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DUEL#158 Kuchar vs Ajax PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noob Saibot (ranked 746 p4p, 81 weight class) and Li Kong Ho (ranked 2840 p4p, 255 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
41 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noob Saibot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Li Kong Ho!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Saibot misses.
Good work by Ho as he checks the leg kick.
Saibot connects with a right hand. Ho shakes it off.
Saibot connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ho.
Ho jabs at Saibot's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saibot.
Ho scores with a decent looking hook.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Ho misses.
Ho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saibot throws the kick towards the body but Ho avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot gets a double leg takedown into Ho's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Saibot's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saibot being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot stopping the sweep attempt from Ho.
Saibot is posturing up here but Ho has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Saibot tries to roll out but it's too tight and Saibot has to tap! Slick submission there by Ho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Kong Ho!
A very excited looking Li Kong Ho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between El Misterioso Damballah (ranked 1317 p4p, 176 weight class) and Ben Turner (ranked 970 p4p, 127 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, El Misterioso Damballah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ben Turner!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner gets tackled into the cage by Damballah. Damballah maintains the clinch.
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner 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.
Damballah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turner avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Damballah or perhaps it was just good defense by Turner, which made it look bad.
Damballah cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Jab from Turner.
Damballah misses the jab.
No joy there for Damballah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner tries to clinch but Damballah is having none of it.
Damballah's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Damballah duly obliges.
Damballah misses with a series of wild punches.
Damballah throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
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!
Turner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Damballah to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner pulls Damballah in close to his closed guard and prevents Damballah from doing any damage or advancing position.
Damballah throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damballah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Damballah working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head.
Turner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Damballah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Damballah trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Damballah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turner controlling Damballah's posture.
Damballah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Damballah throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Damballah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turner has his feet on Damballah's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Turner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Damballah tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Misterioso Damballah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damballah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Damballah jumps guard but Turner stands there with Damballah around his waist. Damballah gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Damballah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Damballah tries to pull guard but Turner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Turner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Damballah backwards.
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Damballah swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
A big right from Turner misses.
Damballah has a takedown stuffed.
Turner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Damballah.
Damballah misses with a takedown attempt - Turner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damballah moves into the clinch successfully.
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Damballah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turner sprawls well. Turner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Damballah gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Turner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Damballah walks into a jab.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Damballah drives through with a takedown into Turner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Turner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Damballah throws an elbow that misses. Turner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Damballah's guard. Nice move by Turner!
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Damballah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turner defends it easily.
Turner postures up in Damballah's guard and throws a big left but Damballah blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner scoring with some ground and pound.
Turner with a nice head shot there.
Damballah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Turner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turner connects with a couple of short punches.
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 El Misterioso Damballah will probably get the nod.
That's time! Damballah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck for Damballah with that takedown attempt.
Turner wants to clinch up but Damballah keeps it at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Damballah.
El Misterioso Damballah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damballah lands a two punch combo.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Damballah.
A countering left hand to the body from Turner misses.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Damballah.
Turner moves into the clinch successfully.
Damballah lands an uppercut.
Damballah manages to pull guard.
Turner is in close to Damballah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner scoring with some ground and pound.
Turner wants to control from the top but Damballah keeps moving.
Turner postures up in Damballah's guard and throws a big left but Damballah blocks it.
Damballah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Turner trying to control but Damballah is working from the bottom.
Damballah wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Damballah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Damballah's legs - danger averted.
Turner works over Damballah with some ground and pound from guard.
Turner with a nice head shot there.
Turner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Damballah is keeping the position.
Turner landing with the ground and pound.
Damballah 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.
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.
Turner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Turner wants to control from the top but Damballah keeps moving.
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Damballah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner's guard.
Turner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
El Misterioso Damballah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Damballah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Damballah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Damballah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Damballah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Damballah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner 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.
Damballah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Damballah is fighting to break Turner's control of his arms but Turner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Damballah wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Damballah is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
Damballah is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
Damballah throws a big elbow that misses.
Turner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Damballah is aware though and is defending well.
Damballah trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner trying to control the position here.
That's four 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.
Damballah cracks Turner with a solid left hand.
Turner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Damballah content to stall in guard here.
Damballah trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damballah takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Misterioso Damballah dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Damballah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Damballah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turner sprawls well. Turner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Damballah gets slowly back to his feet.
Damballah misses with a body shot.
Turner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Damballah in his tracks.
El Misterioso Damballah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner gets a clinch.
Damballah manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Damballah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turner manages to get himself to full guard.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Damballah from controlling successfully.
Turner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Damballah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turner is aware though and is defending well.
Turner lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner postures up and lands a big shot to Damballah's brow.
Damballah has momentary wrist control but Turner slips an elbow through the middle.
Damballah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Turner connects with a couple of short punches.
Damballah is rocked!
Turner cracks Damballah with a solid left hand.
Oh Damballah is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turner advances to half guard.
Damballah is trying to get back to full guard.
Damballah seems to have got his legs back now.
Turner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Turner.
Turner is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Damballah is hurt! He's hurt bad - Turner fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Damballah from any more punishment! Congratulations to Turner! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Turner!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ben Turner thanked Red Light Coffeeshop for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Denke (ranked 548 p4p, 76 weight class) and Peter Angelov (ranked 1192 p4p, 161 weight class). Peter Angelov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Denke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Angelov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Denke throws a hook to the side of Angelov's head but Angelov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Angelov clinches with his opponent.
Denke throws an elbow that misses.
Denke manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Denke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Angelov up against the cage.
Come on Angelov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Angelov up against the cage.
Denke tries to work over Angelov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Angelov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Angelov.
A nice left hand lands by Denke.
Denke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Denke breaks from the clinch.
Denke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke punishes Angelov's body with a nice straight punch.
Karl Denke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denke throws a body punch but Angelov moves out of range.
Angelov is looking to clinch but Denke is avoiding it.
Denke gets a clinch.
Angelov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Come on Angelov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Angelov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Denke lands an uppercut.
Angelov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Denke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Denke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but Denke blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Denke breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Angelov.
Despite the aggression on Angelov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Denke moves into the clinch.
Denke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Angelov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Denke's efforts to push away.
The referee is keeping an eye on Angelov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Denke is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Denke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angelov blocking some punches.
Angelov blocks a body shot from Denke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Denke 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.
Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Denke throws a solid leg kick but Angelov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Denke.
Denke misses with a wild combination.
Angelov counters with a body kick.
Angelov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Denke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke throws a nice looking combination but Angelov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Angelov ducks under a wild hook from Denke.
Denke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelov slips a jab and a cross from Denke.
Denke clinches.
Denke misses with a punch to the body.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Denke lands with a short shot to the head.
Angelov stalling.
Angelov slows down the pace here.
Angelov is trying to maintain a safe position but Denke gets an underhook and turns Angelov into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Denke tries to throw a body punch but Angelov avoids it by throwing Denke back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke lands an uppercut.
Denke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Angelov can do to turn this around?
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Denke.
Angelov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Angelov blocks a body shot from Denke.
A nice right hand lands inside from Denke.
Denke digs a right hand underneath Angelov's ribcage. Angelov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Angelov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Angelov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Denke is keeping busy.
Denke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Denke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Denke closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Denke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Peter Angelov has been cut.
Denke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Angelov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Denke throws a leg kick but Angelov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Angelov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Denke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Angelov moves out of range of the body kick from Denke.
Angelov misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Angelov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Denke!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karl Denke is winning the standup battle so far.
Denke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Angelov looks for the body kick but Denke saw that one coming.
Denke throws a sloppy head kick and Angelov moves out of range easily.
Denke pushes Angelov up against the cage in a clinch.
Denke holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Angelov just leaning against Denke, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Denke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Angelov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Denke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Angelov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Angelov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Angelov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Denke keeps the fight on the outside.
Angelov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Denke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Peter Angelov's cut even more.
Denke leaning his opponent against the cage.
Angelov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke effectively controlling the action here.
Angelov prevents a body shot from Denke.
Denke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Denke swings wildly with an uppercut but Angelov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Angelov missing with knees to the body.
Denke misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Denke tries to work over Angelov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke has Angelov pushed against the cage.
Angelov is trying to maintain a safe position but Denke gets an underhook and turns Angelov into the cage.
Denke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Angelov.
Denke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Denke.
Denke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Angelov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denke throws out the jab.
Denke throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Angelov.
Angelov blocks a head kick by Denke.
Despite the aggression on Angelov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Angelov avoids the head kick by Denke.
Angelov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Denke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Denke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Denke backs off Angelov throws a huge counter combo but Denke manages to avoid it all.
Angelov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Denke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke misses the shot to the body.
Angelov checks a low kick from Denke.
As Denke backs off Angelov throws a huge counter combo but Denke manages to avoid it all.
Angelov looks for the body kick but Denke saw that one coming.
Denke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Angelov in his tracks.
Angelov rushes Denke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Angelov stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Angelov up against the cage.
Peter Angelov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Denke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Denke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Denke!
After the fight, Karl Denke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shepherd Bushiri (ranked 217 p4p, 29 weight class) and Yaniv Schulmann (ranked 503 p4p, 64 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Shepherd Bushiri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaniv Schulmann!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bushiri works Schulmann's body with a nice hook.
Schulmann throws a hook to the side of Bushiri's head but Bushiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schulmann misses with a series of wild punches.
Bushiri misses with a looping left.
Schulmann replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bushiri blocks it well.
A combination from Schulmann does no damage.
Schulmann swings for the body but Bushiri moves out of range.
Schulmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bushiri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Schulmann cracks Bushiri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bushiri is looking to clinch but Schulmann is avoiding it.
Schulmann dips to his left and cracks Bushiri with an uppercut!
It looks like Shepherd Bushiri has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Schulmann finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schulmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schulmann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bushiri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schulmann swings widly with a right hand
and Bushiri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schulmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with a head kick.
Bushiri lands a jab to Schulmann's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schulmann.
Shepherd Bushiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bushiri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bushiri avoids a kick to the body.
Bushiri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body kick from Bushiri.
Bushiri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schulmann is able to avoid easily.
Bushiri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schulmann's sensitive parts.
Bushiri cracks Schulmann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schulmann shoots in but no luck this time.
Schulmann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bushiri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheers as Bushiri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schulmann doesn't seem phased though.
Schulmann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bushiri finds it's way round the side to connect with Schulmann's head.
Schulmann throws a push kick but Bushiri slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bushiri works the jab nicely.
Nice body punch from Bushiri.
Bushiri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri throws a hook but Schulmann blocks it.
Schulmann cracks a nice hook into Bushiri's ribs.
Schulmann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bushiri has time to react.
Schulmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bushiri swivels and escapes.
Schulmann on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bushiri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bushiri misses the shot to the body.
Schulmann moves into the clinch successfully.
Schulmann blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schulmann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bushiri up against the cage.
Schulmann is looking to control Bushiri's arms but Bushiri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schulmann has his back to the cage.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Schulmann controls the action.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Schulmann avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann blocks an uppercut.
Schulmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushiri.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Schulmann avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Schulmann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaniv Schulmann.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schulmann.
Bushiri lands a hook that snaps the head of Schulmann backwards.
Schulmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schulmann tries to work over Bushiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schulmann's elbow.
Schulmann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bushiris head.
Bushiri lands with a left to the head.
Schulmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schulmann is trying to stall.
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with the head strike.
Bushiri digs a right hand underneath Schulmann's ribcage. Schulmann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bushiri blocking some punches.
Schulmann is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schulmann misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schulmann lands a hook that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Bushiri cracks Schulmann with a nice body shot.
Bushiri lands a left hand.
Schulmann misses with some punches.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bushiri gets through Schulmann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bushiri lands with a left to the head.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Schulmann.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Bushiri.
Schulmann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bushiri or not.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shepherd Bushiri's cut.
That's time! Bushiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schulmann avoids the body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schulmann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schulmann tries to clinch but Bushiri moves out of range.
Schulmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bushiri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
Schulmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schulmann blocks an uppercut.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schulmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schulmann tightens his grip and picks Bushiri up, before dumping him to the ground. Bushiri manages to land in guard.
Bushiri is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Schulmann presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bushiri.
Bushiri gets through Schulmann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schulmanns head.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Schulmann avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Schulmann scores with a shot to the side of Bushiri's head.
Bushiri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schulmann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bushiri is keeping busy.
Schulmann can't find room to land a body shot as Bushiri controls the action.
Bushiri is leaning against Schulmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Schulmann.
Bushiri lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Schulmann fails to land.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
Bushiri tries to work over Schulmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri misses with some punches.
Schulmann cracks Bushiri with a nice body shot.
Shepherd Bushiri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Schulmann fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schulmann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schulmann is trying to break the clinch but Bushiri has him pressed against the cage.
Bushiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schulmann tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Schulmann back against the cage.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Schulmann blocks it.
Schulmann scores with a shot to the side of Bushiri's head.
Bushiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schulmann can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Bushiri.
Bushiri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Schulmann.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Schulmann.
Good body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Schulmann fails to land.
Schulmann lands an uppercut.
Schulmann prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Schulmann manages to break the clinch.
Bushiri misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann misses with a hook. Bushiri ducked under it nicely.
Bushiri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schulmann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yaniv Schulmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schulmann throws a solid leg kick but Bushiri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with a kick to the body.
Schulmann swings for the body but Bushiri moves out of range.
Bushiri moves away from the strike by Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with a hook. Bushiri ducked under it nicely.
Schulmann throws an off balance right hand
and Bushiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schulmann shoots in and drives through. Bushiri sprawls well.
Bushiri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schulmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schulmann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bushiri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schulmann on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Schulmann shoots in for a takedown but Bushiri shows good takedown defense.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaniv Schulmann.
Bushiri keeps Schulmann at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schulmann.
Bushiri lands with a hook. Schulmann tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bushiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bushiri staying out of range there.
Schulmann throws out a powerful jab.
Schulmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bushiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schulmann is rocked!
Schulmann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bushiri momentarily.
Bushiri cracks a nice hook into Schulmann's ribs.
Schulmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Bushiri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Schulmann controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schulmann's elbow.
Schulmann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schulmann's elbow.
Bushiri digs a right hand underneath Schulmann's ribcage. Schulmann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bushiri pushes Schulmann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shepherd Bushiri's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
That kick from Bushiri tenderised Schulmann's leg. Schulmann is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schulmann misses with a hook
enabling Bushiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Schulmann throws a push kick but Bushiri slaps the foot to one side.
Bushiri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bushiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Schulmann counters with a three punch combo that has Bushiri backing up. Bushiri nods at Schulmann to acknowledge the strikes.
Schulmann throws a series of punches but Bushiri avoids them all with ease.
Schulmann swings for the body but Bushiri moves out of range.
Bushiri feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bushiri lands a body shot.
Schulmann clinches up against the cage.
Bushiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schulmann has a couple of punches blocked by Bushiri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bushiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schulmann stalling in the clinch but Bushiri improves position.
Schulmann looking to stall.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schulmann's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushiri scores with a hook to the body.
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bushiri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bushiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Schulmann breaks from the clinch.
Schulmann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schulmann tries to clinch up
and Bushiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Schulmann.
Bushiri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bushiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bushiri lands a jab.
Schulmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schulmann tries to work over Bushiri's front leg with a kick but Bushiri checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schulmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri swings for the body but Schulmann moves out of range.
Schulmann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bushiri is looking to slow Schulmann down with leg kicks.
Bushiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Schulmann is just out of range.
Schulmann takes one on the button.
Bushiri feints and then cracks Schulmann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schulmann down.
Bushiri throws a hook but Schulmann avoids it easily.
Schulmann clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bushiri.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schulmann taking a breather.
Schulmann tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Schulmann back against the cage.
Schulmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schulmann lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Schulmann controls the action.
Schulmann is trying to trip Bushiri. He has hold of a leg but Bushiri is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Schulmann persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bushiri manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bushiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schulmann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bushiri lands a shot to the body.
Schulmann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Schulmann blocks it.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schulmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schulmann is looking to control Bushiri's arms but Bushiri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schulmann has his back to the cage.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schulmann's elbow.
Schulmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Schulmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bushiri lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Bushiri.
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schulmann trying to control the position but instead, Bushiri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schulmann into the cage.
Bushiri digs a right hand into Schulmann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schulmann's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands an uppercut.
Schulmann lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bushiri - that landed with a thud.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schulmann prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bushiri pushes Schulmann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schulmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bushiri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Shepherd Bushiri's cut.
That's time! Bushiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bushiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schulmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bushiri throws an overhand right that lands on Schulmann's shoulder, as Schulmann tries to avoid the shot.
Schulmann lands a nice shot that snaps Bushiri's head back.
Bushiri wants to clinch up but Schulmann keeps it at a distance.
Bushiri lands with a good body shot.
Bushiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schulmann keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Schulmann.
Bushiri lands a slapping body shot.
Bushiri throws the kick towards the body but Schulmann avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulmann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bushiri.
Bushiri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schulmann tries to bum rush Bushiri with a series of wild strikes but Bushiri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bushiri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schulmann manages to circle out of the way.
Schulmann fails to land with a series of punches.
Bushiri feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schulmann.
Bushiri looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schulmann looks for a takedown but Bushiri sprawls well.
Schulmann is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bushiri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shepherd Bushiri is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bushiri.
Yaniv Schulmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushiri scores with a jab to the body.
Schulmann misses with a body shot.
Schulmann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bushiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bushiri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schulmann's head.
Bushiri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bushiri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bushiri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Schulmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Bushiri finish him?
Schulmann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bushiri defends well and Schulmann ends up having to push Bushiri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schulmann seems to have recovered his senses.
Schulmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bushiri lands a jab to the nose.
Schulmann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bushiri thinks about countering with a body kick.
Schulmann tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Bushiri counter with a right hand.
Bushiri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bushiri lands with a shot to the body.
Bushiri ducks right into an uppercut from Schulmann.
Bushiri has managed to clinch.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Schulmann controls his hands.
Good body shot from Bushiri.
Schulmann is looking for a takedown.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaniv Schulmann.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bushiri prevents a body shot from Schulmann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri is leaning against Schulmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bushiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schulmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schulmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bushiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Bushiri.
A short right from Bushiri on the inside.
Bushiri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bushiri lands with a short shot to the head.
Bushiri throws a big uppercut that drops Schulmann! More strikes from Bushiri and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Schulmann lies dazed against the cage as Bushiri celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shepherd Bushiri!
Shepherd Bushiri retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Shepherd Bushiri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larson Picker (ranked 353 p4p, 45 weight class) and Don Fagaro (ranked 1316 p4p, 157 weight class). Larson Picker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larson Picker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Fagaro!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagaro takes one to the chin there.
Picker misses with a right hand
and Fagaro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fagaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picker.
Fagaro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot by Picker.
Fagaro looks for a takedown but Picker sprawls well.
Picker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fagaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Fagaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Picker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fagaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice combination there by Picker.
Picker throws a series of punches but Fagaro avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fagaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Picker.
Picker throws a body punch but Fagaro moves out of range.
Picker misses with a body shot
and Fagaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Fagaro sizes up Picker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fagaro.
Fagaro tests Picker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fagaro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Picker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Picker misses.
Picker's corner calls for a 1-2. Picker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Picker.
Fagaro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Picker misses with a hook
and Fagaro counters with a shoot takedown. Picker fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picker is looking to stand up but Fagaro isn't so interested in that idea.
Fagaro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fagaro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Picker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Picker has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picker stands and steps away. Fagaro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A punch combination from Picker misses.
Fagaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Picker tries to clinch up.
Picker drops Fagaro with a beautiful combination! Fagaro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Picker is looking for the KO!
Fagaro is rocked!
Fagaro misses with a wild body shot.
Fagaro is still on wobbly legs! Can Picker finish him?
Nice body punch from Picker.
Picker lands an uppercut, right on the button! Fagaro tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larson Picker!
A pretty intense looking Larson Picker took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
The defeated Don Fagaro had this to say: 'I hope he stubs his toe getting out of the cage!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obama (ranked 403 p4p, 15 weight class) and Johnny Pearson (ranked 748 p4p, 35 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Johnny Pearson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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33
143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barack Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson is looking to land body kicks.
As Pearson tries to get set, Obama tries to push him back and clinch up but Pearson manages to avoid the attempt.
Obama throws a series of punches but Pearson avoids them all with ease.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been told by Obama's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pearson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obama staying out of range there.
Obama instigates a clinch.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Pearson takes a shot to the head.
Obama is trying to trip Pearson. He has hold of a leg but Pearson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Obama persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pearson wants to stand and escape but Obama is having none of it.
Pearson keeping full guard, as Obama tries to pass.
Obama advances position into side control!
Obama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pearson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama prevents Pearson from escaping the position.
Obama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Obama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Obama wants to control but Pearson is keeping him busy.
Obama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pearson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Obama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pearson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Obama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Obama swings around for an armbar but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Obama's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obama working for submissions but it's allowed Pearson to get to half guard.
Pearson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Johnny Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pearson.
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Pearson scores a nice knee to the body.
Obama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Pearson - that landed with a thud.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Obama.
Obama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Obama working aggressively here.
Pearson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Obama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Pearson.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Obama tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama prevents a body shot from Pearson.
Pearson throws an elbow but it misses.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obama is defending well for now.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Obama takes a shot to the head.
Obama tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pearson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obama or not.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 Barack Obama will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pearson tries to land a front kick but Obama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Pearson looks to move away, Obama throws a big counter combo but Pearson just gets out of the way.
Pearson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pearson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Obama shoots in for a takedown but Pearson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Obama sets himself, and Pearson steps forward looking for the clinch! Obama avoids it this time.
Pearson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Obama drops Pearson with a left right combo! Obama follows him down to the ground into side control.
Pearson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pearson, who protects the arm well.
Pearson is still in real trouble! Can Obama finish him?
Obama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Obama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Obama trying to control the position but Pearson is working away.
Obama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Obama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Obama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pearson is pushing Obama's head away, looking to escape. Obama manages to hold on to the position though.
Obama is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pearson is trying to escape and Obama transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pearson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Obama! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barack Obama!
Barack Obama managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Natural Born Killer (ranked 472 p4p, 19 weight class) and Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 97 p4p, 12 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Von Ketler's choice of entrance music: Bonecracker- Shocore. 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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28
145 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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29
139 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Natural Born Killer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eksem Von Ketler!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut
and Killer counters with a straight right hand.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Von Ketler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Killer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Von Ketler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Killer is looking to escape.
Killer has hold of Von Ketler's hands but Von Ketler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Von Ketler drops an elbow to the side of Killer's head.
Von Ketler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Von Ketler works his way into full mount!
Von Ketler with shots to the head and body - Killer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler landing shots from mount.
Von Ketler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Von Ketler landing strikes from the mount.
Killer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Killer looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler with shots to the head and body - Killer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Killer is rocked!
Von Ketler lands with some strikes.
Oh Killer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killer working to try and regain half guard.
Von Ketler looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Killer covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eksem Von Ketler! Eksem Von Ketler retains his bantamweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Eksem Von Ketler waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Sigit (ranked 201 p4p, 33 weight class) and Maya Chigg (ranked 421 p4p, 56 weight class). Sigit comes to the cage accompanied by Gie. The Sigit is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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37
172 lbs
34 - 21 - 2 |
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173 lbs
23 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
34 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, The Sigit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maya Chigg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Sigit.
Chigg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chigg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sigit.
Sigit gets the takedown into side control.
Sigit is staying tight to Chigg's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sigit prevents Chigg from escaping the position.
We've been hearing that Sigit has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Check out the look on Sigit's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chigg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sigit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chigg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sigit.
Sigit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sigit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sigit tries to pass to full mount but Chigg defends it.
Sigit is thwarting Chigg's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit slips a nice elbow through Chigg's hands, connecting with Chigg's forehead.
Chigg controlling the position well.
Chigg wants to get back to his feet.
Chigg wants to stand back up but Sigit manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigit is looking to take a break and control but Chigg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chigg is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sigit has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chigg is looking to regain half guard here but Sigit keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigit lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sigit connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chigg some visible discomfort.
Chigg is not content to let Sigit control the position.
Sigit working the head with strikes.
Sigit scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sigit working the ground and pound.
Sigit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sigit is chipping away with strikes.
Sigit working the head with strikes.
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!
Sigit landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Chigg is trying to get back to half guard.
Sigit scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chigg to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chigg tries to buck Sigit off but Sigit is having none of it.
Chigg throws Sigit to one side and escapes!
A big left from Sigit misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Chigg misses the target.
Sigit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chigg sprawls well. Chigg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sigit gets slowly back to his feet.
Chigg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sigit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chigg is trying to defend but Sigit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chigg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sigit.
Chigg is not content to let Sigit control the position.
Sigit seems to be working for a kimura but Chigg defends the submission attempt.
Chigg tries to get to full guard but Sigit has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sigit wants to pass to mount but Chigg is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sigit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sigit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chigg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sigit is in Chigg's guard.
Chigg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chigg can't keep his opponent in guard - Sigit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sigit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chigg can do to turn this around?
Chigg pushes Sigit off looking to stand but Sigit dives back in and keeps control.
Sigit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sigit landing shots from mount.
Chigg tries to hold on but Sigit postures up.
Chigg swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sigit 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigit working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sigit is working for a guillotine from mount but Chigg frees his head quite easily.
Sigit wants to control the pace but Chigg is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit landing shots from mount.
Chigg is trying desperately to improve position.
Chigg is in a horrible position here. Sigit smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sigit cracks Chigg with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chigg regains half guard.
Sigit passes to full mount!
Chigg tries to hold on but Sigit pushes him away.
Chigg is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigit landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigit has hold of Chigg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chigg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sigit landing strikes from the mount and Chigg is in trouble!
Chigg is working to get back to half guard.
Sigit dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sigit cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chigg throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sigit. What's that going to do exactly?
Sigit putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chigg is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Chigg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigit tries to control but Chigg wriggling away.
Sigit pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sigit prevents Chigg from getting the reversal.
Sigit with a couple of short strikes.
Sigit lands with some strikes.
Chigg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sigit dominating with strikes here.
Chigg is rocked!
Sigit looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Chigg covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Sigit!
After the big win, The Sigit made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Kuchar (ranked 110 p4p, 18 weight class) and Marco Ajax (ranked 266 p4p, 36 weight class). Kuchar comes into the arena with 21 Savage - No Heart blaring out of the sound system. Ajax comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Heavy Metal we will die! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Marco Ajax is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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39
158 lbs
21 - 9 - 1 |
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36
158 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Kuchar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Ajax!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuchar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ajax counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ajax connects with a body shot that sends Kuchar's belly button to the back.
Kuchar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuchar scoring well with a low kick there.
Ajax cracks Kuchar with an open hand slap.
It looks like Matt Kuchar has been cut.
A combination from Ajax does no damage.
Ajax lands with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Kuchar's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ajax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuchar ducks right into an uppercut from Ajax.
Kuchar connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuchar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuchar misses the target.
Ajax slips under a jab from Kuchar.
Marco Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ajax fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuchar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ajax throws a head kick but Kuchar moves out of range.
Nice cross by Kuchar.
Kuchar checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax throws a series of punches but Kuchar moves out of range.
Kuchar misses with a few strikes there.
Kuchar defending well as Ajax loads up on a big left hand.
Kuchar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ajax.
Kuchar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ajax. That did some damage!
Ajax misses with a straight right.
Ajax wants to clinch.
Ajax with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ajax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuchar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ajax chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuchar can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuchar 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 Ajax has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ajax and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajax cracks Kuchar with an open hand slap.
Kuchar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ajax is able to avoid easily.
Ajax doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ajax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuchar's sensitive parts.
Ajax lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuchar throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ajax.
Kuchar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuchar misses with a head kick.
Ajax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuchar.
Ajax fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ajax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuchar misses with the body kick
and Ajax counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ajax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuchar.
Ajax throws a head kick but Kuchar moves out of range.
Kuchar moves away from the strike by Ajax.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax looks to land a right hand but Kuchar moved out of range.
Ajax lands a really nice looking cross but Kuchar seems unphased.
Ajax blocks a low kick nicely.
Kuchar misses with a two punch combination.
Ajax slips a jab from Kuchar.
Ajax throws out a loose jab but Kuchar uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Ajax backs away, Kuchar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kuchar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ajax closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ajax misses with a looping right.
Ajax is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kuchar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ajax takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ajax throws a hook but Kuchar avoids it easily.
Ajax connects with a body shot.
Good work by Kuchar as he checks the leg kick.
Ajax throws a leg kick but Kuchar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuchar throws a head kick that misses.
Ajax scores with a jab to the head.
That's four 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!
Kuchar lands with a right hand.
Kuchar connects with a looping right hand.
Ajax misses with a looping right.
Kuchar blocks a low kick nicely.
Ajax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuchar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ajax lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ajax loads up on a big right hand but Kuchar slips the punch.
Kuchar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ajax comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ajax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuchar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ajax moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuchar slips a jab from Ajax.
Ajax misses the jab.
Kuchar slips under a jab from Ajax.
Ajax lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Ajax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Kuchar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kuchar connects with a nice looking jab.
Good leg kick by Kuchar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ajax wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ajax looks to throw the jab but Kuchar is out of range.
Ajax comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ajax misses with a double jab.
Kuchar throws a big counter combination but Ajax scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kuchar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuchar throws a good cross that connects.
Ajax lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ajax works Kuchar's body with a nice hook.
Kuchar checks the leg kick.
Ajax blocks a head kick by Kuchar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuchar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ajax misses with a leg kick
and Kuchar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Kuchar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax moves away from the strike by Kuchar.
Ajax checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuchar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ajax. Ajax obviously looking to wear him down.
Ajax misses with a head kick.
Kuchar throws a looping overhand right but Ajax ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Ajax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ajax pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kuchar back to the cage. Ajax follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kuchar misses with a hook.
Kuchar throws a jab when Ajax was well out of range.
Ajax feints and then cracks Kuchar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuchar down.
Kuchar misses with a low kick.
Ajax tries a quick counter leg kick but Kuchar is wise to it.
Kuchar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuchar misses with a hook. Ajax ducked under it nicely.
Ajax throws a jab when Kuchar was well out of range.
Ajax misses the shot to the body.
Kuchar is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuchar throws out a loose jab but Ajax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ajax looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ajax has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ajax tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuchar misses with a straight right.
Ajax lands a right hook to the body.
Ajax misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Ajax.
Kuchar scores with a nice body kick.
Ajax throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuchar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ajax is looking to clinch.
Kuchar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ajax scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuchar throws a solid leg kick but Ajax takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuchar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax tries to score with a low kick but Kuchar moves his leg out of the way.
Ajax feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuchar's calf.
Ajax cracks the inside of Kuchar's front leg.
Ajax throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ajax. Kuchar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuchar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kuchar throws a lazy right hand but Ajax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuchar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ajax listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Ajax blocks the leg kick.
Ajax misses with a straight left.
Kuchar blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Ajax.
Kuchar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuchar cracks Ajax with an open hand slap.
Ajax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuchar is looking for a counter combo.
A good leg kick by Ajax.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajax misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuchar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuchar throws out a loose jab but Ajax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ajax is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuchar with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kuchar might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ajax cracks a nice hook into Kuchar's ribs.
Kuchar misses with a head kick.
Ajax moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kuchar throws a jab but it's blocked by Ajax.
Ajax chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuchar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ajax is out of range.
Ajax misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuchar misses the target.
Ajax feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuchars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ajax connects with a crisp jab.
Ajax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuchar blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Ajax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Kuchar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kuchar misses with a head kick.
Ajax throws a counter combo.
Ajax connects with a high kick.
Kuchar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab, jab by Kuchar - just one landing.
Ajax just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ajax darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ajax slips under a jab from Kuchar.
Marco Ajax seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ajax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Ajax.
Kuchar is rocked!
Ajax tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oh Kuchar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuchar tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuchar just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuchar seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch combination from Kuchar misses.
Good shot there by Ajax.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajax is looking to chop away at Kuchar's legs.
Ajax misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuchar counters with an outside leg kick.
Kuchar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ajax is out of range and Kuchar settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuchar moves out of range as Ajax strikes.
Kuchar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ajax tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuchar thinks about countering with a head kick.
A jab from Kuchar misses.
Ajax throws out a counter right but Kuchar avoids it with no problem.
Kuchar blocks a leg kick.
Kuchar motions for Ajax to come forward. Kuchar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuchar cracks Ajax with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuchar misses with a looping right.
Kuchar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ajax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ajax digs a good body shot into Kuchar's ribs.
and Ajax counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kuchar! He's just covering up as Ajax starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Ajax!
In his post fight interview, Marco Ajax started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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