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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between De Forest Treadwell (ranked 21574 p4p, 706 weight class) and Raheem Nazir (ranked 23365 p4p, 770 weight class). Raheem Nazir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, De Forest Treadwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Raheem Nazir!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazir gets caught flat footed, as Treadwell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nazir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Treadwell advances position into side control!
Treadwell has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazir tries to hold on but Treadwell postures up.
Nazir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nazir can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nazir is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nazir is looking to improve his position but Treadwell isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Treadwell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nazir is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Treadwell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Raheem Nazir has been cut.
Treadwell lands a big shot there that rocks Nazir but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Treadwell breaks from Nazir's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nazir is rocked!
Nazir looks winded!
Treadwell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nazir is still in real trouble! Can Treadwell finish him?
Treadwell postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Nazir out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Treadwell goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). De Forest Treadwell!
De Forest Treadwell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tchort Abbadon (ranked 9089 p4p, 201 weight class) and Bobby Lashley (ranked 23274 p4p, 77 weight class). Lashley has chosen Fire & Brimstone as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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275 lbs
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248 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tchort Abbadon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Lashley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbadon digs a good hook to Lashley's body.
Lashley leaves Abbadon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abbadon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abbadon wants it to stay on the feet.
Abbadon misses with a leg kick
so Lashley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Abbadon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abbadon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lashley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abbadon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lashley frees his head nicely. Oh but Abbadon has switched to an armbar! Lashley is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tchort Abbadon!
In his post fight interview, Tchort Abbadon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Bobby Lashley stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Don't Know Man, I Could Just Focus On Pro Wrestling And Retire MMA Or I Could Train Harder Than Ever And Win My Next Fight '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TheDragon Reborn (ranked 3675 p4p, 409 weight class) and MIchael Henley (ranked 7251 p4p, 589 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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199 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TheDragon Reborn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, MIchael Henley!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Henley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Henley tries to counter it with a takedown but Reborn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Reborn enables Henley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reborn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Reborn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reborn trying to control the position.
Reborn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reborn working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reborn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Reborn looking to sit in guard and control but Henley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reborn seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reborn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reborn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Henley has picked Reborn up and slammed him! Reborn can't keep hold of the triangle and Henley manages to pass to side control!
Reborn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Henley tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Reborn tries to control but Henley manages to take his back.
Reborn is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reborn breaks Henley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Henley can't keep his opponent in guard - Reborn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reborn is working for a kimura here but Henley manages to reverse the position and he's now in Reborn's guard.
Reborn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henley defends well.
Henley preventing the sweep.
Henley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henley slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley is controlling the pace.
Henley prevents Reborn from improving his position.
Reborn trying to hold on to Henley's head to control him but Henley postures up.
Henley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reborn wants to improve his position but Henley is controlling well.
Henley is thwarting Reborn's attempts to control the position.
Reborn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reborn looking for submissions off his back.
Reborn wants to control but Henley is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henley moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MIchael Henley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Henley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reborn's guard.
Henley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reborn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reborn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henley manages to get himself to full guard.
Henley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reborn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reborn pushing down on Henley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley is looking to improve his position.
Reborn is looking for a kimura here.
Reborn wants to work for an arm triangle but Henley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Henley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Reborn keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Henley dodges an elbow strike from Reborn.
Henley stops a takedown attempt from Reborn.
Henley dodges an elbow strike from Reborn.
Henley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reborn clinches with his opponent.
Henley avoids a wild elbow strike from Reborn.
Henley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Henley keeping full guard, as Reborn tries to pass.
Reborn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reborn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reborn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henley!
Reborn is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Reborn tries to buck Henley off but Henley is having none of it.
Reborn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Henley's best efforts.
Reborn is looking for a sweep. Henley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reborn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reborn is looking to get back to full guard here but Henley has managed to pass to side control instead.
Reborn struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henley tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Reborn is looking to reverse the position.
Reborn is working hard here to advance position.
Reborn is trying to work for a sweep but Henley has mounted him!
Henley avoids the attempt from Reborn to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reborn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Reborn wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MIchael Henley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Reborn gets a clinch.
Henley dodges an elbow strike from Reborn.
Henley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reborn throws an elbow but it misses.
Henley blocks an elbow strike from Reborn.
Henley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reborn misses with an elbow over the top.
Reborn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reborn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henley manages to break the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henley.
Reborn is trying to improve his position.
Henley decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Henley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reborn was covering up waiting for the punch and Henley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reborn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reborn trying to keep a closed guard but Henley is proving a slippery customer.
Reborn looking to control but Henley passes into half guard.
Henley stalling.
Reborn looking for submissions off his back.
TheDragon Reborn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Reborn wants to sweep but Henley has passed to side control!
MIchael Henley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reborn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Henley off and has taken his back!
Reborn has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Henley's body.
Henley is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Reborn off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Reborn working for a choke but Henley is defending well.
Reborn trying to control momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reborn looking to hold on to the position here but Henley rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Henley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reborn controls the pace.
Henley 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.
Reborn looking to sit in guard and control but Henley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reborn working for submissions but it's allowed Henley to get to half guard.
Henley prevents Reborn from improving his position.
Reborn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reborn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henley pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
MIchael Henley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MIchael Henley!
In defeat, TheDragon Reborn stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can do better'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Silver (ranked 5190 p4p, 546 weight class) and Temir Temirov (ranked 4570 p4p, 502 weight class). Adam Silver could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Temir Temirov's chin.
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Temir Temirov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Silver.
Silver tries to land a knee to the head but Temirov blocks with his arms.
Temirov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silver lands with a short shot to the head.
Silver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Temirov.
Temirov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silver fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adam Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temir Temirov.
Temirov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silver pinned against the cage. Silver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Temirov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silver defends well and Temirov ends up having to push Silver into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Silver. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Silver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silver is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silver pulls guard effortlessly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temirov stops Silver from standing up.
Silver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Temirov on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Temirov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver wants to get back to his feet but Temirov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Temirov trying to control the position from guard on top but Silver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silver wants to sweep here but Temirov controlling him for the moment.
Silver looking for a guillotine here but Temirov defends easily.
Temirov drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Temirov as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Silver screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Temirov! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Temir Temirov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Laliberte (ranked 2453 p4p, 277 weight class) and Randy Springs (ranked 5059 p4p, 515 weight class). Randy Springs has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guy Laliberte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Springs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laliberte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Springs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Springs's coach down at IC&E Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Springs's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Laliberte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Laliberte's head coaches at Gym Beam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Springs lands a leg kick that knocks Laliberte off balance momentarily.
Laliberte lands with a nice body kick.
Laliberte is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Springs.
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Laliberte is just out of range.
Laliberte misses with a looping right.
Springs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laliberte misses with a body shot.
Springs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs misses with a head kick.
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Springs looks to land a combination. Laliberte sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laliberte lands with a hook. Springs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs blocks a leg kick.
Springs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laliberte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laliberte scores with a jab.
It looks like Randy Springs has been cut.
Springs throws a shot from downtown. Laliberte moves away and avoids it.
Laliberte throws a quick counter kick to the body but Springs avoids it.
Laliberte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Springs.
Laliberte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laliberte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Springs misses with a combination
and Laliberte counters with a nice low kick that buckles Springs's knee momentarily.
Springs scores with a leg kick.
Laliberte bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Laliberte walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Springs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laliberte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Laliberte coming out on top.
Springs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Laliberte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laliberte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Laliberte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laliberte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Springs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laliberte.
Springs moves out of range of the body kick.
Springs scores with a jab to the head.
Laliberte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Springs throws out the jab.
Laliberte throws a hook but Springs blocks it.
Laliberte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Laliberte.
Laliberte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Springs counters with a low kick, right behind Laliberte 's knee.
Laliberte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Springs.
A telegraphed right hand from Springs misses the target.
Laliberte throws a hook to the side of Springs's head but Springs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Springs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laliberte. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Springs misses with a right hand
and Laliberte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Springs throws a sloppy head kick and Laliberte moves out of range easily.
It looked like Laliberte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Springs throws a lazy uppercut
and Laliberte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Laliberte blocks the leg kick.
Laliberte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laliberte.
Laliberte thinks about countering with a head kick.
Laliberte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Springs.
Springs misses with an uppercut. Laliberte saw that one coming.
Laliberte feints and then cracks Springs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Springs down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Springs.
Springs walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs blocks the body kick.
Laliberte misses with a hook
enabling Springs to counter with a crisp jab.
Springs wants to slow Laliberte down by chopping away at his legs.
Laliberte throws a quick counter kick to the body but Springs avoids it.
Laliberte drops Springs with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Springs looks back up at him and smiles so Laliberte waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Springs is rocked!
Randy Springs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs tries to get into range but Laliberte steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Springs! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Laliberte scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Laliberte!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kampatimar Shankariya (ranked 1060 p4p, 30 weight class) and Saucy Valentine (ranked 4749 p4p, 147 weight class). Saucy Valentine has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kampatimar Shankariya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saucy Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shankariya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shankariya shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Valentine finds it's way through Shankariya's defenses.
Shankariya staying out of range there.
Shankariya shoots in but no luck this time.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but Shankariya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shankariya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Shankariya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shankariya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Shankariya misses its target.
Valentine missing with a left hand there. Shankariya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankariya drops his hands momentarily and Valentine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valentine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Valentine misses.
Shankariya throws a big counter combination but Valentine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Valentine lands with a nice body punch.
Shankariya moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankariya throws a series of punches but Valentine moves out of range.
Shankariya has a takedown stuffed.
Shankariya 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.
Shankariya scores with a takedown into Valentine's guard.
Valentine is trying to control the position but Shankariya postures up.
Shankariya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine is controlling Shankariya's posture.
Shankariya working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shankariya makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine pulls Shankariya in close to prevent any damage.
Valentine looking to control.
Valentine seems keen to control Shankariya's posture.
Shankariya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valentine's guard.
Shankariya has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nice strikes from Shankariya there.
Shankariya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valentine's head.
Shankariya lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shankariya not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Valentine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shankariya.
Valentine keeping control of the position.
Shankariya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valentine's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankariya sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valentine defending well though.
Shankariya landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Valentine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shankariya.
Shankariya throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shankariya scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shankariya sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valentine defending well though.
Valentine is trying to maintain the position but Shankariya is very close to passing his half guard.
Shankariya drops an elbow to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine trying to control from the bottom.
Shankariya content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valentine trying to hold on to Shankariya's head to control him but Shankariya postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankariya is nestled in close to Valentine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shankariya lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Valentine wants to control but Shankariya is keeping busy.
Shankariya is pressing down on Valentine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valentine is holding on for now.
Shankariya slips a nice elbow through Valentine's hands, connecting with Valentine's forehead.
Valentine is not content to let Shankariya control the position.
Valentine trying to control but Shankariya postures up.
Shankariya is nestled in close to Valentine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Valentine is looking to control Shankariya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valentine avoid being mounted?
Shankariya seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kampatimar Shankariya dominated that round.
That's time! Shankariya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shankariya closes the distance looking for a takedown. Valentine stuffs it but Shankariya still has hold of him. Shankariya picks Valentine up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Shankariya slams Valentine to the floor and that's really hurt Valentine - he doesn't know where he is! Shankariya throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kampatimar Shankariya!
In his post fight interview, Kampatimar Shankariya started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 732 p4p, 88 weight class) and Bong Ki Duk (ranked 8080 p4p, 638 weight class). Ki Duk has chosen north korea's national anthem as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bong Ki Duk was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bong Ki Duk!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ki Duk needs to keep his hands up - Ragnarsson had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Bong Ki Duk has been cut.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarsson wants to slow Ki Duk down by chopping away at his legs.
Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ki Duk throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
A big left from Ki Duk misses.
Ragnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ragnarsson connects with the punch.
Ragnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Ki Duk throws a lazy head kick
and Ragnarsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Ki Duk misses with a leg kick.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ki Duk.
Ragnarsson tries a low kick but Ki Duk avoids it.
That kick from Ragnarsson tenderised Ki Duk's leg. Ki Duk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ki Duk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ki Duk tries to clinch up but Ragnarsson circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnarsson.
Ki Duk wants to slow Ragnarsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Ragnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Ki Duk should have avoided that one.
Ki Duk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Ki Duk manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight right.
Ki Duk tries to clinch but Ragnarsson is having none of it.
Ragnarsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ki Duk tries to clinch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ki Duk misses with a low kick.
Ki Duk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ki Duk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bong Ki Duk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ki Duk throws a lazy body kick
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Bong Ki Duk's cut even more.
Ragnarsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ki Duk tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ragnarsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ki Duk throws a head kick that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ki Duk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ragnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ki Duk throws a nice looking combination but Ragnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ki Duk lands a jab to Ragnarsson's midsection.
Ki Duk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ki Duk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ki Duk wants to clinch
and Ki Duk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ragnarsson jabs at Ki Duk's body.
Ki Duk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnarsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ki Duk looks winded!
Ki Duk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ki Duk throws a sloppy head kick
letting Ragnarsson counter with a right hand.
The cut above Bong Ki Duk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ki Duk tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ragnarsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ki Duk momentarily.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ki Duk.
Ragnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bong Ki Duk's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ki Duk tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ragnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ki Duk's sensitive parts.
Ragnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Ki Duk avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Ki Duk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ragnarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bong Ki Duk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bjorn Ragnarsson!
A relieved looking Bjorn Ragnarsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 747 p4p, 90 weight class) and Jan Paul Valens (ranked 1314 p4p, 154 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Paul Valens!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valens throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross.
Valens closes the distance and clinches.
Valens has Kuznetsov pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Valens.
Kuznetsov is pressed up against the cage. Valens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kuznetsov down to the mat. Kuznetsov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valens. Valens obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valens throws a fast counter high kick but Kuznetsov manages to duck under it in time.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Valens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Valens.
Valens avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Valens.
Kuznetsov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Valens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuznetsov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Paul Valens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valens avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valens.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuznetsov gets underhooks to prevent Valens's takedown attempt.
Valens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuznetsov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Valens counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valens closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kuznetsov did well to prevent Valens getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valens stops Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet.
Kuznetsov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Valens circles away.
Valens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
A leg kick checked by Valens.
An inside leg kick from Kuznetsov misses.
Valens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Valens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Valens scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kuznetsov is trying to escape back to his feet but Valens uses the scramble to pass into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Valens working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Valens prevents Kuznetsov from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Valens checks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands with a straight right. Valens didn't see that one coming.
Valens misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Valens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuznetsov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Valens avoids it.
Kuznetsov clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
Valens throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valens can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valens.
Valens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valens working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valens or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick
and Valens counters with a good, hard body kick but Kuznetsov shrugs it off.
Valens misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Valens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov misses with a leg kick.
Valens throws the kick towards the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Valens misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Valens moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Valens.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valens was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Valens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Valens off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov cracks Valens with a good jab.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Valens avoids it well.
Valens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
Kuznetsov gets caught flat footed, as Valens shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Valens is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Valens.
Valens throws out a leg kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range and Valens only half commits.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valens wants to clinch but Kuznetsov slips to the side
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valens shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuznetsov is trying to defend but Valens finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kuznetsov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valens can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov kicks Valens off and gets back to his feet.
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick from Valens.
Valens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valens misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valens.
Valens 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.
Valens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Valens feints the counter takedown.
Valens throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
Kuznetsov scores with a push kick.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valens avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valens.
Valens with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Valens blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross.
Kuznetsov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Valens steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kuznetsov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valens tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Good shot there by Valens.
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!
Valens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuznetsov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valens is in Kuznetsov's guard.
Valens won't allow Kuznetsov to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Valens has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valens has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Valens lands a body shot.
Valens blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Valens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Valens on the inside.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Valens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov is trying to break the clinch but Valens is controlling him.
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valens swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valens.
Valens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Valens saw that one coming.
Valens tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Valens dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Valens's head and hops out.
Valens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Valens.
Kuznetsov with a nice cross.
Kuznetsov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuznetsov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Valens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov cracks Valens with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov motions for Valens to come forward. Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valens is able to avoid easily.
Valens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valens, right into the meat.
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!
Valens closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valens prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Valens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valens tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away easily
and Kuznetsov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valens avoids a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Valens off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetsov. That snapped Valens's head back.
Valens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Valens moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valens on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Valens.
Valens throws a low kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov rushes Valens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Valens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valens stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valens avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov is working Valens over against the cage.
Valens is trying to stall.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that snaps the head of Valens backwards.
Valens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Valens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries a body shot but Valens blocks it.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valens is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Valens fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Valens.
Valens dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov sizes up Valens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Valens.
Valens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuznetsov as he jumps to the side.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Paul Valens.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Valens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznetsov with a body shot.
Valens misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valens.
Valens has closed the distance and engaged Kuznetsov in a clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valens or not.
Valens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kuznetsov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Valens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valens misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Valens.
Kuznetsov is looking to chop away at Valens's legs.
Kuznetsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Valens. Valens gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Valens.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valens misses with a low kick.
Valens throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valens lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Valens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Valens is predictable there
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valens takes one to the chin there.
Valens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
Kuznetsov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valens's calf.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Valens.
Valens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jan Paul Valens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valens dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Valens walks into a jab.
Valens swings widly with a right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nikolai Kuznetsov waved his t-shirt featuring BuriedAlive// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 808 p4p, 115 weight class) and David McCarthy (ranked 4692 p4p, 509 weight class). Qasi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Whom The Bell Tolls. McCarthy has chosen Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone 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 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Azar Qasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Qasi is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Qasi circles away and we're back to standing.
Qasi works the jab nicely.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but Qasi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Qasi cracks McCarthy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Qasi scores with a nice strike.
Qasi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
Azar Qasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
McCarthy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCarthy misses with a takedown
enabling Qasi to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarthy dives in for a single leg takedown but Qasi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qasi lands a big head kick that sends McCarthy tumbling to the mat! Qasi takes a step backwards and waves McCarthy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McCarthy is rocked!
McCarthy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Qasi finish him?
McCarthy shoots in and drives through. Qasi sprawls well.
It looked like Qasi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Qasi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops McCarthy to the canvas! McCarthy doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Qasi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azar Qasi!
Azar Qasi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Razmig Grigorian (ranked 110 p4p, 19 weight class) and Nathan Fisher (ranked 7322 p4p, 591 weight class). Grigorian comes to the cage accompanied by Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh. Fisher has chosen Wasiu - Bout 02 Blow as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Razmig Grigorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher misses with a two punch combination.
Grigorian scores with a hook.
It looks like Nathan Fisher has been cut.
Grigorian pushes Fisher up against the cage in a clinch.
Fisher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grigorian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands a body shot.
Fisher misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisher tries to pull guard but Grigorian won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Grigorian.
Fisher can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
Grigorian pushes Fisher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher working hard to break the clinch.
Fisher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grigorian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Fisher is rocked!
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!
Grigorian digs a right hand underneath Fisher's ribcage. Fisher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fisher is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Grigorian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fisher.
Fisher seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been informed that Fisher has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fisher looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grigorian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grigorian after a bit of a struggle.
Razmig Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Fisher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisher.
Grigorian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grigorian pushes Fisher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fisher takes a shot to the head.
Grigorian drops Fisher onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fisher is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That has opened up Nathan Fisher's cut even more.
Grigorian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigorian creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fisher with a big uppercut! Fisher tries to clinch up but Grigorian pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fisher to the mat! Fisher covers up and Grigorian unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Razmig Grigorian!
Our winner, Razmig Grigorian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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