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DUEL#175 Furia vs Muller PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Labosky (ranked 2777 p4p, 291 weight class) and Wayde West (ranked 2514 p4p, 268 weight class). West has chosen Sober as his entrance music. Jean Labosky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 27 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Labosky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wayde West!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West looks for a takedown but Labosky sprawls well.
Labosky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Labosky forces West back against the cage and clinches.
Labosky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
West stalling in the clinch.
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Labosky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West fails to land the takedown.
Jean Labosky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West blocks a head kick by Labosky.
Labosky pushes West up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labosky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Labosky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
West is looking to work some ground and pound but Labosky has wrist control.
West postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West prevents Labosky from getting back to his feet.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Labosky.
Labosky managing to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Labosky wants to stand up but West is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Labosky moves into the clinch.
West manages to pull guard.
Labosky wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
West trying to keep a closed guard but Labosky is proving a slippery customer.
Labosky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labosky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Labosky trying to stand up but can't free himself from West's guard.
Labosky trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Labosky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
West shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Labosky as he jumps to the side.
West closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Labosky tries to land knees in the clinch but West avoids the damage to the body.
Labosky wants to break the clinch but can't.
West manages to break the clinch.
Labosky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Labosky.
Labosky throws out a leg kick but West moves out of range and Labosky only half commits.
West shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Labosky as he avoids it easily.
Labosky seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
West fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labosky fails with an attempt to clinch.
West wants to clinch but Labosky slips to the side
and Labosky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Labosky!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Labosky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West pushes Labosky up against the cage in a clinch.
Labosky jumps guard.
West trying to control but Labosky is working from the bottom.
Labosky trying to keep a closed guard but West is proving a slippery customer.
Labosky has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
West is fighting to break Labosky's control of his arms but Labosky is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labosky looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but West puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Labosky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Labosky wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labosky is pulling down on West's head. It's preventing any offense from West, at least for the moment.
Labosky continues to stall.
West slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Labosky wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
West dives in for a single leg takedown but Labosky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Labosky misses with a series of wild punches.
West lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
West fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Labosky tries to counter by clinching up but West breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Labosky as West shoots in.
It looked like Labosky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West tries to clinch but Labosky is having none of it.
West fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jean Labosky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West avoids the body shot from Labosky.
Nice uppercut there from Labosky.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danga de danga de dang - Labosky scores with a four punch combination!
West tries for a takedown but Labosky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Labosky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
West tries for a takedown but Labosky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Labosky appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labosky keeps West at a distance using the push kick.
West is breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Labosky.
Jean Labosky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Labosky is looking to counter the offense by West and move into the clinch.
Labosky misses with a body shot.
Labosky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
West tries to counter with a clinch but Labosky shakes him off and moves away.
West takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Labosky looks for the body kick but West saw that one coming.
A combination from Labosky does no damage.
West shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Labosky controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labosky gets full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Labosky looking for a guillotine here but West defends easily.
Labosky wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Labosky dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Labosky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West shoots and misses
and Labosky counters with a nice uppercut.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Labosky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Labosky wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Labosky went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Labosky slaps away a takedown attempt from West, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from West.
West blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Labosky tries to avoid it but West manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Labosky to the ground. Labosky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Labosky is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from West.
Jean Labosky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West moves to clinch but Labosky breaks away
and Labosky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Labosky scores with a push kick.
Labosky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Labosky fails with an attempt to clinch.
West fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Labosky avoids it really well and circles away.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Labosky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West shoots in for a takedown but Labosky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Labosky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Labosky.
West fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Labosky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
Labosky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Labosky clinches up with West and pushes him back against the cage.
West has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Labosky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Labosky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West pulls guard.
Labosky wants to get up but he can't break West's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Labosky is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
West 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.
Wayde West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Labosky tries to stand but West is controlling from the bottom.
West working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Labosky.
West wants to improve his position but instead Labosky has moved into half guard.
Jean Labosky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. West manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West has momentary wrist control but Labosky slips an elbow through the middle.
Labosky stands and steps away. West gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
West darts in looking for a takedown but Labosky gets double underhooks and turns West into the cage.
Labosky misses with a wild combination.
West throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Labosky counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from West.
Jean Labosky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Labosky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Labosky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Labosky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teh Mec (ranked 5053 p4p, 486 weight class) and Paul Sight (ranked 2402 p4p, 266 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teh Mec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mec lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sight scores with a jab to the body.
Mec is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mec really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mec walks into a straight right hand from Sight.
Mec goes for a double leg but Sight avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sight continues to drive forward.
Sight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mec.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teh Mec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sight moves in looking to clinch but Mec pushes him off.
Sight throws a head kick but Mec moves out of range.
A lazy left from Mec finds it's target.
Sight shoots in and drives through. Mec sprawls well.
Mec connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A lazy left from Sight finds it's target.
It looks like Teh Mec has been cut.
Sight scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mec is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mec is looking for a counter combo.
Sight misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sight connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Mec to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Sight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Sight!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eye Crap (ranked 2438 p4p, 261 weight class) and Tom Giebelhals (ranked 3519 p4p, 360 weight class). Tom Giebelhals has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eye Crap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Giebelhals!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crap misses with a series of wild punches.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that misses.
Giebelhals misses with the body kick
enabling Crap to counter with a crisp jab.
Crap misses with the combination.
Crap lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Giebelhals circles away quickly and effectively.
Giebelhals keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crap looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Giebelhals misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Crap.
Crap avoids the head kick by Giebelhals.
Crap avoids the head kick by Giebelhals.
Giebelhals throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crap.
Giebelhals pushes Crap away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giebelhals slips a jab and a cross from Crap.
Crap throws out a powerful jab.
Giebelhals tries a head kick but it misses.
Giebelhals fakes the leg kick and cracks Crap in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crap throws a jab but it's blocked by Giebelhals.
Giebelhals raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
No joy there for Crap, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Giebelhals throws a head kick but Crap moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Giebelhals.
Crap avoids the head kick by Giebelhals.
Crap throws a sloppy body shot
and Giebelhals counters with a body kick that stops Crap in his tracks momentarily.
Crap will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Giebelhals throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crap's head.
Crap tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Giebelhals.
A quick step to the side and Crap tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giebelhals throws a sloppy head kick and Crap moves out of range easily.
Giebelhals takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Giebelhals throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giebelhals connects with a high kick.
Giebelhals thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Crap if he has to take too many more of those.
Giebelhals has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crap takes a swing at Giebelhals's ribcage but misses.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crap throws a big counter combination but Giebelhals scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crap misses with the combination.
Giebelhals lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crap throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Giebelhals throws a sloppy head kick and Crap moves out of range easily.
Giebelhals scores with a kick to the body.
Crap avoids the head kick by Giebelhals.
Giebelhals has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crap.
Crap will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Giebelhals misses with a head kick.
Giebelhals throws a head kick but Crap moves out of range.
Crap throws a big counter combination but Giebelhals scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crap swings for the body but Giebelhals moves out of range.
Crap misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Giebelhals moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Giebelhals throws a big counter head kick but Crap avoids it with no problem.
Tom Giebelhals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giebelhals thumps Crap with a low kick.
Giebelhals throws a head kick but Crap moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Giebelhals - that will leave a mark!
Giebelhals throws a head kick but Crap moves out of range.
Crap throws a low kick but Giebelhals avoids it.
Giebelhals tries a head kick but it misses.
Giebelhals looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Crap, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Giebelhals there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that misses.
Crap will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that misses.
Crap fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Giebelhals throws a sloppy head kick and Crap moves out of range easily.
Giebelhals dodges the punch combination from Crap.
Nice body kick there by Giebelhals.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giebelhals slips a jab and a cross from Crap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giebelhals throws a head kick but Crap moves out of range.
Giebelhals lands with a kick to the temple. Crap shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Giebelhals goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crap misses with a jab, cross combination.
Giebelhals is looking to slow Crap down with leg kicks.
Crap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Giebelhals moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crap throws a leg kick but Giebelhals sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crap is looking to wear down Giebelhals with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Giebelhals thows a body kick. Crap tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crap is breathing heavily.
Crap misses the shot to the body.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Giebelhals.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that misses.
As Giebelhals looks to move away, Crap throws a big counter combo but Giebelhals just gets out of the way.
Crap with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Giebelhals keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Giebelhals dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that Crap semi-blocks.
Giebelhals tries a head kick but it misses.
Crap avoids the head kick by Giebelhals.
Giebelhals lands with a slapping head kick.
Some wild striking there from Crap.
Giebelhals throws a body kick that misses.
Giebelhals lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Giebelhals.
Giebelhals misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Giebelhals throws a sloppy head kick
and Crap counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Giebelhals has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Giebelhals tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Giebelhals displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crap throws out the jab.
Crap avoids the head kick by Giebelhals.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Giebelhals steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crap throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Crap misses.
Giebelhals throws a fast counter high kick but Crap manages to duck under it in time.
Giebelhals scores with a nice body kick.
Crap misses with a double jab.
Crap misses with a double jab.
Crap scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Giebelhals - that will leave a mark!
No joy there for Crap, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Giebelhals buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Giebelhals throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crap.
Giebelhals tries a head kick but it misses.
Giebelhals throws a head kick but Crap moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crap swings for the body but Giebelhals moves out of range.
Crunch! Giebelhals slams his shin into Crap's torso.
Giebelhals checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tom Giebelhals seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Giebelhals checks a leg kick.
Crap takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Some wild striking there from Crap.
As Crap backs off Giebelhals throws a huge counter combo but Crap manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giebelhals misses with a head kick.
Crap throws a jab when Giebelhals was well out of range.
Giebelhals misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that Crap semi-blocks.
Crap fails to land with a series of punches.
Crap throws a hook to the side of Giebelhals's head but Giebelhals sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crap throws a series of punches but Giebelhals moves out of range.
Giebelhals delivers a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Giebelhals - that will leave a mark!
Crap takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sloppy strikes from Crap. Those never looked like landing.
Crap throws a hook to the side of Giebelhals's head but Giebelhals sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Giebelhals.
Crap fails to land with a series of punches.
Giebelhals throws a front kick that sends Crap stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that misses.
Giebelhals throws a nice head kick!
Giebelhals goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crap is rocked!
Eye Crap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Giebelhals misses with a head kick.
Crap looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crap does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Giebelhals.
Giebelhals throws a sloppy head kick and Crap moves out of range easily.
As Giebelhals looks to move away, Crap throws a big counter combo but Giebelhals just gets out of the way.
Crap on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Crap throws a right and a left that both miss.
Giebelhals shapes to counter with a head kick.
Giebelhals pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crap lands a jab to Giebelhals's midsection.
Giebelhals connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Giebelhals.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crap walks forward, straight into a front kick from Giebelhals.
Crap takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Crap, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crap throws a solid leg kick but Giebelhals takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crap.
An inside leg kick from Crap misses.
Crap thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crap on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Giebelhals thuds his shin into the meat of Crap's side.
Crap takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oh Crap is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Eye Crap has been cut.
Giebelhals tries a head kick but it misses.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Giebelhals! Crap is out on his feet! Giebelhals rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Crap is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Crap is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Giebelhals!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liber Alderich (ranked 2041 p4p, 231 weight class) and Daniel Barbosa (ranked 1487 p4p, 174 weight class). Alderich comes to the cage accompanied by Till I collapse . Daniel Barbosa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
183 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liber Alderich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alderich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbosa looks to land a combination. Alderich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alderich 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.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alderich moves away.
Alderich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alderich looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Alderich rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head.
Alderich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alderich clinches.
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Alderich misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alderich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barbosa.
Alderich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Alderich throws a big counter combination but Barbosa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderich scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Daniel Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa throws a jab when Alderich was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbosa.
Barbosa looks for a takedown but Alderich sprawls well.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alderich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
Alderich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbosa slips a jab from Alderich.
Barbosa shoots in and bounces Alderich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Alderich has his feet on Barbosa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alderich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alderich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbosa cracks Alderich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Alderich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderich is trying to break free.
Alderich can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Alderich prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alderich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alderich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Alderich moved out of range.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Alderich avoids nicely.
Alderich defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Alderich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alderich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alderich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Alderich fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barbosa's efforts to push away.
Alderich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alderich clinches up with Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barbosa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alderich explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Alderich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alderich is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BAM! Barbosa delivers a spinning backfist that drops Alderich like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Daniel Barbosa!
Daniel Barbosa very nearly forgot to thank Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamish McTavish (ranked 2185 p4p, 208 weight class) and Joseph Parker (ranked 4800 p4p, 397 weight class). Parker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Roots Manuva - Again and Again. Hamish McTavish has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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292 lbs
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231 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamish McTavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joseph Parker!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
McTavish throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by McTavish. Beautiful body shot.
McTavish throws a body shot but no joy.
McTavish shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Parker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish throws a leg kick
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
McTavish shoots in looking for a takedown. Parker tries to sprawl out of it but McTavish keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish McTavish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTavish darts in looking for a takedown but Parker gets double underhooks and turns McTavish into the cage.
McTavish throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavish shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - McTavish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by McTavish or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker, which made it look bad.
Parker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Parker enables McTavish to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Parker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McTavish is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McTavish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McTavish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McTavish throws an elbow that misses. Parker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McTavish's guard. Nice move by Parker!
McTavish throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTavish looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Parker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Parker tries to stand and escape but McTavish is controlling the position.
McTavish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McTavish is trying to get back to full guard.
McTavish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McTavish trying to control but Parker postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joseph Parker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McTavish goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Parker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McTavish thows a leg kick but Parker checks it
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McTavish throws a leg kick but Parker checks it.
Parker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McTavish throws an off balance right hand
and Parker 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.
McTavish throws a head kick that misses
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
McTavish misses with a takedown
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish has his takedown stuffed
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamish McTavish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTavish closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McTavish not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McTavish 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.
McTavish throwing shots but Parker is blocking nicely.
Parker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Parker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McTavish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavish missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McTavish postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it.
Parker keeping moving, preventing McTavish from controlling successfully.
McTavish controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McTavish accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McTavish trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Parker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish looking for a guillotine here but Parker defends easily.
McTavish looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Parker passes into side control.
McTavish tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McTavish wants to control but Parker postures up.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McTavish is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McTavish is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McTavish throws a leg kick
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
McTavish dives in for a single leg takedown but Parker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McTavish misses with a kick to the body.
Parker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McTavish tries to land a leg kick but Parker saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Parker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
McTavish goes for a double leg but Parker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Parker continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Parker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish tries to land a leg kick but Parker saw it coming and moves away.
Joseph Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McTavish fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Parker throws out a counter right but McTavish avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish McTavish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTavish with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Parker 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.
McTavish shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McTavish throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parker's waist but Parker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McTavish off to one side.
A low kick from McTavish misses
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McTavish gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McTavish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McTavish throws a right hand that misses
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McTavish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McTavish looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Parker is avoiding damage well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Parker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McTavish throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hamish McTavish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McTavish lands an elbow.
Parker dodges the ground and pound from McTavish.
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.
Parker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McTavish grinds an elbow into Parker's temple.
Parker is trying to get back to his feet.
McTavish slows the pace down.
McTavish is chipping away with strikes.
Parker is rocked!
McTavish cracks Parker with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! McTavish immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Parker is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by McTavish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamish McTavish!
Hamish McTavish was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Cinotti (ranked 2385 p4p, 68 weight class) and Big Dog (ranked 1552 p4p, 66 weight class). Cinotti's entrance music is Childish Gambino - This Is America. A fine choice. Dog has chosen The 2 Bears - Bear Hug as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
245 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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270 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodolfo Cinotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Dog!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Cinotti misses.
Cinotti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dog's sensitive parts.
Dog takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rodolfo Cinotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog checks a low kick from Cinotti.
Dog blocks a head kick by Cinotti.
No joy there for Cinotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cinotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog! But no joy.
Cinotti throws a sloppy head kick
and Dog counters with a crisp one two that drops Cinotti! Dog thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cinotti to his feet! Cinotti is in big trouble!
Dog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cinotti has his takedown stuffed
and Dog counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Dog!
Rodolfo Cinotti spoke after the fight, saying 'They can make me stronger, better, and faster than before. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Alexandrov (ranked 1348 p4p, 166 weight class) and Kenny Knight (ranked 1723 p4p, 208 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Knight!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alexandrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knight's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexandrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knight scrambles back to his feet.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexandrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexandrov avoids the head kick by Knight.
Knight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alexandrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Alexandrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight throws a head kick but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knight throws out a leg kick but Alexandrov moves out of range and Knight only half commits.
Alexandrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Knight tries to pull guard but Alexandrov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov effectively controlling the action here.
Knight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexandrov smiles and moves away.
Knight takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses.
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov is trying to trip Knight. He has hold of a leg but Knight is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alexandrov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.
Alexandrov lands a couple of elbows.
We've been hearing that Alexandrov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Knight's brow.
Alexandrov won't allow Knight to get back to his feet.
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alexandrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexandrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexandrov has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Alexandrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alexandrov cracks Knight with a solid left hand.
Knight can't keep his opponent in guard - Alexandrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov working Knight over with strikes.
Knight wants to improve his position but Alexandrov is controlling well.
Knight has hold of Alexandrov's hands but Alexandrov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Knight is rocked!
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Alexandrov 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knight is still in real trouble! Can Alexandrov finish him?
Alexandrov lands a big elbow - Knight is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Alexandrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov!
A very excited looking Alexey Alexandrov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wu Fei Chung (ranked 764 p4p, 92 weight class) and Ismo Leikola (ranked 2698 p4p, 253 weight class). Fei Chung comes to the cage accompanied by God of Gamblers. Leikola is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Wu Fei Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ismo Leikola!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leikola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fei Chung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leikola scores with a nice body kick.
Leikola lands a jab to the head.
Fei Chung misses the shot to the body.
Fei Chung looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fei Chung throws a big shot that misses.
Fei Chung lands a head shot.
Leikola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fei Chung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fei Chung listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leikola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung throws a leg kick that misses.
Leikola on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fei Chung moves out of range of the strikes.
Fei Chung seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
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!
Leikola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fei Chung cracks Leikola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leikola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leikola slips a jab from Fei Chung.
Good work by Fei Chung as he checks the leg kick.
Fei Chung swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leikola counters with a left and a right that stings Fei Chung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leikola throws a big shot that misses.
Fei Chung moves out of range of the leg kick from Leikola.
Fei Chung throws a counter high kick but Leikola was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fei Chung walks into a straight right hand from Leikola.
Fei Chung scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leikola in his tracks.
Fei Chung throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fei Chung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leikola lands with a straight right. Fei Chung didn't see that one coming.
Nice body kick there by Fei Chung.
Leikola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Fei Chung.
Leikola throws a lazy right hand but Fei Chung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leikola throws a jab when Fei Chung was well out of range.
Leikola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fei Chung. Fei Chung circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fei Chung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ismo Leikola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leikola misses with a head kick.
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!
Fei Chung feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leikolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fei Chung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fei Chung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung swings widly with a right hand
and Leikola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leikola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung slips a straight right by Leikola.
Leikola cracks Fei Chung with a good jab.
Leikola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Fei Chung misses its target.
Fei Chung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy left from Fei Chung finds it's target.
Fei Chung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leikola misses with a low kick as Fei Chung jumps back.
Fei Chung is looking to counter punch.
Leikola misses with an uppercut.
Leikola moves forwards but Fei Chung connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leikola just manages to avoid it.
Leikola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fei Chung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Fei Chung misses its intended target.
Fei Chung throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leikola throws a looping overhand right but Fei Chung ducks down to avoid it.
Leikola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leikola misses with a lunging right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a stiff right hand.
Leikola cracks Fei Chung with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fei Chung misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leikola! But no joy.
Fei Chung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fei Chung misses with an uppercut.
Leikola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fei Chung on the side of the head.
Leikola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fei Chung throws a leg kick
and Leikola counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Leikola throws a hook to the side of Fei Chung's head but Fei Chung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fei Chung scores with the left hand. Leikola knows he should have avoided that one.
Leikola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leikola blocks a jab.
Fei Chung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leikola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leikola jabs at Fei Chung's body.
Leikola walks into a straight right hand from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung throws a jab but it's blocked by Leikola.
Leikola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leikola ducks under a wild hook from Fei Chung.
Leikola throws a wild body kick that Fei Chung sees coming a mile off.
Fei Chung fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leikola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leikola stalks Fei Chung and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fei Chung's face. Fei Chung staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Wu Fei Chung has been cut.
Fei Chung is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Leikola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leikola.
Fei Chung throws a hook but Leikola blocks it.
Fei Chung just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Leikola misses.
Leikola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ismo Leikola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fei Chung wants to land a leg kick but Leikola is out of range.
Fei Chung avoids the body shot from Leikola.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leikola misses with a hook. Fei Chung ducked under it nicely.
Leikola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leikola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fei Chung misses the target.
Fei Chung looks to throw a body kick
and Leikola counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismo Leikola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wu Fei Chung's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fei Chung throws a wild body kick that Leikola sees coming a mile off.
Fei Chung thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Fei Chung blocks the leg kick.
Fei Chung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leikola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fei Chung.
Leikola missing with a left hand there. Fei Chung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Fei Chung finds it's way through Leikola's defenses.
Leikola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fei Chung.
Fei Chung connects with a jab.
Leikola lands with a nice body kick.
Fei Chung misses with a looping left.
Fei Chung throws out a loose jab but Leikola uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leikola misses with a body shot.
Fei Chung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leikola misses with a looping right.
Leikola throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fei Chung counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leikola is looking to control Fei Chung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leikola avoid being mounted?
Leikola works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chung passes Leikola's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fei Chung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leikola is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fei Chung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fei Chung's back!
Fei Chung wants to control his opponent's hands but Leikola gets his hands free.
Leikola tries to get the hooks in deep but Fei Chung pushed the leg off.
Leikola is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Fei Chung right now.
Leikola gets his hands free as Fei Chung looks to control.
Leikola tightening his grip on Fei Chung, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leikola looking for the RNC.
Leikola is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fei Chung is defending well though. Leikola let's go of the attempt for now.
Leikola working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Leikola doesn't have the hooks in and Fei Chung manages to turn into his guard.
Fei Chung passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leikola is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leikola is not content to let Fei Chung control the position.
Fei Chung controls the position.
Leikola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leikola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fei Chung tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fei Chung has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leikola tries to bench press Fei Chung off him but Fei Chung keeps the position.
Fei Chung taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Leikola is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fei Chung off and has taken his back!
Leikola looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Fei Chung is controlling Leikola 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Leikola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fei Chung sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leikola's guard.
Leikola won't allow Fei Chung to pass to mount.
Fei Chung is working for a submission of some sort.
Fei Chung is looking for a kimura but Leikola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fei Chung to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wu Fei Chung dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wu Fei Chung's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fei Chung blocks a jab.
Leikola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fei Chung fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leikola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leikola lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fei Chung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leikola.
Leikola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fei Chung lands with a shot to the body.
Leikola keeps Fei Chung at a distance using the push kick.
Fei Chung dives in and grabs Leikola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leikola pushes down on Fei Chung's head and hops out.
Fei Chung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leikola wants to slow Fei Chung down by chopping away at his legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leikola.
Leikola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fei Chung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leikola throws a head kick but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Fei Chung walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fei Chung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leikola.
Fei Chung lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leikola moves away.
Leikola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leikola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fei Chung fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leikola is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leikola! But no joy.
Leikola wants to slow Fei Chung down by chopping away at his legs.
Fei Chung takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fei Chung wants to land a leg kick but Leikola is out of range.
Leikola throws out a counter right but Fei Chung avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leikola checks a leg kick.
Leikola lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fei Chung will feel that in the morning.
Leikola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Fei Chung misses.
Leikola moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Leikola's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fei Chung blocks the body kick.
Fei Chung attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fei Chung misses with a leg kick
and Leikola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fei Chung thinking.
Fei Chung throws a push kick but Leikola slaps the foot to one side.
Fei Chung backing away here, and Leikola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fei Chung throws the left hand but Leikola avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leikola scores with a hook to the body. Fei Chung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ismo Leikola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fei Chung tries to land a front kick but Leikola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fei Chung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fei Chung slips under a jab from Leikola.
Leikola throws an overhand right that lands on Fei Chung's shoulder, as Fei Chung tries to avoid the shot.
Leikola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fei Chung throws a head kick but Leikola moves out of range.
Leikola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fei Chung connects with a nice looking jab.
Fei Chung shoots in looking for a takedown. Leikola tries to sprawl out of it but Fei Chung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leikola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leikola throws a hook to the side of Fei Chung's head but Fei Chung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fei Chung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leikola.
Leikola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fei Chung to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leikola swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Fei Chung misses its intended target.
Leikola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leikola throws a poor cross that misses
and Fei Chung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leikola throws a leg kick but Fei Chung sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leikola misses with a low kick.
It looked like Fei Chung was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leikola.
Fei Chung slips under a jab from Leikola.
Fei Chung throws a good cross that connects.
Leikola misses with a straight right.
Leikola throws a nice looking combination but Fei Chung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fei Chung punishes Leikola's body with a nice straight punch.
Leikola moves out of range of the leg kick from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leikola.
Leikola throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Fei Chung to counter with a crisp jab.
Leikola avoids the body shot from Fei Chung.
Leikola thinks about the counter body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung walks into a jab.
Fei Chung throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fei Chung scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leikola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fei Chung manages to avoid it.
Fei Chung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fei Chung scores with a jab. Leikola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leikola throws a hook to the side of Fei Chung's head but Fei Chung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fei Chung is looking to score with low kicks.
Leikola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fei Chung throws out the jab.
Leikola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leikola looks for the body kick but Fei Chung saw that one coming.
Leikola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fei Chung avoids a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leikola.
Leikola misses with an uppercut. Fei Chung saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ismo Leikola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leikola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ismo Leikola!
Ismo Leikola spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Gomes Da Rocha (ranked 821 p4p, 101 weight class) and Zarko Zidane (ranked 1266 p4p, 154 weight class). Zidane has chosen Sharp Dressed Man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zarko Zidane!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Rocha throws a big shot that misses.
Zidane feints the counter takedown.
Zidane wants to clinch
and Da Rocha counters with a straight right hand.
Da Rocha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zidane manages to avoid it.
Da Rocha tests Zidane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Rocha lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Rocha scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Rocha lands a jab to the nose.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Rocha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zidane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Da Rocha 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.
Da Rocha throws a right hand that misses
and Zidane counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Da Rocha has his foot on Zidane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zidane works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Rocha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Da Rocha has momentary wrist control but Zidane slips an elbow through the middle.
Zidane controlling from the top position.
Zidane throws a big elbow that misses.
Zidane works over Da Rocha with some ground and pound from guard.
Da Rocha is looking for a triangle but Zidane pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zidane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Rocha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zidane has managed to get both his arms back between Da Rocha's legs - danger averted.
Da Rocha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Rocha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zidane defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Rocha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zidane defends well.
Zidane is working Da Rocha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Da Rocha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Da Rocha looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zidane has picked Da Rocha up and slammed him! Da Rocha can't keep hold of the triangle and Zidane manages to pass to side control!
Zidane working the ground and pound.
Da Rocha is letting Zidane control him for a moment.
Da Rocha taking a bit of punishment here - Zidane scoring with strikes.
Da Rocha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zidane landing strikes.
Da Rocha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zidane trying to control the action but Da Rocha is working from the bottom.
Zidane landing strikes.
Zidane in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zidane is working Da Rocha over with some ground and pound from side control.
Da Rocha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zidane landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zidane working the head with strikes.
Da Rocha is looking to regain half guard here but Zidane keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zidane lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Da Rocha down.
Da Rocha is looking to regain half guard here but Zidane keeps moving and retains side control.
Da Rocha takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Da Rocha sneaks back into half guard.
Da Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zidane is trying to control. Da Rocha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zidane working the head and body with strikes.
Zidane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Rocha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zidane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Da Rocha wants to improve his position but Zidane is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zarko Zidane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zidane shoots and misses
and Zidane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zidane defending well as Da Rocha loads up on a big left hand.
Da Rocha scores with a jab. Zidane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Da Rocha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Rocha 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.
Da Rocha throws the left hand but Zidane avoids the punch easily.
Zidane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Da Rocha defends it well.
Da Rocha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Da Rocha throws a shot from downtown. Zidane moves away and avoids it.
Zidane with the counter takedown but Da Rocha avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zidane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Rocha but Da Rocha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zidane slips a jab from Da Rocha.
Zarko Zidane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zidane shoots for a double leg takedown but Da Rocha sprawls well. He's pushed Zidane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zarko Zidane.
Zidane moves out of range as Da Rocha strikes.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Rocha misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidane gets the takedown into side control.
Da Rocha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zidane off and has taken his back!
Da Rocha biding his time, looking for the opening.
Despite having Zidane's back, Da Rocha says stuff this ground business - let's go for a knockout! Zidane seems baffled but is happy to be out of the difficult position!
Decent striking displayed by Da Rocha there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Rocha tries to bum rush Zidane with a series of wild strikes but Zidane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zidane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da Rocha as he jumps to the side.
Da Rocha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Da Rocha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Da Rocha wants it to stay on the feet.
Zidane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zidane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Da Rocha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zidane creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Rocha manages to get back to half guard.
Da Rocha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zidane pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zidane connects with a nice short shot to Da Rocha's temple.
Da Rocha looking for subs from the bottom but Zidane mounts him!
Da Rocha tries to reverse the position but Zidane maintains control.
Da Rocha regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Rocha is refusing to be controlled, as Zidane sits in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Da Rocha looking for submissions off his back.
Zidane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Zidane has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Da Rocha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zidane moves away.
Zidane feints the counter takedown.
Zidane darts in looking for a takedown but Da Rocha gets double underhooks and turns Zidane into the cage.
Zidane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zidane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Rocha gets caught flat footed, as Zidane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Rocha keeping moving, preventing Zidane from controlling successfully.
Zidane is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zidane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Rocha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidane connects with a couple of short punches.
Zidane connects with a couple of short punches.
Zidane postures up in Da Rocha's guard and throws a big left but Da Rocha blocks it.
Da Rocha has his foot on Zidane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zidane works his way back into a safe position though.
Zidane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zidane lands a couple of elbows.
Zidane is in close to Da Rocha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zidane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Rocha's head.
Da Rocha has his foot on Zidane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zidane works his way back into a safe position though.
Zidane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Da Rocha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zidane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zidane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zidane lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Da Rocha working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zidane has passed into half guard!
Da Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
Zidane trying to control the pace.
Da Rocha is defending against the submission attempts here by Zidane.
Da Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
Zidane is keen to just control but Da Rocha is a slippery customer.
Zidane is nestled in close to Da Rocha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Zidane there.
Da Rocha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Rocha is working hard here to advance position.
Da Rocha looking for submissions off his back.
Zidane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Da Rocha is rocked!
Da Rocha with the active half guard here but Zidane passes nicely into side control.
Oh Da Rocha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zidane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Zarko Zidane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zidane cracks Da Rocha with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Zidane immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Da Rocha is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Zidane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane!
Zarko Zidane thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Cross Furia (ranked 134 p4p, 8 weight class) and Nicolas Muller (ranked 353 p4p, 16 weight class). Cross Furia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vivaldi's Winter. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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282 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dante Cross Furia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Muller!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia backing away here, and Muller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cross Furia instigates a clinch.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Dante Cross Furia has been cut.
Cross Furia tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Cross Furia back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cross Furia's defenses.
Cross Furia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cross Furia working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Cross Furia.
Cross Furia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
Cross Furia misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muller throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller throws an elbow that misses.
Muller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cross Furia lands with a left to the head.
Muller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Cross Furia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cross Furia working aggressively here.
I was talking to Cross Furia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cross Furia misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross Furia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Cross Furia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Muller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cross Furia avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Cross Furia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
Cross Furia tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Cross Furia misses with some punches.
A short left from Cross Furia.
A shot in the inside from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia misses with a body punch.
Muller told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Cross Furia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cross Furia scores with a shot to the side of Muller's head.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Cross Furia in his tracks for a moment.
Cross Furia blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Cross Furia.
Cross Furia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller takes a shot to the head.
Cross Furia throws a head punch that misses.
Muller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cross Furia blocks the elbow strike.
Muller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cross Furia.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cross Furia's brow.
Cross Furia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Cross Furia.
Good body shot from Cross Furia.
Muller looks winded!
Cross Furia throws a head punch that misses.
Cross Furia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Cross Furia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross Furia can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Cross Furia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Cross Furia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Cross Furia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Muller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cross Furia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cross Furia lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cross Furia.
Muller is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller is still on wobbly legs! Can Cross Furia finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross Furia misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cross Furia fails to land.
Cross Furia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller blocking some punches.
Cross Furia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Cross Furia swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cross Furia pushes Muller against the cage. Cross Furia is working some dirty boxing. Cross Furia pushes off with a quick right hook! Muller goes down! Muller tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cross Furia moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Cross Furia!
Dante Cross Furia retains his super heavyweight title!
Dante Cross Furia 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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