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CEFC Fight Night 233 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erling Koch (ranked 3294 p4p, 300 weight class) and Shinsuke Nakamura (ranked 8093 p4p, 525 weight class). Nakamura has chosen Shadow Of A Setting Sun as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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250 lbs
13 - 16 - 0 |
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229 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erling Koch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinsuke Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Koch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nakamura momentarily.
Koch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses.
Koch loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Koch scores with a hook.
Nakamura shoots in for a double leg but Koch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koch throws out the jab.
Koch swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura shoots in but no luck this time.
Koch is looking to counter punch.
Koch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koch misses with a wild combination.
Koch scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Erling Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinsuke Nakamura.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koch.
Koch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a low kick but Koch avoids it.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Koch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakamura motions for Koch to come forward. Nakamura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Nakamura misses
and Koch counters with a straight right hand.
Koch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koch missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Koch.
Nakamura is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Koch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakamura's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koch cracks Nakamura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakamura throws a right hand that Koch ducks under and follows up with a left that Koch also avoids with ease.
A big left from Koch misses.
Nakamura wants to counter with a clinch but Koch pushes him away.
Nakamura throws a right hand that Koch ducks under and follows up with a left that Koch also avoids with ease.
Koch throws a series of punches but Nakamura avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Koch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nakamura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Koch.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koch as he avoids it easily.
Erling Koch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura walks into a straight right hand from Koch.
Koch misses with the combination.
Nakamura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura misses with the combination.
Nakamura takes a swing at Koch's ribcage but misses.
Koch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koch throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koch is out of range and Nakamura settles back down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Koch throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
Nakamura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.
Nakamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koch.
Koch throws a nice looking combination but Nakamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koch throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Koch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nakamura's head backwards.
Nakamura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koch looks to throw the jab but Nakamura is out of range.
Nakamura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erling Koch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nakamura lands a two punch combo.
Koch works the jab nicely.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakamura backs up against the cage.
Erling Koch is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakamura lands with a kick to the temple. Koch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koch loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Nakamura wants to counter the offense by Koch and move into the clinch position.
Koch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
Koch avoids a kick to the body.
Koch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Koch lands a head shot.
Koch moves out of range of the body kick from Nakamura.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakamura darts in looking for a takedown but Koch gets double underhooks and turns Nakamura into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
enabling Koch to counter with a crisp jab.
Erling Koch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koch throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
Koch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakamura under the eye.
Nakamura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
letting Koch counter with a right hand.
It looks like Koch has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Koch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koch throws a looping overhand right but Nakamura ducks down to avoid it.
Koch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Koch slips the punch.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Koch.
Koch cracks Nakamura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koch.
Nakamura is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Koch moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Koch misses the target.
Nakamura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koch throws out the jab.
Koch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Nakamura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Koch misses with an uppercut. Nakamura saw that one coming.
Koch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nakamura eats them both and turns towards Koch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Nakamura looks to move away, Koch throws a big counter combo but Nakamura just gets out of the way.
Koch throws a hook to the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamura wants to counter the offense by Koch and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Koch misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nakamura might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Koch has got the better of the exchanges.
Koch avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakamura's head.
Koch with a nice cross.
Nakamura swings for the body but Koch moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koch, as that shot connected.
Koch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Koch looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Koch has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nakamura is on him like a limpet, forcing Koch back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches up with Koch, looking for a takedown. Nakamura pushes Koch against the cage but Koch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koch is looking to counter punch.
Koch throws a nice looking combination but Nakamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koch throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Koch throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Koch scores with a nice right hand.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a takedown but Koch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nakamura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Erling Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinsuke Nakamura.
Koch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nakamura is looking to land body kicks.
Koch pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nakamura back to the cage. Koch follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Koch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erling Koch dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koch circles away quickly and effectively.
Koch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Koch duly obliges.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but Koch shows good takedown defense.
Nakamura moves forwards but Koch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nakamura throws a hook but Koch blocks it.
Nakamura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nakamura's hands.
Koch misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Nakamura's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nakamura throws a one two combo.
Koch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koch misses with a hook. Nakamura ducked under it nicely.
Koch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakamura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Koch.
Koch dodges the punch combination from Nakamura.
Koch misses with a hook. Nakamura ducked under it nicely.
Koch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakamura follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Koch. No joy for Nakamura on that attempt.
Erling Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinsuke Nakamura.
Nakamura needs to keep his hands up - Koch had a free shot at his head there.
Koch misses with a wild combination.
Nakamura throws a counter combo.
Koch misses with an uppercut. Nakamura saw that one coming.
Nakamura shoots in and bounces Koch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nakamura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura lands a couple of elbows.
Koch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koch keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Koch uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erling Koch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura slips a jab from Koch.
Nakamura tries to counter with a clinch but Koch shakes him off and moves away.
A slow jab from Koch misses its intended target.
Koch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Koch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koch cracks Nakamura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koch misses with a straight left.
Koch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koch connects with a body shot.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koch counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura moves forwards but Koch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koch pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nakamura back to the cage. Koch follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Koch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakamura.
Koch loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Nakamura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Koch was covering up waiting for the punch and Nakamura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Koch manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shinsuke Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koch breaks the clinch.
Koch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Erling Koch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lazy left from Koch finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erling Koch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erling Koch!
Erling Koch managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, M.O. Fight Wear, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Shinsuke Nakamura had this to say: 'I'm So Sorry Fans For Lost, I Don't Know I Could Quit MMA And Head Back To WWE Or NJPW Or Train Harder Win My Next Fight For You Fans'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Maanpohja (ranked 3526 p4p, 337 weight class) and Rascal Donkashane (ranked 4067 p4p, 372 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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43
173 lbs
23 - 42 - 0 |
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32
180 lbs
14 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 42 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Maanpohja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rascal Donkashane!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donkashane drives through and clinches with Maanpohja against the cage.
Maanpohja has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Donkashane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Donkashane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maanpohja backwards.
Donkashane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donkashane but Donkashane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donkashane doesn't manage to clinch there - Maanpohja circles away.
Maanpohja has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maanpohja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donkashane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maanpohja somewhat.
Donkashane wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Donkashane as Maanpohja shoots in.
Donkashane shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maanpohja's guard.
Donkashane scoring with some ground and pound.
Donkashane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Donkashane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maanpohja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donkashane has managed to get both his arms back between Maanpohja's legs - danger averted.
Maanpohja keeping moving, preventing Donkashane from controlling successfully.
Maanpohja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maanpohja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Donkashane looking to pass the guard.
Maanpohja looking for a guillotine here but Donkashane defends easily.
Maanpohja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donkashane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Donkashane stands and throws Maanpohja's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Donkashane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maanpohja has escaped the position, nice work there.
Donkashane tries for a kimura but Maanpohja is defending well.
Donkashane scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maanpohja to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donkashane grinds an elbow into Maanpohja's temple.
Donkashane creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Donkashane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Donkashane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Donkashane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Donkashane trying to control the position but Maanpohja is working away.
Donkashane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Donkashane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Donkashane tries for a kimura but Maanpohja is defending well.
Maanpohja is looking to reverse the position.
Donkashane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Donkashane stands up and beckons Maanpohja to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja misses with a takedown attempt - Donkashane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donkashane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Donkashane wants to clinch up but Maanpohja keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Donkashane as Maanpohja shoots in.
Donkashane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Donkashane tries to close the distance and clinch but Maanpohja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donkashane leaves Maanpohja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maanpohja looks for a takedown but Donkashane sprawls well.
Donkashane closes the distance and pushes Maanpohja back into the cage.
Donkashane has Maanpohja pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Donkashane pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Maanpohja tumbling to the mat - Donkashane dives into Maanpohja's guard.
Maanpohja throws his legs up looking for a submission but Donkashane uses it to pass to side control.
Donkashane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maanpohja has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donkashane slows the pace down.
Maanpohja is looking to regain half guard here but Donkashane keeps moving and retains side control.
Donkashane is looking to take a break and control but Maanpohja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maanpohja is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Donkashane is trying to get an arm triangle but Maanpohja is defending well.
Maanpohja is looking for a sweep.
Donkashane is trying to get an arm triangle but Maanpohja is defending well.
Donkashane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rascal Donkashane dominated that round.
That's time! Maanpohja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Donkashane enables Maanpohja to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Donkashane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Donkashane working a defensive guard here.
Maanpohja lands a couple of digs.
Maanpohja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donkashane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maanpohja has managed to get both his arms back between Donkashane's legs - danger averted.
Donkashane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Donkashane wants to sweep but no luck.
Donkashane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donkashane has his foot on Maanpohja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maanpohja works his way back into a safe position though.
Donkashane doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maanpohja scoring with some ground and pound.
Donkashane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maanpohja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maanpohja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donkashane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maanpohja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maanpohja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maanpohja drops back, looking for a kneebar! Donkashane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Donkashane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Donkashane!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maanpohja is looking for a sweep.
Donkashane trying to control the action but Maanpohja is working from the bottom.
Donkashane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maanpohja haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maanpohja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Donkashane tries for a kimura but Maanpohja is defending well.
Maanpohja tries to bench press Donkashane off him but Donkashane keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maanpohja takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Donkashane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maanpohja is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maanpohja is not content to let Donkashane control the position.
Donkashane landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Donkashane controlling from side mount.
Donkashane trying to control the action but Maanpohja is working from the bottom.
Donkashane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Donkashane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja tries to buck Donkashane off but Donkashane is having none of it.
Donkashane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maanpohja, who protects the arm well.
Donkashane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Donkashane is looking to take a break and control but Maanpohja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maanpohja tries to improve position but can't.
Donkashane lands an elbow.
Donkashane trying to control the action but Maanpohja is working from the bottom.
Rascal Donkashane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donkashane is working Maanpohja over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja dodges the ground and pound from Donkashane.
Maanpohja is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Donkashane off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Donkashane right now.
Donkashane preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Maanpohja.
Maanpohja lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maanpohja doesn't have the hooks in and Donkashane manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maanpohja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Donkashane trying to control but Maanpohja is working from the bottom.
Donkashane advances to half guard.
Maanpohja is looking for a sweep. Donkashane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donkashane pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rascal Donkashane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Donkashane taking a breather.
Maanpohja is working for takedown but Donkashane is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donkashane.
Donkashane throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maanpohja wants a takedown.
Maanpohja has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Donkashane after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donkashane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maanpohja is looking to take this one to the mat.
Donkashane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maanpohja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Donkashane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donkashane stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donkashane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Donkashane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Donkashane is pushing Maanpohja up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maanpohja turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maanpohja manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donkashane is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maanpohja off and has taken his back!
Maanpohja defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Donkashane's arms.
Donkashane is punishing Maanpohja with some ground and pound.
Maanpohja won't enjoy being in this position. Donkashane looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Maanpohja is tapping - it's over boys! Donkashane picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rascal Donkashane!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 2201 p4p, 256 weight class) and Angel Face (ranked 4138 p4p, 422 weight class). Shlemenko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Omarion Ft. Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko - Post To Be. Face comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tyga - Real Deal kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alexander Shlemenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
29 - 19 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Shlemenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Face!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shlemenko moves into the clinch.
Shlemenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Face.
A frustrated look appears on Face's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Face is trying to break the clinch but Shlemenko is controlling him.
Shlemenko lands a left hand.
Face takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Shlemenko - that landed with a thud.
Face working hard to break the clinch.
Shlemenko tries to work over Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Shlemenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shlemenko breaks the clinch.
Shlemenko lands a big uppercut and Face crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Face looks OK. Shlemenko waves Face back to his feet!
Face is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shlemenko.
Face is still on wobbly legs! Can Shlemenko finish him?
Shlemenko swings for the body but Face moves out of range.
Face seems to have recovered his senses.
Shlemenko darts in and clinches Face up against the cage.
Face is trying to break free.
Shlemenko lands a knee to the body.
Shlemenko misses with a body punch.
Shlemenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Face is trying to break the clinch but Shlemenko has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Face has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shlemenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Face backwards.
Face wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shlemenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Face on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Face takes a shot to the head.
Shlemenko presses Face against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shlemenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Face blocks it with crossed arms.
Shlemenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shlemenko lands with a light punch inside.
Face takes a shot to the head.
Face is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shlemenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Face's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shlemenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Face's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shlemenko has Face pressed against the cage, preventing Face from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shlemenko pulls Face into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shlemenko pulls Face in close to prevent any damage.
Face wants to stand and escape but instead Shlemenko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Shlemenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shlemenko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Face can do anything to dispel that myth.
Face trying to control but Shlemenko postures up.
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.
Face wants to improve his position but Shlemenko is controlling well.
Face is looking to escape.
Face wants to get back to full guard but Shlemenko has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shlemenko controls the position.
Shlemenko decides to stand back up.
Shlemenko misses with a body kick.
Face missing with a left hand there. Shlemenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Face misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Shlemenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shlemenko pushes Face up against the cage in a clinch.
Face working hard to break the clinch.
Shlemenko scores with a knee to the head.
Face tries to circle away but Shlemenko has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko lands an elbow inside.
Face is looking to break free of the clinch but Shlemenko has double underhooks.
Shlemenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shlemenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shlemenko jumps into guard, dragging Face to the mat.
Face must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Face wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Shlemenko's closed guard. He's half up but Shlemenko has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Shlemenko pivots and extends the arm, Face falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Shlemenko! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Shlemenko!
An out of breath Alexander Shlemenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ingemar Anders (ranked 2267 p4p, 257 weight class) and Nils Holgersson (ranked 2319 p4p, 266 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 35 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ingemar Anders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anders with a jab.
Anders throws a solid leg kick but Holgersson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anders.
A head kick misses from Anders.
Holgersson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anders. That did some damage!
Anders fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Holgersson checks it well.
Holgersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anders.
Anders throws a body kick, spinning off balance
so Holgersson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Holgersson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holgersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Anders has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holgersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
Anders has momentary wrist control but Holgersson slips an elbow through the middle.
Holgersson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Holgersson throwing strikes but missing.
Anders has Holgersson pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holgersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holgersson is working Anders over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anders keeping moving, preventing Holgersson from controlling successfully.
Holgersson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anders's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holgersson.
Holgersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holgersson lands a couple of elbows.
Holgersson throws a strike but Anders rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anders looking to sit in guard and control but Holgersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Holgersson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holgersson cracks Anders with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
Anders wants to sweep but no luck.
Holgersson controlling from the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Holgersson working his ground and pound in the gym.
Holgersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anders had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holgersson defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holgersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holgersson trying to control but Anders is working from the bottom.
Holgersson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anders haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holgersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Holgersson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holgersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holgersson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holgersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Holgersson throws a head kick but Anders moves out of range.
Holgersson closes the distance and pushes Anders back into the cage.
Holgersson successfully pulls guard.
Holgersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holgersson working a defensive guard here.
Holgersson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anders puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Holgersson is not content to let Anders control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson is looking to improve his position.
Anders is thwarting Holgersson's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anders pulls his head out easily.
Anders keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Holgersson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holgersson.
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holgersson wants to hit a switch here but Anders passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Holgersson there!
Anders trying to control but Holgersson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anders looking to control but Holgersson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anders controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson is looking to improve his position but Anders isn't that keen on the idea.
Holgersson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nils Holgersson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anders trying to control but Holgersson is having none of it.
Anders sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holgersson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holgersson gets back to half guard.
Holgersson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anders.
Anders is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holgersson defends it well.
Holgersson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anders is keen to just control but Holgersson is a slippery customer.
Holgersson tries to get to full guard but Anders has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holgersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holgersson wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ingemar Anders will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Holgersson thumps Anders with a low kick.
Holgersson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Holgersson with that takedown attempt.
Holgersson staying out of range there.
A left and a right from Anders both land. Nice combination.
Holgersson is looking to slow Anders down with leg kicks.
Anders connects with a body shot that sends Holgersson's belly button to the back.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anders.
Anders jabs at Holgersson's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holgersson.
Holgersson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders tries to clinch there but Holgersson circles away.
Holgersson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anders.
Anders throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anders misses with a body shot.
Anders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ingemar Anders is winning the standup battle so far.
Anders misses with an uppercut. Holgersson saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anders.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holgersson has closed the distance and engaged Anders in a clinch.
Anders takes a shot to the head.
Holgersson tries to land knees in the clinch but Anders avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holgersson as Anders tries to tie him up.
Anders is looking to control Holgersson's arms but Holgersson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anders has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson pulls guard effortlessly.
Holgersson looking to control.
Holgersson is looking for a triangle here but Anders uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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!
Holgersson gets back to half guard.
Holgersson looking for submissions off his back.
Holgersson is trying to maintain the position but Anders is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders slows the pace down in half guard.
Anders passes to full mount!
Holgersson is just holding on here. Anders manages to take his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Anders goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Holgersson escapes and is now in half guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anders slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holgersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holgersson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Holgersson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ingemar Anders.
I think Anders has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Corll (ranked 1834 p4p, 218 weight class) and Vito Scaletta (ranked 2156 p4p, 241 weight class). Corll comes to the cage accompanied by Candyman. Scaletta has chosen i kill cause im hungry as his entrance music. Vito Scaletta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dean Corll's chin.
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
14 - 4 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dean Corll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corll works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scaletta 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.
Scaletta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corll.
Corll misses with an uppercut. Scaletta saw that one coming.
Scaletta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corll manages to avoid it.
Corll cracks Scaletta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scaletta takes a swing at Corll's ribcage but misses.
Corll connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Corll lands a nice looking body shot.
Scaletta moves out of range as Corll strikes.
Scaletta moves out of range of the body kick.
Scaletta is looking to slow Corll down with leg kicks.
Scaletta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corll throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corll throws an overhand right that lands on Scaletta's shoulder, as Scaletta tries to avoid the shot.
Scaletta replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Corll blocks it well.
Corll throws a body kick that misses.
Corll throws a shot from downtown. Scaletta moves away and avoids it.
Scaletta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corll looks to land a left hand but Scaletta moved out of range nicely.
Corll swings widly with a right hand
and Scaletta counters with a straight right hand.
Scaletta misses with a leg kick
enabling Corll to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corll misses with a kick to the body.
Scaletta throws a right hand that misses
letting Corll counter with a right hand.
Scaletta walks into a stiff left hand from Corll.
Scaletta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Corll bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scaletta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scaletta throws a wild body kick that Corll sees coming a mile off.
Scaletta just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCorll.
A good leg kick by Scaletta.
Dean Corll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corll thuds a left hand into Scaletta's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corll.
Corll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scaletta.
Corll on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corll ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scaletta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Corll misses.
Corll throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corll with a hook.
Corll misses with a straight left.
Corll connects with a right hand. Scaletta shakes it off.
Corll just misses with a punch to the body.
Corll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scaletta avoids the body shot from Corll.
Scaletta slips under a jab.
Scaletta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scaletta blocks a leg kick.
Scaletta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scaletta throws out the jab.
Scaletta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Corll lands an overhand right.
Corll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corll tries to land a body kick
and Scaletta counters with a straight right hand.
Corll walks into a jab.
Corll tries to land a front kick but Scaletta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab, jab by Scaletta - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scaletta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corll was well out of range. Poor timing from Scaletta.
Scaletta throws a body kick that misses.
Corll bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corll throws a body shot but no joy.
Corll slips a jab from Scaletta.
Corll looks for the body kick but Scaletta saw that one coming.
Scaletta throws a hook but Corll avoids it easily.
Scaletta throws a body punch but Corll moves out of range.
Corll throws a looping overhand right but Scaletta ducks down to avoid it.
Scaletta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corll misses the jab.
Corll lands with a nice body kick.
Corll throws a combination that misses
and Scaletta counters with a straight right hand.
Corll on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Corll misses with a right hand
and Scaletta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Corll ducks right into an uppercut from Scaletta.
Scaletta throws a body punch but Corll moves out of range.
Corll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corll is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Scaletta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corll.
Scaletta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Corll throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scaletta counters with a right hand to the body.
Scaletta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corll manages to avoid it.
Corll loads up on a big right hand but Scaletta slips the punch.
Scaletta thuds a left hand into Corll's body.
Scaletta scores with a push kick.
Good exchange - Corll coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scaletta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corll.
Scaletta misses with an uppercut. Corll saw that one coming.
Scaletta cracks Corll with a good jab.
Corll staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dean Corll will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Scaletta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corll manages to avoid it.
Corll throws out a loose jab but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scaletta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dean Corll is winning the standup battle so far.
Scaletta lands a really nice looking cross but Corll seems unphased.
Corll looks to throw the jab but Scaletta is out of range.
Scaletta tries a quick counter leg kick but Corll is wise to it.
Corll tries to land a front kick but Scaletta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scaletta checks a leg kick.
Scaletta misses with an uppercut. Corll saw that one coming.
Scaletta throws a hook but Corll avoids it easily.
It looked like Corll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scaletta scores with a nice strike.
Scaletta looks to score with a jab to the body but Corll is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Scaletta misses.
Corll takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scaletta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corll just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Scaletta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaletta throws a poor cross that misses
and Corll counters with a solid body kick.
Scaletta throws out a loose jab but Corll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll throws a hook but Scaletta avoids it easily.
Corll slips under a jab from Scaletta.
Scaletta checks the leg kick.
Scaletta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scaletta throws out a loose jab but Corll uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scaletta. Corll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scaletta swings for the body but Corll moves out of range.
Corll misses with an uppercut
and Scaletta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scaletta throws out the jab.
Corll throwing a counter right hand but Scaletta manages to avoid it.
Corll looks to score with a jab to the body but Scaletta is just out of range.
Corll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scaletta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scaletta manages to avoid it.
Corll misses with a hook to the body
and Scaletta counters with a good low kick that Corll was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta misses with an uppercut. Corll saw that one coming.
Corll is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scaletta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corll takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scaletta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Corll's calf.
Corll throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scaletta misses with a straight left.
Corll throws a hook to the side of Scaletta's head but Scaletta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Corll lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scaletta doesn't seem phased though.
Scaletta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Corll throws a low kick, looking for Scaletta's leg but Scaletta calmly moves out of range.
Corll throws a body punch but Scaletta moves out of range.
Scaletta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corll sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scaletta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scaletta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corll throws out the jab.
Corll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scaletta misses with a wild body shot.
Scaletta connects with a crisp jab.
Scaletta throws an overhand right that lands on Corll's shoulder, as Corll tries to avoid the shot.
Corll ducks under a wild hook from Scaletta.
Corll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scaletta moves away.
Corll misses with a low kick.
Corll stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scaletta.
Scaletta throws a shot to the body.
Scaletta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corll.
Scaletta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scaletta throws a jab but it's blocked by Corll.
Corll throws a hook to the side of Scaletta's head but Scaletta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scaletta misses with a straight right.
Corll looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corll takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corll.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scaletta misses with an uppercut
and Corll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corll throws a lazy uppercut
and Scaletta counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Corll misses.
Scaletta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Scaletta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corll.
Scaletta is looking for the big counter here.
Corll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scaletta.
Corll looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Scaletta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corll on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scaletta. Scaletta obviously looking to wear him down.
Scaletta lands with an overhand left.
Corll motions for Scaletta to come forward. Corll throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Scaletta lands.
Scaletta connects with a body shot that sends Corll's belly button to the back.
Scaletta throws a front kick aimed at Corll's knee but Corll avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Corll misses its target.
Scaletta misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Scaletta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Corll lets loose with a powerful body kick. Scaletta will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circling - Scaletta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corll sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Corll takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corll takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Corll on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scaletta. Scaletta obviously looking to wear him down.
Corll lets loose with a powerful body kick. Scaletta will feel that in the morning.
Scaletta moves away from the strike by Corll.
Corll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scaletta.
Corll misses the shot to the body.
Corll throws a hook but Scaletta blocks it.
Corll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scaletta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corll.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scaletta throws a shot to the body.
Scaletta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corll sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaletta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corll.
Scaletta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corll sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scaletta loads up on a big right hand but Corll slips the punch.
Scaletta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scaletta throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Corll there.
Scaletta misses with a series of wild punches.
Scaletta throws a looping overhand right but Corll ducks down to avoid it.
Corll throws out a powerful jab.
Scaletta connects with a right hand. Corll shakes it off.
Corll throws a hook but Scaletta blocks it.
Scaletta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corll has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corll is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scaletta is rocked!
Corll checks a leg kick.
Scaletta is still on wobbly legs! Can Corll finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corll throws a lazy uppercut
and Scaletta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scaletta seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corll lands with a straight right. Scaletta didn't see that one coming.
Scaletta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corll throws out the jab.
Scaletta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corll swings for the body but Scaletta moves out of range.
A nice side step and Scaletta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scaletta. Corll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scaletta just misses with a punch to the body.
Corll throws a lazy uppercut
and Scaletta counters with a left to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Scaletta.
Corll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scaletta.
Corll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scaletta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scaletta.
Good shot there by Corll.
Scaletta tried to score with a low kick but Corll checks it.
Scaletta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scaletta misses with a right hand
and Corll counters with a huge left! Scaletta is in big trouble! He's backing up but Corll isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Scaletta from any more damage. A dominating finish by Corll!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Corll!
A very excited looking Dean Corll 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.
Vito Scaletta spoke after the fight, saying 'You know when we first started out, I thought I was gonna be the biggest, baddest wiseguy in the world'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bomb Bombs (ranked 1337 p4p, 133 weight class) and Frank Brewer (ranked 2726 p4p, 252 weight class). Brewer has chosen Gangster's Paradise as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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245 lbs
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230 lbs
30 - 17 - 3 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bomb Bombs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Brewer!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombs avoids the head kick by Brewer.
Bombs looks to land a left hand but Brewer moved out of range nicely.
Brewer unleashes a big counter combination but Bombs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bombs throws a hook to the side of Brewer's head but Brewer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brewer tries to clinch there but Bombs circles away.
Bombs moves into the clinch.
Brewer lands with a left to the head.
Brewer tries to throw a body punch but Bombs avoids it by throwing Brewer back against the cage.
Bombs working Brewer over with knees to the body.
Bombs manages to break the clinch.
Brewer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bombs blocks a head kick by Brewer.
Brewer pushes Bombs up against the cage in a clinch.
Bombs tries a knee to the head but Brewer blocks it.
Bombs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bombs tries to close the distance and clinch but Brewer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bombs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brewer instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bombs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brewer avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Brewer.
Bombs landing knees to the head.
It looks like Frank Brewer has been cut.
Brewer tries a body shot but Bombs blocks it.
Bombs lands a left hand.
Bombs misses with a knee strike.
Brewer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bombs up against the cage.
Bombs missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brewer.
Bombs is trying to push Brewer away but Brewer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bombs blocks a body shot from Brewer.
Bombs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brewer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bombs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombs landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Bombs.
Bombs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bombs gets through Brewer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bombs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brewer tries to work over Bombs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brewer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brewer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brewer stalling the fight.
Bombs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brewer misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer trying to control the position but instead, Bombs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brewer into the cage.
Bombs scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bombs throws a head kick but Brewer moves out of range.
Bombs keeps the fight on the outside.
Bombs misses with an uppercut.
Bombs throws a looping overhand right but Brewer ducks down to avoid it.
Bombs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brewer clinches up with Bombs and pushes him back against the cage.
Brewer tries a body shot but Bombs blocks it.
A short right from Brewer.
Bombs blocks a body shot from Brewer.
Brewer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bombs wants to get back to striking at distance but Brewer won't allow it.
Brewer scores with a hook to the body.
Bombs is looking to break free of the clinch but Brewer has double underhooks.
Bombs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bombs tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brewer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bombs throws a jab but it's blocked by Brewer.
Brewer tries a head kick but it misses.
Brewer rushes Bombs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bombs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brewer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brewer lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brewer tries to stall but Bombs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brewer managing to block the knees to the body from Bombs.
Bombs crunches a lovely knee into Brewer's ribcage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brewer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bombs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brewer blocks it with crossed arms.
Bombs is looking to break free of the clinch but Brewer has double underhooks.
Bombs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brewer backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bombs.
Brewer misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomb Bombs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Brewer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A big right from Bombs misses.
Bombs misses with a low kick.
Brewer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bombs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brewer avoids it.
Bombs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bombs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Bombs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brewer tries to clinch there but Bombs circles away.
Bombs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brewer checks it well.
Brewer avoids the body shot from Bombs.
Brewer tries to clinch up but Bombs circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bombs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brewer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bombs.
Brewer tries to clinch but Bombs is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombs lands with a nice combination. Brewer backs away looking to recover.
Brewer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bombs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brewer can do to turn this around?
Brewer clinches with his opponent.
Bombs lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brewer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bombs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bombs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bombs misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer blocks a body shot from Bombs.
A right handed body shot lands from Brewer.
A frustrated look appears on Bombs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bombs lands a body punch.
Bombs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brewer's face.
Bombs prevents a body shot from Brewer.
Bombs missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brewer keeps control of Bombs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer tries to throw a body punch but Bombs avoids it by throwing Brewer back against the cage.
Bombs misses with the head strike.
Bombs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brewer rushes Bombs and presses him up against the cage.
Brewer prevents a body shot from Bombs.
Bombs tries to work over Brewer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brewer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brewer scores with a hook to the body.
Bombs is trying to force a seperation but Brewer has the dominant position.
Brewer just leaning against Bombs, taking a breather.
Brewer misses with a body punch.
Bombs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brewer misses with a body punch.
Brewer prevents a body shot from Bombs.
Bombs throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bombs lands with a left to the head.
Brewer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brewer.
Bombs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brewer misses with a punch to the body.
Bombs looking to throw knees to the head but Brewer is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bombs is trying to break the clinch but Brewer is controlling him.
Bombs scores with a shoulder strike.
Brewer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bombs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bombs prevents a body shot from Brewer.
Brewer gets through Bombs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brewer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bombs's efforts to push away.
Bombs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brewer can't find room to land a body shot as Bombs controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Brewer.
Bombs wants to break free but Brewer has control.
Bombs breaks from the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bombs!
Bomb Bombs is winning the standup battle so far.
Bombs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bombs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brewer forces Bombs back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bombs.
Bombs can't break the clinch.
Brewer tries to work over Bombs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bombs manages to break the clinch.
Bombs tries to clinch up but Brewer circles away and keeps his distance.
Brewer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brewer slips a straight right by Bombs.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bombs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomb Bombs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Brewer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bombs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brewer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brewer prevents a body shot from Bombs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bombs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brewer's elbow.
Bombs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brewer moves out of range of the strikes.
Bombs throws a body shot but no joy.
Brewer closes the distance and clinches.
Bombs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brewer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brewer misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer avoiding damage as Bombs throws knees to the body.
Brewer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bombs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brewer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bombs tries a knee to the head but Brewer blocks it.
Bombs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brewer's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Bombs.
Bombs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bombs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brewer wants to clinch.
Bombs misses with a low kick.
As Bombs backs off Brewer throws a huge counter combo but Bombs manages to avoid it all.
Brewer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bombs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brewer wants to clinch.
Bombs swats away the attempt to clinch by Brewer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer lands a head kick. Bombs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bombs throws a series of punches but Brewer avoids them all with ease.
Bombs throws a sloppy head kick and Brewer moves out of range easily.
Frank Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brewer rushes Bombs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brewer scores with a shot to the side of Bombs's head.
Brewer lands a hook that snaps the head of Bombs backwards.
Brewer cracks Bombs with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Brewer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brewer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brewer has Bombs pressed against the cage.
Bombs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer scores with a head kick.
Bombs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brewer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bombs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bombs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brewer scores with a head kick.
Brewer instigates a clinch.
Bomb Bombs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brewer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brewer tries a body shot but Bombs blocks it.
Brewer avoiding damage as Bombs throws knees to the body.
Bombs breaks from the clinch.
Brewer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bombs throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bombs misses with a body punch.
Brewer just leaning against Bombs, taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brewer has a couple of punches blocked by Bombs.
Bombs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brewer is defending well for now.
Bombs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brewer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bombs's elbow.
Bombs tries to throw a body punch but Brewer avoids it by throwing Bombs back against the cage.
The referee calls for Bombs to work.
Brewer can't find room to land a body shot as Bombs controls the action.
Brewer scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bomb Bombs.
Well Bombs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bomb Bombs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Castor Rollins (ranked 416 p4p, 59 weight class) and Marek Koltun (ranked 1266 p4p, 159 weight class). Castor Rollins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Castor Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 24 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koltun.
Koltun closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rollins to the mat! Rollins manages to get full guard.
Rollins is working an open guard so Koltun takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Koltun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rollins defends well and Koltun ends up having to push Rollins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rollins misses the jab.
Rollins misses with a left hand
and Koltun counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good exchange - Rollins coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rollins misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Rollins misses its intended target.
Koltun darts in and clinches Rollins up against the cage.
Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koltun backwards.
Koltun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rollins is defending well.
Castor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses.
Koltun wants a takedown but no success here.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Koltun.
Rollins stops a takedown attempt from Koltun.
Rollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses.
Koltun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rollins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rollins gets underhooks to prevent Koltun's takedown attempt.
Koltun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rollins throws a big shot that misses.
Koltun shoots for a takedown but Rollins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rollins misses the shot to the body.
Koltun is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rollins with a body shot.
Rollins swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Rollins lands a jab to Koltun's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Koltun's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins throws a big shot that misses.
Rollins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koltun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koltun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rollins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koltun somewhat.
Koltun with a poor takedown
and Rollins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rollins.
Koltun has Rollins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rollins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land.
Rollins presses Koltun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koltun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rollins smiles and moves away.
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown but Rollins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koltun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun defending well as Rollins loads up on a big left hand.
Koltun throws a nice looking combination but Rollins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rollins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy.
Koltun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rollins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rollins throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Koltun counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rollins avoids it really well and circles away.
Rollins lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Koltun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rollins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koltun somewhat.
Rollins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rollins misses with an uppercut.
Rollins stuffs the takedown attempt from Koltun. Koltun gets slowly back to his feet.
Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Koltun with that takedown attempt.
Castor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Koltun looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rollins!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Koltun.
You can see the frustration on Rollins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Koltun swings around for an armbar but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Koltun's guard.
Koltun 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.
Rollins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rollins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koltun is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rollins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rollins is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rollins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins stopping the sweep attempt from Koltun.
Rollins content to stall in guard here.
Koltun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rollins is aware though and is defending well.
Rollins content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koltun wants to improve his position but instead Rollins has moved into half guard.
Rollins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rollins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rollins is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Koltun reverses the position - he's now on top in Rollins's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun'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!
Rollins with a jab.
Koltun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rollins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses.
Rollins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koltun prevents a body shot from Rollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rollins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Koltun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rollins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Koltun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rollins is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koltun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rollins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koltun's elbow.
Rollins stops a takedown attempt from Koltun.
Koltun blocks an uppercut.
Koltun wants a takedown but no success here.
Koltun has Rollins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rollins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rollins digs a right hand into Koltun's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koltun's gas tank.
Koltun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koltun has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rollins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koltun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rollins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castor Rollins is winning the standup battle so far.
Koltun avoids the body shot from Rollins.
Marek Koltun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koltun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rollins.
Koltun walks into a stiff left hand from Rollins.
Koltun is rocked!
Rollins lands a right hook to the body.
Koltun is still on wobbly legs! Can Rollins finish him?
Rollins pounces like a tiger and cracks Koltun with a vicious hook! Koltun is down but not out! Rollins follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Castor Rollins!
An out of breath and clearly excited Castor Rollins thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Marek Koltun was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent was the better man tonight, but I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Sionis (ranked 352 p4p, 36 weight class) and Monte Zuma (ranked 642 p4p, 66 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Roman Sionis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monte Zuma!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuma misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Sionis.
Nice uppercut lands for Sionis. That snapped Zuma's head back.
Sionis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zuma's hands.
Sionis tried to score with a low kick but Zuma checks it.
Zuma scores with a hook to the body. Sionis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zuma throws a head kick but Sionis moves out of range.
Sionis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuma. Sionis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zuma throws a head kick but Sionis moves out of range.
Sionis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sionis stuns Zuma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sionis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuma lands a jab.
Sionis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zuma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zuma throws a head kick that misses.
Sionis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zuma momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma swings for the body but Sionis moves out of range.
Zuma misses the shot to the body.
Sionis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zuma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sionis throwing a counter right hand but Zuma manages to avoid it.
Zuma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zuma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sionis to score with a decent uppercut.
Zuma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sionis. That did some damage!
Zuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sionis manages to avoid it.
Zuma throws a head kick but Sionis moves out of range.
Zuma throws a head kick that misses.
Sionis lands a hook that stumbles Zuma back into the cage. Sionis follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Zuma to the canvas! Sionis pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Zuma has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Roman Sionis!
A victorious Roman Sionis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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