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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Brophy (ranked 2335 p4p, 225 weight class) and Carlos Beltran (ranked 2298 p4p, 220 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy lands with an uppercut that bounces Beltran off the cage and back into range.
Brophy jabs at Beltran's body.
Beltran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brophy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brophy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beltran manages to avoid it.
Beltran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beltran throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brophy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brophy throws a push kick but Beltran slaps the foot to one side.
Beltran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brophy sprawls well. Brophy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beltran gets slowly back to his feet.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran moves into the clinch.
Brophy lands a hook that snaps the head of Beltran backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beltran.
Beltran prevents a body shot from Brophy.
Nice body punch from Brophy - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beltran is trying to break the clinch but Brophy is controlling him.
Beltran blocking some punches.
Beltran pulls guard effortlessly.
Beltran can't keep his opponent in guard - Brophy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Beltran felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Brophy tries to pass to full mount but Beltran defends it.
Brophy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brophy wants to pass to mount but Beltran is defending the position.
Beltran works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brophy throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran keeping full guard, as Brophy tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brophy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Beltran fails with the takedown
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.
Brophy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brophy wants it to stay on the feet.
Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beltran is looking for the big counter here.
Good shot there by Brophy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brophy.
A head kick misses from Beltran.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick from Beltran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Brophy circles away easily
and Beltran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brophy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beltran gets a clinch.
Brophy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beltrans head.
Brophy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beltrans head.
Brophy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brophy scores with a hook to the body.
Brophy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beltran blocks a body shot from Brophy.
Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Beltran controls the action.
Brophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beltran is looking to control Brophy's arms but Brophy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beltran has his back to the cage.
Brophy lands a right hand.
Brophy lands a left hand.
Brophy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brophy misses with a punch to the body.
Beltran is trying to drag Brophy to the mat but Brophy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brophy misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
Brophy tries to work over Beltran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beltran pulls Brophy into guard.
Brophy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brophy advances to half guard.
Brophy is looking to advance position but Beltran won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Brophy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Beltran connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot by Beltran.
Brophy connects with a solid leg kick.
Beltran shoots for a takedown but Brophy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brophy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brophy loads up on a big right hand but Beltran slips the punch.
Beltran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brophy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brophy. Beltran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brophy fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Beltran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brophy wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brophy is proving hard to escape from.
Brophy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beltran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brophy's guard.
Brophy wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
Beltran wants to control from the top but Brophy keeps moving.
Brophy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beltran is one step ahead there.
Brophy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy wants to sweep but no luck.
Beltran trying to control the position from guard on top but Brophy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brophy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beltran can do to turn this around?
Brophy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beltran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brophy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beltran was well out of range. Poor timing from Brophy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beltran.
Brophy misses with a looping right.
Beltran looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Brophy lands a head kick!
Brophy cracks Beltran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brophy.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brophy sprawls well. Brophy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beltran gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.
A head kick from Brophy lands but Beltran takes it in his stride.
Brophy misses with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beltran closes the distance and pushes Brophy back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brophy throws an elbow but misses.
Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Beltran avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brophy fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Brophy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Brophy.
Brophy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brophy digs a good body shot into Beltran's ribs.
Beltran will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brophy scores with a leg kick.
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Beltran saw that one coming.
Brophy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brophy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch but Brophy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran tries to clinch but Brophy is having none of it.
Brophy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Brophy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beltran checks a leg kick nicely.
Brophy keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beltran.
Beltran rushes Brophy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Beltran.
Beltran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beltran drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brophy manages to get back to half guard.
Brophy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brophy wants to sweep but no luck.
Brophy wants to improve his position but instead Beltran has moved into half guard.
Brophy is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlos Beltran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beltran decides to return to a standing position.
Brophy swings for the body but Beltran moves out of range.
Brophy tries to clinch but Beltran is having none of it.
Beltran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brophy.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beltran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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 kick misses from Brophy.
Brophy darts in and clinches Beltran up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Brophy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran tightens his grip and picks Brophy up, before dumping him to the ground. Brophy manages to land in guard.
Brophy wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
Brophy keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully.
Carlos Beltran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brophy wants to sweep but no luck.
Beltran keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brophy's head.
Beltran is stalling in the full guard.
Brophy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beltran's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beltran holds on and takes a little breather.
Brophy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beltran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beltran has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brophy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Beltran wants to clinch
and Brophy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beltran.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryan Brophy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brophy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Brophy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wu Fei Chung (ranked 1126 p4p, 120 weight class) and Tyroil Smoochie Wallace (ranked 1633 p4p, 168 weight class). Fei Chung kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is God of Gamblers. 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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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Wu Fei Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoochie Wallace throws a nice looking combination but Fei Chung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fei Chung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fei Chung shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fei Chung is trying to work for a kimura but Smoochie Wallace is defending well.
Smoochie Wallace actively working from the bottom here.
Smoochie Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Smoochie Wallace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fei Chung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smoochie Wallace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chung is looking to advance position but Smoochie Wallace won't allow it.
Fei Chung passes to side control.
Fei Chung is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smoochie Wallace is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fei Chung trying to control the action but Smoochie Wallace is working from the bottom.
Fei Chung passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smoochie Wallace!
Smoochie Wallace is squirming around, avoiding Fei Chung's attempts to control the action.
Smoochie Wallace is working to get back to half guard.
Fei Chung looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fei Chung trying to control but Smoochie Wallace is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smoochie Wallace can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace gets back to half guard.
Smoochie Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Smoochie Wallace gets full guard.
Fei Chung forces his way into half guard.
Smoochie Wallace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fei Chung passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smoochie Wallace!
Fei Chung working for a submission but Smoochie Wallace is keeping him at bay.
Smoochie Wallace keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fei Chung looking to control but Smoochie Wallace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smoochie Wallace working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung content just to control the position here.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to improve his position but Fei Chung isn't that keen on the idea.
Fei Chung looking to secure an arm triangle but Smoochie Wallace defends it well.
Smoochie Wallace bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smoochie Wallace working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fei Chung's head.
Smoochie Wallace lands a couple of digs.
Smoochie Wallace lands a couple of elbows.
Smoochie Wallace stopping the sweep attempt from Fei Chung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fei Chung seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smoochie Wallace throwing strikes but missing.
Smoochie Wallace makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smoochie Wallace chips away with some ground and pound.
Fei Chung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smoochie Wallace manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fei Chung wants to control from the top but Smoochie Wallace keeps moving.
Smoochie Wallace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fei Chung defends it easily.
Smoochie Wallace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smoochie Wallace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fei Chung gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fei Chung trying to control the position from guard on top but Smoochie Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Wu Fei Chung will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fei Chung throws out a powerful jab.
Smoochie Wallace feints and then cracks Fei Chung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fei Chung down.
Fei Chung throws a hook but Smoochie Wallace avoids it easily.
Smoochie Wallace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fei Chung misses the target.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fei Chung fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smoochie Wallace checks it well.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a low kick as Fei Chung jumps back.
Fei Chung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Smoochie Wallace there.
Fei Chung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace looks to land a combination but Fei Chung avoids it well.
Smoochie Wallace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fei Chung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fei Chung slips a straight right by Smoochie Wallace.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smoochie Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fei Chung feinted with a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smoochie Wallace goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Smoochie Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fei Chung scores with a push kick.
Smoochie Wallace throws a jab when Fei Chung was well out of range.
Fei Chung misses the shot to the body.
Fei Chung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smoochie Wallace.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smoochie Wallace. Fei Chung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fei Chung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a shot to the body
and Fei Chung counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick that misses
and Fei Chung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smoochie Wallace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smoochie Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smoochie Wallace throws a sloppy head kick
and Fei Chung counters with a straight right hand.
Smoochie Wallace throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fei Chung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smoochie Wallace is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smoochie Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smoochie Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Fei Chung finish him?
Fei Chung pounces like a tiger and cracks Smoochie Wallace with a vicious hook! Smoochie Wallace is down but not out! Fei Chung follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wu Fei Chung!
Wu Fei Chung thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Two Chainz (ranked 1047 p4p, 138 weight class) and Ulrik Meyer (ranked 1154 p4p, 148 weight class). Chainz comes into the arena with https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hxD1Cnmn5s blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Two Chainz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ulrik Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chainz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chainz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Meyer counter with a right hand.
Chainz looks to land a left hand but Meyer moved out of range nicely.
Chainz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chainz throws a front kick aimed at Meyer's knee but Meyer avoids it well.
Meyer throws a looping overhand right but Chainz ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Chainz misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Meyer misses with a straight left.
Meyer misses with a low kick as Chainz jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Chainz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meyer feints and then cracks Chainz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chainz down.
Good standup being displayed there by Meyer as he connects with a hook.
Meyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meyer missing with a left hand there. Chainz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chainz throws the left hand but Meyer avoids the punch easily.
Meyer 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.
Meyer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Meyer throws a sloppy body shot
and Chainz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chainz lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Meyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chainz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chainz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chainz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chainz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chainz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Meyer. That one must have hurt.
Chainz moves away from the strike by Meyer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Meyer.
Meyer needs to keep his hands up - Chainz had a free shot at his head there.
Meyer misses with an uppercut
and Meyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chainz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chainz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Meyer.
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!
Meyer avoids the head kick by Chainz.
Chainz just misses with a punch to the body.
Chainz scores with a shot to the body.
Meyer connects with a right hand. Chainz shakes it off.
Chainz throws a jab when Meyer was well out of range.
Chainz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chainz throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Chainz misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chainz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Meyer works the jab nicely.
We've been told by Chainz's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chainz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Meyer finds it's way round the side to connect with Chainz's head.
Meyer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chainz. That did some damage!
Chainz avoids the head kick by Meyer.
Chainz looks for the body kick but Meyer saw that one coming.
Meyer lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Chainz misses
enabling Meyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Meyer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chainz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A bone on bone clash there as Chainz blocks the leg kick.
Meyer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chainz eats them both and turns towards Meyer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chainz lands a nice hook to Meyer's body. Meyer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Meyer 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 Chainz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chainz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chainz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meyer.
Chainz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chainz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meyer moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Meyer misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chainz misses the shot to the body.
Chainz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Meyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chainz. Meyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chainz throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Chainz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chainz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chainz moves out of range as Meyer strikes.
Chainz is looking to wear down Meyer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chainz blocks a leg kick.
Chainz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Meyer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chainz lands a body shot.
Chainz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Chainz.
Meyer throws a head kick that half lands.
Chainz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chainz avoids the body shot from Meyer.
Chainz throws a big shot that misses.
Meyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four 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!
Chainz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meyer manages to avoid it.
Chainz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Meyer throws a big shot that misses.
Chainz misses with a wild body shot.
Chainz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meyer doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab lands there for Meyer.
Chainz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Meyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chainz throws a body shot but no joy.
Meyer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chainz blocks it well.
Meyer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Meyer blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Meyer is looking to slow Chainz down with leg kicks.
Meyer's corner calls for a 1-2. Meyer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Meyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chainz throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer misses with a hook. Chainz ducked under it nicely.
Chainz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chainz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meyer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulrik Meyer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chainz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meyer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meyer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crunch! Chainz slams his shin into Meyer's torso.
Chainz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good exchange - Meyer coming out on top.
Chainz throws a looping overhand right but Meyer ducks down to avoid it.
Chainz takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Meyer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chainz throws a head kick but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meyer wants to land a leg kick but Chainz is out of range.
Meyer avoids the body shot from Chainz.
Chainz moves forwards but Meyer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Chainz.
Chainz misses with a kick to the body.
Meyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chainz throws a lazy body kick
and Meyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meyer throws a body punch but Chainz moves out of range.
Chainz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Meyer misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Meyer tenderised Chainz's leg. Chainz is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chainz.
Meyer throws a head kick but Chainz moves out of range.
Meyer slips under a jab.
Chainz connects with a body shot that sends Meyer's belly button to the back.
Chainz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meyer.
Meyer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chainz scores with a push kick.
Meyer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chainz.
Meyer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Meyer.
A quick step to the side and Chainz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Chainz.
Chainz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meyer throws out the jab.
Meyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meyer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Chainz misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chainz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Meyer. Meyer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chainz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chainz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meyer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chainz scrambles back to his feet.
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chainz.
Meyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meyer misses with an uppercut.
Meyer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chainz under the eye.
Chainz takes one to the chin there.
Chainz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chainz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chainz takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Meyer scores with a nice right hand.
Chainz thuds his shin into the meat of Meyer's side.
Chainz throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Meyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chainz doesn't seem phased though.
Meyer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chainz ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
Meyer throws a hook but Chainz avoids it easily.
Chainz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer throws a low kick, looking for Chainz's leg but Chainz calmly moves out of range.
Chainz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meyer under the eye.
Chainz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Chainz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Meyer is breathing heavily.
Meyer defending well as Chainz loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Chainz. Beautiful body shot.
Meyer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Meyer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chainz. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Meyer.
Meyer throws a looping overhand right but Chainz ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Chainz coming out on top.
Meyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Chainz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meyer misses with a low kick.
Chainz missing with a left hand there. Meyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chainz backing away here, and Meyer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Meyer misses.
Meyer throws a head kick but Chainz moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chainz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chainz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Meyer misses with a hook
and Chainz counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Meyer.
A slow jab from Chainz misses its intended target.
Chainz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chainz connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Meyer misses.
Chainz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chainz was well out of range. Poor timing from Meyer.
Chainz staying out of range there.
Chainz misses with a body shot.
Chainz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Meyer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chainz throws a shot to the body.
Chainz scores with a hook.
Chainz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chainz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chainz throws a nice looking combination but Meyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meyer unleashes a big counter combination but Chainz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Two Chainz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chainz misses with the body kick
and Meyer counters with a good low kick that Chainz was not able to check.
A jab from Meyer finds it's way through Chainz's defenses.
Chainz avoids the body shot from Meyer.
Chainz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chainz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chainz tries to move into range but Meyer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chainz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Meyer.
A jab from Chainz misses.
Chainz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Meyer.
Chainz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chainz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meyer swings for the body but Chainz moves out of range.
Chainz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chainz looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyer is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer blocks a head kick by Chainz.
Meyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Chainz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Meyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Chainz.
Chainz misses with a body shot
and Meyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Meyer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chainz thuds a left hand into Meyer's body.
Chainz throws a leg kick but Meyer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chainz moves out of range of the leg kick from Meyer.
Meyer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Meyer lands with a hook. Chainz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Meyer blocks the body kick.
A leg kick checked by Meyer.
Chainz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chainz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meyer throws out the jab.
Chainz is looking to land body kicks.
Chainz throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chainz scores with a kick to the body.
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!
Chainz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meyer.
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chainz.
Chainz throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
Chainz drops his hands momentarily and Meyer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chainz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Meyer misses the jab.
Chainz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Chainz.
Meyer looks to throw the jab but Chainz is out of range.
Meyer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chainz on the side of the head.
Meyer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chainz.
Meyer lands a lovely overhand right.
Meyer works over Chainz's head and body with a nice combination.
Chainz is looking to land body kicks.
Chainz misses with a body kick.
Chainz tries a head kick but it misses.
Chainz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chainz.
A shot to the liver by Chainz. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meyer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chainz has time to react.
Meyer scores with a jab. Chainz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Meyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chainz moves away.
Meyer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chainz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Meyer finds it's way round the side to connect with Chainz's head.
Meyer moves out of range of the body kick.
Meyer throws a good cross that connects.
Meyer avoids a kick to the body.
Meyer throws a head kick that misses.
Chainz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid leg kick lands there for Meyer.
A shot to the liver by Meyer. Beautiful body shot.
Chainz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Meyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chainz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyer moves away.
Chainz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chainz avoids the body shot from Meyer.
Meyer misses with a wild body shot.
Meyer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chainz.
Nice straight punches there by Chainz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chainz.
Chainz misses with a looping right.
Chainz looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyer is just out of range.
Meyer lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Chainz.
Meyer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chainz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer lands with a shot to the body.
Meyer lands the left hand.
Meyer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meyer throws a leg kick but Chainz checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulrik Meyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meyer 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulrik Meyer!
Post fight, Ulrik Meyer took to the microphone: 'Stunned, thought he would kick my butt again.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Obuhov (ranked 706 p4p, 96 weight class) and Furio Spartan (ranked 986 p4p, 136 weight class). Spartan has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furio Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obuhov scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Spartan misses.
Spartan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spartan throws an overhand right that lands on Obuhov's shoulder, as Obuhov tries to avoid the shot.
Obuhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown but Spartan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good work by Obuhov as he checks the leg kick.
Spartan misses with a double jab
enabling Obuhov to counter with a crisp jab.
Obuhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obuhov checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Obuhov. Those never looked like landing.
Spartan throws a leg kick
and Obuhov counters with a nice body shot.
Obuhov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spartan jabs Obuhov right on the nose. Obuhov blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Obuhov.
Spartan slips a straight right by Obuhov.
Obuhov swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov connects with the punch.
Obuhov works Spartan's body with a nice hook.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
Spartan misses with a leg kick
and Obuhov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
It looked like Obuhov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice cross by Obuhov.
Spartan throws a big shot that misses.
Obuhov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Obuhov connects with a right hand. Spartan shakes it off.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown but Spartan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Obuhov scores with a one two! Spartan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spartan gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obuhov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Obuhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obuhov looking for a takedown.
Spartan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spartan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan throws a front kick aimed at Obuhov's knee but Obuhov avoids it well.
Spartan slips a jab from Obuhov.
Spartan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Danga de danga de dang - Obuhov scores with a four punch combination!
Obuhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Spartan wants to counter the offense by Obuhov and move into the clinch position.
Obuhov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spartan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spartan.
Spartan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spartan wants the takedown. Obuhov is fighting it off but Spartan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Obuhov's guard against the cage.
Obuhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.
Spartan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spartan won't allow Obuhov to sweep him here.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Obuhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan won't allow Obuhov to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obuhov trying to control the position.
Obuhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan looking to pass the guard.
Spartan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spartan wants to work for an arm triangle but Obuhov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spartan is looking to pass Obuhov's guard but actually Obuhov recovers to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obuhov is on top in guard.
Obuhov won't allow Spartan to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov distracts Spartan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Obuhov landing some decent shots from guard.
Spartan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obuhov preventing the sweep.
Obuhov landing some decent shots from guard.
Obuhov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Obuhov trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
Obuhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spartan is keeping the position for now.
Spartan has his foot on Obuhov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Obuhov works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Anton Obuhov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spartan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obuhov misses with a two punch combination.
Spartan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big right from Obuhov misses.
The crowd cheers as Obuhov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spartan doesn't seem phased though.
Spartan lands a jab.
Obuhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Spartan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Obuhov checks the leg kick.
Obuhov swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan misses with a low kick.
Spartan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan blocks a body shot from Obuhov.
Obuhov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obuhov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spartan lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obuhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obuhov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spartan manages to get himself to full guard.
Obuhov won't allow Spartan to sweep him here.
Spartan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obuhov is aware though and is defending well.
Spartan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing that Obuhov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Spartan has momentary wrist control but Obuhov slips an elbow through the middle.
Obuhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving.
Spartan has his foot on Obuhov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Obuhov works his way back into a safe position though.
Obuhov working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov won't allow Spartan to sweep him here.
Spartan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Obuhov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Obuhov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Obuhov landing some decent shots from guard.
Obuhov with a nice head shot there.
Obuhov trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
Spartan looking to control.
Obuhov 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.
Spartan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obuhov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anton Obuhov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obuhov with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spartan trying to control the position.
Obuhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obuhov won't allow Spartan to sweep him here.
Spartan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Obuhov working some strikes from top position.
Obuhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spartan is keeping the position for now.
Obuhov works over Spartan with some ground and pound from guard.
Spartan controls Obuhov momentarily but Obuhov frees himself.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov is working Spartan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Obuhov 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.
Obuhov stands up over Spartan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Spartan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obuhov is aware though and is defending well.
Obuhov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spartan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Obuhov stacks Spartan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Obuhov!
Spartan tries to buck Obuhov off but Obuhov is having none of it.
Obuhov working the head with strikes.
Obuhov lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Obuhov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Spartan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obuhov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spartan!
Spartan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Spartan tries to bench press Obuhov off him but Obuhov keeps the position.
Spartan regains half guard.
Spartan tries to get to full guard but Obuhov has control of the leg.
Obuhov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spartan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spartan wants to get back to full guard but Obuhov has mounted him!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Obuhov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obuhov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Obuhov working Spartan over with strikes here.
Obuhov looking to finish Spartan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spartan!
Obuhov landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan is working to get back to half guard.
Spartan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Obuhov is controlling the pace.
Spartan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Obuhov manages to pass to mount!
Obuhov dominating with strikes here.
Obuhov avoids the attempt from Spartan to control.
Obuhov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Spartan is trying desperately to improve position.
Furio Spartan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov with the ground and pound from mount.
Obuhov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Obuhov with shots to the head and body - Spartan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Spartan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obuhov tries to control but Spartan wriggling away.
Spartan is still in real trouble! Can Obuhov finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Spartan takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Obuhov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Obuhov!
Anton Obuhov 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin (ranked 312 p4p, 40 weight class) and Matt Smith (ranked 612 p4p, 71 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fuujin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to a lot of Asian swag in this young man. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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149 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuka Fuujin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith wants to clinch
and Fuujin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fuujin.
Fuujin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fuujin advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin'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.
Fuujin tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Fuujin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith is trying to stand up.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fuujin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fuujin is stalling here but it's allowed Smith to get half guard.
Fuujin is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith is trying to stand.
Fuujin is controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fuujin's calf.
A jab from Fuujin finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuujin. That did some damage!
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fuujin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matt Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuujin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuujin. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith wants to slow Fuujin down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith blocks a head kick by Fuujin.
Fuujin shoots in but no luck this time.
Fuujin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Fuujin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Fuujin shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Fuujin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuka Fuujin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fuujin misses the shot to the body.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Fuujin down.
Fuujin digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
That kick from Smith tenderised Fuujin's leg. Fuujin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith misses the body punch
and Fuujin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuujin tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fuujin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
enabling Fuujin to counter with a crisp jab.
Fuujin misses with a low kick.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Fuujin.
Fuujin avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fuujin prevents a body shot from Smith.
A short uppercut from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin lands a body punch.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuujin.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Fuujin avoids the damage to the body.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Fuujin's head.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Fuujin avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Fuujin pulls guard successfully.
Fuujin has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Fuujin looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuujin, not yet.
Fuujin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fuujin working for submissions but it's allowed Smith to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin trying to control here.
Fuujin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Smith stands up and beckons Fuujin to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fuujin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a leg kick
letting Fuujin counter with a right hand.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Fuujin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fuujin circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Fuujin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith tries to clinch but Fuujin is having none of it.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Fuujin counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Fuujin is looking for a counter combo.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Fuujin is out of range.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Fuujin's leg but Fuujin calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Fuujin.
Smith thumps Fuujin with a low kick.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fuujin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuujin lands a body shot.
Fuujin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith wants to clinch up but Fuujin keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Fuujin misses the target.
Fuujin tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Fuujin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fuujin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fuujin misses with a head kick.
Fuujin misses with a straight right.
As Fuujin backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Fuujin manages to avoid it all.
Fuujin connects with the punch.
Smith tries to clinch but Fuujin moves out of range.
Fuujin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith scores with a body shot.
That kick from Smith tenderised Fuujin's leg. Fuujin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fuujin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuujin misses with a looping left.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Fuujin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fuujin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith misses with a leg kick
enabling Fuujin to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a combination
and Fuujin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fuujin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fuujin momentarily.
Fuujin lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Smith misses.
Fuujin throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Matt Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuujin misses with a body shot.
Fuujin throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Smith lands.
Fuujin slips a jab from Smith.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Fuujin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Fuujin moved out of range nicely.
Fuujin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fuujin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Fuujin pushes him away.
Fuujin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Fuujin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith thumps Fuujin with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a right hand
letting Fuujin counter with a right hand.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fuujin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith punishes Fuujin's body with a nice straight punch.
Fuujin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Fuujin moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith thows a leg kick but Fuujin checks it
and Fuujin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Fuujin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fuujin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fuujin showed some decent athleticism there.
Fuujin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin slows the pace down in half guard.
Fuujin stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Fuujin tries to pass.
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.
Fuujin looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith wanted to stand there but Fuujin had control of the position.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fuujin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Fuujin's legs - danger averted.
Kazuka Fuujin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuujin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Smith!
After the big win, Matt Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Riner Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Luatua (ranked 318 p4p, 13 weight class) and Antonio Montana (ranked 680 p4p, 26 weight class). Montana has chosen Push it to the Limit as his entrance music. Robbie Luatua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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35
258 lbs
31 - 14 - 0 |
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34
262 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Luatua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Montana!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luatua tries to clinch but Montana is having none of it.
Montana throws a leg kick but Luatua sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Luatua scores with a kick to the midsection.
Montana shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Luatua manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Luatua is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Montana cracks Luatua with a solid left hand.
Luatua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Montana.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana looking to pass the guard.
Luatua has Montana pulled in close to control his posture.
Montana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luatua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Luatua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Montana.
Montana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Montana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Luatua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Montana postures up in Luatua's guard and throws a big left but Luatua blocks it.
Montana won't allow Luatua to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montana connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana moves into the clinch.
Montana lands a nice uppercut.
Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luatua.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luatua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Montana.
Montana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montana closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Luatua's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luatua has his hands on Montana's head, controlling the position.
Luatua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Luatua wants to stand and escape but Montana is having none of it.
Luatua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montana is one step ahead there.
Luatua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Montana trying to control but Luatua is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Montana lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Montana.
Montana scores with a decent looking hook.
Luatua swats away the attempt to clinch by Montana.
A little feinted left hand from Luatua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana tries to clinch up.
Luatua throws a shot from downtown. Montana moves away and avoids it.
Luatua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luatua lands a nice looking kick to the body. Montana takes a step back to recover.
Montana looks winded!
Luatua lands a big uppercut and Montana crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Montana looks OK. Luatua waves Montana back to his feet!
It looks like Antonio Montana has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luatua throws a shot to the body.
Luatua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luatua lands a nice looking body kick.
Luatua drops Montana with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Montana looks back up at him and smiles so Luatua waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Montana is rocked!
Luatua knocks out Montana with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Luatua before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Luatua picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Luatua!
Our winner, Robbie Luatua, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Skovgaard (ranked 223 p4p, 30 weight class) and Leeland Lillard (ranked 571 p4p, 88 weight class). Skovgaard comes to the cage accompanied by Second Reality. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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217 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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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
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valentin Skovgaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leeland Lillard!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skovgaard throws an off balance right hand
and Lillard counters with a series of strikes. Skovgaard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lillard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skovgaard moves away.
Lillard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skovgaard counters with a leg kick.
Lillard misses with a body kick.
Lillard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skovgaard.
Lillard throws a poor cross that misses
and Skovgaard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skovgaard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lillard counters with a crisp one two that drops Skovgaard! Lillard thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Skovgaard to his feet! Skovgaard is in big trouble!
Skovgaard is rocked!
A combination from Lillard does no damage.
Oh Skovgaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lillard closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Skovgaard out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leeland Lillard!
During a confident post fight interview, Leeland Lillard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taiga Jim (ranked 42 p4p, 11 weight class) and Phol Murhaa (ranked 137 p4p, 19 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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29
189 lbs
16 - 8 - 1 |
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33
188 lbs
31 - 11 - 3 |
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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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taiga Jim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phol Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jim.
Jim swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Jim avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa throws a chopping leg kick but Jim manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jim misses with a hook.
Murhaa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Jim moved out of range nicely.
Jim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Jim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Jab by Jim.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jim. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Jim's shoulder, as Jim tries to avoid the shot.
Jim has Murhaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Jim tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Jim back against the cage.
Jim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Jim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jim looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jim.
Jim scores with a shoulder strike.
Jim taking a breather.
Jim scores with a shot to the side of Murhaa's head.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jim backwards.
Jim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jim backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jim digs a right hand underneath Murhaa's ribcage. Murhaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa works on Jim's body with a couple of short punches.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Jim.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jim backwards.
Jim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jim.
Murhaa digs a right hand into Jim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jim's gas tank.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Jim uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jim takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jim.
Jim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Jim blocking some punches.
Jim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Jim pushes Murhaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jim.
Jim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murhaa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Murhaa.
Jim throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Jim blocking some punches.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jim backwards.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa gets through Jim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jim scores with a shoulder strike.
Jim has Murhaa pushed against the cage.
Murhaa digs a right hand into Jim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jim's gas tank.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jim backwards.
Murhaa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jim up against the cage.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Murhaa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jim misses with a wild combination.
Murhaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jim with a body shot.
Murhaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa misses with a leg kick.
Jim throws a sloppy head kick and Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Jim avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa stuns Jim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murhaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Jim looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jim.
Jim clinches.
Jim misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Jim's head but Jim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa leaves Jim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jim throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murhaa throws a leg kick
and Jim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jim moves out of range as Murhaa strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Jim on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhaa jabs Jim to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jim tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
Phol Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jim lands with an uppercut that bounces Murhaa off the cage and back into range.
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!
Jim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jim.
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim fails with the takedown
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jim lands a jab to the head.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
and Jim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jim just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jim doesn't seem bothered though.
Jim lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jim.
Jim throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Jim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jim throws a sloppy head kick and Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa throws a low kick, looking for Jim's leg but Jim calmly moves out of range.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Jim is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jim takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Phol Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jim throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
Murhaa cracks Jim with an open hand slap.
Jim gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Taiga Jim will probably get the nod.
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!
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Jim slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Jim tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jim scores with a jab. Murhaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa lands a big head kick that sends Jim tumbling to the mat! Murhaa takes a step backwards and waves Jim back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jim is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Murhaa engages and cracks Jim with a massive lead left hook - Jim tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Murhaa is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phol Murhaa!
After winning the bout, Phol Murhaa 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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