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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pork Destroyer (ranked 2374 p4p, 338 weight class) and Spencer Rubenstein (ranked 3406 p4p, 470 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pork Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spencer Rubenstein!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer missing with a left hand there. Rubenstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Destroyer scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Destroyer.
Destroyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Destroyer with a nice cross.
Destroyer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Destroyer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Destroyer.
Destroyer lands with an overhand left.
Rubenstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Destroyer. That snapped Rubenstein's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Destroyer coming out on top.
Rubenstein takes the fight into the clinch.
Rubenstein scores with a shoulder strike.
Rubenstein misses with the head strike.
Rubenstein lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Pork Destroyer has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubenstein.
Rubenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
Rubenstein tries to work over Destroyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rubenstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Rubenstein as the two fighters clinch.
Rubenstein can't find room to land a body shot as Destroyer controls the action.
Rubenstein misses with some punches.
Destroyer blocking some punches.
Destroyer blocking some punches.
Rubenstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Destroyer backwards.
Destroyer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubenstein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Destroyer smiles and moves away.
Rubenstein rushes Destroyer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rubenstein working aggressively here.
Rubenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubenstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
A nice left hand lands by Rubenstein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Rubenstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rubenstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rubenstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Rubenstein pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rubenstein is on top in guard.
Rubenstein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rubenstein stands and steps away. Destroyer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Destroyer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Destroyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Destroyer gets tackled into the cage by Rubenstein. Rubenstein maintains the clinch.
Destroyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rubenstein drives through and clinches with Destroyer against the cage.
Rubenstein decides to pull guard.
Destroyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rubenstein working for a triangle but Destroyer defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Destroyer is defending well. Rubenstein quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Destroyer has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rubenstein celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spencer Rubenstein!
An out of breath Spencer Rubenstein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hip Hop (ranked 3374 p4p, 294 weight class) and Mauricio Macri (ranked 4842 p4p, 390 weight class). Hip Hop has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hip Hop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauricio Macri!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macri misses with a body shot.
Macri closes the distance and pushes Hop back into the cage.
Hop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hop lands a lovely overhand right.
Macri tries to clinch but Hop moves out of range.
Macri clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hop.
Macri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macri has clasped his hands together around Hop's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hop keeps Macri under control for a moment.
Hop is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Hop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hop keeps Macri under control for a moment.
The ground and pound from Macri seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hop pushes Macri away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Macri gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hop wants to control but Macri postures up.
Hop is not content to let Macri control the position.
Macri fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hop tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Macri controls the position from side control.
Hop holds on to Macri's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hop tries to improve position but can't.
Macri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hop keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Macri working the ground and pound from side control.
Macri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hop tries to improve position but can't.
Hop is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Macri's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hop is looking for a sweep. Macri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macri is looking to take a break and control but Hop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hop is controlling Macri's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Macri is looking to stall here but Hop recovers full guard.
Hop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Macri manages to get himself to full guard.
Hop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macri is keeping the position for now.
Hop is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macri looking for a guillotine here but Hop defends easily.
Macri trying to keep a closed guard but Hop is proving a slippery customer.
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 Hip Hop will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Macri throws a right hand that Hop ducks under and follows up with a left that Hop also avoids with ease.
Macri clinches with his opponent.
Hop has a couple of punches blocked by Macri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hop.
Macri controlling the action here for a moment.
Hop misses with a punch on the inside.
Hop breaks the clinch.
Hop throws a shot from downtown. Macri moves away and avoids it.
Hop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macri wants to clinch but Hop slips to the side
and Hop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macri slips under a jab from Hop.
Hop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hop with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hop, as that shot connected.
Macri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Macri is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macri.
Hop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macri.
Macri tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hop counters with a crisp right hand that drops Macri! Hop lets Macri back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Macri is still on wobbly legs! Can Hop finish him?
Hop throws a looping overhand right but Macri ducks down to avoid it.
Hop lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hip Hop!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Jones (ranked 5195 p4p, 642 weight class) and Joshua Syracuse (ranked 4301 p4p, 560 weight class). Jeremy Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joshua Syracuse's chin.
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212 lbs
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220 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeremy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joshua Syracuse!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Watson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syracuse slips under a jab from Jones.
Syracuse misses with a wild combination.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Joshua Syracuse has been cut.
Syracuse swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones throws a hook but Syracuse blocks it.
Syracuse lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Syracuse slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syracuse.
Syracuse throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Syracuse ducks down to avoid it.
Syracuse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Jones lands a big uppercut and Syracuse crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Syracuse looks OK. Jones waves Syracuse back to his feet!
Syracuse is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syracuse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Syracuse is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Syracuse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Syracuse.
Syracuse seems to have recovered his senses.
Syracuse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones pushes Syracuse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Syracuse! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jones is unloading with more strikes now! Syracuse drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Jones!
The defeated Joshua Syracuse had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Banks (ranked 3074 p4p, 331 weight class) and Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb (ranked 3177 p4p, 338 weight class). Nurmagabeeb comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sabine Kors feat. Timaro - Dagestan (Remix) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks walks into a jab.
Banks shoots in but no luck this time.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a sloppy right hand. Banks should have avoided that one.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a body shot.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a decent looking hook.
Banks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagabeeb.
Banks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Banks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a good body shot.
Banks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nurmagabeeb defends it nicely.
Nurmagabeeb takes a swing at Banks's ribcage but misses.
Banks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Banks misses with a hook. Nurmagabeeb ducked under it nicely.
Banks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Nurmagabeeb throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagabeeb cracks a nice hook into Banks's ribs.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nurmagabeeb feints a jab promting Banks to slip. Nurmagabeeb then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Banks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nurmagabeeb lands a right hook to the body.
Nurmagabeeb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurmagabeeb just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagabeeb tests Banks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a wild combination.
As Nurmagabeeb looks to move away, Banks throws a big counter combo but Nurmagabeeb just gets out of the way.
Banks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagabeeb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagabeeb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!
Banks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb connects with a body shot.
Nurmagabeeb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurmagabeeb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb cracks Banks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nurmagabeeb is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Banks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nurmagabeeb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Banks darts in looking for a takedown but Nurmagabeeb gets double underhooks and turns Banks into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a jab to the head.
Banks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurmagabeeb looks to land a combination. Banks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a cross.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagabeeb throws a shot to the body.
Banks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nurmagabeeb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb lands a left and a right that send Banks crashing to the mat, dazed. Nurmagabeeb thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Banks is rocked!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Banks got wobbled bad by a big combination! Nurmagabeeb presses forward with punches and knees until Banks stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Banks closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
After the fight, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay Frazier (ranked 2771 p4p, 390 weight class) and Atreyu Nakamotto (ranked 3066 p4p, 428 weight class). Atreyu Nakamotto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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213 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Atreyu Nakamotto!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Bruno Hogan and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamotto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nakamotto misses with some punches.
Frazier pushes Nakamotto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frazier misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakamotto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frazier misses with a looping left.
Nakamotto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakamotto misses with a straight left.
Frazier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakamotto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frazier.
Frazier slips under a jab.
Nakamotto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakamotto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Nakamotto misses.
Frazier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamotto. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frazier gets a clinch.
Frazier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frazier is struggling to control the position.
Nakamotto blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakamotto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamotto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frazier misses with the head strike.
Nakamotto has a couple of punches blocked by Frazier.
Nakamotto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frazier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Frazier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nakamotto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakamotto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frazier doesn't seem bothered though.
A clash of legs there as Nakamotto blocks the low kick.
Nakamotto unleashes a big counter combination but Frazier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
Frazier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frazier jabs Nakamotto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakamotto staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frazier.
Nakamotto takes one to the chin there.
Nakamotto takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamotto.
Nakamotto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakamotto tries a head kick but it misses.
Frazier misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throws a hook but Nakamotto avoids it easily.
Frazier looks to land a right hand but Nakamotto moved out of range.
Nakamotto misses with an uppercut. Frazier saw that one coming.
A big left from Frazier misses.
A little jabbing left from Nakamotto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nakamotto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frazier.
Atreyu Nakamotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frazier walks into a left hand.
Frazier takes one to the chin there.
Nakamotto scores with a body shot.
Frazier instigates a clinch.
Nakamotto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frazier working aggressively here.
Nakamotto blocks an uppercut.
Frazier misses with a punch on the inside.
Frazier stalling in the clinch.
Nakamotto blocking some punches.
Nakamotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Frazier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakamotto.
Nakamotto is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Frazier.
Nakamotto looking to slow down the pace here.
Nakamotto misses with the head strike.
Nakamotto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakamotto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Frazier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakamottos head.
Nakamotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamotto can't find room to land a body shot as Frazier controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamotto.
Frazier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nakamotto up against the cage.
Nakamotto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frazier throws a hook but Nakamotto blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nakamotto scores with a nice strike.
Nakamotto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Frazier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakamotto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Frazier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nakamotto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Frazier backs up against the cage.
Nakamotto throws the left hand but Frazier avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Frazier misses.
Frazier throws a leg kick but Nakamotto moved away.
Nakamotto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Frazier misses its intended target.
Frazier misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Nakamotto.
Frazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamotto throws a nice looking combination but Frazier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frazier lands a right hook to the body.
Frazier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Frazier.
Nakamotto punishes Frazier's body with a nice straight punch.
Frazier throws a hook to the side of Nakamotto's head but Nakamotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frazier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamotto.
Nakamotto lands with a cross.
Nakamotto lands with a slapping head kick.
Nakamotto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Frazier misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamotto misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atreyu Nakamotto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Frazier tries to clinch up.
Nakamotto scores with a one two! Frazier had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nakamotto scores with a sloppy right hand. Frazier should have avoided that one.
Nakamotto throws a head kick but Frazier moves out of range.
Nakamotto checks a leg kick.
Atreyu Nakamotto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frazier misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nakamotto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frazier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Frazier.
Despite the aggression on Nakamotto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Frazier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakamotto, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamotto fails to land.
Nakamotto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakamotto throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier is looking to counter punch.
Nakamotto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamotto misses with a head kick.
Nakamotto throws out a loose jab but Frazier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamotto misses the jab.
Frazier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier walks into a straight right hand from Nakamotto.
Nakamotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamotto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frazier avoids a kick to the body.
Nakamotto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamotto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakamotto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frazier tries to clinch but Nakamotto moves out of range.
Nakamotto takes a swing at Frazier's ribcage but misses.
Nakamotto misses with a head kick.
Frazier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Frazier.
The fighters circling - Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakamotto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frazier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakamotto throws a jab but it's blocked by Frazier.
Nakamotto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frazier throws a hook but Nakamotto blocks it.
Nakamotto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nakamotto misses with a hook.
Jab from Nakamotto.
Frazier lands a head shot.
Nakamotto lands with a hook. Frazier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frazier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frazier blocks a head kick by Nakamotto.
Frazier clinches up against the cage.
Nakamotto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Nakamotto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nakamotto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamotto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Frazier tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamotto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frazier slips a jab from Nakamotto.
Frazier closes the distance and pushes Nakamotto back into the cage.
Nakamotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Frazier.
Nakamotto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Frazier.
Nakamotto tries a body shot but Frazier blocks it.
Nakamotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frazier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamotto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frazier pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frazier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier lands with a short shot to the head.
Frazier trying to stall but Nakamotto improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frazier.
Frazier swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frazier tries to work over Nakamotto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Frazier.
Nakamotto lands a left hand.
Atreyu Nakamotto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nakamotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamotto scores with a shot to the side of Frazier's head.
Nakamotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Frazier.
Nakamotto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frazier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakamotto blocks an uppercut.
Nakamotto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frazier is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamotto throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Frazier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frazier blocking some punches.
Frazier seems to have got his legs back now.
Nakamotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Nakamotto scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frazier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamotto misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier misses with the head strike.
Frazier blocks an uppercut.
Nakamotto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frazier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frazier misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamotto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Nakamotto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakamotto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakamotto.
Nakamotto working aggressively here.
Frazier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atreyu Nakamotto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Frazier throws a looping overhand right but Nakamotto ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamotto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frazier throws a body kick that misses.
Frazier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakamotto.
Nakamotto tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamotto tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Frazier misses the target.
Nakamotto scores with a sloppy right hand. Frazier should have avoided that one.
Frazier swings for the body but Nakamotto moves out of range.
Nakamotto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Nakamotto.
A nice combination there by Nakamotto.
Frazier moves out of range as Nakamotto strikes.
Nakamotto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frazier has time to react.
Frazier throws a hook to the side of Nakamotto's head but Nakamotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamotto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Nakamotto misses.
It looked like Frazier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nakamotto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakamotto throws a right and a left that Frazier avoids nicely.
Nakamotto scores with the left hand. Frazier knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamotto avoids a kick to the body.
Nakamotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamotto.
Nakamotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frazier dips to his left and cracks Nakamotto with an uppercut!
Nakamotto clinches up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Frazier.
Nakamotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamotto takes a shot to the head.
Frazier throws a head punch that misses.
Nakamotto pushes Frazier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Frazier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Frazier working aggressively here.
Nakamotto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frazier taking a breather.
Frazier lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakamotto backwards.
Clay Frazier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frazier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nakamotto up against the cage.
Frazier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Frazier.
Frazier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakamotto misses with a body punch.
Frazier misses with a punch on the inside.
Frazier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frazier working aggressively here.
Nakamotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakamotto.
Nakamotto tries to work over Frazier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Frazier.
Nakamotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frazier stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakamotto is working Frazier over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamotto is trying to push Frazier away but Frazier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nakamotto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamotto.
Nakamotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frazier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frazier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frazier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frazier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frazier misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakamotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakamotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Frazier controls his hands.
Frazier lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Frazier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frazier scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamotto misses with a body punch.
Frazier misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Frazier misses with some punches.
Nakamotto has a couple of punches blocked by Frazier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamotto has had enough of the clinch but Frazier keeps him there for the moment.
Nakamotto tries to throw a body punch but Frazier avoids it by throwing Nakamotto back against the cage.
Frazier has a couple of punches blocked by Nakamotto.
Frazier has a couple of punches blocked by Nakamotto.
Frazier swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamotto scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Frazier.
Frazier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakamotto can't find room to land a body shot as Frazier controls the action.
Nakamotto tries to work over Frazier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakamotto takes a shot to the head.
Nakamotto tries to throw a body punch but Frazier avoids it by throwing Nakamotto back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atreyu Nakamotto.
Well Nakamotto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atreyu Nakamotto!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mikson (ranked 2971 p4p, 416 weight class) and Damatang Camara (ranked 2874 p4p, 402 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Mikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damatang Camara!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Watson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Mikson with that takedown attempt.
Mikson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camara.
Camara slaps away a takedown attempt from Mikson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Camara has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mikson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mikson shoots in and gets a takedown into Camara's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Mikson from controlling successfully.
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.
Mikson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara is looking to stand up but Mikson isn't so interested in that idea.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Mikson from controlling successfully.
Mikson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mikson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Camara dives on top into guard.
Mikson has a closed guard, preventing Camara from standing up.
Mikson is looking for a triangle but Camara pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Camara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mikson working for a triangle but Camara defends it easily.
Mikson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mikson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Camara is now in half guard.
Mikson looking for submissions off his back.
Mikson is doing well to control the position and prevent Camara from advancing to side control.
Camara prevents Mikson from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Camara wants to stand up but Mikson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mikson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mikson.
Mikson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikson is trying to keep Camara in close.
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 Mike Mikson 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.
Mikson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Camara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Camara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mikson is trying to drag Camara to the mat but Camara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Camara.
A body shot lands from Camara.
Camara prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mikson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara prevents a takedown attempt there.
Camara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mikson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Camara uses from the top position.
Camara stands up from Mikson's guard - Camara perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara lands a brutal head kick. Mikson looks out on his feet and Camara throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Damatang Camara!
An out of breath Damatang Camara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Odinson (ranked 1771 p4p, 215 weight class) and Roy Jones Gracie (ranked 2430 p4p, 280 weight class). Odinson comes to the cage accompanied by U Can't Touch This. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Odinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Jones Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odinson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie throws a good cross that connects.
A nice combination there by Gracie.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Odinson works the jab nicely.
Odinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been told by Odinson's head coaches at IC&E Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Odinson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Odinson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie tries to move into range but Odinson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Odinson circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Odinson misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Odinson.
Odinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Odinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson scores with a leg kick.
Odinson lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Odinson finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Odinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Odinson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Odinson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab from Odinson.
Odinson scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Odinson. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Odinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Odinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Odinson misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Odinson.
Odinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Odinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Odinson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Odinson.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice combination there by Odinson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Odinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Odinson, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Odinson against the cage but Odinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thor Odinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Jones Gracie.
Good leg kick by Odinson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Odinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Thor Odinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Odinson digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Odinson. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Odinson.
Odinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Odinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Odinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie slips a straight right by Odinson.
A countering left hand to the body from Gracie misses.
Odinson cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Odinson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Odinson throws a one two combo.
Nice defenses there by Odinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a hook. Odinson ducked under it nicely.
Odinson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Odinson misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Odinson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Odinson shows good takedown defense.
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Odinson keeps it at a distance.
Odinson throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Odinson lands a body shot.
Odinson looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Odinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie tries to clinch but Odinson moves out of range.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Odinson.
Odinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Odinson misses with a looping left.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Odinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws the left hand but Odinson avoids the punch easily.
Odinson lands a jab to the head.
Odinson looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie tries to bum rush Odinson with a series of wild strikes but Odinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Odinson misses with an uppercut.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Odinson.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie slips a jab from Odinson.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Odinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Odinson throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Odinson throws a counter high kick but Gracie was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Odinson.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odinson throws out the jab.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Odinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Odinson scores with a jab to the head.
Odinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Odinson scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Odinson throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odinson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A cross from Odinson lands.
Odinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Odinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Odinson misses with a straight left.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Odinson tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Odinson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Odinson throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Odinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Odinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
An attempted straight right counter from Odinson misses the target.
Odinson lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Gracie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Odinson.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Odinson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Odinson's head.
Odinson pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Odinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Odinson is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Odinson avoid being mounted?
Odinson wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Odinson defends it.
Odinson is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Odinson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Odinson wants to get back to his feet.
Odinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie blocks the strikes from Odinson.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Odinson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Thor Odinson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Odinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Odinson lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Odinson punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Odinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Odinson swivels and escapes.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Odinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice inside leg kick there by Odinson. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Odinson's waist but Odinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Odinson looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Odinson misses with a looping right.
Odinson scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Odinson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Odinson with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Thor Odinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Jones Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Gracie looks to move away, Odinson throws a big counter combo but Gracie just gets out of the way.
Odinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thor Odinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odinson scores with a jab to the body.
Odinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Odinson misses with a hook.
Odinson feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Odinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odinson throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Odinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Odinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Odinson slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie tries to bum rush Odinson with a series of wild strikes but Odinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Odinson lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Odinson misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Odinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odinson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Odinson.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Odinson slips the punch.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Odinson thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Odinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Odinson. Odinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Odinson lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odinson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Odinson lands an overhand right.
Gracie moves out of range as Odinson strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Gracie misses.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie misses with a hook. Odinson ducked under it nicely.
Odinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Odinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie blocks a head kick by Odinson.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Odinson.
Odinson tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Odinson.
Odinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Odinson misses with a straight left.
Odinson throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Odinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Odinson.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Odinson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Odinson enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Odinson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Odinson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Odinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Odinson scores with a body shot.
Gracie defending well as Odinson loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Odinson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thor Odinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Jones Gracie.
Odinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Odinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Odinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Odinson misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Odinson but Odinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Odinson throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie misses with a hook. Odinson ducked under it nicely.
Odinson lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Odinson clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Odinson.
A nice combination there by Odinson.
Gracie lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Odinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Odinson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roy Jones Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Odinson throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Odinson.
Odinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Gracie misses.
Odinson jabs at Gracie's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Odinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Odinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odinson lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odinson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Odinson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Odinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Odinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Odinson lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Odinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thor Odinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Odinson thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odinson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Odinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circle momentarily. Odinson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Odinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Odinson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Odinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Odinson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Odinson!
Thor Odinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Wagner (ranked 2918 p4p, 409 weight class) and Evan Dryll (ranked 2721 p4p, 379 weight class). Wagner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No Easy Way Out. Evan Dryll 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Dryll!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ron Honeybunn and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner misses the jab.
Dryll slips a jab from Wagner.
Wagner misses the jab.
Dryll throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
Wagner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wagner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dryll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagner throws out the jab.
Wagner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wagner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dryll tries to sprawl but Wagner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dryll really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wagner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dryll makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dryll.
Wagner landing some decent shots from guard.
Wagner throwing strikes from guard but Dryll blocks nicely.
Wagner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wagner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dryll for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dryll looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wagner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wagner won't allow Dryll to sweep him here.
Wagner trying to control but Dryll is working from the bottom.
Dryll avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dryll looking to control.
Dryll wants to hit a switch here but Wagner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dryll there!
Wagner lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wagner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dryll looks a forlorn figure.
Wagner looking to control but Dryll is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Wagner there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wagner 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.
Dryll is bucking up trying to escape but Wagner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner prevents Dryll from getting the reversal.
Wagner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dryll's face.
Wagner landing shots from mount.
Wagner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dryll tries to hold on but Wagner pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wagner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Wagner but it's paid off an Dryll is forced to tap! Nice work by Wagner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Wagner!
A relieved looking Kurt Wagner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Harpik (ranked 3084 p4p, 269 weight class) and Itzhak Weinstein (ranked 2932 p4p, 258 weight class). Stefan Harpik could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Itzhak Weinstein's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stefan Harpik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Itzhak Weinstein!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Chris Dean and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harpik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weinstein is fending him off so far but Harpik persists. Nope, Weinstein circles away and we're back to standing.
Harpik shoots for a double leg takedown but Weinstein sprawls well. He's pushed Harpik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Weinstein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harpik with a body shot.
Harpik fails with the takedown
and Weinstein counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Harpik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harpik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weinstein but Weinstein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harpik backing away here, and Weinstein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Harpik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Weinstein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ground and pound from Harpik seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Harpik looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Weinstein is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weinstein taking a bit of punishment here - Harpik scoring with strikes.
Harpik misses with the ground and pound.
Weinstein wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've been hearing that Harpik has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Harpik in side control, throwing shots but Weinstein defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harpik in side control lands a decent elbow.
Weinstein struggling a bit here.
Harpik tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Harpik cracks Weinstein with a big right hand but Weinstein just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Harpik staying calm.
The strikes coming from Harpik are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Weinstein is looking to regain half guard here but Harpik keeps moving and retains side control.
Harpik creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Weinstein is looking for a sweep.
Harpik misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harpik lands a decent elbow from side control.
Weinstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harpik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harpik tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Harpik tries to score with some ground and pound. Weinstein controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Harpik working the head and body with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Harpik.
The strikes coming from Harpik are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Weinstein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harpik grinds an elbow into Weinstein's temple.
Harpik scores with a couple of short elbows.
Weinstein is not content to let Harpik control the position.
Harpik landing a few strikes.
Harpik tries to score with some ground and pound. Weinstein controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weinstein manages to work his way to half guard, despite Harpik's best efforts.
Harpik with the ground and pound but Weinstein uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Harpik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harpik cracks Weinstein with a solid left hand.
Harpik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harpik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harpik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harpik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harpik trying to control but Weinstein is working from the bottom.
Weinstein being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harpik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harpik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harpik trying to control the position from guard on top but Weinstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harpik is really struggling to control Weinstein but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
Harpik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weinstein is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harpik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harpik cracks Weinstein with a solid left hand.
Harpik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weinstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harpik throws a big elbow that misses.
Harpik throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harpik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weinstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harpik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harpik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weinstein's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Harpik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Weinstein leaves Harpik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harpik closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Weinstein quickly recovers to half guard.
Harpik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Weinstein is refusing to be controlled, as Harpik sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Harpik.
Harpik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harpik is keen to just control but Weinstein is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harpik working Weinstein over with strikes.
Weinstein is trying to get back to full guard.
Harpik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weinstein defending well though.
Harpik misses with a head shot. Weinstein uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harpik postures up and lands a big shot to Weinstein's brow.
Weinstein managing to control the position.
Harpik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harpik throws a big right hand that misses.
Weinstein keeping moving, preventing Harpik from controlling successfully.
Harpik 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.
Harpik tries to free his leg and advance position but Weinstein is retaining full guard.
Harpik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harpik content to stall in guard here.
Harpik trying to control but Weinstein is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weinstein is controlling Harpik's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harpik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harpik lands a couple of digs.
Harpik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harpik trying to control but Weinstein is working from the bottom.
Weinstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harpik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Weinstein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harpik throws an elbow that misses. Weinstein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harpik's guard. Nice move by Weinstein!
Harpik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Harpik throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weinstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harpik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harpik throws a big elbow that misses.
Harpik preventing the sweep.
Harpik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harpik throws a big elbow that misses.
Weinstein trying to keep a closed guard but Harpik is proving a slippery customer.
Harpik throws an elbow that misses. Weinstein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harpik's guard. Nice move by Weinstein!
Harpik looking for a sweep. Not yet Harpik, not yet.
Harpik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harpik is trying to keep Weinstein in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weinstein stopping the sweep attempt from Harpik.
Weinstein trying to control but Harpik is working from the bottom.
Harpik wants to sweep here but Weinstein controlling him for the moment.
Harpik is trying to keep Weinstein in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weinstein would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harpik fails with the takedown.
Weinstein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harpik with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Harpik dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Harpik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Weinstein counters with a head kick that drops Harpik to the mat! Harpik scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Itzhak Weinstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weinstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harpik with a poor takedown
and Weinstein counters with a crisp right hand that drops Harpik! Weinstein lets Harpik back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Harpik is rocked!
It looks like Stefan Harpik has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harpik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Weinstein counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Harpik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harpik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Weinstein counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Harpik to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Weinstein!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Itzhak Weinstein!
Itzhak Weinstein decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Korotkiy (ranked 1547 p4p, 140 weight class) and Mika Allu (ranked 1644 p4p, 145 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Korotkiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mika Allu!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Korotkiy quickly recovers to half guard.
Korotkiy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Allu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Korotkiy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Allu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Korotkiy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Allu.
Allu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Allu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Korotkiy pulls Allu in close to his closed guard and prevents Allu from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korotkiy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allu is looking to work some ground and pound but Korotkiy has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allu throws a strike but Korotkiy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Allu wants to sweep but no luck.
Allu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Allu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Korotkiy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korotkiy wants to pass the guard but Allu is keeping the position.
Allu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Korotkiy's guard.
Korotkiy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Korotkiy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Allu is looking to work some ground and pound but Korotkiy has wrist control.
Allu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Allu landing with the ground and pound.
Allu trying to control the position from guard on top but Korotkiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korotkiy keeping moving, preventing Allu from controlling successfully.
Korotkiy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Allu manages to get himself to full guard.
Allu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korotkiy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Allu 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.
Allu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Allu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korotkiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Allu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korotkiy working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allu looking for a sweep. Not yet Allu, not yet.
Allu is still trying to improve position.
Korotkiy trying to control but Allu is working from the bottom.
Allu controlling the position.
Allu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Allu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Allu seems content to control.
Allu looks to land a strike but Korotkiy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Allu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Allu stopping the sweep attempt from Korotkiy.
Korotkiy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allu.
Korotkiy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allu lands a couple of digs.
Korotkiy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Korotkiy tries to get out of the position.
Allu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korotkiy is keeping the position for now.
Allu distracts Korotkiy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Allu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Korotkiy looking for a sweep. Not yet Korotkiy, not yet.
Allu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Allu throwing strikes but missing.
Allu throwing strikes from guard but Korotkiy blocks nicely.
Allu wants to pass the guard but Korotkiy is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allu trying to control the position from guard on top but Korotkiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Allu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Korotkiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korotkiy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Korotkiy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allu thuds a left hand into Korotkiy's body.
Allu looks for a takedown but Korotkiy sprawls well.
It looked like Korotkiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Allu lands a jab to the head.
Mika Allu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korotkiy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Allu dives in for a single leg takedown but Korotkiy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allu throws a head kick that misses.
Allu scores with a sloppy right hand. Korotkiy should have avoided that one.
Korotkiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allu throws a leg kick but Korotkiy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Korotkiy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sergey Korotkiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Allu lands a nice hook to Korotkiy's body. Korotkiy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Allu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Korotkiy throws a lazy uppercut
and Allu counters with a stiff right hand.
Allu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Allu.
Sergey Korotkiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mika Allu.
Korotkiy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Allu misses with a shot to the body
and Korotkiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Allu.
Allu missing with a left hand there. Korotkiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allu misses with a kick to the body.
Korotkiy misses with a straight left.
Allu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korotkiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Allu.
Allu connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Allu misses
and Korotkiy counters with a one-two to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Korotkiy.
Korotkiy ducks under a wild hook from Allu.
Nice body punch from Allu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Allu.
Allu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Korotkiy misses.
Allu fails with the takedown.
Mika Allu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korotkiy misses with the combination.
Allu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allu darts in looking for a takedown but Korotkiy gets double underhooks and turns Allu into the cage.
Korotkiy is looking to counter punch.
Allu scores with the left hand. Korotkiy knows he should have avoided that one.
Korotkiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allu scores with a leg kick.
Korotkiy moves away from the strike by Allu.
Allu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Korotkiy does no damage.
Allu closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Korotkiy to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korotkiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Allu.
Allu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Korotkiy. That did some damage!
Allu digs a good hook to Korotkiy's body.
Korotkiy swings for the body but Allu moves out of range.
No luck for Allu with that takedown attempt.
Allu fails with the takedown.
Allu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Korotkiy counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korotkiy as he avoids it easily.
Korotkiy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Allu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Allu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Korotkiy under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Allu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Korotkiy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Allu finds it's way round the side to connect with Korotkiy's head.
Allu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Allu throws a body punch but Korotkiy moves out of range.
Allu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Korotkiy pinned against the cage. Korotkiy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Allu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korotkiy misses with an uppercut. Allu saw that one coming.
Allu tries for a takedown but Korotkiy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Korotkiy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Allu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Allu - that will leave a mark!
Allu throws a hook to the side of Korotkiy's head but Korotkiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korotkiy misses with a straight right.
Allu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korotkiy as he avoids it easily.
Sergey Korotkiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mika Allu.
Allu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Korotkiy checks a leg kick.
Korotkiy looks to land a right hand but Allu moved out of range.
Korotkiy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Allu.
Allu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allu takes a swing at Korotkiy's ribcage but misses.
Allu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korotkiy.
Korotkiy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Allu tries to clinch up
and Korotkiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allu throws a wild body kick that Korotkiy sees coming a mile off.
Korotkiy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Korotkiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Allu throws a head kick but Korotkiy moves out of range.
Korotkiy lands a jab to the nose.
Korotkiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allu.
A quick step to the side and Korotkiy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allu throws a big shot that misses.
Korotkiy swats away the attempt to clinch by Allu.
Korotkiy throws a jab when Allu was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allu looks to land a combination but Korotkiy avoids it well.
Allu misses with a takedown
and Allu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sergey Korotkiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Korotkiy pinned against the cage. Korotkiy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Allu throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Korotkiy counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korotkiy. Allu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Korotkiy defends it well.
Allu throws a head kick but Korotkiy moves out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Allu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A big right from Allu misses.
A lazy left from Allu finds it's target.
Allu moves out of range as Korotkiy strikes.
Korotkiy scores with a nice head shot.
Allu throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korotkiy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Allu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Allu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korotkiy.
Korotkiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allu manages to avoid it.
Allu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Allu is defended easily by Korotkiy.
Korotkiy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korotkiy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allu.
Korotkiy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sergey Korotkiy.
Well Allu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Allu!
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