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Aspire 99: Jones vs. Gracie PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Hayford (ranked 2105 p4p, 207 weight class) and Katu Partio (ranked 628 p4p, 64 weight class). Partio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sininen sunnuntai kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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146 lbs
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152 lbs
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Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaac Hayford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katu Partio!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hayford throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Partio throws a wild body kick that Hayford sees coming a mile off.
As Partio tries to get set, Hayford tries to push him back and clinch up but Partio manages to avoid the attempt.
Partio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hayford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Partio.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Partio 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 Hayford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hayford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Partio takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Katu Partio has been cut.
Partio takes a swing at Hayford's ribcage but misses.
Hayford is looking to counter the offense by Partio and move into the clinch.
Hayford misses with a few strikes there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Partio. That's going to slow Hayford down.
Partio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Partio misses with a body shot.
Hayford is looking to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Partio 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.
Partio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Partio lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hayford gets a clinch.
Partio lands with a light punch inside.
Partio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hayford lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hayford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hayford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Partio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Partio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Hayford.
Hayford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hayford.
Hayford misses with a body punch.
Partio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Partio throws the kick towards the body but Hayford avoids it.
A slow jab from Hayford misses its intended target.
Partio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hayford takes a jab right on the kisser.
Partio keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Hayford misses.
Partio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hayford tries to clinch up.
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!
Hayford misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Partio.
Hayford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Partio feints and then cracks Hayford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hayford down.
Katu Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Partio connects with a crisp jab.
Hayford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Partio throws out a leg kick but Hayford moves out of range and Partio only half commits.
Hayford moves into the clinch successfully.
Hayford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Partio.
Partio misses with a punch to the body.
Partio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Partio.
Hayford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Partio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hayford has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hayfords head.
Partio misses with some punches.
Partio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hayford backwards.
Hayford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Partio.
Partio misses with a body punch.
Partio working aggressively here.
Partio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hayford has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Partio fails to land.
A short right from Partio.
Partio wants to break free but Hayford has control.
Hayford blocks an uppercut.
Partio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hayford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hayford blocking some punches.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Hayford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hayford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hayford blocks a body shot from Partio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Hayford misses its intended target.
Hayford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayford blocks a head kick by Partio.
Partio throws a wild body kick that Hayford sees coming a mile off.
Partio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice cross by Hayford.
Hayford tries to close the distance and clinch but Partio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hayford avoids the head kick by Partio.
Partio throws a hook but Hayford avoids it easily.
Hayford takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hayford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Hayford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Partio.
Hayford forces Partio back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hayford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Partio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Partio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katu Partio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katu Partio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Partio throws a head kick but Hayford moves out of range.
Partio connects with a right hand. Hayford shakes it off.
Partio throws a hook to the side of Hayford's head but Hayford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hayford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Partio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayford lands a nice shot that snaps Partio's head back.
Hayford moves into the clinch successfully.
Hayford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hayford lands a left hand.
Partio blocking some punches.
Partio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hayford.
Hayford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Partio has a couple of punches blocked by Hayford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio can't find room to land a body shot as Hayford controls the action.
Partio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hayford swings wildly with an uppercut but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayford tries to throw a body punch but Partio avoids it by throwing Hayford back against the cage.
Partio lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Partio on the inside.
A short left from Partio.
Hayford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Partio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Isaac Hayford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Partio blocks an uppercut.
Partio throws a punch but it's blocked by Hayford.
Partio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hayford.
Partio misses with the head strike.
Partio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hayford backwards.
Partio works on Hayford's body with a couple of short punches.
Hayford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Hayford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio misses with the head strike.
Hayford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Partio wants to break free but Hayford has control.
Hayford lands a right hand.
Hayford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hayford.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Partio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Hayford working aggressively here.
Hayford misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayford.
Hayford lands a left hand.
Hayford misses with some punches.
Hayford misses with the head strike.
Partio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Partio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Partio scores with a nice head shot.
Hayford lands a slapping body shot.
Hayford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Partio misses with an uppercut.
Katu Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayford moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Hayford moves out of range of the leg kick from Partio.
Hayford takes one to the side of the head.
Partio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayford tries to clinch there but Partio circles away.
Hayford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Partio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Hayford. That snapped Partio's head back.
Partio lands an overhand right.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Hayford moved out of range nicely.
Partio motions for Hayford to come forward. Partio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hayford takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Hayford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.
The fighters circling - Hayford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hayford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Partio throws a leg kick but Hayford moved away.
Hayford punishes Partio's body with a nice straight punch.
Hayford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Partio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hayford is looking to clinch.
A big left from Hayford misses.
Hayford tries to clinch up.
Partio misses with an uppercut. Hayford saw that one coming.
Hayford fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayford wants to clinch up but Partio keeps it at a distance.
Hayford misses with a straight right.
Partio throws a jab when Hayford was well out of range.
Partio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hayford scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Partio. Hayford shrugs it off though.
Hayford tries to move into range but Partio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Partio.
Hayford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Hayford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Hayford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayford appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Partio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hayford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Partio. That one must have hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hayford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hayford throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Partio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katu Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Katu Partio'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!
Partio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Partio scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hayford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hayford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hayford slips a straight right by Partio.
Hayford slips under a jab from Partio.
Partio misses with a two punch combination.
Partio tried to score with a low kick but Hayford checks it.
Hayford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Partio steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Partio tries to move into range but Hayford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Partio tries to work over Hayford's front leg with a kick but Hayford checks it.
Partio scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayford.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio tries to land a front kick but Hayford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Partio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hayford throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayford on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hayford missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio misses with an uppercut.
Hayford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Partio 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 Hayford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hayford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hayford tries to clinch up.
Partio throws a body kick that misses.
Hayford throws the left hand but Partio avoids the punch easily.
Partio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hayford clinches up with Partio and pushes him back against the cage.
Hayford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Partio can't break the clinch.
Hayford works on Partio's body with a couple of short punches.
Partio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hayford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Partio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Partio misses with a body punch.
Isaac Hayford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Partio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hayford misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Hayford.
Hayford misses with a punch to the body.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
Hayford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayford takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hayford 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.
Partio tries to land a front kick but Hayford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Partio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hayford.
Hayford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hayford tries to clinch but Partio moves away
and Partio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hayford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Partio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hayford misses with a body shot.
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hayford.
Hayford connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hayford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hayford rushes Partio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Partio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hayford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Partio working aggressively here.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Partio.
Partio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayford misses with a looping right.
Hayford will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Partio lands a lovely overhand right.
Hayford sends Partio crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hayford is motioning to the referee to let Partio up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Partio 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!
Hayford doesn't manage to clinch there - Partio circles away.
Partio is trying to counter with his kicks.
Partio is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayford finish him?
Hayford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio misses with a head kick.
Hayford is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Partio.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Partio.
Hayford drops Partio with a naaaaasty hook - Partio is in real trouble here! Hayford dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Hayford!
Isaac Hayford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philo Beddo (ranked 1353 p4p, 189 weight class) and Thoreaux AssKicken (ranked 1703 p4p, 235 weight class). Beddo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeNtSPnvxWU&list=PL1CE5A4327AF04267&index=4. AssKicken has chosen Winds of Change as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thoreaux AssKicken!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AssKicken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beddo.
AssKicken has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
AssKicken swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beddo counters with a nice uppercut.
Beddo avoids the body shot from AssKicken.
Beddo misses with a two punch combination.
Beddo throws a shot to the body.
Beddo thuds his right hand into AssKicken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beddo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beddo misses with a looping right.
Beddo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
AssKicken checks a low kick from Beddo.
Beddo throws a shot from downtown. AssKicken moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Beddo.
Beddo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beddo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
AssKicken throws a shot from downtown. Beddo moves away and avoids it.
Beddo tries to clinch but AssKicken moves out of range.
Beddo shoots in for a double leg but AssKicken sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
AssKicken cracks a nice hook into Beddo's ribs.
Beddo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beddo swinging wildly here.
AssKicken with the counter takedown but Beddo avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddo throws a jab when AssKicken was well out of range.
AssKicken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beddo throws a low kick but it's checked well by AssKicken.
AssKicken jabs at Beddo's body.
A combination from AssKicken does no damage.
AssKicken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
AssKicken sizes up Beddo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
AssKicken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beddo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Philo Beddo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beddo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from AssKicken.
AssKicken misses with a straight left.
AssKicken missing with a left hand there. Beddo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beddo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has AssKicken pinned against the cage. AssKicken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beddo ducks under a wild hook from AssKicken.
AssKicken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beddo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beddo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
AssKicken throws a nice looking combination but Beddo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beddo fires out a quick counter leg kick but AssKicken just manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Beddo.
Beddo scores with a three punch combo!
AssKicken works Beddo's body with a nice hook.
AssKicken misses with a right hand
and Beddo counters with a stiff right hand.
AssKicken lands a jab to Beddo's midsection.
Beddo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by AssKicken.
Beddo throws a body punch but AssKicken moves out of range.
AssKicken lands a slapping body shot.
Beddo missing with a left hand there. AssKicken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
AssKicken misses with a wild combination.
Beddo swings for the body but AssKicken moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddo takes a swing at AssKicken's ribcage but misses.
Beddo throws a shot from downtown. AssKicken moves away and avoids it.
AssKicken feints the counter takedown.
Beddo scores with a head kick.
AssKicken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beddo.
Beddo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beddo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beddo throws a right hand that AssKicken ducks under and follows up with a left that AssKicken also avoids with ease.
AssKicken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
AssKicken digs a good hook to Beddo's body.
Beddo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
AssKicken doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Beddo does it's job there.
Beddo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
AssKicken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beddo. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Beddo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AssKicken jabs Beddo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beddo is breathing heavily.
AssKicken shoots in and bounces Beddo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
AssKicken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beddo is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beddo trying to control the position.
Beddo keeping full guard, as AssKicken tries to pass.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
AssKicken is pushing down on Beddo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beddo is fighting to maintain full guard but AssKicken has managed to sneak the leg through.
AssKicken is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
AssKicken looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beddo tries to roll over but AssKicken keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
AssKicken scoring with strikes to the body and head.
AssKicken is pressing down on Beddo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beddo is holding on for now.
AssKicken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beddo defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thoreaux AssKicken will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beddo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from AssKicken.
AssKicken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beddo has his takedown stuffed
and AssKicken counters with a nice uppercut.
AssKicken digs a good body shot into Beddo's ribs.
Beddo scores with a crisp jab that stopped AssKicken in his tracks.
Beddo misses with a hook
and Beddo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
AssKicken throws a leg kick but Beddo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beddo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beddo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beddo 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 AssKicken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from AssKicken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
AssKicken follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
AssKicken scores with a body shot.
AssKicken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
AssKicken throws a left that rocks Beddo and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! AssKicken dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Beddo regain composure!
Beddo is rocked!
It looks like Philo Beddo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
AssKicken is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beddo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oh Beddo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
AssKicken advances nicely into full mount.
AssKicken with shots to the head and body - Beddo looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AssKicken is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beddo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Oooooh, big shot lands for AssKicken! Beddo is hurt baaadly! AssKicken is firing away with more strikes - Beddo is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thoreaux AssKicken!
Thoreaux AssKicken managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Hart (ranked 1035 p4p, 105 weight class) and Elijah Judah (ranked 934 p4p, 94 weight class). Elijah Judah told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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27
155 lbs
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147 lbs
13 - 5 - 2 |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Elijah Judah!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart 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.
Hart slips under a jab from Judah.
Hart misses with a straight left.
Judah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Judah misses with a wild body shot.
Judah misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Judah misses
and Hart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Judah.
Judah misses with a body kick.
Judah does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A shot to the liver by Hart. Beautiful body shot.
Judah throws out a leg kick but Hart moves out of range and Judah only half commits.
Hart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hart there as he acknowledges the shot.
Judah fails to land with a series of punches.
Hart is looking to counter punch.
Judah misses with a low kick.
Judah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hart dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Judah. That did some damage!
Judah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hart can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Judah.
Hart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hart throws a hook but Judah blocks it.
A jab from Judah misses.
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hart connects with a nice looking jab.
Hart lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hart throws a series of punches but Judah moves out of range.
Hart lands a front kick.
Hart slips under a jab.
Hart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Judah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hart bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hart bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Judah's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Hart both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah connects with a leg kick. Hart looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Judah takes one on the button.
A jab from Judah misses.
We've been hearing reports that Hart has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Judah throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hart misses the target.
Judah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hart is looking to land body kicks.
Judah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elijah Judah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Judah throws a leg kick but Hart sees it coming and moves out of range.
Judah slips under a jab.
Judah lands with a shot to the body.
Judah feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judah was well out of range. Poor timing from Hart.
Hart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hart lands with a nice body punch.
Hart avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah checks a low kick from Hart.
The fighters circling - Judah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Judah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hart.
Hart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Hart quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hart scores with a nice right hand.
Judah misses with a looping right.
Hart blocks a leg kick.
Hart is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hart misses with a body shot.
Hart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hart looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hart moves away from the strike by Judah.
Hart throws a hook but Judah avoids it easily.
Judah feints a counter leg kick.
Judah loads up on a big right hand but Hart slips the punch.
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Hart is just out of range.
Hart smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hart's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judah was well out of range. Poor timing from Hart.
Judah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Judah misses with a hook.
Hart avoids the body shot from Judah.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hart.
Judah is looking to land body kicks.
It appears Hart was looking to counter with a kick there.
Judah lands with a slapping head kick.
Hart throws a head kick that misses.
Hart moves out of range as Judah strikes.
Hart tries to land a body kick
and Judah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hart connects with an inside leg kick.
Judah looks to land a left hand but Hart moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah throws a series of punches but Hart moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hart.
Hart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Judah misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Hart dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hart lands the left hand.
Judah loads up on a big right hand but Hart slips the punch.
Judah avoids the body shot from Hart.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Judah might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hart has got the better of the exchanges.
Hart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judah.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Judah takes one to the side of the head.
Judah misses with a body shot.
Judah misses with a body shot.
Hart swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Judah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart throws an overhand right that lands on Judah's shoulder, as Judah tries to avoid the shot.
Hart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kevin Hart is winning the standup battle so far.
Judah with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hart throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice side step and Judah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hart with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah lands a nice shot to the body.
Hart lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hart throws a series of punches but Judah avoids them all with ease.
Judah throws the left hand but Hart avoids the punch easily.
Hart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hart misses with a looping right.
Judah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hart throws a leg kick
and Judah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judah moves away.
Hart throws a lazy right hand but Judah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judah throws a jab but it's blocked by Hart.
Hart moves out of range as Judah strikes.
Judah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Judah slips under a jab from Hart.
Judah lands with an uppercut that bounces Hart off the cage and back into range.
Hart scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Judah cracks a nice hook into Hart's ribs.
Judah throws a low kick, looking for Hart's leg but Hart calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hart. That snapped Judah's head back.
Judah slips under a jab.
Hart just misses with a punch to the body.
Hart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hart scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Judah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hart thuds his shin into the meat of Judah's side.
Judah misses with a straight left.
Hart throws a right and a left that Judah avoids nicely.
Judah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hart.
Hart loads up on a big right hand but Judah slips the punch.
Judah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
And Hart counters with a quick kick to the body but Judah blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah motions for Hart to come forward. Judah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hart was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Hart swings widly with a right hand
and Judah counters with a stiff right hand.
Hart walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Judah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Judah tries to land a front kick but Hart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Judah backs away, Hart returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Judah tries a head kick but it misses.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hart looks to score with a jab to the body but Judah is just out of range.
Hart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Judah.
Hart cracks a nice hook into Judah's ribs.
Judah is breathing heavily.
Judah misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Hart misses its target.
Judah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hart throws the left hand but Judah avoids the punch easily.
Hart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Judah.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Judah scores with the left hand. Hart knows he should have avoided that one.
Judah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Hart on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hart walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Hart lands an impressive looking overhand right. Judah doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Hart.
Judah throws a poor cross that misses
and Hart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hart connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hart delivers a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Hart finds it's target.
Hart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Judah.
A telegraphed right hand from Hart misses the target.
Judah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hart avoids the head kick by Judah.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hart throws a hook to the side of Judah's head but Judah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Hart 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!
Judah takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.
Judah checks a leg kick.
Hart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Judah does no damage.
Judah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hart.
A big left from Judah misses.
Hart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hart thuds his shin into the meat of Judah's side.
Judah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hart has time to react.
Judah tries to score with a low kick but Hart moves his leg out of the way.
Hart throws a jab when Judah was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Judah throws a big counter head kick but Hart avoids it with no problem.
Judah misses with a double jab.
Judah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Judah feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart lands with a nice body kick.
Judah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Judah misses with a straight right.
Hart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Judah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hart avoids the body shot from Judah.
Hart is looking to score with low kicks.
Judah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Judah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Judah has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hart.
Judah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hart.
Judah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hart blocks a head kick by Judah.
Judah misses with a body shot.
Hart loads up on a big right hand but Judah slips the punch.
Judah is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judah.
Hart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Judah thuds a left hand into Hart's body.
Judah misses with a head kick.
Elijah Judah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart throws a jab when Judah was well out of range.
Hart throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hart.
Hart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Judah.
A little feinted left hand from Hart on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Judah checks a leg kick nicely.
Judah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Judah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Judah is predictable there
and Hart counters with a nice leg kick.
Judah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hart connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hart ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Hart connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Judah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Judah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Judah is rocked!
Judah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Judah is still on wobbly legs! Can Hart finish him?
Hart bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Judah's head backwards.
Hart drops Judah with a big left hand! Judah is injured, injured bad! Hart jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Hart!
Kevin Hart 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ajax Aquila Corvus (ranked 581 p4p, 80 weight class) and Casper Timmermans (ranked 1203 p4p, 170 weight class). Ajax Aquila Corvus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
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187 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajax Aquila Corvus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquila Corvus misses with an uppercut. Timmermans saw that one coming.
Timmermans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aquila Corvus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aquila Corvus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Timmermans scoring well with a low kick there.
Timmermans wants to land a leg kick but Aquila Corvus is out of range.
Timmermans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Timmermans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aquila Corvus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila Corvus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aquila Corvus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Timmermans if he has to take too many more of those.
Timmermans connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aquila Corvus. Timmermans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aquila Corvus has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Aquila Corvus on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aquila Corvus misses with a punch on the inside.
Timmermans lands an uppercut.
Aquila Corvus can't find room to land a body shot as Timmermans controls the action.
Aquila Corvus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aquila Corvus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmermans's elbow.
Timmermans lands an uppercut.
Timmermans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aquila Corvus backwards.
Timmermans prevents a body shot from Aquila Corvus.
Timmermans can't find room to land a body shot as Aquila Corvus controls the action.
Aquila Corvus tries to work over Timmermans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Timmermans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Timmermans gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmermans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aquila Corvus's head.
Aquila Corvus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crassus, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Timmermans throws a strike but Aquila Corvus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aquila Corvus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Aquila Corvus keeps moving.
Aquila Corvus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Timmermans 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.
Timmermans forces his way into half guard.
Aquila Corvus is refusing to be controlled, as Timmermans sits in half guard.
Timmermans wants to advance to full mount but Aquila Corvus doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans lands a couple of digs.
Timmermans trying to control but Aquila Corvus is working from the bottom.
Timmermans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aquila Corvus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Timmermans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Aquila Corvus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aquila Corvus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aquila Corvus throws a head kick but Timmermans moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Aquila Corvus blocks the leg kick.
Aquila Corvus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Timmermans looks to land a body kick but Aquila Corvus moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Timmermans lands with a nice combination. Aquila Corvus backs away looking to recover.
Timmermans fakes the leg kick and cracks Aquila Corvus in the body.
Casper Timmermans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmermans blocks a low kick nicely.
Timmermans misses with a takedown attempt - Aquila Corvus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Timmermans tries a head kick but it misses.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a push kick but Aquila Corvus slaps the foot to one side.
Aquila Corvus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Timmermans lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aquila Corvus moves out of range of the leg kick from Timmermans.
Aquila Corvus takes a swing at Timmermans's ribcage but misses.
Timmermans connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Aquila Corvus. Timmermans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aquila Corvus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmermans fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aquila Corvus avoids it really well and circles away.
Casper Timmermans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Timmermans walks into a stiff left hand from Aquila Corvus.
Timmermans tries to keep at a distance but Aquila Corvus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aquila Corvus effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aquila Corvus blocks a body shot from Timmermans.
Aquila Corvus is trying to push Timmermans away but Timmermans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Timmermans blocks a body shot from Aquila Corvus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Timmermans.
Timmermans working aggressively here.
Timmermans blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus blocking some punches.
Timmermans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmermans misses with a punch to the body.
Timmermans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aquila Corvus scores with a shot to the side of Timmermans's head.
Aquila Corvus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmermans.
Aquila Corvus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus lands with a right to the head.
Timmermans scores with a nice hook to the head.
Timmermans is trying to push Aquila Corvus away but Aquila Corvus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus is pushing Timmermans up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aquila Corvus lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmermans.
Timmermans blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus tries a body shot but Timmermans blocks it.
Timmermans tries a body shot but Aquila Corvus blocks it.
Aquila Corvus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ajax Aquila Corvus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Timmermans lands a hook that snaps the head of Aquila Corvus backwards.
Aquila Corvus stalling against the cage.
Aquila Corvus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aquila Corvus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aquila Corvus breaks the clinch.
Aquila Corvus scores with a jab. Timmermans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus clinches.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmermans.
Timmermans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timmermans is looking for a takedown.
Timmermans breaks the clinch.
Timmermans throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Aquila Corvus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Timmermans.
Aquila Corvus thuds a left hand into Timmermans's body.
Timmermans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aquila Corvus on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Timmermans.
Timmermans feints the counter takedown.
Timmermans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aquila Corvus moves away from the strike by Timmermans.
An inside leg kick from Timmermans misses.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot.
Timmermans feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Timmermans scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmermans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Timmermans throws a lazy right hand but Aquila Corvus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aquila Corvus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Timmermans.
Timmermans delivers a nice body kick.
Timmermans has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Aquila Corvus throws a shot from downtown. Timmermans moves away and avoids it.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmermans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Timmermans.
Aquila Corvus misses with a straight left.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut
and Aquila Corvus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ajax Aquila Corvus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Timmermans swings for the body but Aquila Corvus moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Aquila Corvus blocks the leg kick.
Timmermans throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Timmermans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aquila Corvus's hands.
Aquila Corvus ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Timmermans looks for the body kick but Aquila Corvus saw that one coming.
Timmermans on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Timmermans throws a nice outside leg kick.
Timmermans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aquila Corvus moves away.
A quick step to the side and Aquila Corvus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aquila Corvus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Timmermans.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aquila Corvus as he avoids it easily.
Timmermans keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans moves away from the strike by Aquila Corvus.
Timmermans's corner calls for a 1-2. Timmermans obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Timmermans 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.
Aquila Corvus lunges at Timmermans with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Timmermans's hand.
Timmermans defending well as Aquila Corvus loads up on a big left hand.
Timmermans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aquila Corvus!
Timmermans trying to control the position but Aquila Corvus is working away.
Timmermans misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Timmermans controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus is looking to regain half guard here but Timmermans keeps moving and retains side control.
Timmermans lands a decent elbow from side control.
Aquila Corvus is trying to buck Timmermans off.
Timmermans looking to control but instead Aquila Corvus has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Aquila Corvus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Timmermans.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aquila Corvus is looking for a sweep. Timmermans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aquila Corvus is trying is best to control the position here.
Timmermans is looking to take a break and control but Aquila Corvus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmermans was well out of range. Poor timing from Aquila Corvus.
Timmermans lands a body shot.
Aquila Corvus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Timmermans. Timmermans obviously looking to wear him down.
Timmermans throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aquila Corvus was covering up waiting for the punch and Timmermans finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aquila Corvus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Aquila Corvus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Timmermans misses with the body kick
and Aquila Corvus counters with a stiff right hand.
Timmermans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aquila Corvus doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmermans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aquila Corvus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aquila Corvus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Timmermans.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans misses with a looping right.
Ajax Aquila Corvus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmermans.
Timmermans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmermans lands a lovely overhand right.
Timmermans throws a head kick that misses.
Timmermans misses with a looping right.
Timmermans with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Timmermans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Timmermans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Timmermans misses with a looping right.
Aquila Corvus tried to counter with a leg kick but Timmermans avoided it.
Timmermans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Timmermans connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casper Timmermans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Timmermans 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Timmermans!
After winning the bout, Casper Timmermans 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 Gurgen Davidyan (ranked 538 p4p, 73 weight class) and Furio Spartan (ranked 515 p4p, 70 weight class). Spartan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Furio Spartan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
11 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Gurgen Davidyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furio Spartan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Davidyan scores with a nice head shot.
Spartan misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Davidyan misses its target.
A good leg kick by Spartan.
Davidyan clobbers Spartan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Davidyan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spartan. That did some damage!
Davidyan throws a nice head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Spartan. Those never looked like landing.
Davidyan stuns Spartan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davidyan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spartan tries to counter with a clinch but Davidyan shakes him off and moves away.
Davidyan gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan prevents a body shot from Davidyan.
Davidyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spartan misses with the head strike.
Spartan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Spartan.
Spartan takes a shot to the head.
Spartan lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Davidyan.
A short uppercut from Spartan.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spartan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Davidyan.
Spartan looks to throw the jab but Davidyan is out of range.
Davidyan connects with a looping right hand.
Spartan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spartan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Davidyan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spartan doesn't seem phased though.
Spartan blocks a jab.
Davidyan connects with a jab.
Davidyan staying out of range there.
Davidyan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spartan throws a jab but it's blocked by Davidyan.
Spartan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spartan 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.
Davidyan lands with an uppercut that bounces Spartan off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartan throws out a leg kick but Davidyan moves out of range and Spartan only half commits.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davidyan leaves Spartan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spartan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davidyan.
Decent striking displayed by Davidyan there.
Davidyan looks to throw the jab but Spartan is out of range.
Spartan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan throws a hook but Davidyan avoids it easily.
Davidyan misses with a hook.
Spartan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Davidyan lands with a nice body punch.
Spartan scores with a spinning back kick!
Davidyan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davidyan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spartan misses with an uppercut. Davidyan saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Davidyan misses the target.
Spartan lands with a kick to the temple. Davidyan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spartan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Davidyan's head backwards.
Davidyan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spartan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spartan, right into the meat.
Spartan misses with a hook to the body
and Davidyan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gurgen Davidyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davidyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Davidyan catches Spartan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Davidyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Spartan goes for a double leg but Davidyan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davidyan continues to drive forward.
Davidyan tries a low kick but Spartan avoids it.
Spartan misses with a hook
and Davidyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Davidyan coming out on top.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spartan - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davidyan manages to avoid it.
Spartan throws a head kick but Davidyan moves out of range.
Spartan throws an off balance right hand
and Davidyan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Davidyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Davidyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Spartan is just out of range.
Spartan throws a head kick but Davidyan moves out of range.
Spartan cracks a nice hook into Davidyan's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davidyan.
Davidyan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spartan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gurgen Davidyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidyan takes a swing at Spartan's ribcage but misses.
Davidyan digs a good body shot into Spartan's ribs.
Spartan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davidyan throws a shot to the body.
Davidyan lands with a straight right. Spartan didn't see that one coming.
Davidyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spartan.
Spartan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Davidyan is out of range and Spartan settles back down.
Davidyan misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spartan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davidyan.
Davidyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davidyan scores with a decent looking hook.
Spartan tries to land a front kick but Davidyan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Davidyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davidyan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spartan under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidyan. Spartan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davidyan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spartan jabs at Davidyan's body.
Davidyan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Davidyan delivers a nice body kick.
Davidyan cracks Spartan with an open hand slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spartan just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Davidyan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davidyan. That's going to slow Spartan down.
Davidyan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Davidyan misses with a straight left.
Spartan is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurgen Davidyan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spartan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spartan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spartan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Davidyan is able to avoid easily.
Davidyan 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.
A jab from Davidyan misses.
Nice uppercut there from Spartan.
Spartan throws a shot from downtown. Davidyan moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Davidyan.
That kick from Spartan tenderised Davidyan's leg. Davidyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spartan throws a low kick but Davidyan avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Davidyan.
Spartan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gurgen Davidyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Davidyan rushes Spartan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spartan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davidyan after a bit of a struggle.
Spartan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spartan misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spartan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartan.
A right handed body shot lands from Davidyan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Davidyan has his hands on Spartan's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spartan trying to control but Davidyan is working from the bottom.
Spartan looking to pass the guard.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Spartan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davidyan's guard.
Spartan controlling the pace.
Spartan wants to pass to mount but Davidyan is defending the position.
Davidyan is looking for a sweep. Spartan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davidyan is defending against the submission attempts here by Spartan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan is working for a kimura but Davidyan is defending it quite comfortably.
Davidyan is not content to let Spartan control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davidyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Davidyan. That snapped Spartan's head back.
Spartan tries a head kick but it misses.
Davidyan throws a body kick that misses.
Spartan moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidyan thows a body kick. Spartan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Davidyan throws a good cross that connects.
Spartan tries to work over Davidyan's front leg with a kick but Davidyan checks it.
Spartan throws a big shot that misses.
Davidyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spartan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spartan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davidyan's sensitive parts.
Spartan throws an overhand right that lands on Davidyan's shoulder, as Davidyan tries to avoid the shot.
Davidyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spartan.
Spartan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Davidyan misses with an uppercut. Spartan saw that one coming.
Spartan fails to land the takedown.
Spartan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spartan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Davidyan misses its intended target.
Spartan misses with a low kick.
Spartan connects with an inside leg kick.
Spartan thows a leg kick but Davidyan checks it
and Davidyan counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Furio Spartan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Davidyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spartan was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidyan.
Davidyan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Davidyan blocks a leg kick.
Davidyan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Davidyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spartan checks a leg kick.
Spartan throws a hook to the side of Davidyan's head but Davidyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davidyan misses with an uppercut.
Spartan misses with an uppercut
letting Davidyan counter with a right hand.
Davidyan throws a solid leg kick but Spartan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Davidyan.
Davidyan thuds a left hand into Spartan's body.
Spartan tries to bum rush Davidyan with a series of wild strikes but Davidyan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davidyan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidyan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spartan's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartan. Davidyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davidyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spartan.
Spartan throws a leg kick that misses.
Davidyan is looking to slow Spartan down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidyan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spartan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spartan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davidyan can pounce on him.
Spartan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spartan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spartan missing with a left hand there. Davidyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Spartan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davidyan lands a nice hook to Spartan's body. Spartan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spartan sizes up Davidyan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spartan throws out a leg kick but Davidyan moves out of range and Spartan only half commits.
Davidyan tests Spartan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spartan takes a swing at Davidyan's ribcage but misses.
Davidyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spartan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spartan misses with a low kick.
Davidyan scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davidyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Davidyan.
Spartan ducks under a wild hook from Davidyan.
Spartan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan delivers a nice body kick.
Spartan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Davidyan.
Spartan throws a big shot that misses.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
Spartan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Davidyan works Spartan's body with a nice hook.
Davidyan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spartan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Davidyan lands a jab.
Davidyan slips a jab from Spartan.
Davidyan swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
Davidyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Davidyan dips to his left and cracks Spartan with an uppercut!
Spartan tries to work over Davidyan's front leg with a kick but Davidyan checks it.
Spartan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Davidyan.
Davidyan drives through and clinches with Spartan against the cage.
Davidyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davidyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Davidyan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spartan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davidyan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spartan fails to pull guard.
Davidyan lands a body punch.
Spartan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spartan pushes Davidyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davidyan lands an uppercut.
Davidyan tries to throw a body punch but Spartan avoids it by throwing Davidyan back against the cage.
Davidyan tries a body shot but Spartan blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davidyan.
Spartan misses with a punch on the inside.
Davidyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davidyan throws a body punch but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spartan.
Davidyan blocks a head kick by Spartan.
Davidyan lands a head shot.
Spartan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Davidyan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan takes one to the side of the head.
Davidyan slips a jab from Spartan.
Davidyan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Davidyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartan throws a shot from downtown. Davidyan moves away and avoids it.
Davidyan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spartan throws an overhand right that lands on Davidyan's shoulder, as Davidyan tries to avoid the shot.
Davidyan digs a good body shot into Spartan's ribs.
A low kick from Spartan misses
and Davidyan counters with a right hand to the body.
Spartan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spartan avoids the body shot from Davidyan.
Spartan throws a poor cross that misses
and Davidyan counters with a stiff right hand.
Spartan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spartan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid body kick from Davidyan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spartan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Davidyan lands with a hook. Spartan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spartan lands with a nice combination. Davidyan backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gurgen Davidyan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Davidyan 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurgen Davidyan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gurgen Davidyan made sure he mentioned Reaper Combatwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Brophy (ranked 553 p4p, 79 weight class) and He Mu (ranked 1167 p4p, 165 weight class). Brophy comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Mikael Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, He Mu!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy lands an overhand right.
It looks like He Mu has been cut.
Brophy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Brophy.
A countering left hand to the body from Mu misses.
Mu looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
Brophy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mu tries to land a leg kick but Brophy saw it coming and moves away.
Brophy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brophy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mu checks a leg kick nicely.
Mu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brophy lands a leg kick that knocks Mu off balance momentarily.
Brophy throws a hook but Mu avoids it easily.
Mikael Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mu. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mu misses with an uppercut.
Brophy scoring well with a low kick there.
Mu takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brophy. Mu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mu ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Mu misses with a leg kick
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand.
Brophy lands with a good body shot.
Brophy closes the distance and pushes Mu back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy scores with a shoulder strike.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Brophy throws a head punch that misses.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brophy misses with a body punch.
Brophy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mus head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Mu throws a punch but it's blocked by Brophy.
Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brophy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mu misses with a punch on the inside.
Mu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brophy blocks an uppercut.
Brophy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mu blocking some punches.
Brophy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brophy scores with a hook to the body.
Brophy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Brophy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brophy.
Mu tries a body shot but Brophy blocks it.
Brophy tries a body shot but Mu blocks it.
Brophy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brophy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brophy sends Mu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Brophy is motioning to the referee to let Mu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Brophy.
Mu is still on wobbly legs! Can Brophy finish him?
Brophy ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Mu out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikael Brophy!
Mikael Brophy 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghazi Okah (ranked 179 p4p, 27 weight class) and Valentin Skovgaard (ranked 207 p4p, 33 weight class). Okah comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Stone. Skovgaard has chosen Second Reality as his entrance music. Ghazi Okah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ghazi Okah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valentin Skovgaard!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okah blocks a jab.
A cross from Okah lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Skovgaard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A countering left hand to the body from Skovgaard misses.
Decent striking displayed by Okah there.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skovgaard misses with a lunging right hand
and Okah counters with a straight right hand.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okah defending well as Skovgaard loads up on a big left hand.
Skovgaard scores with a nice head shot.
Okah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skovgaard at a distance.
Skovgaard rushes Okah and presses him up against the cage.
Okah pushes Skovgaard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okah.
Skovgaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Okah.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Skovgaard controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Okah on the inside.
Skovgaard tries to throw a body punch but Okah avoids it by throwing Skovgaard back against the cage.
Skovgaard has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Okah has a couple of punches blocked by Skovgaard.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skovgaard misses with a body punch.
Okah lands with a left to the head.
Okah is working Skovgaard over against the cage.
Skovgaard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skovgaard throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah lands a shot to the body.
Skovgaard blocks a body shot from Okah.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skovgaard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okah lands with a light punch inside.
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okah tries a body shot but Skovgaard blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skovgaard misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okah.
Skovgaard struggles to land a body shot inside as Okah controls his hands.
Good body shot from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Okah.
Skovgaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Okah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Skovgaard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skovgaard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okah.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tries to work over Okah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Okah.
Skovgaard misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard lands with a right to the head.
Okah scores with a shot to the side of Skovgaard's head.
Okah pushes Skovgaard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skovgaard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Okah.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Skovgaard avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
Okah lands a right hand.
Skovgaard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skovgaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okah's elbow.
Okah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skovgaard swats away the attempt to clinch by Okah.
Okah misses with a kick to the body.
Okah misses with a body shot.
Skovgaard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skovgaard. Okah shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okah - that will leave a mark!
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!
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Okah lands with a good body shot.
Skovgaard moves out of range of the body kick.
Okah throws an off balance right hand
letting Skovgaard counter with a right hand.
Okah throws a leg kick but Skovgaard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skovgaard moves out of range as Okah throws a body kick.
Okah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okah throws a head kick that Skovgaard semi-blocks.
A big right from Okah misses.
Okah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Okah connects with a body shot.
Okah misses the shot to the body.
Okah throws the left hand but Skovgaard avoids the punch easily.
Skovgaard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okah connects with a single shot there.
Nice body punch from Okah.
A clash of legs there as Skovgaard blocks the low kick.
Skovgaard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skovgaard misses with a left hand
and Okah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Skovgaard thinking.
Decent striking displayed by Okah there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah cracks Skovgaard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Okah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah looks to land a left hand but Skovgaard moved out of range nicely.
Skovgaard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Skovgaard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Skovgaard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skovgaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Okah misses the shot to the body.
Okah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Skovgaard misses.
Okah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skovgaard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard throws a poor cross that misses
and Okah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Skovgaard's knee momentarily.
Skovgaard digs a good hook to Okah's body.
Nice defenses there by Skovgaard.
Okah misses with a hook. Skovgaard ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skovgaard.
Okah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A lazy body kick from Okah
and Skovgaard counters with a leg kick.
Okah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skovgaard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skovgaard scrambles back to his feet.
Okah connects with a high kick.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okah takes one to the side of the head.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick but Okah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okah throws a sloppy body shot
and Okah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okah throws a hook to the side of Skovgaard's head but Skovgaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okah cracks Skovgaard with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okah lands with a shot to the body.
Okah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skovgaard walks into a straight right hand from Okah.
Okah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Skovgaard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skovgaard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okah.
Skovgaard moves out of range as Okah strikes.
Skovgaard needs to keep his hands up - Okah had a free shot at his head there.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skovgaard moves away.
A slow jab from Okah misses its intended target.
Okah blocks a head kick by Skovgaard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skovgaard counters with a body kick.
Okah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Okah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skovgaard can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Skovgaard.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah thumps Skovgaard with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skovgaard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skovgaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.
Okah sizes up Skovgaard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Skovgaard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazi Okah dominated that second round.
That's time! Okah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skovgaard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okah throws a body punch but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Skovgaard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okah scores with a hook.
Okah throws a hook but Skovgaard avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okah to score with a decent uppercut.
Skovgaard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skovgaard is rocked!
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Skovgaard.
A little feinted left hand from Okah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skovgaard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skovgaard cracks Okah with a good jab.
Okah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skovgaard takes a step back to recover.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skovgaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Okah throws a hook but Skovgaard avoids it easily.
Skovgaard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okah. Okah obviously looking to wear him down.
Skovgaard takes one to the chin there.
Skovgaard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skovgaard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skovgaard lands with a kick to the temple. Okah shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Skovgaard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valentin Skovgaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ghazi Okah is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okah lands a nice hook to Skovgaard's body. Skovgaard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah misses with a looping right.
Okah lands with an overhand left.
Okah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Okah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skovgaard. Skovgaard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skovgaard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A left lands for Okah.
Skovgaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
Okah misses with an uppercut
and Skovgaard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okah throws a looping overhand right but Skovgaard ducks down to avoid it.
Okah lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okah throws a jab when Skovgaard was well out of range.
Okah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skovgaard's calf.
Skovgaard throws a head kick but Okah moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Okah.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick which misses Okah's front leg but catches the back leg as Okah tries to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Okah.
Skovgaard blocks a head kick by Okah.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skovgaard moves away.
Okah misses with a left hand
and Skovgaard counters with a straight right hand.
Okah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skovgaard at a distance.
Okah is looking to clinch but Skovgaard is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
and Skovgaard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skovgaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Skovgaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah misses with an uppercut.
Skovgaard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skovgaard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okah at a distance.
Skovgaard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okah. That one must have hurt.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skovgaard moves away.
Okah looks to land a left hand but Skovgaard moved out of range nicely.
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skovgaard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghazi Okah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Okah 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazi Okah!
Ghazi Okah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Savkov (ranked 176 p4p, 25 weight class) and Heribert Bosch (ranked 87 p4p, 12 weight class). Bosch has chosen Oktoberfest as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Savkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Heribert Bosch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bosch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Savkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savkov misses with a wild combination.
Bosch clobbers Savkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been hearing reports that Savkov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch has managed to clinch.
Bosch misses with a punch to the body.
Savkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bosch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bosch slips a straight right by Savkov.
Bosch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
Savkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bosch's waist but Bosch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savkov off to one side.
Bosch misses with a kick to the body.
Bosch lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Bosch.
Bosch misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Bosch as Savkov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Savkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bosch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
Bosch moves out of range of the strikes.
Savkov blocks a head kick by Bosch.
Bosch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savkov misses the jab.
Savkov misses the body punch
and Bosch counters with a stiff right hand.
Heribert Bosch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bosch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savkov.
Savkov misses the jab.
Savkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bosch in his tracks.
Savkov throws an off balance right hand
and Bosch counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov misses with a looping left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savkov works over Bosch's head and body with a nice combination.
Savkov throws a hook to the side of Bosch's head but Bosch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bosch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savkov with a body shot.
Savkov lands a jab to the head.
Savkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Savkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bosch's head.
Savkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Bosch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bosch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Savkov trying to control but Bosch is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bosch is keeping the position for now.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Bosch blocks nicely.
Savkov being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bosch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov trying to control but Bosch is working from the bottom.
Savkov won't allow Bosch to sweep him here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Savkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bosch leaves Savkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bosch throws a jab but it's blocked by Savkov.
Savkov darts in and clinches Bosch up against the cage.
Bosch tries a body shot but Savkov blocks it.
Bosch cracks Savkov with a nice body shot.
Bosch lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bosch fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Savkov lands a head shot.
Savkov throws a jab when Bosch was well out of range.
Savkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Savkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch throws out a counter right but Savkov avoids it with no problem.
Savkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bosch counters with a good low kick that Savkov was not able to check.
Savkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bosch can do to turn this around?
Savkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bosch slips under a jab.
Bosch follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Savkov. Those never looked like landing.
Savkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bosch is fending him off so far but Savkov persists. Nope, Bosch circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Bosch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bosch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savkov, as that shot connected.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
Savkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bosch catches Savkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bosch defends well and Savkov ends up having to push Bosch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Savkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bosch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bosch counters with a stiff right hand.
Bosch takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck for Savkov with that takedown attempt.
Bosch scores with a decent looking hook.
Savkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bosch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Savkov is out of range and Bosch settles back down.
Savkov misses with a shot to the body
and Bosch counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bosch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bosch there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bosch defends it nicely.
Bosch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pavel Savkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Savkov ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.
Savkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savkov tries to clinch but Bosch is having none of it.
Bosch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A lazy left from Savkov finds it's target.
Savkov scores with a jab to the head.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savkov is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Savkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bosch scores with a spinning back kick!
Bosch walks into a stiff left hand from Savkov.
Bosch drives through and clinches with Savkov against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Bosch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Savkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bosch prevents it.
Bosch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savkov throws a right and a left that Bosch avoids nicely.
Savkov lands the left hand.
Bosch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savkov rushes Bosch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bosch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bosch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
Good body shot from Bosch.
Bosch misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savkov wants a takedown.
Savkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bosch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Savkov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bosch can turn it around.
A nice left hand lands by Bosch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Savkov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bosch tries to work over Savkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savkov is looking for a takedown.
Bosch pushes Savkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Savkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Savkov misses with an elbow strike.
Bosch lands an uppercut.
Heribert Bosch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bosch can't find room to land a body shot as Savkov controls the action.
Bosch lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Bosch.
Savkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bosch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bosch pushes Savkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savkov has Bosch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bosch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bosch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Savkov is rocked!
Bosch presses Savkov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Savkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bosch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savkov's elbow.
Bosch lands a body shot.
A short left from Bosch.
Savkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heribert Bosch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bosch misses the shot to the body.
Bosch sends Savkov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bosch is motioning to the referee to let Savkov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Savkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bosch knocks out Savkov with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Bosch before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Bosch picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heribert Bosch!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Heribert Bosch waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Winston (ranked 288 p4p, 38 weight class) and Sergey Sklemin (ranked 445 p4p, 62 weight class). Winston's entrance music is The Lost Boy. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
200 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Winston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Sklemin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sklemin misses with a hook.
Sklemin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sklemin has time to react.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sklemin.
Winston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sklemin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sklemin misses with a hook.
Winston blocks a jab.
Sklemin throws an off balance right hand
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sklemin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sklemin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sklemin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winston won't allow Sklemin to sweep him here.
Sklemin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklemin pulls Winston in close to prevent any damage.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Sklemin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Sklemin!
Winston has an active guard here but Sklemin has managed to pass into half guard.
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sklemin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Sklemin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Winston.
Winston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Winston wants to get back to full guard but Sklemin has passed into side control.
Winston is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sklemin gets to mount! Winston was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston is looking to get to half guard.
Winston tries to hold on but Sklemin postures up.
The referee warns Winston that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Winston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Winston is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Winston's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston gets back to half guard.
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winston looking for submissions off his back.
Sklemin trying to control the pace.
Winston wants to improve his position but Sklemin is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sklemin trying to pass the guard but Winston defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergey Sklemin will probably get the nod.
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.
Winston lands a glancing blow to the side of Sklemin's head.
Sklemin ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Nice takedown defense from Sklemin. No joy for Winston on that attempt.
It seemed like Sklemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Winston.
Sklemin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin cracks Winston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sklemin clinches.
Winston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sklemin smiles and moves away.
Sklemin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sklemin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Winston off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Sklemin is just out of range.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Sklemin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Winston.
Winston slips a jab from Sklemin.
Sklemin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sklemin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Winston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sklemin smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sklemin stuns Winston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sergey Sklemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston shoots for a double leg takedown but Sklemin sprawls well. He's pushed Winston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sklemin throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Winston throws a hook to the side of Sklemin's head but Sklemin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Winston feinted with a counter takedown.
Sklemin cracks Winston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Sklemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston misses with a hook. Sklemin ducked under it nicely.
Sklemin misses with a straight left.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt - Sklemin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sklemin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sklemin!
Winston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Winston looking to control but instead Sklemin has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sklemin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sklemin's head.
Winston is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Winston lands a nice short elbow.
Winston prevents Sklemin from standing back up.
Sklemin kicks off Winston and gets to his feet.
Sklemin has closed the distance and engaged Winston in a clinch.
Winston tries to pull guard but Sklemin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sklemin missing with knees to the body.
Winston fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Winston tries to pull guard but Sklemin holds him up against the cage and eventually Winston drops back down to his feet.
Sklemin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winston.
Winston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Winston jumps guard but Sklemin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Winston is trying to pull guard but Sklemin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sklemin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sklemin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sklemin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sklemin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winston jumps guard but Sklemin stands there with Winston around his waist. Winston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sklemin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Winston seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sklemin can turn it around.
Sklemin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
Winston is trying to pull guard but Sklemin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Winston is trying to pull guard but Sklemin has him pressed against the cage.
Winston takes an elbow to the temple.
Winston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sklemin uses from the top position.
Sklemin tries to free his leg and advance position but Winston is retaining full guard.
Winston working for a triangle but Sklemin defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Sklemin 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! This is the final round!
Sklemin moves into the clinch successfully.
Winston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sklemin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sklemin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Winston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sklemin lands a left hand.
Winston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sklemin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Winston.
Winston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sklemin uses from the top position.
Sergey Sklemin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sklemin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sklemin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sklemin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklemin misses with a hook
and Winston counters with a takedown into side control.
Sklemin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklemin looking for submissions off his back.
Winston stops Sklemin from getting back to his feet.
Sklemin is trying to control but can't.
Winston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sklemin defending well though.
Sklemin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Winston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sklemin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Winston scores with a couple of nice shots.
Winston is stalling here. Sklemin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Winston seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sklemin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Winston tries to improve position but can't.
Winston is trying to work for a sweep but Sklemin has mounted him!
Winston regains half guard.
Sklemin stands up out of the half guard.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin clinches up with Winston and pushes him back against the cage.
Winston is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sklemin to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston fails to pull guard.
Winston fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winston is trying to pull guard but Sklemin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Winston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sklemin lands an uppercut.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Winston pulls Sklemin into guard.
Sklemin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Winston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sergey Sklemin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sklemin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sklemin has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.
Sklemin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklemin looks up at the clock and then as Winston takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sklemin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sklemin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winston is trying to control Sklemin's posture but Sklemin avoids it.
Winston tries to bench press Sklemin off him but Sklemin keeps the position.
Sklemin decides to stand back up.
Sklemin moves into the clinch.
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!
Winston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sklemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
Sklemin lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Sklemin.
Winston fails to pull guard.
Sklemin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sklemin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Sklemin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sklemin 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Sklemin!
After the fight, Sergey Sklemin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 15 p4p, 2 weight class) and Ramon Gracie (ranked 73 p4p, 11 weight class). Tyrone Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ol' Dirty Bastard - Brooklyn Zoo. Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Tyrone Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Tyrone Jones misses with a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Tyrone Jones didn't expect that.
Tyrone Jones seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
Tyrone Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyrone Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tyrone Jones won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Tyrone Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Tyrone Jones passes into half guard.
Tyrone Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tyrone Jones prevents Gracie from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is pressing down on Tyrone Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tyrone Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Tyrone Jones has passed into half guard.
Tyrone Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Tyrone Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tyrone Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Tyrone Jones is controlling well.
Tyrone Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyrone Jones won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Tyrone Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tyrone Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Tyrone Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tyrone Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie is pushing down on Tyrone Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tyrone Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tyrone Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Tyrone Jones defending well.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyrone Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tyrone Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tyrone Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyrone Jones, not yet.
Tyrone Jones pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyrone Jones is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Tyrone Jones is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Razor Sharp Training Systems, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tyrone Jones gets back to full guard.
Tyrone Jones pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyrone Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Tyrone Jones prevents Gracie from improving position.
Tyrone Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyrone Jones, who protects the arm well.
Tyrone Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie breaks Tyrone Jones's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyrone Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie won't allow Tyrone Jones to sweep him here.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tyrone Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie trying to control from Tyrone Jones's half guard. Tyrone Jones has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyrone Jones is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie 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.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyrone Jones's guard.
Tyrone Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tyrone Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to hold on to Tyrone Jones's head to control him but Tyrone Jones postures up.
Tyrone Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the pace.
Gracie tries to roll over but Tyrone Jones keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyrone Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyrone Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Gracie avoided it.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tyrone Jones!
Gracie trying to control the position but Tyrone Jones is working away.
Gracie tries to move to full mount but Tyrone Jones actually manages to regain half guard.
Tyrone Jones manages to get to full guard.
Tyrone Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones working a defensive guard here.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyrone Jones is retaining full guard.
Tyrone Jones looking to control.
Tyrone Jones keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tyrone Jones cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie wants to control but Tyrone Jones is keeping him busy.
Gracie working the ground and pound but Tyrone Jones is defending the strikes.
Gracie trying to control the action but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyrone Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyrone Jones pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tyrone Jones keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gracie defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tyrone Jones moves into full guard.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tyrone Jones keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tyrone Jones is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Tyrone Jones is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyrone Jones keeps working.
Tyrone Jones moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Tyrone Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Further stalling from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tyrone Jones stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gracie prevents Tyrone Jones from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Tyrone Jones to control.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie dominating with strikes here.
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tyrone Jones to take his back!
Gracie not allowing Tyrone Jones to control his hands.
Tyrone Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Gracie lands a shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrone Jones tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jab from Tyrone Jones.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Tyrone Jones keeps it at a distance.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Tyrone Jones misses
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyrone Jones won't be happy with that.
Tyrone Jones gets back to half guard.
Ramon Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie is trying to control. Tyrone Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyrone Jones defends it well.
Tyrone Jones trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie is continuing to stall.
Tyrone Jones trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Tyrone Jones defends it.
Russell Tyrone Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Tyrone Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Tyrone Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tyrone Jones throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Tyrone Jones only half commits.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tyrone Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Tyrone Jones is having none of it.
Tyrone Jones manages to get to full guard.
Tyrone Jones working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tyrone Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tyrone Jones manages to get to full guard.
Tyrone Jones keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrone Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Ramon Gracie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Russell Tyrone Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang is for the children. We teach the children... Wu Tang fuh eva!'.
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