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DFN#53 Noye vs Laiho PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pather Jhonson (ranked 4141 p4p, 418 weight class) and Sloppy Johnson (ranked 3994 p4p, 406 weight class). Johnson has chosen Everybody Poops as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pather Jhonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sloppy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sloppy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jhonson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jhonson trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Jhonson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jhonson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jhonson is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Jhonson looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jhonson trying to control but Johnson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jhonson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Jhonson is in no mood to give up.
Jhonson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jhonson trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jhonson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jhonson looking for submissions off his back.
Jhonson is breathing heavily.
Johnson throwing shots but Jhonson is blocking nicely.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jhonson looking for submissions off his back.
Jhonson is trying to control but can't.
Johnson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jhonson defend it? Johnson steps over the head and cranks it - Jhonson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sloppy Johnson!
After winning the bout, Sloppy Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howland Reed (ranked 2206 p4p, 322 weight class) and Vladimir Zavyalov (ranked 2127 p4p, 314 weight class). Reed comes to the cage accompanied by Dance Gavin Dance - Young Robot. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howland Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Zavyalov!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed misses with a shot to the body
and Zavyalov counters with an inside leg kick.
Reed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zavyalov can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Zavyalov.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zavyalov was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Zavyalov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zavyalov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Zavyalov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zavyalov.
Zavyalov throws a low kick but Reed avoids it.
Zavyalov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zavyalov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zavyalov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zavyalov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zavyalov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Zavyalov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zavyalov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vladimir Zavyalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zavyalov was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Zavyalov misses with a wild body shot.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick from Zavyalov.
Zavyalov throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Zavyalov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zavyalov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reed clinches up with Zavyalov and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Reed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Reed.
Still in the clinch, Reed scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavyalov tries to score a body lock takedown but Reed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on Reed - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reed manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reed stalling against the cage.
Zavyalov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zavyalov misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reed.
Reed has Zavyalov pressed against the cage, preventing Zavyalov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zavyalov backwards.
Reed misses with the head strike.
Reed's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zavyalov wants to stall.
Reed lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Zavyalov.
Reed pushes Zavyalov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reed taking a breather.
Zavyalov can't find room to land a body shot as Reed controls the action.
Reed avoiding damage as Zavyalov throws knees to the body.
Zavyalov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zavyalov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zavyalov tries to throw a body punch but Reed avoids it by throwing Zavyalov back against the cage.
Reed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zavyalov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reed seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zavyalov can turn it around.
A frustrated look appears on Zavyalov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zavyalov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reed has Zavyalov pressed against the cage, preventing Zavyalov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reed lands a hook that snaps the head of Zavyalov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zavyalov is trying to break the clinch but Reed is controlling him.
Reed prevents a body shot from Zavyalov.
Reed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zavyalov's efforts to push away.
Reed displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zavyalov up against the cage.
Reed lands a nice shot to the body.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Zavyalov.
Zavyalov being controlled against the cage.
Reed has Zavyalov pressed against the cage, preventing Zavyalov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zavyalov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zavyalov working hard to break the clinch.
Zavyalov wants to break free but Reed has control.
Zavyalov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Reed - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Reed.
Reed missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zavyalov tries to throw a body punch but Reed avoids it by throwing Zavyalov back against the cage.
Reed is struggling to control the position.
Zavyalov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed tries to throw a body punch but Zavyalov avoids it by throwing Reed back against the cage.
Zavyalov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zavyalov can't break the clinch.
Zavyalov misses with a body punch.
Zavyalov wants to get back to striking at distance but Reed won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reed.
Zavyalov tries a body shot but Reed blocks it.
Zavyalov prevents a body shot from Reed.
A short uppercut from Reed.
Reed has Zavyalov pressed against the cage, preventing Zavyalov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reed displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zavyalov up against the cage.
Zavyalov misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howland Reed dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Zavyalov connects with the punch.
Reed closes the distance and pushes Zavyalov back into the cage.
Reed displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zavyalov up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reed is stalling here.
Reed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zavyalov backwards.
Zavyalov tries to land a knee to the head but Reed blocks with his arms.
Zavyalov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Zavyalov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zavyalov.
Reed swinging wildly here.
Reed misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zavyalov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavyalov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Zavyalov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reed on the side of the head.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zavyalov.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Zavyalov moves away and avoids it.
Zavyalov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Zavyalov is just out of range.
Reed slips under a jab from Zavyalov.
Reed scores with a jab. Zavyalov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zavyalov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Zavyalov thumps Reed with a low kick.
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reed slips under a jab from Zavyalov.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zavyalov.
Reed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reed throws a body punch but Zavyalov moves out of range.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Zavyalov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zavyalov slips a straight right by Reed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zavyalov misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavyalov throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Zavyalov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zavyalov just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zavyalov.
Reed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zavyalov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reed scrambles back to his feet.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zavyalov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reed throws a hook but Zavyalov avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Zavyalov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zavyalov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zavyalov manages to avoid it.
Reed scores with a one two! Zavyalov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zavyalov lands with a slapping head kick.
Zavyalov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed lands with an overhand left.
Zavyalov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Zavyalov tries to land a leg kick but Reed saw it coming and moves away.
Zavyalov tried to score with a low kick but Reed checks it.
Zavyalov throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed clinches.
Howland Reed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reed prevents a body shot from Zavyalov.
Reed gets through Zavyalov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reed is working Zavyalov over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reed.
The referee calls for Reed to work.
Zavyalov stops a takedown attempt from Reed.
Reed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zavyalovs head.
Zavyalov misses with a punch on the inside.
Reed tries a body shot but Zavyalov blocks it.
Reed effectively controlling the action here.
Zavyalov goes for a takedown attempt but Reed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zavyalov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed moves into the clinch successfully.
Zavyalov manages to break the clinch.
Zavyalov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed with a jab.
No joy there for Reed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zavyalov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zavyalov misses with an uppercut.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zavyalov can do to turn this around?
Zavyalov moves out of range of the strikes.
Zavyalov avoids the body shot from Reed.
Zavyalov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reed crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zavyalov - the referee stops the clock and Reed gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zavyalov. Reed manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zavyalov misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vladimir Zavyalov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Zavyalov is out of range.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Zavyalov is just out of range.
Reed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zavyalov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Zavyalov.
Reed avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed checks the leg kick.
Reed misses with a hook.
Zavyalov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zavyalov defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Vladimir Zavyalov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Zavyalov misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howland Reed dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jab by Reed.
Reed throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Reed misses.
Zavyalov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zavyalov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
An inside leg kick from Zavyalov misses.
Reed avoids the body shot from Zavyalov.
Reed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reed moves forwards but Zavyalov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zavyalov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zavyalov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zavyalov connects with a looping right hand.
Reed thuds a left hand into Zavyalov's body.
Zavyalov throws a big shot that misses.
Zavyalov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reed circles away quickly and effectively.
Reed lands with a cross.
Zavyalov scores with a nice head shot.
Zavyalov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zavyalov cracks Reed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zavyalov throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavyalov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
Zavyalov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
Zavyalov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zavyalov walks into a jab.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Zavyalov misses.
The fighters circling - Zavyalov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zavyalov misses with a body kick.
Zavyalov throws a combination that misses
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zavyalov.
Reed swinging wildly here.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Zavyalov is out of range.
Zavyalov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zavyalov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Reed stalls.
Reed slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavyalov is looking for a takedown.
Reed lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zavyalov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zavyalov is trying to break free.
Reed's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zavyalov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zavyalov breaks the clinch.
Reed lands with a hook. Zavyalov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zavyalov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Zavyalov ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zavyalov throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavyalov moves forwards but Reed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reed lands a jab-cross combination.
Zavyalov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zavyalov ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Zavyalov moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Zavyalov staying out of range there.
As Reed backs off Zavyalov throws a huge counter combo but Reed manages to avoid it all.
Reed clinches up with Zavyalov and pushes him back against the cage.
Zavyalov misses with some punches.
Howland Reed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reed misses with some punches.
Zavyalov throws a head punch that misses.
Reed blocks an uppercut.
Zavyalov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zavyalov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reed leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zavyalov wants to break free but Reed has control.
Vladimir Zavyalov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zavyalov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zavyalov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reed scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zavyalov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reed's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Still in the clinch, Zavyalov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reed scores with a shoulder strike.
Reed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zavyalov backwards.
Zavyalov tries a body shot but Reed blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howland Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reed, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howland Reed!
A very excited looking Howland Reed made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Sapolu (ranked 2748 p4p, 385 weight class) and Mike Snow (ranked 4962 p4p, 575 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Sapolu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Snow!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapolu gets caught napping as Snow dives in and scores a takedown. Sapolu manages to retain guard.
Snow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Snow passes Sapolu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snow throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sapolu to regain full guard.
Sapolu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Snow on the ground.
Snow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snow is pushing down on Sapolu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sapolu is fighting to maintain full guard but Snow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Snow seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapolu is trying to get back to full guard.
Snow sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Snow's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sapolu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snow.
Snow working over Sapolu with some ground and pound. Sapolu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Snow content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sapolu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snow thows a huge punch but Sapolu dodges it nicely.
Snow stalling away here and it's allowed Sapolu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Snow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sapolu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sapolu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Snow scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow 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.
Sapolu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sapolu is trying to keep Snow in close.
Snow is pushing down on Sapolu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sapolu is fighting to maintain full guard but Snow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sapolu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snow's back!
Sapolu wants to control but Snow is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Snow right now.
Snow is still trying to improve position.
Sapolu is not going to allow Snow to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Snow wants to control but Sapolu is having none of it.
Snow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Snow sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sapolu blocks the strikes from Snow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snow is trying to control but Sapolu passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Snow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Snow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sapolu but Sapolu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Sapolu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sapolu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snow lands with an uppercut that bounces Sapolu off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Mickey Sapolu has been cut.
Snow throws a head kick but Sapolu moves out of range.
Snow digs a good body shot into Sapolu's ribs.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sapolu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sapolu throws a big counter combination but Snow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Sapolu moves out of range easily.
Snow closes the distance but Sapolu moves to the side
enabling Sapolu to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sapolu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Snow with that takedown attempt.
Snow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Snow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sapolu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sapolu tries to get out of the position.
Snow working the ground and pound.
Snow misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sapolu tries to bench press Snow off him but Snow keeps the position.
Snow trying to control the position but Sapolu is working away.
Snow in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow is continuing to stall.
More stalling from Snow.
Snow cracks Sapolu with a big right hand but Sapolu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapolu is trying to control Snow's posture but Snow avoids it.
Snow advances nicely into full mount.
Snow with a couple of short strikes.
Snow landing strikes from the mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Snow there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Snow in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mickey Sapolu's cut is getting worse.
Snow working the ground and pound effectively.
Mickey Sapolu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sapolu tries to lock up and control but Snow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Snow controlling his opponent.
Snow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow thowing shots but they're missing.
Snow landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sapolu is rocked!
Jeez, Mickey Sapolu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mickey Sapolu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Snow!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Snow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chew Kok (ranked 1613 p4p, 203 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 2719 p4p, 299 weight class). Kok's entrance music is Back from the grave-by GRAVE. A fine choice. Handle has chosen Right On as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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197 lbs
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190 lbs
25 - 32 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Chew Kok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handle misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Handle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chew Kok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handle clinches up with Kok and pushes him back against the cage.
Kok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kok swings for the body but Handle moves out of range.
Handle cracks the inside of Kok's front leg.
Handle 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.
Kok slips a straight right by Handle.
Kok has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BIGISLAND BIGGUNS WARRIOR TRAINING in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kok just misses with a punch to the body.
Kok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handle moves away.
Handle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kok.
Handle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Handle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kok as Handle shoots in.
Handle tries to clinch up.
Kok throws a series of punches but Handle avoids them all with ease.
Kok avoids a kick to the body.
Kok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Handle 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.
Handle closes the distance and clinches.
Kok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Handle blocks a head kick by Kok.
Handle misses with a series of wild punches.
Handle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Handle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kok throws a body kick that misses.
Handle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kok.
Handle rushes Kok and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kok tries to break the clinch but Handle is controlling the position.
Handle stalling the fight.
Kok manages to break the clinch.
Handle avoids the head kick by Kok.
Chew Kok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Handle misses.
Kok was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kok is looking to wear down Handle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kok.
Handle tries to clinch up but Kok circles away and keeps his distance.
Kok throws a head kick that misses.
Kok lands a leg kick that knocks Handle off balance momentarily.
Kok throws a body kick that misses
and Handle counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Kok misses its intended target.
Kok gets caught flat footed, as Handle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Handle is looking to work some ground and pound but Kok has wrist control.
Kok is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kok avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Handle postures up in Kok's guard and throws a big left but Kok blocks it.
Handle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Handle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Handle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Handle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Handle stopping the sweep attempt from Kok.
Kok will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kok is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Handle pushing down on Kok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Handle is working away from the top position though.
Handle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kok defending well though.
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.
Handle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kok tries to roll over but Handle keeps him under control.
Handle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Handle slips a nice elbow through Kok's hands, connecting with Kok's forehead.
Handle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Handle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Handle thows a huge punch but Kok dodges it nicely.
Handle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kok tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Handle has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kok tries to reverse the position but Handle maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Handle will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Handle is looking to clinch.
Handle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kok.
Kok throws a sloppy head kick
and Handle counters with a stiff right hand.
Handle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handle pushes Kok up against the cage in a clinch.
Handle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handle manages to break the clinch.
Kok lands the left hand.
Kok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kok throws a lazy right hand but Handle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handle lands a leg kick that knocks Kok off balance momentarily.
Kok scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kok throws a front kick aimed at Handle's knee but Handle avoids it well.
Handle has managed to clinch.
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!
Kok tries to break the clinch but Handle is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Handle swings wildly with an uppercut but Kok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kok wants to break free but Handle has control.
Kok tries to circle away but Handle has him pinned against the cage.
Handle blocking some punches.
Kok is trying to stall.
Kok is trying to force a seperation but Handle has the dominant position.
Kok wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Handle has him pressed against the cage.
Kok wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kok is trying to break the clinch but Handle has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Handle.
Kok wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Handle as the two fighters clinch.
Kok scores with a shoulder strike.
Handle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kok working hard to break the clinch.
Kok lands a shoulder strike.
Kok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handle backwards.
Kok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kok lands a glancing blow to the side of Handle's head.
The fighters circling - Kok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kok keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kok misses with a hook
and Handle counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handle shoots for a double leg takedown but Kok sprawls well. He's pushed Handle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Handle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kok.
Handle avoids the head kick by Kok.
Handle throws a leg kick
and Kok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kok.
Handle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handle forces Kok back against the cage and clinches.
Handle crunches a lovely knee into Kok's ribcage.
Handle lands an uppercut.
Kok working hard to break the clinch.
Kok is pressed up against the cage. Handle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kok down to the mat. Kok avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chew Kok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Handle.
Good standup being displayed there by Kok as he connects with a hook.
Kok lands with a kick to the temple. Handle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kok tries a low kick but Handle avoids it.
Handle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handle was well out of range. Poor timing from Kok.
Kok throws a nice head kick!
Kok gets tackled into the cage by Handle. Handle maintains the clinch.
Kok is trying to push Handle away but Handle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kok is trying to push Handle away but Handle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kok is trying to stall.
Kok working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Handle.
Kok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kok.
Kok misses with a right hand
and Handle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Handle stopping the sweep attempt from Kok.
Handle throws a big right hand that misses.
Handle advances position into side control!
Kok on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Handle misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Handle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kok is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Handle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Handle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Handle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kok is looking to control Handle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kok avoid being mounted?
Handle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kok blocking the ground and pound attempt from Handle.
Kok blocking the ground and pound attempt from Handle.
Handle is looking to take a break and control but Kok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Handle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kok's head.
Handle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kok defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kok manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kok keeping moving, preventing Handle from controlling successfully.
Handle chips away with some ground and pound.
Handle cracks Kok with a solid left hand.
Handle postures up in Kok's guard and throws a big left but Kok blocks it.
Handle preventing the sweep.
Handle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Handle preventing the sweep.
Handle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Handle throws a big right hand that misses.
Handle landing with the ground and pound.
Chew Kok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kok avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kok holds on and takes a little breather.
Handle distracts Kok with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kok looking to control.
Handle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Handle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kok.
Kok loads up on a big right hand but Handle slips the punch.
Handle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kok misses with an uppercut. Handle saw that one coming.
Kok swats away the attempt to clinch by Handle.
Kok was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Handle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kok bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Handle lands with an uppercut that bounces Kok off the cage and back into range.
Kok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Handle. Handle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chew Kok is winning the standup battle so far.
Kok thows a leg kick but Handle checks it
and Handle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kok swats away the attempt to clinch by Handle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kok throws a lazy right hand but Handle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Handle tries for a takedown but Kok sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Handle slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handle shoots in for a takedown but Kok shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Handle wants to clinch.
Max Handle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Handle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Handle shoots for a takedown but Kok saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kok misses the target.
Chew Kok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Handle.
Kok misses with the body kick
and Handle counters with an outside leg kick.
Handle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kok throws an off balance right hand
and Handle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Handle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kok napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kok tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Handle.
I've got Handle 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rosinante Costacurta (ranked 1599 p4p, 188 weight class) and Rico Cole (ranked 1927 p4p, 228 weight class). Cole has chosen Gerardo's Rico Suave as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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30
164 lbs
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160 lbs
16 - 8 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rosinante Costacurta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cole throws a leg kick which misses Costacurta's front leg but catches the back leg as Costacurta tries to avoid it.
Cole moves to clinch but Costacurta breaks away
and Costacurta counters with a low kick, right behind Cole 's knee.
Costacurta misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Cole flicks out a counter leg kick but Costacurta steps away.
Cole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole looks to land a right hand but Costacurta moved out of range.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costacurta.
Cole throws the left hand but Costacurta avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Costacurta misses.
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Costacurta ducks down to avoid it.
Cole wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cole has Costacurta up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Still in the clinch, Costacurta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Cole is looking to slow Costacurta down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costacurta wants to land a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
Costacurta lands a lovely overhand right.
Good work by Cole as he checks the leg kick.
Costacurta throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Cole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costacurta throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Cole moves out of range of the leg kick from Costacurta.
Cole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cole clobbers Costacurta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rico Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costacurta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costacurta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cole cracks Costacurta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Costacurta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cole has Costacurta up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costacurta breaks from the clinch.
Cole lands the left hand.
Costacurta tries to land a front kick but Cole steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cole now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Costacurta misses the target.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Costacurta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Costacurta misses with an uppercut.
Cole thinks about the counter body kick.
Costacurta throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Cole finds it's target.
Cole with a nice cross.
A low kick from Costacurta misses
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cole tries a head kick but it misses.
Costacurta feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Costacurta throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole blocks a leg kick.
Cole is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costacurta connects with a leg kick. Cole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Costacurta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cole.
Cole plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cole scores with a leg kick.
Cole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Costacurta avoids the head kick by Cole.
Costacurta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cole takes the fight into the clinch.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Costacurtas head.
A nice left hand lands by Costacurta.
Cole pushes Costacurta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cole manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costacurta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cole throws a right and a left that Costacurta avoids nicely.
Cole throws out a leg kick but Costacurta moves out of range and Cole only half commits.
Cole lands a nice hook to Costacurta's body. Costacurta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cole tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costacurta tries to move into range but Cole moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cole throws a head kick that half lands.
Costacurta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Costacurta swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Costacurta backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cole bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Costacurta's head backwards.
Cole throws a chopping leg kick but Costacurta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cole blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Cole catches Costacurta right on the button with a cross.
Costacurta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cole raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cole swings for the body but Costacurta moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Costacurta misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Cole dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cole throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Costacurta is able to avoid easily.
Costacurta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the body from Cole misses
and Costacurta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cole's knee momentarily.
Costacurta scores with a jab to the head.
Cole closes the distance and pushes Costacurta back into the cage.
Cole breaks the clinch.
Cole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costacurta appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cole tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Costacurta misses the target.
Costacurta misses with a low kick.
Cole tries a quick counter leg kick but Costacurta is wise to it.
Cole misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cole.
Costacurta lands a leg kick that knocks Cole off balance momentarily.
Costacurta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Costacurta 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.
Costacurta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Costacurta misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costacurta needs to keep his hands up - Cole had a free shot at his head there.
Cole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Costacurta.
Costacurta tried to counter with a leg kick but Cole avoided it.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole moves away from the strike by Costacurta.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.
Cole pivots, looking for a leg kick but Costacurta is out of range and Cole settles back down.
Cole throws a body punch but Costacurta moves out of range.
Costacurta tried to score with a low kick but Cole checks it.
Costacurta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cole clobbers Costacurta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cole misses with a low kick.
Costacurta wants to land a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
Cole throws a front kick that sends Costacurta stumbling back into the cage.
Costacurta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Costacurta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cole scores with a hook to the body. Costacurta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A good leg kick by Costacurta.
Costacurta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cole's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cole moves into range and clinches up with Costacurta.
Costacurta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Costacurta manages to break the clinch.
Cole misses with a low kick.
Cole stuns Costacurta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cole misses with a two punch combination.
Cole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cole moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cole.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costacurta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costacurta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Costacurta throws a right hand that misses
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cole looks to land a body kick but Costacurta moved away.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Costacurta.
Cole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cole fails to land with a series of punches.
Cole misses with a left hand
and Costacurta counters with a nice kick to the body.
Costacurta throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Costacurta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costacurta was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Rico Cole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Costacurta misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Cole is looking to chop away at Costacurta's legs.
Costacurta throwing a counter right hand but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cole throws a sloppy head kick
and Costacurta counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costacurta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cole moves out of range as Costacurta strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole misses with a straight left.
Costacurta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costacurta.
Cole misses with a shot to the body
and Costacurta counters with a stiff right hand.
Cole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cole misses with a hook. Costacurta ducked under it nicely.
Cole looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costacurta was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Costacurta throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cole.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole misses with a jab to the body
and Costacurta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costacurta moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costacurta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cole thows a body kick. Costacurta tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Cole. That snapped Costacurta's head back.
Costacurta lands a nice hook to Cole's body. Cole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rico Cole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Costacurta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Costacurta swings widly with a right hand
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costacurta misses with a straight right.
Costacurta moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Costacurta misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Costacurta misses with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cole.
Costacurta bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Costacurta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Costacurta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Costacurta moves out of range of the body kick from Cole.
Costacurta scores with a body shot.
Costacurta misses with a low kick as Cole jumps back.
Cole throws a hook but Costacurta blocks it.
Costacurta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costacurta throws a leg kick that misses.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costacurta.
Costacurta moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costacurta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cole is able to avoid easily.
Cole misses with a looping left.
Cole throws a lazy right hand but Costacurta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole lands a nice hook to Costacurta's body. Costacurta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Costacurta tries to work over Cole's front leg with a kick but Cole checks it.
Cole throws the left hand but Costacurta avoids the punch easily.
Cole throws a series of punches but Costacurta avoids them all with ease.
Costacurta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cole looks to land a left hand but Costacurta moved out of range nicely.
Cole scores with a decent looking hook.
Cole connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Costacurta's hands.
Cole avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Costacurta looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Costacurta moves away and avoids it.
Costacurta misses with a low kick.
Costacurta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Costacurta scores with a push kick.
Rosinante Costacurta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole misses with a hook.
Costacurta cracks Cole with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Costacurta tried to score with a low kick but Cole checks it.
Costacurta throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costacurta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Costacurta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costacurta. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costacurta slips a straight right by Cole.
Costacurta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cole's calf.
Cole's corner calls for a 1-2. Cole obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cole scores with a hook.
Cole takes a swing at Costacurta's ribcage but misses.
Costacurta misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Cole checks the leg kick.
Costacurta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costacurta moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Costacurta cracks Cole with a good jab.
Cole is looking to land body kicks.
Donk. Cole catches Costacurta right on the button with a cross.
Costacurta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Costacurta misses with a body shot.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costacurta.
Cole throws an overhand right that lands on Costacurta's shoulder, as Costacurta tries to avoid the shot.
Cole checks a low kick from Costacurta.
Cole tries a quick counter leg kick but Costacurta is wise to it.
Costacurta misses with a looping left.
Cole connects with an inside leg kick.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costacurta.
Costacurta misses the jab.
Cole closes the distance and pushes Costacurta back into the cage.
Cole gets through Costacurta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costacurta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costacurta throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole misses with a combination
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but Costacurta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costacurta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole connects with a high kick.
Cole tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rico Cole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Costacurta looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Cole takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cole feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Costacurta's calf.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick.
Good work by Cole as he checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rico Cole.
Well Cole has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Cole!
Rico Cole thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matel Huchkov (ranked 1371 p4p, 63 weight class) and Ricky Monroe (ranked 2500 p4p, 123 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Monroe's choice of entrance music: Deep Ocean - Island drumming. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
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149 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matel Huchkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick by Huchkov misses
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huchkov misses the jab.
Huchkov shoots in for a takedown but Monroe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monroe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Huchkov ducks right into an uppercut from Monroe.
Monroe lands with a good body shot.
Huchkov has Monroe up against the cage in a clinch.
Huchkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monroe lands with a short shot to the head.
Monroe lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huchkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huchkov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Huchkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Monroe.
Huchkov throws a leg kick but Monroe moved away.
Monroe with the counter takedown but Huchkov avoids it easily.
Huchkov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Monroe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Huchkov wants to sweep here but Monroe controlling him for the moment.
Huchkov is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Monroe with a nice head shot there.
Monroe is in close to Huchkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Monroe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huchkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monroe lands a couple of digs.
Monroe won't allow Huchkov to get back to his feet.
Huchkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monroe manages to get himself to full guard.
Monroe looking for a sweep. Not yet Monroe, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov gets to his feet - Monroe follows without any prompting.
Nice defenses there by Huchkov.
Monroe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huchkov.
Huchkov darts in and clinches Monroe up against the cage.
Huchkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Huchkov.
Monroe lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huchkov misses with the head strike.
Huchkov misses with some punches.
Monroe working aggressively here.
Huchkov jumps guard but Monroe stands there with Huchkov around his waist. Huchkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Huchkov tries to pull guard but Monroe holds him up against the cage and eventually Huchkov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matel Huchkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Huchkov.
Huchkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huchkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov closes the distance and clinches.
Monroe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huchkov backwards.
Monroe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huchkov backwards.
Monroe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monroe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huchkov's elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot in the inside from Huchkov.
Huchkov breaks the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Huchkov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Monroe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monroe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Huchkov looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
Huchkov misses with a hook
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huchkov.
Huchkov wants to land a leg kick but Monroe is out of range.
Monroe scores with a jab.
Huchkov tried to score with a low kick but Monroe checks it.
Monroe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huchkov.
Huchkov clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huchkov.
Huchkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Huchkov fails to land.
Huchkov lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Monroe.
Monroe throws a punch but it's blocked by Huchkov.
Huchkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monroe connects with a body shot that sends Huchkov's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huchkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huchkov moves into the clinch.
Huchkov pushes Monroe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huchkov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
Monroe scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monroe.
Monroe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huchkov blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monroe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Huchkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Monroe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Huchkov.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huchkov.
Huchkov tried to counter with a leg kick but Monroe avoided it.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Huchkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Monroe does no damage.
Huchkov ducks right into an uppercut from Monroe.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matel Huchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huchkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Monroe misses with a body punch.
Huchkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huchkov pulls Monroe into guard.
Huchkov is trying to control the position but Monroe postures up.
Huchkov managing to control the position.
Monroe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe trying to control but Huchkov is working from the bottom.
Monroe passes into half guard.
Monroe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Huchkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Huchkov tries to get to full guard but Monroe has control of the leg.
Monroe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Huchkov is looking to improve his position.
Huchkov is pressing down on Monroe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monroe preventing the sweep.
Monroe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Huchkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Monroe postures up in Huchkov's guard and throws a big left but Huchkov blocks it.
Monroe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Huchkov's head.
Monroe advances to half guard.
Huchkov is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Monroe there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is pressing down on Huchkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huchkov is holding on for now.
Monroe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Huchkov is looking to control Monroe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huchkov avoid being mounted?
Huchkov wants to get back to full guard.
Huchkov is looking to control Monroe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huchkov avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huchkov has hold of Monroe's hands but Monroe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is keen to just control but Huchkov is a slippery customer.
Huchkov trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Monroe there.
Huchkov trying to control but Monroe postures up.
Monroe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monroe is looking to take a break and control but Huchkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monroe lands with a punch from half guard.
Huchkov is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe lands strikes from half guard.
Monroe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Monroe throws a series of punches but Huchkov avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Monroe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Huchkov throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely.
Huchkov misses with the combination.
Monroe scores with a nice right hand.
Huchkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monroe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huchkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huchkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Monroe.
Monroe connects with a nice looking jab.
Ricky Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huchkov.
Monroe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Huchkov looks to clinch
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huchkov wants to clinch up but Monroe keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Monroe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Huchkov throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Huchkov.
Ricky Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huchkov connects with a high kick.
Monroe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monroe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huchkov.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huchkov tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
Monroe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Huchkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Huchkov walks into a stiff left hand from Monroe.
Monroe walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huchkov throws a head kick but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe connects with a body shot.
Huchkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Monroe tries to sprawl out of it but Huchkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monroe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Monroe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Huchkov tries to move into range but Monroe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Huchkov clinches.
Matel Huchkov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Monroe is working Huchkov over against the cage.
Monroe blocks an uppercut.
Huchkov is trying to force a seperation but Monroe has the dominant position.
Monroe lands a shot to the body.
Monroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monroe lands a nice shot to the body.
Monroe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monroe has a couple of punches blocked by Huchkov.
Monroe wants to stall.
Monroe blocks a body shot from Huchkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Huchkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huchkov is trying to force a seperation but Monroe has the dominant position.
Monroe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monroe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huchkov backwards.
Huchkov breaks the clinch.
Monroe lands with a hook. Huchkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Huchkov rushes Monroe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Huchkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Huchkov misses with a body punch.
Huchkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monroe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Huchkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Monroe has double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Huchkov.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huchkov has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
Huchkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monroe's elbow.
Matel Huchkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe blocks an uppercut.
Huchkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ricky Monroe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monroe lands an uppercut.
Monroe misses with a punch to the body.
Huchkov blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huchkov.
Monroe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Huchkov lands a shoulder strike.
Monroe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huchkov's elbow.
Monroe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huchkov.
Monroe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huchkov tries to break free but Monroe pushes him back against the cage.
Monroe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huchkovs head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Huchkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huchkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huchkov misses with the head strike.
Monroe throws a punch but it's blocked by Huchkov.
Huchkov working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Monroe.
I've got Monroe 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Monroe!
Ricky Monroe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kern Dignity (ranked 3583 p4p, 292 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 387 p4p, 47 weight class). Dignity comes to the cage accompanied by Party & Bullshit. Tree Knee Dad has chosen Not Falling by Mudvayne as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kern Dignity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
50 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dignity has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dignity there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dignity throws a series of punches but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tree Knee Dad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dignity is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Tree Knee Dad seems to be working for a kimura but Dignity defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dignity is trying to stand back up but Tree Knee Dad is controlling him
Dignity is refusing to be controlled, as Tree Knee Dad sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to advance position but Dignity won't allow it.
Tree Knee Dad prevents Dignity from standing back up.
Dignity is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Dignity is controlling Tree Knee Dad's trapped leg to prevent Tree Knee Dad from advancing to side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kern Dignity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Dignity avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a good cross that connects.
Dignity misses with a hook.
Dignity takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dignity sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignity throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Dignity. That snapped Tree Knee Dad's head back.
Dignity gets caught flat footed, as Tree Knee Dad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dignity has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tree Knee Dad is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Tree Knee Dad.
A frustrated look appears on Dignity's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad lands a shoulder strike.
Dignity breaks the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dignity throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Dignity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Dignity moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dignity ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDignity.
Dignity throws a series of strikes that have Tree Knee Dad backpedaling.
Dignity looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Dignity's ribcage but misses.
Dignity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Dignity wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab-cross combination.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dignity counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad jabs Dignity right on the nose. Dignity blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dignity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Dignity avoids the punch easily.
Dignity connects with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Dignity blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dignity ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
An attempted straight right counter from Dignity misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Dignity with an open hand slap.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Tree Knee Dad scores with a four punch combination!
Dignity has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dignity there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Dignity moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Dignity was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick from Dignity.
Dignity punishes Tree Knee Dad's body with a nice straight punch.
Dignity throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Dignity gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dignity.
Dignity staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Dignity.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dignity was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tree Knee Dad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dignity!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dignity is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Tree Knee Dad advances nicely into full mount.
Tree Knee Dad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tree Knee Dad looking to ground and pound but Dignity is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad lands a couple of good shots and Dignity has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dignity is rocked!
Tree Knee Dad is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Oh Dignity is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tree Knee Dad drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Dignity is in real trouble here! Tree Knee Dad lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Tree Knee Dad is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Venum Tree Knee Dad!
Our winner, Venum Tree Knee Dad, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Army (ranked 1219 p4p, 160 weight class) and Jason Sturd Jr (ranked 826 p4p, 104 weight class). Army's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dick Army. Sturd Jr has chosen Waka Flocka Flame - 50K (Neon Dreams Remix) as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Dick Army has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dick Army seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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191 lbs
33 - 14 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd Jr!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Army throws a wild body kick that Sturd Jr sees coming a mile off.
Army backing away here, and Sturd Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Army has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Skulls house of pain in the buildup to the fight.
A left lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lunges at Army with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Army's hand.
Army is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturd Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sturd Jr.
Army misses with a body kick.
Army stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Army wants it to stay on the feet.
Sturd Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sturd Jr lands a head kick. Army smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sturd Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Army pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Army counters with a straight right hand.
Sturd Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Army fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Army blocks a jab.
Army tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dick Army is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Army looks to throw the jab but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Army tries to clinch up.
Sturd Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Army swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sturd Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sturd Jr defending well as Army loads up on a big left hand.
Sturd Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sturd Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Army jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd Jr 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.
Good work by Sturd Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Army off balance momentarily.
Sturd Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Army tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sturd Jr is in Army's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Army managing to control the position.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes from guard but Army blocks nicely.
Sturd Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sturd Jr trying to control but Army is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sturd Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Army is controlling Sturd Jr's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd Jr content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Army takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Army.
Sturd Jr misses the jab.
Army throws the kick towards the body but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Army tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Army fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Army misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturd Jr blocks the body kick.
Army throws a body kick that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr pushes Army away with a front kick.
Army takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Army just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Army tries to land a front kick but Sturd Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Army moved away.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Army blocks it.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.
Army was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Army looks to land a combination but Sturd Jr avoids it well.
Sturd Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Army is wise to it.
Army slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Army counters with a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Sturd Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Army misses with a jab to the body
and Army takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army tries to clinch but Sturd Jr is having none of it.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Army takes one to the side of the head.
Army ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army avoids a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Army has time to react.
Nice sprawl there from Army as Sturd Jr shoots in.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but Army slaps the foot to one side.
Army moves out of range of the leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from Sturd Jr.
Jab from Army.
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Army throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sturd Jr blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army throws a nice head kick!
Sturd Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sturd Jr lands with a straight right. Army didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Sturd Jr lands.
Army on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturd Jr throws a nice looking combination but Army bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sturd Jr - that will leave a mark!
A slapping body kick lands there for Army.
Nice takedown defense from Army. No joy for Sturd Jr on that attempt.
Sturd Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Army.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Sturd Jr catches Army right on the button with a cross.
Donk. Army catches Sturd Jr right on the button with a cross.
Sturd Jr blocks a head kick by Army.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but Army checks it
and Army makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sturd Jr really felt that one!
Sturd Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Army looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of Army's head but Army sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a nice looking combination but Army bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr swings for the body but Army moves out of range.
Sturd Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Army. That one must have hurt.
Army throws a sloppy head kick and Sturd Jr moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Army. That did some damage!
Army throws a body shot but no joy.
Sturd Jr with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Sturd Jr blocks the low kick.
Sturd Jr lands with an overhand left.
Army's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturd Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Army scrambles back to his feet.
Army tests Sturd Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturd Jr wants to slow Army down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Army checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sturd Jr looks to land a body kick but Army moved away.
A low kick from Sturd Jr is predictable there
and Army counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr lands a head kick!
Army uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Army scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Army scores with a shot to the body.
Sturd Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Army.
Sturd Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Army.
Sturd Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Army lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sturd Jr doesn't seem phased though.
That has opened up Jason Sturd Jr's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army misses with a right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Army misses with a body kick.
Sturd Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Army fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Army throws an overhand right that lands on Sturd Jr's shoulder, as Sturd Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Army slips under a jab.
Army walks into a stiff left hand from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Army takes a step back to recover.
Army is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sturd Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sturd Jr lands a head kick. Army smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Army looks for the body kick but Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
A low kick from Sturd Jr misses
and Army counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dick Army has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Army appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A left and a right from Sturd Jr both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
Army lands a jab to the head.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Army 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.
Sturd Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Army!
Sturd Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Army keeps working.
Army parries the strikes from Sturd Jr easily there. Sturd Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Army to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army is looking for a sweep.
Army is not content to let Sturd Jr control the position.
Army is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sturd Jr connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Army defending against the ground and pound.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Sturd Jr crashes against the mat.
Sturd Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sturd Jr wants to control but Army is keeping him busy.
Sturd Jr controls the position from side control.
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.
Sturd Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Army down.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Army manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Sturd Jr.
Army won't allow Sturd Jr to pass to mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Sturd Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sturd Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sturd Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Sturd Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donal Noye (ranked 611 p4p, 97 weight class) and Alexi Laiho (ranked 282 p4p, 43 weight class). Noye kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Horse the Band - Cutsman. Laiho has chosen Cold Sweat/ Thin Lizzy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Donal Noye has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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225 lbs
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donal Noye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexi Laiho!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laiho looking to score a takedown here. Noye is defending well but Laiho drives through and ends up in Noye's guard.
Laiho wants to control from the top but Noye keeps moving.
Noye avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laiho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noye utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noye is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laiho is working Noye over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Noye is trying to keep Laiho in close.
Laiho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laiho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho throws a strike but Noye rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Noye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Noye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laiho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Noye has managed to get both his arms back between Laiho's legs - danger averted.
Noye forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho pushes Noye off looking to stand but Noye dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like Noye is going to stand back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laiho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Noye not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laiho trying to control the position.
Laiho throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Laiho is looking for a triangle but Noye pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Noye controls from within his opponent's guard.
Noye looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laiho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Noye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Noye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laiho keeping full guard, as Noye tries to pass.
Laiho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noye defends well.
Laiho is trying to control the position but Noye postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Noye defends it easily.
Laiho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Noye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Noye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Noye is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Noye throws a big right hand that misses.
Laiho throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Laiho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Noye thuds his shin into the meat of Laiho's side.
Laiho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Noye tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Laiho is in Noye's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiho wants to control from the top but Noye keeps moving.
Laiho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Noye controls Laiho momentarily but Laiho frees himself.
Laiho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Laiho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Noye can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laiho controls the pace.
Noye keeping moving, preventing Laiho from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noye wants to sweep but no luck.
Noye seems keen to control Laiho's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Noye takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laiho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noye throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donal Noye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noye throws a head kick that misses.
Noye swats away the attempt to clinch by Laiho.
Laiho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noye. Noye obviously looking to wear him down.
Noye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noye moves away from the strike by Laiho.
Noye tries to keep at a distance but Laiho has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noye wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laiho has him pressed against the cage.
Laiho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laiho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Donal Noye has been cut.
Noye trying to stall but Laiho improves his position.
Laiho lands with a right to the head.
Noye wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laiho prevents a body shot from Noye.
Laiho struggles to land a body shot inside as Noye controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laiho obliges.
Noye working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noye takes a shot to the head.
Laiho swings wildly with an uppercut but Noye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laiho is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Noye can't fight it off and eventually Laiho manages to take the fight to the floor. Noye looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Noye is pulling down on Laiho's head to control his posture.
Laiho wants to control from the top but Noye keeps moving.
Laiho distracts Noye with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Noye seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laiho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laiho wants to control from the top but Noye keeps moving.
Laiho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laiho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laiho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Noye dives on top into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laiho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laiho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noye advances to half guard.
Laiho is looking to improve his position.
Alexi Laiho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noye content to control rather than advance.
Noye's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Laiho is not content to let Noye control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laiho trying to hold on to Noye's head to control him but Noye postures up.
Laiho is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Noye in particular looking to stall.
Laiho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laiho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Noye sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donal Noye'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. This is the final round!
Laiho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noye tries to avoid it but Laiho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noye to the ground. Noye escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Noye was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Noye throws a shot to the body.
Laiho connects with a nice looking jab.
Laiho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Noye.
The fighters circling - Laiho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noye is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Noye takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laiho doesn't manage to clinch there - Noye circles away.
Laiho wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laiho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noye lands a glancing blow to the side of Laiho's head.
Laiho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Noye is trying to push Laiho away but Laiho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Noye pressing his opponent against the cage.
Laiho blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noye lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Noye using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Laiho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laiho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laiho has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Noye clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Laiho scores with strikes from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Laiho. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Laiho doesn't have the hooks in and Noye manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laiho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Noye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Noye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Noye has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laiho looking for a guillotine here but Noye defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Noye defends it easily.
Noye is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laiho wants to get back to his feet but Noye is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Noye wants to control from the top but Laiho keeps moving.
Noye pushing down on Laiho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noye works his foot free and advances to mount.
Laiho is desperately trying to improve his position but Noye has a good base and remains in mount.
Noye controlling from the full mount.
Laiho tries to reverse the position but Noye maintains control.
Laiho sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Laiho tries to roll over but Noye keeps him under control.
Laiho is refusing to be controlled, as Noye sits in half guard.
Donal Noye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noye is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alexi Laiho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiho is looking to control Noye's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laiho avoid being mounted?
Laiho is looking for a sweep. Noye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laiho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Noye is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Laiho is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donal Noye showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laiho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexi Laiho!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alexi Laiho thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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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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