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CEFC Live 56 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 5522 p4p, 561 weight class) and Maciej Gorski (ranked 7571 p4p, 647 weight class). Tiyapairat comes to the cage accompanied by Ram Muay. Gorski has chosen Harnaś as his entrance music. Maciej Gorski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samak Tiyapairat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Maciej Gorski!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gorski drops his hands momentarily and Tiyapairat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiyapairat jabs Gorski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gorski shoots and misses
and Tiyapairat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tiyapairat rushes Gorski and presses him up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
Gorski avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tiyapairat lands a damaging elbow.
Tiyapairat has Gorski pushed against the cage.
Tiyapairat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tiyapairat.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Samak Tiyapairat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Gorski.
Tiyapairat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tiyapairat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tiyapairat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gorski tries for a takedown but Tiyapairat manages to get underhooks.
Gorski looks winded!
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat leaning against his opponent.
Gorski tries to score a body lock takedown but Tiyapairat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.
Tiyapairat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gorski back to the cage. Tiyapairat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Maciej Gorski has been cut.
A head kick misses from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gorski.
Gorski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tiyapairat pinned against the cage. Tiyapairat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A cross from Tiyapairat lands.
Gorski needs to keep his hands up - Tiyapairat had a free shot at his head there.
Tiyapairat with a jab.
Tiyapairat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gorski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorski darts in looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat gets double underhooks and turns Gorski into the cage.
A head kick misses from Tiyapairat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gorski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Tiyapairat misses.
Gorski drives through with a takedown into Tiyapairat's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tiyapairat is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gorski presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tiyapairat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiyapairat throws a wild body kick that Gorski sees coming a mile off.
Tiyapairat closes the distance and pushes Gorski back into the cage.
Gorski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tiyapairat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a nice uppercut.
Gorski has hold of one of Tiyapairat's legs. Tiyapairat is fighting the takedown attempt but Gorski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat pushes Gorski off and gets back to his feet.
Tiyapairat connects with a solid leg kick.
Gorski closes the distance and clinches up with Tiyapairat, looking for a takedown. Gorski pushes Tiyapairat against the cage but Tiyapairat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gorski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiyapairat can pounce on him.
Tiyapairat moves into the clinch.
Tiyapairat misses with a knee strike.
Tiyapairat lands with a right to the head.
Gorski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tiyapairat controlling the action here for a moment.
Gorski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tiyapairat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tiyapairat rushes Gorski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat is stalling here.
Gorski can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiyapairat.
Gorski is working for takedown but Tiyapairat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tiyapairat working Gorski over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiyapairat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiyapairat scores with a head kick. Gorski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gorski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tiyapairat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gorski thinking.
Tiyapairat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tiyapairat missing with knees to the body.
Gorski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gorski is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiyapairat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiyapairat lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maciej Gorski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tiyapairat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tiyapairat wants it to stay on the feet.
Gorski fails with a takedown attempt.
Gorski shoots in for a takedown but Tiyapairat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Samak Tiyapairat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Gorski.
Gorski shoots for a double leg takedown but Tiyapairat sprawls well. He's pushed Gorski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tiyapairat rushes Gorski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gorski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat lands a good knee to the midsection. Gorski won't want to take too many of those.
Gorski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tiyapairat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tiyapairat clinches up with Gorski and pushes him back against the cage.
Tiyapairat lands with a short shot to the head.
Gorski is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
Tiyapairat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gorski's face.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiyapairat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gorski.
It looked like Tiyapairat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tiyapairat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tiyapairat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gorski's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tiyapairat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gorski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tiyapairat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tiyapairat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gorski tries for a takedown but Tiyapairat circles away easily
and Tiyapairat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tiyapairat rushes Gorski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tiyapairat lands a damaging elbow.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gorski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat is defending well.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.
Tiyapairat rushes Gorski and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiyapairat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gorski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Tiyapairat. Beautiful body shot.
Tiyapairat closes the distance and clinches.
Gorski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gorski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gorski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tiyapairat after a bit of a struggle.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Samak Tiyapairat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tiyapairat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gorski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gorski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tiyapairat prevents it.
Gorski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorski can do to turn this around?
Tiyapairat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gorski has Tiyapairat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tiyapairat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gorski or not.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat breaks from the clinch.
Maciej Gorski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorski shoots in and drives through. Tiyapairat sprawls well.
Tiyapairat lands with a kick to the temple. Gorski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gorski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiyapairat clinches up with Gorski and pushes him back against the cage.
Gorski looking for a takedown.
Tiyapairat leaning against his opponent.
Gorski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tiyapairat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hook to the body lands for Tiyapairat.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiyapairat is pressed up against the cage. Gorski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tiyapairat down to the mat. Tiyapairat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gorski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat takes the fight into the clinch.
Tiyapairat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gorski's defenses.
Tiyapairat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gorski.
Tiyapairat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gorski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gorski avoids it.
Gorski has Tiyapairat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tiyapairat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat misses with a knee to the head.
Gorski wants to take the fight to the mat but Tiyapairat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tiyapairat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gorski needs to keep his hands up - Tiyapairat had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maciej Gorski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tiyapairat throws a head kick but Gorski moves out of range.
Gorski shoots in looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gorski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gorski gets tackled into the cage by Tiyapairat. Tiyapairat maintains the clinch.
Gorski wants a takedown.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.
Gorski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tiyapairat is fending him off so far but Gorski persists. Nope, Tiyapairat circles away and we're back to standing.
Samak Tiyapairat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Gorski.
Tiyapairat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tiyapairat throws a good cross that connects.
Gorski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tiyapairat lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tiyapairat counters with a three punch combo that has Gorski backing up. Gorski nods at Tiyapairat to acknowledge the strikes.
Tiyapairat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorski fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiyapairat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gorski shoots in looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gorski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gorski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gorski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tiyapairat tries to bum rush Gorski with a series of wild strikes but Gorski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tiyapairat rushes Gorski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gorski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tiyapairat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiyapairat misses with a head kick.
Tiyapairat connects with a body shot.
Gorski fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tiyapairat to score with a decent uppercut.
Tiyapairat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gorski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tiyapairat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiyapairat stuffs the takedown attempt from Gorski. Gorski gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiyapairat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiyapairat clinches up against the cage.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tiyapairat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat is pressed up against the cage. Gorski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tiyapairat down to the mat. Tiyapairat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gorski shoots in looking for a takedown. Tiyapairat tries to sprawl out of it but Gorski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tiyapairat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiyapairat misses with a series of wild punches.
Tiyapairat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Gorski.
Gorski closes the distance and clinches up with Tiyapairat, looking for a takedown. Gorski pushes Tiyapairat against the cage but Tiyapairat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat slaps away a takedown attempt from Gorski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tiyapairat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tiyapairat clinches.
Gorski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorski takes an elbow to the temple.
Gorski has Tiyapairat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tiyapairat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tiyapairat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gorski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tiyapairat is trying to keep an underhook but Gorski manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tiyapairat pushes Gorski off and gets back to his feet.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiyapairat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gorski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tiyapairat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Samak Tiyapairat is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tiyapairat has closed the distance and engaged Gorski in a clinch.
Maciej Gorski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gorski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Tiyapairat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tiyapairat 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Tiyapairat!
Samak Tiyapairat bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Levan Kvirkvelia (ranked 3084 p4p, 333 weight class) and Chocolate Al (ranked 11073 p4p, 704 weight class). Levan Kvirkvelia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chocolate Al's chin.
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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
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Levan Kvirkvelia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chocolate Al!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvirkvelia tries to clinch up.
Kvirkvelia works Al's body with a nice hook.
Kvirkvelia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Al.
Kvirkvelia swings for the body but Al moves out of range.
Kvirkvelia shoots in for a takedown but Al shows good takedown defense.
Kvirkvelia forces Al back against the cage and clinches.
Kvirkvelia wants to break free but Al has control.
Al prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kvirkvelia throws a head punch that misses.
Al pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al darts in looking for a takedown but Kvirkvelia gets double underhooks and turns Al into the cage.
Kvirkvelia has managed to clinch.
Kvirkvelia stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Levan Kvirkvelia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chocolate Al.
Al is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kvirkvelia is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Al to the mat. Al regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Al is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kvirkvelia presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kvirkvelia is working for takedown but Al is calmly controlling the position for now.
Al wants a takedown.
Kvirkvelia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al prevents it.
Al manages to break the clinch.
Kvirkvelia throws a body shot but no joy.
Al shoots in for a takedown but Kvirkvelia shows good takedown defense.
Kvirkvelia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kvirkvelia tried to score with a low kick but Al checks it.
A head kick misses from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al circles away.
Al is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al checks a low kick from Kvirkvelia.
Al shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kvirkvelia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al is able to avoid easily.
Al throws a counter combo.
Kvirkvelia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Al is not content to let Kvirkvelia control the position.
Al has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kvirkvelia is working away from the top position though.
Kvirkvelia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kvirkvelia trying to control from half guard but Al is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al gets back to full guard.
Kvirkvelia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Al throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kvirkvelia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kvirkvelia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al's guard.
Al looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kvirkvelia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Al defending well though.
Kvirkvelia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al tries to get to full guard but Kvirkvelia has control of the leg.
Kvirkvelia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the action but Al is working from the bottom.
Al has hold of Kvirkvelia's hands but Kvirkvelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Al is pressing down on Kvirkvelia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kvirkvelia wants to control from the top but Al keeps moving.
Kvirkvelia tries to free his leg and advance position but Al is retaining full guard.
Kvirkvelia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al looking for a sweep. Not yet Al, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levan Kvirkvelia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kvirkvelia swats away the attempt to clinch by Al.
Al defending well as Kvirkvelia loads up on a big left hand.
Levan Kvirkvelia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvirkvelia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Al looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kvirkvelia remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Al is not content to let Kvirkvelia control the position.
Kvirkvelia 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.
Al manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kvirkvelia's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvirkvelia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kvirkvelia in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia wants to take a breather but Al is having none of it.
Kvirkvelia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kvirkvelia is looking for a kimura here.
Al is looking to improve his position.
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.
Kvirkvelia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Al with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kvirkvelia is trying to control the action in half guard but Al is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Al manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kvirkvelia keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kvirkvelia wants a takedown.
Kvirkvelia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Al smiles and moves away.
Al keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kvirkvelia tries to clinch but Al is having none of it.
Kvirkvelia misses with a straight right.
Al with the counter takedown but Kvirkvelia avoids it easily.
Kvirkvelia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kvirkvelia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Al quickly recovers to half guard.
Al pushes Kvirkvelia off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia connects with a solid leg kick.
Al shoots in and bounces Kvirkvelia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Al trying to control but Kvirkvelia is working from the bottom.
Al has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Takeover. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Al is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kvirkvelia is pulling down on Al's head to control his posture.
Al missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kvirkvelia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvirkvelia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al tries to stand but Kvirkvelia is controlling from the bottom.
Al sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chocolate Al has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Al or perhaps it was just good defense by Kvirkvelia, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Kvirkvelia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kvirkvelia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levan Kvirkvelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kvirkvelia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chocolate Al will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Al takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck for Al with that takedown attempt.
Kvirkvelia closes the distance and clinches.
Al pulls guard.
Kvirkvelia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kvirkvelia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Al trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvirkvelia is looking to advance position but Al won't allow it.
Al is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al works his way to full guard. Good work.
Al trying to keep a closed guard but Kvirkvelia is proving a slippery customer.
Kvirkvelia cracks Al with a solid left hand.
Kvirkvelia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kvirkvelia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kvirkvelia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Al is trying to control Kvirkvelia's posture but Kvirkvelia avoids it.
Al takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kvirkvelia is looking to take a break and control but Al is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Kvirkvelia seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al is looking to regain half guard here but Kvirkvelia keeps moving and retains side control.
Kvirkvelia scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kvirkvelia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kvirkvelia postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the action but Al is working from the bottom.
Kvirkvelia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Al has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al is looking to regain half guard here but Kvirkvelia keeps moving and retains side control.
Al wants to control but Kvirkvelia postures up.
Kvirkvelia in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Al tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kvirkvelia presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Al is squirming around, avoiding Kvirkvelia's attempts to control the action.
Al tries to hold on but Kvirkvelia pushes him away.
Al sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kvirkvelia prevents Al from improving his position.
Al moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kvirkvelia content to stall in guard here.
Kvirkvelia postures up in Al's guard and throws a big left but Al blocks it.
Kvirkvelia wants to pass the guard but Al is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al is pulling down on Kvirkvelia's head to control his posture.
Al wants to sweep here but Kvirkvelia controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levan Kvirkvelia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kvirkvelia 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levan Kvirkvelia!
A victorious Levan Kvirkvelia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konner McKregor (ranked 2971 p4p, 339 weight class) and Sergey Chernishev (ranked 7318 p4p, 640 weight class). Chernishev has chosen MC Hovanskiy - Father in the building as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Konner McKregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Chernishev!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKregor rushes Chernishev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McKregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chernishev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
McKregor scores with a head kick. Chernishev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McKregor tries to clinch up.
Chernishev tried to score with a low kick but McKregor checks it.
No joy there for Chernishev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McKregor scores with a jab.
Chernishev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chernishev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKregor can pounce on him.
McKregor connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernishev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chernishev pivots, looking for a leg kick but McKregor is out of range and Chernishev settles back down.
Chernishev throws a predictable looking body shot
and McKregor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McKregor lands a nice shot to the body.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chernishev prevents McKregor from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernishev is looking to advance position but McKregor won't allow it.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McKregor's head.
Chernishev lands with a punch from half guard.
McKregor has hold of Chernishev's hands but Chernishev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chernishev prevents McKregor from standing back up.
Chernishev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKregor defending well though.
McKregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernishev.
McKregor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chernishev is controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McKregor throws a jab when Chernishev was well out of range.
Chernishev moves out of range as McKregor strikes.
Chernishev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McKregor defends it well.
McKregor wants to clinch up but Chernishev keeps it at a distance.
Chernishev feints the counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Chernishev as he connects with a hook.
McKregor is looking to score with low kicks.
Chernishev lands a nice looking kick to the body. McKregor takes a step back to recover.
McKregor throws a leg kick but Chernishev moved away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chernishev or perhaps it was just good defense by McKregor, which made it look bad.
McKregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev lands a slapping body shot.
McKregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
McKregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKregor tries to clinch but Chernishev is having none of it.
McKregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McKregor gets caught napping as Chernishev dives in and scores a takedown. McKregor manages to retain guard.
Chernishev cracks McKregor with a solid left hand.
McKregor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chernishev controls the pace.
McKregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McKregor keeping moving, preventing Chernishev from controlling successfully.
Chernishev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McKregor's guard.
Chernishev is looking to take a break and control but McKregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernishev trying to control the pace.
Chernishev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McKregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chernishev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Chernishev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McKregor checks a leg kick.
McKregor throws the kick towards the body but Chernishev avoids it.
Chernishev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chernishev lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Chernishev. Beautiful body shot.
McKregor lands a high kick!
Chernishev digs a good body shot into McKregor's ribs.
McKregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev misses with an uppercut
and McKregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McKregor tries to clinch but Chernishev moves out of range.
McKregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chernishev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
McKregor rushes Chernishev and presses him up against the cage.
Chernishev is pushing McKregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A left hand lands to the body for Chernishev.
McKregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chernishev drives through with a takedown into McKregor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McKregor wants to get back to his feet but Chernishev passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKregor is refusing to be controlled, as Chernishev sits in half guard.
McKregor pushes Chernishev off and gets back to his feet.
Chernishev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McKregor rather than just go for the knockout.
Chernishev connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernishev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKregor throws out the jab.
Chernishev pivots, looking for a leg kick but McKregor is out of range and Chernishev settles back down.
McKregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chernishev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Konner McKregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernishev misses with a straight left.
McKregor throws a sloppy head kick and Chernishev moves out of range easily.
Chernishev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McKregor lands a two punch combo.
Chernishev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McKregor tries to clinch there but Chernishev circles away.
McKregor misses with a few strikes there.
Chernishev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McKregor quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernishev lands a nice short elbow.
Chernishev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKregor defending well though.
McKregor wants to get back to his feet.
Chernishev slips a nice elbow through McKregor's hands, connecting with McKregor's forehead.
Chernishev lands with a punch from half guard.
McKregor is rocked!
Chernishev stops McKregor from getting back to his feet.
Oh McKregor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McKregor seems to have got his legs back now.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKregor defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chernishev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernishev is looking to take a break and control but McKregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernishev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McKregor to regain full guard.
Chernishev throws a big right hand that misses.
Chernishev throws a big right hand that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McKregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from McKregor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chernishev.
Nice defenses there by Chernishev.
Chernishev connects with a body shot.
Chernishev scores with the left hand. McKregor knows he should have avoided that one.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chernishev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chernishev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch combination from McKregor misses.
Chernishev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Chernishev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chernishev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Chernishev's head.
Chernishev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Chernishev misses.
McKregor is looking to clinch but Chernishev is avoiding it.
Chernishev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKregor cracks Chernishev with an open hand slap.
Chernishev throws a body punch but McKregor moves out of range.
Konner McKregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKregor loads up on a big right hand but Chernishev slips the punch.
Chernishev checks a leg kick.
Chernishev cracks McKregor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chernishev with a lazy takedown attempt
and McKregor counters with a left and a right that stings Chernishev.
McKregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chernishev.
Chernishev checks a leg kick.
Chernishev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McKregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Chernishev circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKregor misses with a wild combination.
And Chernishev tries to counter it with a takedown but McKregor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKregor wants to clinch.
Chernishev's corner calls for a 1-2. Chernishev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernishev manages to avoid it.
McKregor lunges at Chernishev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chernishev's hand.
Chernishev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McKregor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chernishev on the side of the head.
Chernishev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McKregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chernishev avoids the body shot from McKregor.
McKregor tries to clinch there but Chernishev circles away.
Chernishev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McKregor.
Sergey Chernishev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKregor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chernishev.
Chernishev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McKregor's head backwards.
Chernishev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McKregor sprawls well initially but Chernishev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McKregor tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Chernishev manages to move to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKregor trying desperately to get to his feet.
Chernishev tries to control but McKregor wriggling away.
McKregor blocking the ground and pound.
Chernishev throwing strikes here but McKregor is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKregor wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chernishev dominating with strikes here.
Chernishev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chernishev scoring with strikes but McKregor is staying in there.
Chernishev drops a big elbow. That's hurt McKregor! More shots from Chernishev and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Chernishev!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Chernishev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jermey Arnold (ranked 3914 p4p, 429 weight class) and Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 3825 p4p, 422 weight class). Shlemenko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Omarion Ft. Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko - Post To Be kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alexander Shlemenko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jermey Arnold's chin.
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203 lbs
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201 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermey Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Shlemenko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Arnold misses.
Arnold slips under a jab from Shlemenko.
It looked like Arnold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shlemenko misses with a hook to the body
and Arnold counters with a left to the body.
Shlemenko misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Arnold there.
Shlemenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Arnold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arnold walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shlemenko 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.
Arnold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Arnold counter with a right hand.
Arnold misses the body punch
and Shlemenko counters with a nice right hand that sends Arnold toppling to the canvas! Arnold scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shlemenko finish him?!
Arnold is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Shlemenko misses its intended target.
Arnold throws a quick counter head kick but Shlemenko was just out of range.
Oh Arnold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexander Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Arnold covering up! Shlemenko comes in with a big uppercut and Arnold goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Shlemenko!
Our winner, Alexander Shlemenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenton Okunaba (ranked 3023 p4p, 413 weight class) and Jermaine Barksdale (ranked 4790 p4p, 580 weight class). Kenton Okunaba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenton Okunaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jermaine Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale tries to clinch but Okunaba is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Okunaba. Beautiful body shot.
Barksdale fails with the takedown
and Okunaba counters with a left to the body.
Okunaba lands with a shot to the body.
Okunaba lands with a shot to the body.
Barksdale with a poor takedown
and Okunaba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barksdale dives in for a single leg takedown but Okunaba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kenton Okunaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Barksdale.
Okunaba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okunaba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okunaba is looking to wear down Barksdale with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okunaba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okunaba thuds his shin into the meat of Barksdale's side.
Barksdale looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Okunaba finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okunaba lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale tries to close the distance and clinch but Okunaba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Okunaba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okunaba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okunaba feints and then cracks Barksdale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barksdale down.
Barksdale sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Okunaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okunaba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barksdale has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okunaba.
Okunaba cracks Barksdale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okunaba delivers a nice body kick.
Okunaba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okunaba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba scores with a spinning back kick!
Okunaba gets a clinch.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barksdale has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okunaba.
Knees in the clinch landing for Okunaba.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike.
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Barksdale blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Okunaba.
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.
Okunaba lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Barksdale can't break the clinch.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jermaine Barksdale has been cut.
Nice body punch from Okunaba - that landed with a thud.
Okunaba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okunaba working Barksdale over with knees to the body.
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Okunaba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barksdale or not.
Okunaba scores with a hook to the body.
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barksdale is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barksdale takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.
Okunaba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Okunaba scores with a knee to the head.
Barksdale is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barksdale is still on wobbly legs! Can Okunaba finish him?
Barksdale looking to stall.
Barksdale seems to have recovered his senses.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barksdale is defending well for now.
Okunaba lands a left hand.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barksdale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barksdale is defending well for now.
Okunaba scores with a knee to the head.
Okunaba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okunaba working Barksdale over with knees to the body.
Okunaba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Okunaba crunches a lovely knee into Barksdale's ribcage.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba crunches a lovely knee into Barksdale's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jermaine Barksdale's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barksdale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okunaba misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick from Okunaba.
A slapping body kick lands there for Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a leg kick that knocks Barksdale off balance momentarily.
Okunaba closes the distance and clinches.
Barksdale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okunaba lands a nice knee to the body.
Barksdale avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba drops Barksdale with a big knee straight up the middle! Barksdale is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A thudding body kick lands there by Okunaba!
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle, before Okunaba throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Barksdale's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Okunaba lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kenton Okunaba!
Kenton Okunaba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Justice (ranked 1904 p4p, 284 weight class) and Oswald Cobblepot (ranked 2493 p4p, 340 weight class). Oswald Cobblepot will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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206 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blake Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oswald Cobblepot!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobblepot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobblepot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cobblepot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cobblepot tries to bum rush Justice with a series of wild strikes but Justice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good leg kick by Cobblepot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice takedown defense from Cobblepot. No joy for Justice on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice slips a straight right by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot scores with a decent looking hook.
Cobblepot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cobblepot has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Justice is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cobblepot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobblepot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cobblepot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Justice holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Justice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobblepot backwards.
Cobblepot throws a head punch that misses.
Cobblepot working aggressively here.
Cobblepot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Justice backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Justice.
Justice wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobblepot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobblepot misses with a punch on the inside.
Justice is trying to push Cobblepot away but Cobblepot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cobblepot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobblepot misses with the head strike.
Cobblepot stalling.
Cobblepot prevents the takedown attempt.
Cobblepot lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobblepot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Justices head.
Cobblepot lands with a left to the head.
Cobblepot drops Justice with a big knee straight up the middle! Justice is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Blake Justice has been cut.
Justice closes the distance and clinches up with Cobblepot, looking for a takedown. Justice pushes Cobblepot against the cage but Cobblepot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Cobblepot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot throws a leg kick but Justice moved away.
Justice feinted with a counter takedown.
Cobblepot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Justice is rocked!
Cobblepot drops Justice with a straight right hand, right on the button! Cobblepot follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oswald Cobblepot!
A relieved looking Oswald Cobblepot 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Second Fist (ranked 1850 p4p, 235 weight class) and Mary Jane Rottencrotch (ranked 2096 p4p, 259 weight class). Fist comes into the arena with Deftones - Feiticeira blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Second Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mary Jane Rottencrotch!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist throws a shot to the body.
Rottencrotch looks to score with a jab to the body but Fist is just out of range.
Fist lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rottencrotch throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Rottencrotch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Second Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rottencrotch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rottencrotch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rottencrotch pushes Fist away with a front kick.
Fist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fist scores with a body shot.
Rottencrotch throws a hook but Fist avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist walks into a left hand.
Rottencrotch lands a jab.
Fist avoids the body shot from Rottencrotch.
Fist checks a leg kick.
Fist lands with a nice body punch.
Rottencrotch misses with a straight left.
Fist tries a head kick but it misses.
Fist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rottencrotch throws a hook but Fist avoids it easily.
Rottencrotch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rottencrotch closes the distance and pushes Fist back into the cage.
Rottencrotch throws a head punch that misses.
Rottencrotch tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Fist fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rottencrotch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fist's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rottencrotch avoiding damage as Fist throws knees to the body.
Fist looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rottencrotch backwards.
Rottencrotch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rottencrotch can't find room to land a body shot as Fist controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rottencrotch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rottencrotch's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fist.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rottencrotch throws out a leg kick but Fist moves out of range and Rottencrotch only half commits.
Fist throws a right hand that misses
and Rottencrotch counters with a low kick, right behind Fist 's knee.
A combination from Rottencrotch does no damage.
Rottencrotch throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rottencrotch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rottencrotch moves away.
Nice shot by Fist.
Fist throws a head kick that misses.
Rottencrotch misses with a looping right.
Fist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rottencrotch scores with a nice strike.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rottencrotch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fist - the referee stops the clock and Rottencrotch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fist. Rottencrotch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Rottencrotch throws a series of punches but Fist moves out of range.
Fist appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rottencrotch lands a leg kick that knocks Fist off balance momentarily.
Fist throws a solid leg kick but Rottencrotch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rottencrotch tries a head kick but it misses.
Fist looks to land a combination but Rottencrotch avoids it well.
Fist's corner calls for a 1-2. Fist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rottencrotch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fist.
Rottencrotch defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
Rottencrotch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Fist was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rottencrotch.
A leg kick checked by Fist.
Fist tries a head kick but it misses.
Fist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rottencrotch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fist blocks a jab.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Fist misses with a head kick.
Fist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rottencrotch counters with a good low kick that Fist was not able to check.
Rottencrotch blocks a head kick by Fist.
Rottencrotch misses the shot to the body.
Rottencrotch misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rottencrotch misses with a double jab.
Rottencrotch misses with a looping left.
Fist throws a nice head kick!
Rottencrotch throws a body shot but no joy.
Fist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fist blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rottencrotch 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 Fist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rottencrotch misses with a hook. Fist ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rottencrotch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rottencrotch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rottencrotch throws a head kick that misses.
Rottencrotch tries to land a body kick
and Fist counters with a body kick that stops Rottencrotch in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mary Jane Rottencrotch will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rottencrotch throws a leg kick
and Fist counters with a crisp one two that drops Rottencrotch! Fist thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rottencrotch to his feet! Rottencrotch is in big trouble!
Fist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fist throws a series of punches but Rottencrotch moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Rottencrotch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rottencrotch throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Second Fist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rottencrotch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fist. Fist obviously looking to wear him down.
Rottencrotch misses with a left hand
enabling Fist to counter with a crisp jab.
Rottencrotch is rocked!
Fist tries to bum rush Rottencrotch with a series of wild strikes but Rottencrotch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rottencrotch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rottencrotch throws a jab when Fist was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fist with a nice cross.
Fist misses with a head kick.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Fist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fist takes one to the chin there.
Fist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rottencrotch throws a low kick but Fist moves out of range easily.
Rottencrotch sizes up Fist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rottencrotch was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
Rottencrotch throws a counter combo.
Rottencrotch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rottencrotch throws a leg kick but Fist checks it.
As Rottencrotch looks to move away, Fist throws a big counter combo but Rottencrotch just gets out of the way.
Rottencrotch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fist tries a head kick but it misses.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist looks to land a right hand but Rottencrotch moved out of range.
Fist connects with a looping right hand.
Fist tries a head kick but it misses.
Rottencrotch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rottencrotch checks the leg kick.
Fist cracks a nice hook into Rottencrotch's ribs.
Fist throws a head kick but Rottencrotch moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rottencrotch in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rottencrotch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Rottencrotch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rottencrotch misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rottencrotch.
Fist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fist checks a leg kick.
Rottencrotch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fist in his tracks.
Rottencrotch avoids the body shot from Fist.
Fist throws a head kick that misses.
Fist lands with an overhand left.
Rottencrotch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rottencrotch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Rottencrotch throws a sloppy head kick and Fist moves out of range easily.
Rottencrotch scores with a nice body kick.
Fist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rottencrotch.
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fist thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Rottencrotch's head but Rottencrotch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fist slips a straight right by Rottencrotch.
Fist tries to counter by clinching up but Rottencrotch breaks away and moves out of range.
Rottencrotch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist lands a head kick!
Second Fist is winning the standup battle so far.
Rottencrotch looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Rottencrotch blocks a head kick by Fist.
Fist avoids the head kick by Rottencrotch.
Fist takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rottencrotch is breathing heavily.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Rottencrotch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rottencrotch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fist circles away quickly and effectively.
Fist throws a leg kick but Rottencrotch checks it.
Fist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rottencrotch misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rottencrotch manages to avoid it.
Rottencrotch digs a good hook to Fist's body.
Rottencrotch misses with an uppercut
and Fist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fist moves into the clinch.
Rottencrotch misses with a punch on the inside.
Rottencrotch misses with a punch to the body.
Rottencrotch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rottencrotch lands a nice uppercut.
Rottencrotch avoids a wild elbow strike from Fist.
A head punch on the inside from Rottencrotch fails to land.
Rottencrotch throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rottencrotch misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch scores with a shot to the side of Fist's head.
Rottencrotch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mary Jane Rottencrotch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Fist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fist moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rottencrotch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fist.
Rottencrotch throws a nice head kick!
Rottencrotch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist defending well as Rottencrotch loads up on a big left hand.
Rottencrotch thuds a left hand into Fist's body.
Fist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rottencrotch throws out the jab.
Rottencrotch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rottencrotch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rottencrotch misses with a hook
and Fist counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rottencrotch throws a head kick that misses.
Fist lunges at Rottencrotch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rottencrotch's hand.
Rottencrotch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fist checks a leg kick nicely.
Fist was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Rottencrotch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rottencrotch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Fist.
Rottencrotch throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rottencrotch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fist tries to land a front kick but Rottencrotch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Fist.
Rottencrotch avoids the head kick by Fist.
Rottencrotch blocks the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fist 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 Rottencrotch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rottencrotch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rottencrotch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fist.
Fist is rocked!
Rottencrotch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fist checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fist appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oh Fist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rottencrotch wants to land a leg kick but Fist is out of range.
Fist seems to have got his legs back now.
Rottencrotch lands with a shot to the body.
Fist blocks the body kick.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist moves out of range as Rottencrotch strikes.
Fist throws a right hand that Rottencrotch ducks under and follows up with a left that Rottencrotch also avoids with ease.
Rottencrotch cracks a nice hook into Fist's ribs.
Rottencrotch looks to land a right hand but Fist moved out of range.
Fist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mary Jane Rottencrotch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fist throws a body punch but Rottencrotch moves out of range.
Rottencrotch blocks a head kick by Fist.
Rottencrotch counters with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rottencrotch walks into a stiff left hand from Fist.
Rottencrotch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fist throws a series of punches but Rottencrotch avoids them all with ease.
Rottencrotch just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rottencrotch just manages to avoid it.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rottencrotch manages to avoid it.
Rottencrotch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rottencrotch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fist's head backwards.
Fist throws a lazy uppercut
and Rottencrotch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rottencrotch to score with a decent uppercut.
Fist takes a swing at Rottencrotch's ribcage but misses.
Fist slips under a jab from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch moves in looking to clinch but Fist pushes him off.
A cross from Fist lands.
Fist is looking to wear down Rottencrotch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rottencrotch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rottencrotch thuds his right hand into Fist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fist moves away from the strike by Rottencrotch.
A solid body kick from Fist.
Fist lands a right hook to the body.
Fist lands a head shot.
A left and a right from Fist both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist lands a big head kick that sends Rottencrotch to the canvas! Fist follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Second Fist!
Our winner, Second Fist, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Frost (ranked 2132 p4p, 265 weight class) and Lugh Blackburn (ranked 1262 p4p, 153 weight class). Blackburn has chosen When the Man Comes Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lugh Blackburn told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lugh Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Frost walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blackburn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frost slips under a jab.
Blackburn tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackburn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackburn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Blackburn lands.
Frost attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blackburn connects with a body shot.
Frost slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Frost's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blackburn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frost scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frost tries to clinch up but Blackburn circles away and keeps his distance.
Lugh Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blackburn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Blackburn misses with a hook. Frost ducked under it nicely.
Blackburn dips to his left and cracks Frost with an uppercut!
No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blackburn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Blackburn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Frost scores with a one two! Blackburn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blackburn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blackburn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Blackburn there.
Frost looks to land a combination. Blackburn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blackburn loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Frost tries to bum rush Blackburn with a series of wild strikes but Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Blackburn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blackburn throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Blackburn throws a big shot that misses.
Frost lands a jab to Blackburn's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Frost lands.
Blackburn misses with a hook to the body
and Frost counters by moving into the clinch.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blackburn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blackburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Frost holds him up against the cage and eventually Blackburn drops back down to his feet.
Blackburn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackburn pulls guard.
Frost trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
Blackburn looking for a guillotine here but Frost defends easily.
Blackburn working for submissions but it's allowed Frost to get to half guard.
Frost is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blackburn defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frost seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frost is trying to work for a kimura but Blackburn is defending well.
Frost trying to control the action but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Blackburn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blackburn.
Blackburn wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blackburn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frost defends well.
Blackburn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Olaf Frost will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Frost moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.
Frost tries to clinch but Blackburn is having none of it.
Frost misses with the combination.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Frost looks to land a combination but Blackburn avoids it well.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Blackburn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackburn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackburn circles away quickly and effectively.
Frost rushes Blackburn and presses him up against the cage.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Frost.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Blackburn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blackburn defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost is looking to advance position but Blackburn won't allow it.
Blackburn trying to hold on to Frost's head to control him but Frost postures up.
Well, if Frost is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back.
Frost wants to pass to mount but Blackburn is defending the position.
Frost is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blackburn sees it coming and defends easily.
Blackburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blackburn actively working from the bottom here.
Blackburn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frost is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Frost looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn wants to control but Frost is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost wants to control but Blackburn is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Frost tries to pass to full mount but Blackburn defends it.
Blackburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
Frost wants to stand up but Blackburn is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Frost takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Blackburn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blackburn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Frost is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackburn misses the target.
Frost shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blackburn is trying to defend but Frost finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Blackburn wants to control the action here but instead Frost manages to pass to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frost content just to control the position here.
Frost stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackburn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frost works the jab nicely.
Olaf Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Frost.
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackburn.
Frost looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blackburn misses with a left hand
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost lands with a kick to the temple. Blackburn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Frost wants to clinch up but Blackburn keeps it at a distance.
Blackburn has Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Blackburn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blackburn with a nice cross.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Blackburn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frost tries to bum rush Blackburn with a series of wild strikes but Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frost takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frost shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blackburn eats them both and turns towards Frost to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blackburn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blackburn punishes Frost's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn throws out a powerful jab.
Frost throws a right and a left that Blackburn avoids nicely.
Blackburn wants to counter with a clinch but Frost pushes him away.
Good shot there by Blackburn.
Blackburn thuds his right hand into Frost's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Frost takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Blackburn misses.
Frost went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blackburn with a jab.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackburn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frost moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Olaf Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blackburn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blackburn closes the distance and clinches.
Frost just leaning against Blackburn, taking a breather.
Blackburn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frost avoids it.
A short uppercut from Blackburn.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn jumps into guard, dragging Frost to the mat.
Frost trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Blackburn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blackburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Olaf Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackburn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Blackburn is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Frost rolls with it to try and escape but Blackburn cranks on the arm and Frost is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lugh Blackburn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 411 p4p, 52 weight class) and Vasili Komaroff (ranked 528 p4p, 68 weight class). Vasili Komaroff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasili Komaroff!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komaroff tries to clinch up.
Komaroff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Komaroff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
Komaroff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Komaroff trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Komaroff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Komaroff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Komaroff throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Komaroff is retaining full guard.
Anderson trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Komaroff is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson postures up.
Komaroff wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Komaroff is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Komaroff keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Komaroff pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anderson won't allow Komaroff to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Komaroff tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Komaroff.
Komaroff looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Good shot there by Komaroff.
Komaroff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Komaroff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Komaroff.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Komaroff's head but Komaroff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Komaroff has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Komaroff misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Komaroff.
Komaroff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Komaroff fails to land the takedown.
Vasili Komaroff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Komaroff moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Komaroff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson throws a head kick but Komaroff moves out of range.
Komaroff throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Komaroff is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Komaroff circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Komaroff ducks down to avoid it.
Komaroff misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Komaroff.
Komaroff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Komaroff fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anderson to the ground. Komaroff is now in Anderson's guard.
Komaroff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Komaroff trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Komaroff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Komaroff is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson controlling Komaroff's posture.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Komaroff from controlling successfully.
Komaroff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Komaroff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Komaroff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Komaroff from controlling successfully.
Anderson is looking to stand up but Komaroff isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Komaroff looking to pass the guard.
Komaroff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Komaroff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson clinches.
Komaroff lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Komaroff tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Komaroff misses with a two punch combination.
Komaroff doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Komaroff.
Komaroff blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Komaroff's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Vasili Komaroff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Komaroff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Komaroff with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Komaroff prevents it.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Komaroff.
Komaroff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Komaroff gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Komaroff lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Komaroff tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Komaroff shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Komaroff is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Komaroff grinds an elbow into Anderson's temple.
Komaroff working the head and body with strikes.
Komaroff connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Anderson some visible discomfort.
Komaroff cracks Anderson with a big elbow.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson stops Komaroff from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Komaroff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anderson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Komaroff has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Komaroff throws a strike aimed at the side of Anderson's head but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
Komaroff working the body and head with strikes.
Komaroff is chipping away with strikes.
Vasili Komaroff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Komaroff working the body and head with strikes.
Komaroff trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Komaroff throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Komaroff crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson seems a little lost for a moment, as Komaroff dominates the positioning.
Komaroff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Komaroff wants to take a breather but Anderson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Komaroff.
Komaroff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Komaroff scoring with some ground and pound.
Komaroff prevents Anderson from getting back to his feet.
Anderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Anderson advances position into side control!
Komaroff is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Komaroff tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Komaroff manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Komaroff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Komaroff dodges it nicely.
Komaroff wants to get back to full guard.
Komaroff trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Komaroff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Komaroff.
Anderson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Komaroff asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Anderson defending against the ground and pound.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Komaroff throwing strikes but Anderson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson working away.
Komaroff holds on to Anderson's head and controls the position momentarily.
Komaroff is trying to get back to half guard.
Komaroff struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Komaroff is looking for a sweep.
Anderson controlling the position.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Komaroff can't do much from the bottom here.
Komaroff tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Komaroff tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson controls the position.
Komaroff regains half guard.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Komaroff's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Komaroff.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Komaroff is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Komaroff is looking to escape.
Anderson scoring with strikes but Komaroff is staying in there.
Komaroff looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson lands a big elbow.
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Komaroff is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson looking to control but Komaroff is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Komaroff tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Komaroff is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Komaroff is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Komaroff manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Komaroff defending well.
Anderson controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Komaroff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Komaroff tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Komaroff.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Komaroff moves out of range easily.
Komaroff takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Komaroff fails to land.
Komaroff wants a takedown.
Anderson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Komaroff regains guard.
Komaroff 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Komaroff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Komaroff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff is still trying to improve position.
Komaroff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Komaroff is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson wants to stand up but Komaroff is controlling him.
Komaroff scoring with some ground and pound.
Komaroff wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Komaroff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Komaroff is controlling him.
Komaroff throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has his hands on Komaroff's head, controlling the position.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Komaroff is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Komaroff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Komaroff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Komaroff closes the distance and clinches.
Komaroff misses with a body punch.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Komaroff misses its intended target.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Komaroff.
Komaroff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Komaroff looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Komaroff can't get the takedown.
A short right from Komaroff.
Komaroff using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Anderson as he checks the leg kick.
Komaroff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Komaroff throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Komaroff just manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws the left hand but Komaroff avoids the punch easily.
Anderson backing away here, and Komaroff unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Komaroff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Komaroff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Komaroff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff fails to land the takedown.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Komaroff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komaroff connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Komaroff looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Komaroff misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Komaroff stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Komaroff throws a shot to the body.
Komaroff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Komaroff. Komaroff maintains the clinch.
Anderson prevents Komaroff from breaking the clinch.
Komaroff misses with a body punch.
Komaroff can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson stalling the fight.
Komaroff has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Komaroff backwards.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Komaroff.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff checks a leg kick.
Komaroff connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Komaroff throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Komaroff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Komaroff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Komaroff.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Komaroff.
Komaroff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Komaroff feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Komaroff lands a couple of digs.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vasili Komaroff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Komaroff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Komaroff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Komaroff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Komaroff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Komaroff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson looking to control.
Komaroff trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Komaroff is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Komaroff throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Komaroff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Komaroff fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Komaroff shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Komaroff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Komaroff has a takedown stuffed.
Sparky Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Komaroff trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Komaroff is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Komaroff 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.
Komaroff keeps trying to improve his position.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Komaroff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komaroff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasili Komaroff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Sparky Anderson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Vasili Komaroff stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back stronger and stronger and that belt will be mine again!'.
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