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AFC #8 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Marquet (ranked 4703 p4p, 464 weight class) and Aspen Springfield (ranked 2314 p4p, 256 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
14 - 15 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henry Marquet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aspen Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Springfield. Springfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Marquet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marquet lands a jab to Springfield's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Springfield.
Marquet misses with a looping left.
Marquet misses with a looping right.
Springfield stuns Marquet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marquet moves in looking to clinch but Springfield pushes him off.
Springfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Springfield blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Springfield! But no joy.
Marquet stuns Springfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marquet misses with a left hand
and Springfield counters with a nice kick to the body.
Springfield walks into a jab.
Springfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marquet is looking to counter punch.
Marquet misses with a looping left.
Springfield tries to land a front kick but Marquet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marquet.
Marquet misses with a looping right.
Springfield let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquet throws a big shot that misses.
Springfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marquet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Springfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marquet.
Springfield shoots in for a double leg but Marquet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henry Marquet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aspen Springfield.
Marquet looks to throw the jab but Springfield is out of range.
Marquet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springfield moves away.
A swing and a miss from Marquet.
Marquet misses with a wild body shot.
Springfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marquet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marquet lands with a hook. Springfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Springfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marquet.
Springfield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marquet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Springfield scrambles back to his feet.
Marquet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springfield.
Marquet misses with a combination
and Springfield counters with a good, hard body kick but Marquet shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquet throws a body punch but Springfield moves out of range.
Marquet throws an overhand right that lands on Springfield's shoulder, as Springfield tries to avoid the shot.
Springfield throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marquet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Springfield lands a leg kick that knocks Marquet off balance momentarily.
Marquet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Springfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marquet misses with a wild body shot.
Springfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marquet thumps Springfield with a low kick.
Springfield swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marquet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marquet throws a lazy uppercut
and Springfield counters with a thumping low kick.
Springfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Marquet throws a series of punches but Springfield avoids them all with ease.
Marquet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body punch from Marquet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield avoids the body shot from Marquet.
Springfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marquet throws a hook but Springfield avoids it easily.
Springfield throws a front kick aimed at Marquet's knee but Marquet avoids it well.
Springfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marquet throws a nice looking combination but Springfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marquet throws a lazy right hand but Springfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Springfield defending well as Marquet loads up on a big left hand.
Marquet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Springfield shoots in for a double leg but Marquet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Springfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Springfield is predictable there
and Marquet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marquet has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Marquet.
Marquet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Springfield backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marquet breaks the clinch.
Springfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marquet manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Marquet misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquet punishes Springfield's body with a nice straight punch.
Marquet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marquet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marquet missing with a left hand there. Springfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marquet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Springfield's head backwards.
Marquet misses with a shot to the body
and Springfield counters with a low kick, right behind Marquet 's knee.
Marquet takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marquet throws a body punch but Springfield moves out of range.
Springfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marquet tries to score with a low kick but Springfield moves his leg out of the way.
Marquet throws a big shot that misses.
Springfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marquet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springfield blocks a low kick nicely.
Springfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marquet with a body shot.
Marquet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marquet throws a jab but it's blocked by Springfield.
Springfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marquet with a body shot.
Marquet looks to throw the jab but Springfield is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Marquet dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marquet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springfield manages to avoid it.
That kick from Springfield tenderised Marquet's leg. Marquet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Henry Marquet is winning the standup battle so far.
Marquet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Springfield. That did some damage!
Springfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marquet.
Marquet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springfield manages to avoid it.
A cross from Springfield lands.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Marquet.
A jab from Marquet does it's job there.
Springfield throws a leg kick which misses Marquet's front leg but catches the back leg as Marquet tries to avoid it.
Marquet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marquet misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marquet lands a jab to Springfield's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marquet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marquet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Springfield can do to turn this around?
Springfield takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marquet misses the jab.
Springfield is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marquet rather than just go for the knockout.
Springfield swings for the body but Marquet moves out of range.
Springfield feints and then cracks Marquet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marquet down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Marquet.
Marquet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Springfield counters with a low kick, right behind Marquet 's knee.
Springfield missing with a left hand there. Marquet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Marquet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marquet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marquet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marquet takes one to the side of the head.
Marquet missing with a left hand there. Springfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marquet cracks a nice hook into Springfield's ribs.
A big right from Marquet misses.
Springfield counters with a body kick.
Marquet throws a shot from downtown. Springfield moves away and avoids it.
Springfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marquet misses the shot to the body.
Marquet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Springfield. Springfield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Springfield takes a swing at Marquet's ribcage but misses.
Springfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Springfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marquet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquet throws out a loose jab but Springfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springfield feints a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Springfield tries to land a front kick but Marquet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marquet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marquet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marquet misses with a wild body shot.
Marquet misses with a looping right.
Marquet jabs Springfield right on the nose. Springfield blinks but takes it well.
Marquet takes a swing at Springfield's ribcage but misses.
Marquet ducks right into an uppercut from Springfield.
The fighters circling - Marquet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marquet throws out a powerful jab.
Marquet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marquet connects with a leg kick. Springfield looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marquet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marquet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springfield manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marquet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springfield.
Springfield misses with a low kick.
Marquet throws a jab but it's blocked by Springfield.
Springfield moves out of range as Marquet strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marquet throws a hook but Springfield blocks it.
Marquet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springfield moves away.
Marquet misses with a hook to the body
and Springfield counters with a good, hard body kick but Marquet shrugs it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marquet.
Springfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marquet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henry Marquet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Springfield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marquet to the mat! Marquet manages to get full guard.
Springfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Marquet is retaining full guard.
Marquet is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marquet pulls Springfield in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield trying to control but Marquet is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springfield drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marquet looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marquet looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marquet!
Springfield manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquet wants to pass the guard but Springfield is defending well.
Springfield is trying to maintain the position but Marquet is very close to passing his half guard.
Springfield holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Marquet dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Springfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marquet throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marquet.
Marquet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marquet throws the left hand but Springfield avoids the punch easily.
Springfield tries a low kick but Marquet avoids it.
Marquet throws a low kick but Springfield moves out of range easily.
Marquet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Springfield thumps Marquet with a low kick.
Springfield blocks a leg kick.
Springfield tries a quick counter leg kick but Marquet is wise to it.
Marquet cracks Springfield with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquet throws a big shot that misses.
Marquet missing with a left hand there. Springfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marquet just misses with a punch to the body.
Marquet lunges at Springfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Springfield's hand.
Springfield throws a leg kick but Marquet sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield wants to clinch up but Marquet keeps it at a distance.
Springfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Marquet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Springfield is out of range and Marquet settles back down.
Marquet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Springfield counters with an inside leg kick.
Marquet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Marquet.
Marquet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Springfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Springfield.
Springfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marquet lands with an uppercut that bounces Springfield off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Marquet misses.
Marquet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Springfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marquet manages to avoid it.
Marquet avoids the head kick by Springfield.
Marquet throws a body shot but no joy.
Springfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aspen Springfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquet thuds a left hand into Springfield's body.
Springfield throws out a leg kick but Marquet moves out of range and Springfield only half commits.
Marquet throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marquet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springfield.
Springfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marquet moves away.
Springfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Springfield releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Marquet throws a body shot but no joy.
Marquet misses with a wild body shot.
Marquet scores with the left hand. Springfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Springfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Springfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marquet.
Marquet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marquet lands with a nice body punch.
Marquet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springfield moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield cracks a nice hook into Marquet's ribs.
Springfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marquet takes a swing at Springfield's ribcage but misses.
Springfield counters with a body kick.
Marquet stuns Springfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Springfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marquet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springfield moves away.
Marquet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Springfield momentarily.
Springfield slips a straight right by Marquet.
Marquet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marquet connects with a crisp jab.
Marquet misses with a looping right.
Marquet connects with a body shot.
Henry Marquet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marquet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Marquet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Springfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Springfield gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Marquet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Marquet.
Marquet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marquet misses with a looping right.
Marquet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marquet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Springfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marquet tests Springfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marquet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Springfield counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Springfield swings for the body but Marquet moves out of range.
Marquet swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Springfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marquet.
Springfield appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Springfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Marquet.
Springfield digs a good body shot into Marquet's ribs.
Springfield looks to throw a body kick
and Marquet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Marquet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marquet 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Marquet!
After the big win, Henry Marquet made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slim Sylvia (ranked 2019 p4p, 192 weight class) and Antero Vipunen (ranked 3652 p4p, 316 weight class). Sylvia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Some Country Shit. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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272 lbs
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260 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slim Sylvia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antero Vipunen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vipunen misses with a series of wild punches.
Sylvia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sylvia thows a body kick. Vipunen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Antero Vipunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vipunen. Sylvia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sylvia lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Vipunen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sylvia circles away.
Vipunen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vipunen there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Antero Vipunen has been cut.
Sylvia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vipunen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sylvia. Sylvia obviously looking to wear him down.
Vipunen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sylvia counters with a nice uppercut.
Sylvia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vipunen moves away.
Sylvia lands a nice looking body shot.
Vipunen throws a hook but Sylvia blocks it.
Sylvia throws a head kick but Vipunen moves out of range.
We've been informed that Vipunen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
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!
Vipunen takes a swing at Sylvia's ribcage but misses.
Sylvia misses the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vipunen.
Slim Sylvia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Vipunen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vipunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sylvia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sylvia steps into range and cracks Vipunen with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Vipunen flops backwards and Sylvia dives into his guard looking to finish!
That has opened up Antero Vipunen's cut even more.
Sylvia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vipunen is keeping the position for now.
Sylvia throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vipunen is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sylvia wants to sweep but no luck.
Sylvia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sylvia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sylvia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vipunen is one step ahead there.
Vipunen stays in close to Sylvia's body and controls the position.
Sylvia trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sylvia pushes Vipunen off and gets back to his feet.
Vipunen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen throws a head kick but Sylvia moves out of range.
Vipunen throws a one two combo.
Sylvia throws a wild body kick that Vipunen sees coming a mile off.
Sylvia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sylvia misses with a head kick.
Sylvia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sylvia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vipunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sylvia throws a shot from downtown. Vipunen moves away and avoids it.
Vipunen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sylvia but Sylvia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sylvia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vipunen takes a step back to recover.
Nice sprawl there from Sylvia as Vipunen shoots in.
Sylvia catches Vipunen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The cut above Antero Vipunen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sylvia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sylvia dodges the punch combination from Vipunen.
Vipunen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sylvia pinned against the cage. Sylvia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sylvia tries a head kick but it misses.
Vipunen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sylvia defends it well.
Slim Sylvia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vipunen tries to clinch but Sylvia moves out of range.
Sylvia blocks a head kick by Vipunen.
Sylvia tries a low kick but Vipunen avoids it.
Vipunen shoots in and drives through. Sylvia sprawls well.
That kick from Sylvia tenderised Vipunen's leg. Vipunen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sylvia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sylvia scores with a sloppy right hand. Vipunen should have avoided that one.
Sylvia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sylvia tried to score with a low kick but Vipunen checks it.
Sylvia lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Sylvia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antero Vipunen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vipunen throws a head kick but Sylvia moves out of range.
Vipunen misses with a wild combination.
Vipunen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sylvia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vipunens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vipunen shoots in for a takedown but Sylvia shows good takedown defense.
Slim Sylvia is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Sylvia as he connects with a hook.
Antero Vipunen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sylvia looks to throw the jab but Vipunen is out of range.
Sylvia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vipunen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sylvia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antero Vipunen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Slim Sylvia!
Slim Sylvia really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finlay Darrow (ranked 4365 p4p, 346 weight class) and Johnny DeCoco (ranked 22057 p4p, 494 weight class). Johnny DeCoco has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Finlay Darrow's chin.
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Finlay Darrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny DeCoco!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but DeCoco is just out of range.
DeCoco changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Darrow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darrow.
A punch lands to the side of DeCoco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Darrow throws a hook but DeCoco avoids it easily.
DeCoco with the counter takedown but Darrow avoids it easily.
DeCoco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darrow. Darrow obviously looking to wear him down.
DeCoco staying out of range there.
Darrow lands a glancing blow to the side of DeCoco's head.
DeCoco has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
DeCoco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finlay Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Darrow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Darrow.
Darrow blocking some punches.
Darrow tries a body shot but DeCoco blocks it.
Darrow is working DeCoco over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DeCoco jumps guard but Darrow stands there with DeCoco around his waist. DeCoco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by DeCoco.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
DeCoco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Darrow tries to work over DeCoco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darrow has DeCoco pushed against the cage.
DeCoco decides to pull guard.
Darrow is stalling in the full guard.
Darrow won't allow DeCoco to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
DeCoco controls Darrow momentarily but Darrow frees himself.
Darrow wants to pass the guard but DeCoco is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Darrow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow punishes DeCoco's body with a nice straight punch.
DeCoco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darrow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DeCoco.
Finlay Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny DeCoco.
DeCoco looks to throw the jab but Darrow is out of range.
As DeCoco backs away, Darrow returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Darrow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DeCoco.
Darrow throws a body punch but DeCoco moves out of range.
Darrow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeCoco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Darrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeCoco, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Darrow.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeCoco is trying to pull guard but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow tries to work over DeCoco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow prevents the takedown attempt.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
Darrow using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Darrow pushes DeCoco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow is stalling here.
DeCoco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeCoco backwards.
DeCoco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Darrow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Darrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeCoco or not.
Darrow lands a body shot.
DeCoco is looking to break free of the clinch but Darrow has double underhooks.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
DeCoco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darrow keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Darrow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Darrow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Darrow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
DeCoco prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow avoiding damage.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as DeCoco controls the action.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow misses with a punch to the body.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Come on Darrow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Darrow for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeCoco can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.
Darrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeCoco or not.
Finlay Darrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darrow cracks DeCoco with a nice body shot.
DeCoco is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Darrow.
Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but DeCoco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as DeCoco controls his hands.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Darrow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Darrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeCocos head.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darrow lands a shot to the body.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeCoco backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco misses with the head strike.
Darrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darrow is working DeCoco over against the cage.
Darrow lands a body punch.
Darrow cracks DeCoco with a nice body shot.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeCoco backwards.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Darrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as DeCoco controls the action.
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Darrow lands a body punch.
DeCoco prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow is leaning against DeCoco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeCoco backwards.
Darrow lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeCoco or not.
Darrow taking a breather.
DeCoco is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeCoco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeCoco prevents a body shot from Darrow.
A body shot lands from Darrow.
A short body shot lands from Darrow as the two fighters clinch.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Darrow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Darrow blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow lands with a light punch inside.
Darrow lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow lands a shot to the body.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as DeCoco controls his hands.
Darrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darrow avoiding damage.
Darrow lands with a left to the head.
DeCoco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeCoco moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Darrow.
DeCoco is rocked!
Darrow tries to work over DeCoco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeCoco backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Darrow dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Darrow blocks a jab.
Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeCoco.
DeCoco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Darrow circles away.
DeCoco shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Darrow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Darrow is not content to let DeCoco control the position.
Darrow manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow is concentrating on defense, preventing DeCoco from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrow is looking to improve his position.
DeCoco is just content to waste time from the top position. Darrow takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoco trying to control but Darrow is working from the bottom.
DeCoco tries to free his leg and advance position but Darrow is retaining full guard.
Darrow is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That kick from Darrow tenderised DeCoco's leg. DeCoco is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnny DeCoco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DeCoco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DeCoco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Darrow but Darrow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Darrow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeCoco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DeCoco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Darrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeCoco fails with a takedown attempt.
Finlay Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny DeCoco.
DeCoco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeCoco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Darrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finlay Darrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeCoco manages to avoid it.
Darrow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeCoco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeCoco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DeCoco misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darrow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Darrow rushes DeCoco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Darrow lands a shot to the body.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeCoco backwards.
Darrow works on DeCoco's body with a couple of short punches.
DeCoco manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darrow.
Darrow moves into range and clinches up with DeCoco.
Darrow scores with a hook to the body.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Finlay Darrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Darrow.
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!
DeCoco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Darrow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Darrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeCoco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darrow can pounce on him.
DeCoco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeCoco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darrow as he avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darrow.
Darrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeCoco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
DeCoco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darrow.
DeCoco throws the left hand but Darrow avoids the punch easily.
Darrow lands a nice hook to DeCoco's body. DeCoco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeCoco tries to keep at a distance but Darrow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Darrow lands a left hand.
DeCoco pushes off an throws an elbow but Darrow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Darrow lands a right hand.
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finlay Darrow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Darrow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finlay Darrow!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rod Jackson (ranked 3855 p4p, 332 weight class) and Mike Tycoon (ranked 17862 p4p, 588 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rod Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Tycoon!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tycoon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Tycoon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Tycoon.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Tycoon sprawls well.
Tycoon stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Rod Jackson has been cut.
Tycoon scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tycoon loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tycoon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tycoon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tycoon swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Tycoon misses with a wild body shot.
Tycoon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Tycoon circles away.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tycoon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jackson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Tycoon's head but Tycoon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tycoon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Tycoon backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon lands a jab to the head.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Tycoon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson clinches.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tycoon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tycoon connects with an inside leg kick.
Tycoon scores with a head kick.
Jackson tries to clinch but Tycoon moves out of range.
Tycoon throws a fast counter high kick but Jackson manages to duck under it in time.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Tycoon.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tycoon throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tycoon thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tycoon looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tycoon, right into the meat.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rod Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tycoon is controlling him.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tycoon is aware though and is defending well.
Tycoon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tycoon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tycoon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Tycoon from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tycoon connects with a couple of short punches.
Tycoon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tycoon has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Tycoon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tycoon trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Tycoon is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tycoon controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tycoon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tycoon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Tycoon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tycoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tycoon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tycoon prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tycoon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rod Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tycoon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tycoon somewhat.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Tycoon circles away and keeps his distance.
Tycoon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Tycoon connects with a single shot there.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Tycoon.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tycoon tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tycoon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tycoon just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Tycoon on the inside.
Tycoon lands a nice elbow.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Tycoon gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Tycoon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tycoon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tycoon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tycoon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tycoon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson lands a head kick that stumbles Tycoon and the fighters go to the mat.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Tycoon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tycoon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tycoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tycoon defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand but Tycoon is controlling the position.
Tycoon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson wants to stand up but Tycoon is controlling him.
Tycoon is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tycoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Tycoon pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand but Tycoon is controlling the position.
Mike Tycoon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tycoon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jackson has tightened it up now! Tycoon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rod Jackson!
Rod Jackson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdul The Refugee (ranked 17685 p4p, 644 weight class) and Turbo Epicity (ranked 3912 p4p, 384 weight class). Epicity has chosen Semi Charmed Life as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
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177 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
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdul The Refugee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Turbo Epicity!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epicity cracks The Refugee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Abdul The Refugee has been cut.
Epicity is looking to slow The Refugee down with leg kicks.
The Refugee lands a big head kick that sends Epicity tumbling to the mat! The Refugee takes a step backwards and waves Epicity back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Epicity is rocked!
It looks like Turbo Epicity has been cut.
The Refugee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Epicity is still on wobbly legs! Can The Refugee finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The Refugee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Epicity pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Epicity.
Epicity seems to have recovered his senses.
The Refugee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Epicity gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Refugee.
The Refugee prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Refugee is trying to drag Epicity to the mat but Epicity just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul The Refugee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but The Refugee avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
The Refugee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Epicity.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Epicity takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The Refugee throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Refugee breaks from the clinch.
The Refugee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epicity looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epicity paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Refugee moves in looking to clinch but Epicity pushes him off.
Epicity swats away the attempt to clinch by The Refugee.
Epicity is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Refugee with a body shot.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and The Refugee moves out of range easily.
The Refugee tries to close the distance and clinch but Epicity swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Refugee is looking to clinch but Epicity is avoiding it.
The Refugee moves to clinch but Epicity breaks away
and Epicity counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Refugee gets a clinch.
The Refugee tries a knee to the head but Epicity blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Refugee.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Refugee's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Epicity scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Epicity to work.
The Refugee is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity.
Epicity is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Epicity goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Refugee fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Refugee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cheese Factory in the buildup to the fight.
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!
The Refugee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Epicity swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Refugee is looking to clinch.
The Refugee has Epicity up against the cage in a clinch.
Epicity's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Refugee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Refugee doesn't manage to clinch there - Epicity circles away.
The Refugee tries a head kick but it misses.
Epicity appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Refugee throws a head kick that misses.
The Refugee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Refugee moves into the clinch successfully.
The Refugee keeps control of Epicity as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Refugee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Epicity gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Epicity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epicity lands a body shot.
The Refugee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epicity connects with a leg kick. The Refugee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Refugee tries to clinch but Epicity is having none of it.
Epicity scores with a jab. The Refugee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Refugee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Refugee is rocked!
A head kick by The Refugee misses
and Epicity counters with a nice body kick.
Oh The Refugee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Refugee is breathing heavily.
Epicity fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks The Refugee square on the jaw! Damn, The Refugee is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Turbo Epicity!
An intense looking Turbo Epicity took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm not surprised by the swirls'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willy Boly (ranked 2636 p4p, 285 weight class) and Frank Smith (ranked 4264 p4p, 426 weight class). Frank Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willy Boly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Smith!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Willy Boly has been cut.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Boly.
Smith is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boly throws a wild hook but Smith just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Boly gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Smith raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Smith!
Frank Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Lang (ranked 898 p4p, 103 weight class) and Damiao Marcos (ranked 215 p4p, 27 weight class). Lang comes to the cage accompanied by Granite Breaker. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damiao Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcos.
Lang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lang clinches.
Marcos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
I was talking to Lang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marcos can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Lang tries a body shot but Marcos blocks it.
Lang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marcos scores with a hook to the body.
Lang working aggressively here.
Marcos lands with a short shot to the head.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcos lands a takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marcos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marcos.
Lang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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!
Lang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcos stands up over Lang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marcos wants to pass the guard but Lang is keeping the position.
Lang can't keep his opponent in guard - Marcos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marcos wants to free his trapped foot but Lang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marcos is trying to control the action in half guard but Lang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marcos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries to roll over but Marcos keeps him under control.
Lang is looking to control Marcos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lang avoid being mounted?
Marcos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Marcos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lang looks to land a left hand but Marcos moved out of range nicely.
Marcos misses with a looping right.
Lang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lang throws a body punch but Marcos moves out of range.
Marcos scores with a hook to the body. Lang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marcos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos has closed the distance and engaged Lang in a clinch.
Marcos wants the takedown. Lang is fighting it off but Marcos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lang's guard against the cage.
Lang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Marcos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marcos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lang is trying to stand up here but Marcos is controlling him well.
Marcos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lang tries to get to full guard but Marcos has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is nestled in close to Lang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marcos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lang wants to control but Marcos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marcos working Lang over with strikes.
Lang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marcos.
Marcos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damiao Marcos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marcos is looking to clinch.
Marcos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Lang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marcos circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Lang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marcos misses with a body shot.
Lang is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Lang.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Marcos misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marcos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marcos clinches.
Marcos misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcos struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Marcos lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lang kicks Marcos off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
David Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcos tries to clinch up but Lang circles away and keeps his distance.
Lang slips a jab and a cross from Marcos.
Marcos misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Marcos tries to clinch but Lang is having none of it.
Lang moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Lang misses the target.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Marcos's shoulder, as Marcos tries to avoid the shot.
Lang backing away here, and Marcos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body punch from Marcos.
Marcos misses with a straight left.
Lang keeps the fight on the outside.
Marcos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lang is out of range.
Marcos lands a slapping body shot.
Lang misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcos clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Lang on the inside.
Marcos has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marcos.
Marcos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang working aggressively here.
Marcos lands a right hand.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Lang tries to land a knee to the head but Marcos blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marcos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcos avoids it.
Marcos misses with a body punch.
Lang blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marcos.
Lang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marcos can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from Marcos.
Marcos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marcos is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Marcos pushes Lang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcos lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marcos fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcos.
A nice left hand lands by Marcos.
Damiao Marcos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcos.
Marcos avoiding damage as Lang throws knees to the body.
Marcos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcos blocking some punches.
Lang cracks Marcos with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Marcos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marcos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marcos.
Marcos struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Marcos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos digs a right hand underneath Lang's ribcage. Lang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.
Lang stalling in the clinch but Marcos improves position.
A short body shot lands from Marcos as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marcos backwards.
Marcos lands an uppercut.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang misses with some punches.
Lang stops a takedown attempt from Marcos.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
Lang blocks a body shot from Marcos.
Lang looking to slow down the pace here.
Marcos gets through Lang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcos is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lang can't fight it off and eventually Marcos manages to take the fight to the floor. Lang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lang has momentary wrist control but Marcos slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damiao Marcos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Marcos lands a leg kick that knocks Lang off balance momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lang, as that shot connected.
Marcos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marcos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lang misses the jab.
Marcos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lang defends it well.
Lang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch but Lang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marcos connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Marcos.
Marcos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Marcos misses its intended target.
Lang looks to land a right hand but Marcos moved out of range.
Marcos tries to clinch but Lang is having none of it.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcos is just out of range.
Marcos moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Marcos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marcos.
Marcos tries to clinch but Lang is having none of it.
Lang throws a hook to the side of Marcos's head but Marcos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marcos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos wants to clinch.
Lang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Marcos just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Marcos.
Marcos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marcos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marcos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
Marcos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lang's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Marcos.
Lang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marcos takes the fight into the clinch.
Marcos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lang or not.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Marcos.
David Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Marcos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marcos blocks it with crossed arms.
Marcos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marcos lands a hook that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Lang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marcos backwards.
Marcos misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Marcos scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lang blocking some punches.
Lang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcos avoids it.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Marcos.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marcos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lang or not.
Marcos scores with a shoulder strike.
Lang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marcos throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands an uppercut.
Marcos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Lang avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Lang on the inside.
Lang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marcos misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lang is defending well.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lang.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marcos.
Marcos misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Marcos.
Lang misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcos misses with some punches.
Marcos tries to work over Lang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcoss head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcos.
A short right from Marcos.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marcos is trying to drag Lang to the mat but Lang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
David Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damiao Marcos.
Marcos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Marcos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang takes a shot to the head.
Marcos misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lang lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcos working aggressively here.
Marcos lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damiao Marcos.
I've got Marcos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Damiao Marcos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Brown (ranked 1207 p4p, 149 weight class) and Gene Parmesan (ranked 2192 p4p, 243 weight class). 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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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trey Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gene Parmesan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Parmesan coming out on top.
Parmesan connects with a solid leg kick.
Parmesan shoots in and gets a takedown into Brown's guard.
Brown trying to control the position.
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Parmesan pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Parmesan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Brown still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Brown has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Brown landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parmesan is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown grinds an elbow into Parmesan's temple.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
Parmesan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back!
Parmesan tightening his grip on Brown, looking for the choke.
Brown has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Parmesan.
Parmesan punches the canvas rather than the man.
Parmesan looking for the choke from the back.
Parmesan missing with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Parmesan.
Parmesan avoiding Brown 's attempts to control his hands.
Parmesan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Parmesan is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Brown up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parmesan throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Brown avoids the strikes from Parmesan.
Parmesan looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Brown is controlling Parmesan 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Parmesan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Parmesan's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Parmesan gets back to full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Parmesan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parmesan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Parmesan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Parmesan keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Parmesan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks Parmesan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brown!
Parmesan gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Parmesan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Parmesan's head backwards.
Brown misses with a hook
and Parmesan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Parmesan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Brown moves out of range as Parmesan throws a body kick.
Parmesan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parmesan misses with a looping left.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
Parmesan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Parmesan misses its intended target.
Parmesan lands with a right hand.
Brown moves out of range as Parmesan strikes.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parmesan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Parmesan scrambles back to his feet.
Nice body kick there by Parmesan.
Parmesan throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fighters circling - Parmesan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parmesan cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Parmesan takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parmesan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parmesan 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan lands with a right hand.
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
Parmesan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Parmesan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Parmesan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Parmesan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gene Parmesan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Parmesan's shoulder, as Parmesan tries to avoid the shot.
Parmesan misses with a body kick.
Parmesan throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parmesan is able to avoid easily.
Parmesan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Parmesan thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
letting Parmesan counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Parmesan, right into the meat.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parmesan.
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Parmesan off balance momentarily.
Parmesan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Parmesan. That's going to slow Brown down.
Brown tries to clinch up but Parmesan circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
Parmesan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown cracks the inside of Parmesan's front leg.
Parmesan walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Parmesan - that will leave a mark!
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parmesan.
Trey Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Parmesan scores with a leg kick.
Brown steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Parmesan. That one must have hurt.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown instigates a clinch.
Parmesan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Parmesan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
Parmesan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parmesan throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parmesan.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Parmesan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Trey Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown blocks a head kick by Parmesan.
Parmesan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parmesan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Parmesan's defenses.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown misses with a low kick as Parmesan jumps back.
Parmesan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Parmesan throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parmesan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Parmesan to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Parmesan is just out of range.
Parmesan thinks about the counter body kick.
Brown pushes Parmesan up against the cage in a clinch.
Parmesan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Parmesan tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Parmesan back against the cage.
Brown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parmesan struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parmesan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parmesan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parmesan working aggressively here.
Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Parmesan misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown pushes Parmesan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parmesan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parmesan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parmesan misses with some punches.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown pushes Parmesan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parmesan backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown misses with the head strike.
Parmesan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parmesan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Parmesan misses with a punch to the body.
Trey Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Parmesan.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Parmesan's head.
Parmesan has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Parmesan can't get the takedown.
Parmesan blocks an uppercut.
Parmesan throws a head punch that misses.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Parmesan.
Parmesan blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parmesan backwards.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Parmesan backwards.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Parmesan.
Parmesan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Parmesan misses with some punches.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parmesan avoids it.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Parmesan.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parmesan tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Parmesan managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parmesan breaks the clinch.
Brown feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Parmesan's calf.
Parmesan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Parmesan moved out of range.
Parmesan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Parmesan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brown tries to kick Parmesan off in order to stand up. Parmesan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Brown clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brown lands with an overhand left.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Parmesan moved out of range nicely.
Parmesan throws a big shot that misses.
Parmesan throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Parmesan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parmesan counters with a straight right hand.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Parmesan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parmesan.
Parmesan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Parmesan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parmesan staying out of range there.
Parmesan throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Parmesan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Parmesan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Parmesan misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Parmesan.
Parmesan struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Parmesan misses with some punches.
Parmesan tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
A right hand to the body from Parmesan.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown misses with some punches.
Parmesan misses with a punch on the inside.
Parmesan has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Parmesan managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Parmesan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Parmesan is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trey Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene Parmesan.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Parmesan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parmesan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown lands a left hand.
Parmesan jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brown pushes Parmesan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parmesan.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but Parmesan is blocking nicely.
Parmesan can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Parmesan lands with a right to the head.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parmesan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parmesan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Parmesan avoids the damage to the body.
Parmesan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Parmesan.
Brown working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Parmesan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Parmesan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parmesan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Brown.
A short left from Parmesan.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Parmesan uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Parmesan blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Brown had his way with Gene Parmesan in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Brown misses with a low kick.
Parmesan lands the left hand.
Brown feints and then cracks Parmesan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parmesan down.
A good leg kick by Brown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parmesan checks a leg kick.
Parmesan flicks out a counter leg kick but Brown steps away.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Parmesan moved out of range.
Parmesan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Parmesan slips under a jab from Brown.
Parmesan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Parmesan looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Brown.
Parmesan ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown wants to clinch but Parmesan slips to the side
and Parmesan counters with a nice leg kick.
Parmesan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Parmesan ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
Brown scores with a nice strike.
Parmesan looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parmesan looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Parmesan connects with a crisp jab.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parmesan. Parmesan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parmesan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown clobbers Parmesan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Parmesan.
Gene Parmesan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parmesan misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown working aggressively here.
Parmesan tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Parmesan back against the cage.
Parmesan breaks from the clinch.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Parmesan slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parmesan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parmesan! But no joy.
Brown avoids the head kick by Parmesan.
Brown throws out a leg kick but Parmesan moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parmesan.
Parmesan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Parmesan checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown swings for the body but Parmesan moves out of range.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Parmesan misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parmesan.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parmesan's sensitive parts.
Trey Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parmesan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Parmesan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Parmesan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Parmesan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Parmesan looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Parmesan misses with a straight left.
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Jab by Parmesan.
Brown throws a jab when Parmesan was well out of range.
Parmesan moves out of range of the strikes.
Parmesan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
Parmesan ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Parmesan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Parmesan.
Parmesan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Parmesan lands with a nice body kick.
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Parmesan misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Parmesan.
Parmesan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Brown!
Trey Brown retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Beaverton (ranked 461 p4p, 51 weight class) and Bismack Kagonbo (ranked 785 p4p, 80 weight class). Kagonbo has chosen Voodoo as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lord Beaverton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bismack Kagonbo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaverton missing with a left hand there. Kagonbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kagonbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beaverton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kagonbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Beaverton.
Beaverton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kagonbo scores with a punch to the head.
Beaverton throws a wild body kick that Kagonbo sees coming a mile off.
Beaverton throws a wild body kick that Kagonbo sees coming a mile off.
Beaverton throws a head kick that half lands.
Kagonbo scores with a jab.
Beaverton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beaverton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kagonbo.
Beaverton misses with a body kick.
Beaverton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kagonbo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kagonbo digs a good body shot into Beaverton's ribs.
Beaverton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kagonbo throws out the jab.
Beaverton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beaverton looks to throw the jab but Kagonbo is out of range.
Kagonbo looks to land a combination. Beaverton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kagonbo avoids the body shot from Beaverton.
A jab lands there for Beaverton.
We've been hearing reports that Beaverton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaverton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kagonbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beaverton.
Kagonbo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beaverton throws a hook to the side of Kagonbo's head but Kagonbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kagonbo misses with a wild body shot.
Kagonbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Beaverton counters with a low kick, right behind Kagonbo 's knee.
Kagonbo throws a series of punches but Beaverton moves out of range.
Bismack Kagonbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beaverton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beaverton tries to land a front kick but Kagonbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beaverton works the jab nicely.
Beaverton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kagonbo is trying to defend but Beaverton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kagonbo is trying to stand up here but Beaverton is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaverton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beaverton 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.
Kagonbo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beaverton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Beaverton.
Beaverton thows a huge punch but Kagonbo dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Beaverton there.
Beaverton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beaverton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kagonbo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beaverton.
Kagonbo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beaverton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kagonbo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaverton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beaverton tries to pass to full mount but Kagonbo defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kagonbo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beaverton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beaverton lands strikes from half guard.
Beaverton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beaverton is nestled in close to Kagonbo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beaverton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaverton winds up and cracks Kagonbo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beaverton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kagonbo defends it well.
Beaverton stops Kagonbo from getting back to his feet.
Beaverton lands strikes from half guard.
Beaverton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Beaverton there.
Kagonbo is rocked!
Beaverton lands a big elbow - Kagonbo 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 Beaverton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lord Beaverton!
Lord Beaverton retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Lord Beaverton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Bismack Kagonbo was interviewed post fight and said 'Breathes heavily....growls...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 1223 p4p, 151 weight class) and Hayato Sakuraba (ranked 1796 p4p, 205 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. A fine choice. Sakuraba is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Deetox - Headknocker. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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181 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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185 cm
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177 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hayato Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie looks to clinch
and Sakuraba counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakuraba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Sakuraba thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Sakuraba throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Sakuraba gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba avoids it really well and circles away.
Sakuraba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Sakuraba. Those never looked like landing.
Sakuraba has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Sakuraba lands a jab to the head.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Sakuraba sprawls well.
Nice uppercut there from Sakuraba.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Sakuraba counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie is rocked!
Sakuraba lands an uppercut, right on the button! Gracie tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hayato Sakuraba!
Hayato Sakuraba is the new welterweight champion!
Hayato Sakuraba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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