 - 3, fighting out of London, Slade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fagell McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLovin flicks out a counter leg kick but Wilson steps away.
McLovin walks into a stiff left hand from Wilson.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McLovin connects with a looping right hand.
McLovin misses with a few strikes there.
Wilson lands a jab to the nose.
Wilson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McLovin slips under a jab from Wilson.
Wilson takes one to the side of the head.
Wilson lands with a nice body punch.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half 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!
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLovin keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLovin pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but McLovin is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson wants to control but McLovin is keeping him busy.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilson is trying to control. McLovin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but McLovin is defending well.
McLovin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McLovin pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.
Wilson is looking for a kimura but McLovin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilson to get the leverage.
McLovin is not content to let Wilson control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two 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.
McLovin scores with a shot to the body.
McLovin sizes up Wilson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McLovin thows a leg kick but Wilson checks it
and Wilson counters with a head kick.
McLovin slips under a jab.
McLovin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. McLovin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLovin throws a body kick that misses.
Wilson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McLovin tries to land a front kick but Wilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLovin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wilson is able to avoid easily.
Wilson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLovin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
McLovin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McLovin scrambles back to his feet.
McLovin throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin cracks Wilson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wilson throws a head kick but McLovin moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLovin, right into the meat.
McLovin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A counter left hand to the body from Wilson misses its target.
McLovin thows a leg kick but Wilson checks it
and McLovin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLovin is looking to land body kicks.
Wilson takes a swing at McLovin's ribcage but misses.
Wilson lets loose with a powerful body kick. McLovin will feel that in the morning.
McLovin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilson blocks a head kick by McLovin.
McLovin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good shot there by McLovin.
Fagell McLovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson throws a leg kick but McLovin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but McLovin moved out of range nicely.
Wilson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLovin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLovin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wilson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McLovin throws a leg kick
and Wilson counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of McLovin's head but McLovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick from Wilson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilson.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLovin. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLovin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fagell McLovin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLovin blocks a low kick nicely.
McLovin looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLovin.
Nice uppercut lands for Wilson. That snapped McLovin's head back.
McLovin tries to work over Wilson's front leg with a kick but Wilson checks it.
McLovin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson 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.
McLovin misses with a head kick.
McLovin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McLovin as he avoids it easily.
Slade Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
McLovin motions for Wilson to come forward. McLovin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLovin throws a leg kick which misses Wilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilson tries to avoid it.
Wilson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLovin misses with a body kick.
McLovin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson is looking to counter punch.
McLovin takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wilson.
A solid body kick from McLovin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin fakes the leg kick and cracks Wilson in the body.
Wilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLovin can pounce on him.
Wilson tries to land a leg kick but McLovin saw it coming and moves away.
Wilson lands a really nice looking cross but McLovin seems unphased.
Wilson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLovin's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson tried to score with a low kick but McLovin checks it.
Wilson forces McLovin back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLovin blocks it with crossed arms.
McLovin avoids a wild elbow strike from Wilson.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilson.
Wilson lands an elbow inside that McLovin shrugs off.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLovin managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson stalling in the clinch.
McLovin manages to break the clinch.
Wilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
McLovin takes one to the chin there.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLovin.
McLovin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. McLovin saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McLovin.
McLovin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
McLovin connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as McLovin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilson doesn't seem phased though.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson moves out of range as McLovin throws a body kick.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - McLovin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wilson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McLovin avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilson slips a straight right by McLovin.
McLovin jabs Wilson right on the nose. Wilson blinks but takes it well.
McLovin throws a leg kick which misses Wilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilson tries to avoid it.
Wilson throws a hook but McLovin avoids it easily.
McLovin connects with the punch.
McLovin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wilson.
McLovin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McLovin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McLovin cracks the inside of Wilson's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin misses with a low kick as Wilson jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLovin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilson is out of range and McLovin settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Wilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from McLovin misses.
McLovin misses with the combination.
McLovin throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson throws a body punch but McLovin moves out of range.
McLovin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McLovin throws a hook to the side of Wilson's head but Wilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLovin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McLovin misses with a body shot.
Wilson throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLovin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLovin.
Wilson ducks right into an uppercut from McLovin.
An inside leg kick from McLovin misses.
Wilson throws a counter high kick but McLovin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wilson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fagell McLovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McLovin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
McLovin misses with a low kick.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McLovin but McLovin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McLovin throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from McLovin.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
McLovin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McLovin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McLovin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
McLovin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
McLovin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and McLovin moves out of range easily.
Wilson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from McLovin misses its intended target.
Wilson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McLovin throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
McLovin is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McLovin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slade Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLovin misses the shot to the body.
McLovin throws a leg kick but Wilson moved away.
McLovin cracks Wilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLovin.
Wilson backing away here, and McLovin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wilson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLovin checks a leg kick.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
McLovin throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but McLovin pushes him off.
McLovin misses the body punch
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLovin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLovin throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Wilson lands a nice looking kick to the body. McLovin takes a step back to recover.
Wilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wilson has McLovin pressed against the cage, preventing McLovin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson breaks the clinch.
McLovin misses with a looping left.
McLovin throws a wild body kick that Wilson sees coming a mile off.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLovin. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson is looking to counter punch.
Wilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McLovin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson drops his hands momentarily and McLovin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McLovin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wilson will feel that in the morning.
McLovin lands a nice looking body kick.
Wilson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLovin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wilson.
McLovin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilson throws a body punch but McLovin moves out of range.
Wilson avoids the body shot from McLovin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wilson or perhaps it was just good defense by McLovin, which made it look bad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McLovin. McLovin obviously looking to wear him down.
McLovin cracks Wilson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilson stuns McLovin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLovin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from McLovin.
McLovin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wilson takes a swing at McLovin's ribcage but misses.
McLovin scores with a spinning back kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fagell McLovin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McLovin 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fagell McLovin!
A victorious Fagell McLovin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Slade Wilson was interviewed post fight and said 'Respect to my opponent. He was the better man tonight. Still, I think if I had another go at it I would beat him. Let's run it back.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tung Fo (ranked 2737 p4p, 346 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 1769 p4p, 236 weight class). Connor MacLeod has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tung Fo's chin.
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tung Fo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Fo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that MacLeod has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacLeod stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacLeod wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tung Fo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLeod misses with the combination.
Fo misses with a takedown attempt - MacLeod sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacLeod changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fo tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacLeod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fo darts in looking for a takedown but MacLeod gets double underhooks and turns Fo into the cage.
MacLeod connects with the punch.
It looks like Tung Fo has been cut.
MacLeod changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
MacLeod tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacLeod has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacLeod wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fo, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fo regains half guard.
MacLeod wants to work for an arm triangle but Fo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fo gets back to full guard.
Fo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacLeod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacLeod sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fo's guard.
MacLeod wants to work for an arm triangle but Fo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacLeod tries to pass to full mount but Fo defends it.
MacLeod is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacLeod is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fo defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacLeod gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacLeod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacLeod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacLeod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacLeod drops back looking for a leg! Fo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fo manages to kick MacLeod off! MacLeod jumps back into Fo's guard.
Fo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacLeod gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fo keeping full guard, as MacLeod tries to pass.
Fo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
MacLeod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fo got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLeod has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fo has managed to get both his arms back between MacLeod's legs - danger averted.
Fo postures up.
Fo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
MacLeod is looking to reverse the position.
Fo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
MacLeod is trying to control Fo's posture but Fo avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, MacLeod rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fo's guard! Nice work there by MacLeod!
MacLeod tries to free his leg and advance position but Fo is retaining full guard.
MacLeod passes easily into side control. Nice work.
MacLeod tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacLeod has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tung Fo's cut.
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.
Fo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacLeod.
Fo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacLeod fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fo sprawls well initially but MacLeod persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MacLeod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fo tries to get to full guard but MacLeod has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacLeod is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fo is defending against the submission attempts here by MacLeod.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fo regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacLeod looking to pass the guard.
MacLeod is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacLeod tries to free his leg and advance position but Fo is retaining full guard.
Fo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacLeod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacLeod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
MacLeod wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but MacLeod manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fo has MacLeod in his guard.
Fo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacLeod is aware though and is defending well.
MacLeod is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fo is on top in guard.
MacLeod is trying to keep Fo in close.
MacLeod tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacLeod pulls Fo in to control the position.
MacLeod controls Fo momentarily but Fo frees himself.
Fo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacLeod is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacLeod has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fo wants to sweep here but MacLeod controlling him for the moment.
Fo pushes a forearm under MacLeod's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, MacLeod is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tung Fo!
After winning the bout, Tung Fo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 1512 p4p, 211 weight class) and Ada Reyes (ranked 1413 p4p, 198 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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28
198 lbs
15 - 8 - 1 |
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195 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgenii Mamchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ada Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamchenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reyes momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws a looping overhand right but Reyes ducks down to avoid it.
Reyes is looking for the big counter here.
Reyes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamchenko moves away.
Mamchenko misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Reyes.
Reyes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mamchenko misses with a hook.
Reyes staying out of range there.
Reyes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
Reyes connects with a crisp jab.
Mamchenko looks to land a right hand but Reyes moved out of range.
Reyes throws out a counter right but Mamchenko avoids it with no problem.
Mamchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamchenko.
Reyes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Reyes avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamchenko throws out a loose jab but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes slips a jab from Mamchenko.
A shot to the liver by Reyes. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Reyes. That snapped Mamchenko's head back.
Nice body kick from Reyes.
Mamchenko blocks a head kick by Reyes.
Mamchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reyes connects with a single shot there.
Mamchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Reyes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mamchenko's knee momentarily.
Mamchenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Reyes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamchenko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Reyes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice uppercut there from Reyes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Mamchenko misses its intended target.
Reyes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been hearing reports that Mamchenko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Reyes moves out of range as Mamchenko strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes slips a jab from Mamchenko.
Reyes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mamchenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Reyes throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Reyes digs a good body shot into Mamchenko's ribs.
Reyes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
Reyes throws a hook but Mamchenko avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Reyes finds it's target.
Mamchenko misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reyes! But no joy.
Mamchenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Reyes.
Mamchenko missing with a left hand there. Reyes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Reyes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mamchenko lands with a right hand.
Reyes throws a body shot but no joy.
Reyes looks to throw a body kick
and Mamchenko counters with a straight right hand.
Reyes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mamchenko moves out of range of the body kick from Reyes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes wants to clinch.
Reyes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mamchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
Mamchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Reyes.
Mamchenko blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamchenko misses the target.
Reyes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ada Reyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
Mamchenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamchenko misses the jab.
Reyes staying out of range there.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Reyes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reyes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Ada Reyes has been cut.
Mamchenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reyes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko connects with a crisp jab.
Mamchenko misses with a right hand
and Reyes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Reyes does no damage.
Mamchenko scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko throws a hook to the side of Reyes's head but Reyes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reyes! But no joy.
Mamchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Mamchenko needs to keep his hands up - Reyes had a free shot at his head there.
Mamchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Reyes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mamchenko lands with a straight right. Reyes didn't see that one coming.
Reyes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reyes duly obliges.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reyes, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mamchenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reyess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ada Reyes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ada Reyes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Mamchenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reyes doesn't seem phased though.
Reyes punishes Mamchenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reyes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mamchenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reyes misses with a hook. Mamchenko ducked under it nicely.
Reyes lands a jab.
A solid body kick from Reyes.
Mamchenko misses with a left hand
and Reyes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamchenko misses with a right hand
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
Reyes throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamchenko misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Reyes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reyes misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko throws a good cross that connects.
Reyes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
Reyes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mamchenko misses with a looping right.
Reyes throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Reyes slips a jab from Mamchenko.
Reyes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reyes.
Ada Reyes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reyes slips a jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reyes looks for the body kick but Mamchenko saw that one coming.
Mamchenko throws out a loose jab but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reyes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reyes lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes lands an overhand right.
Reyes scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reyes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
Reyes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mamchenko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mamchenko walks into a straight right hand from Reyes.
Nice shot by Reyes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reyes.
Mamchenko misses with a hook. Reyes ducked under it nicely.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Reyes avoids it easily.
Mamchenko scores with a takedown into Reyes's guard.
Mamchenko looking to sit in guard and control but Reyes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reyes wants to stand but Mamchenko is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes wants to pass the guard but Mamchenko is keeping the position.
Mamchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reyes tries to stand but Mamchenko is controlling from the bottom.
Mamchenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four 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.
Reyes wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
Reyes stands and steps away. Mamchenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Reyes pushes Mamchenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Mamchenko avoiding damage as Reyes throws knees to the body.
Reyes lands a body punch.
Reyes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reyes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
Reyes looking to slow down the pace here.
Reyes has Mamchenko pressed against the cage, preventing Mamchenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reyes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mamchenko misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ada Reyes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ada Reyes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Reyes takes a swing at Mamchenko's ribcage but misses.
Mamchenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reyes counters with an inside leg kick.
Reyes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reyes throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mamchenko, as that shot connected.
Reyes throws a leg kick
and Mamchenko counters with a straight right hand.
Reyes jabs Mamchenko right on the nose. Mamchenko blinks but takes it well.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Reyes throws an off balance right hand
and Mamchenko counters with a straight right hand.
Reyes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mamchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes throws a jab when Mamchenko was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamchenko misses the target.
Mamchenko blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Mamchenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamchenko misses with a looping left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reyes!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oooooh!!! Reyes has knocked Mamchenko down with a huge combo! Reyes steps away and waves a wobbly Mamchenko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mamchenko is rocked!
Reyes looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Oh Mamchenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reyes misses with a body shot.
Mamchenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Reyes misses with a wild body shot.
Reyes lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reyes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mamchenko stalks Reyes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reyes's face. Reyes staggers backwards, shaken.
Reyes scores with a body shot.
Reyes with a nice cross.
Mamchenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ada Reyes 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.
Reyes works the jab nicely.
Reyes staying out of range there.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Reyes blocks it.
Mamchenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reyes. Reyes obviously looking to wear him down.
Mamchenko moves out of range as Reyes strikes.
Reyes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reyes connects with a leg kick. Mamchenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reyes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reyes cracks Mamchenko with an open hand slap.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamchenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some wild striking there from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko misses the jab.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that misses
and Reyes counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Mamchenko.
Reyes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mamchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamchenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No joy there for Reyes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that misses
and Reyes counters with a right hand to the body.
Reyes throws a leg kick which misses Mamchenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Mamchenko tries to avoid it.
Reyes throws an overhand right that lands on Mamchenko's shoulder, as Mamchenko tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Reyes tenderised Mamchenko's leg. Mamchenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reyes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reyes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reyes cracks Mamchenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reyes.
Mamchenko tries to move into range but Reyes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reyes slips a jab from Mamchenko.
Reyes cracks a nice hook into Mamchenko's ribs.
Mamchenko throws a looping overhand right but Reyes ducks down to avoid it.
Reyes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reyes is looking to score with low kicks.
Reyes throws a head kick but Mamchenko moves out of range.
It looked like Mamchenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Mamchenko.
A little jabbing left from Reyes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mamchenko's sensitive parts.
Mamchenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mamchenko misses with a double jab
and Reyes counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ada Reyes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reyes 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ada Reyes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gurney Halleck (ranked 734 p4p, 82 weight class) and Nick Shamrock (ranked 470 p4p, 50 weight class). Halleck comes to the cage accompanied by Simple Minds - Changeling. Shamrock comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One Winged Angel by The Black Mages kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Gurney Halleck has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class 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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gurney Halleck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock jabs at Halleck's body.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Halleck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halleck throws a push kick but Shamrock slaps the foot to one side.
Halleck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Halleck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halleck takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halleck.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock avoids a kick to the body.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Halleck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halleck down.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halleck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halleck throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Shamrock throws a counter combo.
Halleck misses with a body kick.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Halleck's calf.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Halleck rushes Shamrock and presses him up against the cage.
Halleck scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Halleck blocks it.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halleck swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halleck misses with some punches.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Halleck.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Halleck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shamrock defending well as Halleck loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Halleck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halleck looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Halleck tries to move into range but Shamrock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halleck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock slips a jab from Halleck.
Halleck misses with a hook
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halleck misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Halleck moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Halleck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Halleck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halleck misses with a body shot.
Halleck misses with a straight left.
Shamrock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halleck on the side of the head.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Shamrock.
Halleck is rocked!
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halleck.
Oh Halleck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shamrock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Halleck had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Halleck looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
Halleck seems to have got his legs back now.
Halleck throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Halleck.
Halleck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock feints a counter leg kick.
Halleck tries to clinch up.
Shamrock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice cross by Halleck.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Halleck takes one to the chin there.
Halleck throws a right hand that misses
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halleck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Halleck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halleck doesn't seem bothered though.
Halleck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Halleck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Halleck throws a body kick that misses.
Halleck takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Halleck throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat.
Good work by Shamrock as he checks the leg kick.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Halleck throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock stuns Halleck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halleck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halleck swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock lands with an uppercut that bounces Halleck off the cage and back into range.
Shamrock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halleck counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Halleck throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halleck doesn't seem phased though.
Halleck thuds his right hand into Shamrock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Halleck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Halleck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shamrock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Halleck bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Halleck is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Halleck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Halleck's ribs.
Shamrock throws a hook but Halleck avoids it easily.
Halleck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Halleck closes the distance and pushes Shamrock back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halleck backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Halleck blocks it.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock gets through Halleck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shamrock throws out a powerful jab.
Halleck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halleck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Halleck swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Halleck has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shamrock swings for the body but Halleck moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halleck.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Halleck.
Halleck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Halleck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Halleck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Shamrock swats away the attempt to clinch by Halleck.
Halleck scores with a jab to the jaw.
Halleck takes one to the side of the head.
Halleck looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Halleck misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock feints a counter leg kick.
Shamrock drives through and clinches with Halleck against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hallecks head.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Halleck blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halleck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halleck backwards.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halleck tries to break the clinch but Shamrock is controlling the position.
Halleck manages to break the clinch.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Halleck takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Halleck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halleck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
A telegraphed right hand from Halleck misses the target.
Halleck misses with a hook.
Shamrock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Halleck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Halleck wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halleck doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halleck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halleck throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamrock cracks Halleck with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot lands for Shamrock.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halleck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Halleck gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
Halleck misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Halleck lands with a straight right. Shamrock didn't see that one coming.
Halleck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Halleck.
Halleck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halleck doesn't seem bothered though.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halleck looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Halleck throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.
Halleck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Halleck down.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Halleck seems unphased.
Jab by Shamrock.
Halleck throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a thumping low kick.
Halleck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Halleck throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Halleck.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Halleck's body. Halleck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halleck punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch.
Halleck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
A big left from Halleck misses.
Halleck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halleck throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Halleck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halleck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Halleck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Halleck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Halleck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Halleck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halleck slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Halleck misses the target.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Halleck saw that one coming.
Halleck misses with a right hand
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock clinches up against the cage.
Halleck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Halleck lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hallecks head.
Halleck pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Halleck's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shamrock is working Halleck over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A big right from Halleck misses.
A nice side step and Shamrock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Halleck digs a good hook to Shamrock's body.
That kick from Shamrock tenderised Halleck's leg. Halleck is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Halleck lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shamrock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shamrock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Halleck throws a right hand that Shamrock ducks under and follows up with a left that Shamrock also avoids with ease.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halleck.
Halleck throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Halleck misses.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Halleck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
Halleck throws a body shot but no joy.
Halleck misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Halleck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halleck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock looks to clinch
enabling Halleck to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock moves into range and clinches up with Halleck.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Halleck.
Nick Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shamrock tries to work over Halleck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Halleck prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Halleck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halleck looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Halleck is trying to break free.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halleck working aggressively here.
Shamrock lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Halleck to his knees! Shamrock keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Gurney Halleck spoke after the fight, saying 'https://soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ozzy McKane (ranked 619 p4p, 66 weight class) and Teemu Karjalainen (ranked 535 p4p, 58 weight class). McKane's entrance music is SAIL - AWOLNATION. A fine choice. Karjalainen has chosen Poisonblack - Sun Shines Black as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ozzy McKane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teemu Karjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Karjalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from McKane misses.
Karjalainen tries to move into range but McKane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McKane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKane connects with a nice looking jab.
Karjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKane counters with a nice leg kick.
McKane throws a front kick that sends Karjalainen stumbling back into the cage.
McKane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Karjalainen is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKane wants to free his trapped foot but Karjalainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McKane is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane is looking to stall here but Karjalainen recovers full guard.
Karjalainen has McKane pulled in close to control his posture.
Karjalainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Karjalainen, not yet.
Karjalainen keeping moving, preventing McKane from controlling successfully.
Karjalainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McKane wants to control from the top but Karjalainen keeps moving.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McKane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karjalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McKane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McKane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McKane tries to counter with a takedown but Karjalainen is quick to defend against it.
McKane goes for a double leg but Karjalainen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karjalainen continues to drive forward.
McKane tries to move into range but Karjalainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McKane jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.
Teemu Karjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karjalainen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Ozzy McKane has been cut.
McKane scores with a jab.
Karjalainen misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane avoids the head kick by Karjalainen.
McKane scores with a jab. Karjalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McKane throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKane.
A telegraphed right hand from McKane misses the target.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McKane with a body shot.
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karjalainen moves away.
McKane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karjalainen. That did some damage!
A big right from McKane misses.
Karjalainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karjalainen connects with a high kick.
Karjalainen takes one to the side of the head.
McKane throws a hook but Karjalainen blocks it.
McKane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karjalainen.
McKane misses with the body kick
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Karjalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
McKane throws a big shot that misses.
Karjalainen throws a counter combo.
Karjalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McKane's calf.
McKane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karjalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKane.
McKane feinted with a counter takedown.
McKane moves out of range of the strikes.
Karjalainen throws a shot from downtown. McKane moves away and avoids it.
McKane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McKane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKane.
McKane misses with a hook to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a three punch combo that has McKane backing up. McKane nods at Karjalainen to acknowledge the strikes.
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 Ozzy McKane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ozzy McKane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McKane connects with a right hand. Karjalainen shakes it off.
McKane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karjalainen. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Karjalainen misses its intended target.
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
McKane slips a jab from Karjalainen.
McKane throws a hook but Karjalainen avoids it easily.
Karjalainen moves out of range as McKane strikes.
Karjalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozzy McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karjalainen tries to avoid it but McKane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karjalainen to the ground. Karjalainen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McKane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Karjalainen is looking to get back to is feet but McKane passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Karjalainen has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen is not content to let McKane control the position.
Karjalainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McKane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karjalainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McKane laying and praying for a moment but Karjalainen takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karjalainen is trying to maintain the position but McKane is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McKane is working for a kimura but Karjalainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Karjalainen is looking to improve his position.
Karjalainen is trying to maintain the position but McKane is very close to passing his half guard.
McKane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane trying to mount his opponent but Karjalainen defends it.
McKane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karjalainen is defending against the submission attempts here by McKane.
McKane tries to pass to full mount but Karjalainen defends it.
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.
Karjalainen is controlling McKane's trapped leg to prevent McKane from advancing to side control.
Karjalainen tries to roll over but McKane keeps him under control.
Karjalainen is controlling McKane's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but McKane is just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karjalainen checks the leg kick.
Karjalainen misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzy McKane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ozzy McKane's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McKane throws the kick towards the body but Karjalainen avoids it.
McKane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Karjalainen defending well as McKane loads up on a big left hand.
McKane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McKane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karjalainen avoids it really well and circles away.
McKane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karjalainen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McKane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McKane trying to control the action but Karjalainen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen is looking for a sweep.
Karjalainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McKane swings around for an armbar but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McKane's guard.
McKane working a defensive guard here.
Karjalainen wants to stand but McKane is controlling his posture from full guard.
Karjalainen is stalling in the full guard.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karjalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but McKane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozzy McKane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKane wants to sweep but no luck.
Karjalainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McKane working for a triangle but Karjalainen defends it easily.
McKane working for a triangle but Karjalainen defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane has momentary wrist control but Karjalainen slips an elbow through the middle.
McKane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karjalainen throwing strikes but missing.
McKane looking for a guillotine here but Karjalainen defends easily.
McKane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karjalainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karjalainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karjalainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karjalainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karjalainen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Karjalainen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karjalainen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McKane some visible discomfort.
McKane tries to improve position but can't.
Karjalainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Teemu Karjalainen.
Well McKane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozzy McKane!
A very excited looking Ozzy McKane rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cam Newton (ranked 879 p4p, 132 weight class) and Seamus Farrelly (ranked 846 p4p, 128 weight class). Newton comes to the cage accompanied by Superman. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cam Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seamus Farrelly!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Farrelly.
Farrelly throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newton throws a series of punches but Farrelly avoids them all with ease.
Farrelly let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Newton cracks Farrelly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Farrelly jabs at Newton's body.
Farrelly pushes Newton away with a front kick.
Newton misses with a right hand
and Farrelly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Newton misses with a combination
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farrelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Newton throws a combination that misses
and Farrelly counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farrelly goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Cam Newton has been cut.
Newton moves out of range as Farrelly strikes.
Farrelly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Farrelly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Farrelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Newton's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farrelly! But no joy.
Farrelly throws a head kick that misses.
Farrelly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
Farrelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farrelly works Newton's body with a nice hook.
Farrelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newton.
Newton misses with a combination
and Farrelly counters with a left to the body.
Farrelly tries to clinch but Newton is having none of it.
Newton throws a lazy right hand but Farrelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newton lands with a right hand.
Farrelly throws a body punch but Newton moves out of range.
Farrelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrelly has a couple of punches blocked by Newton.
Farrelly pushes Newton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farrelly digs a right hand underneath Newton's ribcage. Newton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Newton tries to break the clinch but Farrelly is controlling the position.
Newton wants to break free but Farrelly has control.
Newton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Farrelly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farrelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Newton controls his hands.
Farrelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Newton is trying to push Farrelly away but Farrelly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Farrelly.
Farrelly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Newton's efforts to push away.
Farrelly breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton misses with a straight left.
Farrelly slips under a jab.
Farrelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Newton at a distance.
Newton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farrelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Farrelly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Farrelly is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Newton rather than just go for the knockout.
Newton throws a series of punches but Farrelly avoids them all with ease.
Farrelly pushes Newton away with a front kick.
Farrelly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Newton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Newton misses with an uppercut.
Newton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Farrelly counters with a nice body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Farrelly as he connects with a hook.
Farrelly weaves into range and cracks Newton right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Newton goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Farrelly is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seamus Farrelly!
Seamus Farrelly was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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