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CEFC 306 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavrilo Djuretic (ranked 3701 p4p, 467 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 3399 p4p, 433 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: Therion - Sitra Ahra. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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217 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gavrilo Djuretic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith is looking to slow Djuretic down with leg kicks.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Djuretic throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Djuretic.
Djuretic misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a straight that turns Djuretic's legs to rubber! Smith pushes forward with more strikes and Djuretic goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reno Rawlings (ranked 1676 p4p, 200 weight class) and Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 5252 p4p, 487 weight class). Rawlings comes into the arena with Burned blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reno Rawlings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakiyev 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rawlings. That's going to slow Bakiyev down.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawlings.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlings manages to avoid it.
Rawlings half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Rawlings has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bakiyev loads up on a big right hand but Rawlings slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Rawlings on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rawlings takes one on the button.
Bakiyev misses with a right hand
and Rawlings counters with a nice body shot.
Bakiyev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev missing with a left hand there. Rawlings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rawlings cracks Bakiyev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Rawlings moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rawlings misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rawlings.
Bakiyev lands a jab to the nose.
Rawlings throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakiyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bakiyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rawlings fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bakiyev checks it well.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Rawlings slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Rawlings misses the target.
Bakiyev slaps away a takedown attempt from Rawlings, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Bakiyev misses.
Rawlings changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Rawlings appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bakiyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rawlings.
A nice side step and Bakiyev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawlings moves away.
Rawlings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawlings throws a right hand that misses
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bakiyev scores with a hook.
Bakiyev walks into a straight right hand from Rawlings.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings missing with a left hand there. Bakiyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rawlings looks to land a right hand but Bakiyev moved out of range.
Rawlings takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakiyev catches Rawlings with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Rawlings moves out of range.
Bakiyev misses with a body punch
and Rawlings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawlings shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Rawlings moves out of range.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakiyev ducks right into an uppercut from Rawlings.
Rawlings throws a lazy right hand but Bakiyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings tries to work over Bakiyev's front leg with a kick but Bakiyev checks it.
Bakiyev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rawlings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Bakiyev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Rawlings.
Bakiyev slips a straight right by Rawlings.
Bakiyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rawlings looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawlings.
It looked like Rawlings was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bakiyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rawlings throws a series of punches but Bakiyev avoids them all with ease.
Bakiyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bakiyev lands a nice looking body shot.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawlings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakiyev digs a good body shot into Rawlings's ribs.
Bakiyev misses with a hook. Rawlings ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev with a nice cross.
Rawlings misses with a wild body shot.
Rawlings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev lands an overhand right.
A jab from Bakiyev misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rawlings misses the target.
Rawlings throws an off balance right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rawlings might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rawlings throws a leg kick
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Bakiyev throws a looping overhand right but Rawlings ducks down to avoid it.
Bakiyev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rawlings stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been informed that Bakiyev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bakiyev digs a good hook to Rawlings's body.
Rawlings misses with a hook
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Bakiyev misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawlings was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Rawlings scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rawlings moves out of range as Bakiyev strikes.
Bakiyev misses with a hook. Rawlings ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawlings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bakiyev throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rawlings counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Rawlings.
Rawlings has his takedown stuffed
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings throws an off balance right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Rawlings goes for a double leg but Bakiyev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bakiyev continues to drive forward.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bakiyev connects with a body shot.
Bakiyev lands with a nice body punch.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Bakiyev finds it's way through Rawlings's defenses.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawlings is just out of range.
Rawlings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bakiyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakiyev lands a nice hook to Rawlings's body. Rawlings takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bakiyev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rawlings doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakiyev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rawlings shoots in looking for a takedown but Bakiyev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rawlings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bakiyev throws out a counter right but Rawlings avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reno Rawlings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakiyev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rawlings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rawlings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rawlings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rawlings takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rawlings connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rawlings shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bakiyev pinned against the cage. Bakiyev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bakiyev misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bakiyev checks a low kick from Rawlings.
Rawlings looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakiyev is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev throws an off balance right hand
enabling Rawlings to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakiyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rawlings throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakiyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rawlings with a jab.
Rawlings throws a shot from downtown. Bakiyev moves away and avoids it.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Rawlings moves out of range.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rawlings goes for a double leg but Bakiyev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bakiyev continues to drive forward.
Bakiyev connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Rawlings's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawlings was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
A swing and a miss from Rawlings.
A countering left hand to the body from Bakiyev misses.
Bakiyev works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawlings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakiyev moves away.
Rawlings's corner calls for a 1-2. Rawlings obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings misses with a leg kick
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Bakiyev - just one landing.
Bakiyev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rawlings counters with a straight right hand.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawlings was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Rawlings uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakiyev.
Good standup being displayed there by Bakiyev as he connects with a hook.
Rawlings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawlings was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Rawlings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rawlings lands a jab.
Bakiyev lands with a shot to the body.
Rawlings gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawlings swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Bakiyev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rawlings doesn't seem phased though.
Rawlings fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reno Rawlings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reno Rawlings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakiyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakiyev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
A relieved looking Toktogulovich Bakiyev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Reno Rawlings stepped up to the mic, saying '(Dracul laughs... he then disapears.)'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasilliy Kazakov (ranked 2443 p4p, 282 weight class) and Ross Buchanan (ranked 2746 p4p, 307 weight class). Buchanan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roy Buchanan's Train Blues kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ross Buchanan 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasilliy Kazakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ross Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan jabs Kazakov right on the nose. Kazakov blinks but takes it well.
Buchanan lands with a hook. Kazakov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Buchanan.
Kazakov cracks a nice hook into Buchanan's ribs.
Vasilliy Kazakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazakov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buchanan.
Buchanan cracks Kazakov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Buchanan throws a hook but Kazakov avoids it easily.
It looked like Kazakov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Buchanan.
Buchanan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buchanan misses the jab.
Kazakov misses with an uppercut.
Kazakov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buchanan's waist but Buchanan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazakov off to one side.
Buchanan scores with a jab. Kazakov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buchanan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab lands there for Kazakov.
Buchanan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kazakov.
Buchanan throws a hook to the side of Kazakov's head but Kazakov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buchanan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazakov.
Kazakov throws a looping overhand right but Buchanan ducks down to avoid it.
Buchanan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kazakov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazakov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kazakov tries for a kimura but Buchanan is defending well.
Kazakov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Buchanan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kazakov throwing strikes but Buchanan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kazakov is looking to regain half guard here but Buchanan keeps moving and retains side control.
Kazakov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kazakov is looking to improve his position.
Buchanan passes into side control, despite Kazakov's attempt to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov tries to bench press Buchanan off him but Buchanan keeps the position.
Kazakov is working hard here to advance position.
Buchanan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buchanan.
Kazakov throws a sloppy body shot
and Buchanan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ross Buchanan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Buchanan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazakov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buchanan connects with a looping right hand.
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buchanan as he jumps to the side.
Kazakov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buchanan is fending him off so far but Kazakov persists. Nope, Buchanan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilliy Kazakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buchanan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazakov has been working on his balance at whitey's gym , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Buchanan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan stuffs the takedown attempt from Kazakov. Kazakov gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Buchanan.
Kazakov throws a jab when Buchanan was well out of range.
Kazakov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buchanan swivels and escapes.
Buchanan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kazakov.
Kazakov takes a swing at Buchanan's ribcage but misses.
Buchanan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kazakov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Buchanan looks for the body kick but Kazakov saw that one coming.
Kazakov just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Buchanan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buchanan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kazakov's head backwards.
Kazakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buchanan manages to avoid it.
Kazakov moves out of range as Buchanan throws a body kick.
Buchanan throws a jab but it's blocked by Kazakov.
Buchanan misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazakov misses with a body shot
and Buchanan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kazakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buchanan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kazakov.
Buchanan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A big right from Kazakov misses.
Kazakov throws a body punch but Buchanan moves out of range.
Kazakov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buchanan.
Nice uppercut there from Buchanan.
Kazakov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Buchanan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Kazakov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buchanan avoids the body shot from Kazakov.
Kazakov swings for the body but Buchanan moves out of range.
Buchanan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Buchanan avoids the body shot from Kazakov.
Buchanan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kazakov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buchanan.
Kazakov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buchanan.
Kazakov scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazakov throws a lazy uppercut
and Buchanan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Buchanan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kazakov throws a poor cross that misses
and Buchanan counters with a stiff right hand.
Kazakov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buchanan.
Buchanan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kazakov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Buchanan to the ground. Kazakov is now in Buchanan's guard.
Kazakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kazakov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kazakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Buchanan is retaining full guard.
Buchanan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kazakov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kazakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buchanan is keeping the position for now.
Kazakov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Buchanan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Buchanan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Buchanan!
Buchanan decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buchanan sprawls well. Buchanan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kazakov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazakov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kazakov misses with a left hand
and Buchanan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazakov. Buchanan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazakov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kazakov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buchanan.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Buchanan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kazakov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Buchanan misses with a low kick.
Kazakov thuds a left hand into Buchanan's body.
Kazakov takes a swing at Buchanan's ribcage but misses.
Kazakov looks to score with a jab to the body but Buchanan is just out of range.
Buchanan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kazakov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan cracks Kazakov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Buchanan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kazakov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazakov is looking to advance position but Buchanan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kazakov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Buchanan avoids the attempt from Kazakov to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Buchanan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kazakov tries to hold on but Buchanan pushes him away.
Kazakov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kazakov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Buchanan prevents Kazakov from getting the reversal.
Kazakov tries to lock up and control but Buchanan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kazakov is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Buchanan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Buchanan misses with a double jab.
Buchanan connects with a high kick.
Kazakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buchanan.
Kazakov misses with a lunging right hand
and Buchanan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Buchanan does no damage.
Kazakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buchanan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kazakov.
A shot to the body from Kazakov misses
and Buchanan counters with a one-two to the body.
Kazakov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Buchanan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kazakov is in Buchanan's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazakov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buchanan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Buchanan looking to control.
Kazakov is looking to work some ground and pound but Buchanan has wrist control.
Buchanan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazakov lands a couple of digs.
Kazakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buchanan is keeping the position for now.
Kazakov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Buchanan's guard.
Kazakov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Buchanan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kazakov forces his way into half guard.
Kazakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buchanan keeps working.
Vasilliy Kazakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kazakov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vasilliy Kazakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buchanan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazakov is working away from the top position though.
Buchanan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kazakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov looking for a submission but Buchanan manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Kazakov trying to move into half guard but instead Buchanan has managed to sweep!
Kazakov has an active guard here but Buchanan has managed to pass into half guard.
Buchanan prevents Kazakov from improving his position.
Ross Buchanan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
It looks like Buchanan is going to stand back up.
Kazakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Buchanan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Buchanan's back!
Kazakov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Buchanan wants to escape the position.
Buchanan defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Kazakov has his feet on Buchanan's thighs here. He's pushed Buchanan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Buchanan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasilliy Kazakov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vasilliy Kazakov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoki Mayoniko (ranked 1424 p4p, 181 weight class) and Lars Kenardly (ranked 2717 p4p, 291 weight class). Kenardly has chosen Strokin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yoki Mayoniko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Kenardly!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenardly fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayoniko closes the distance and clinches.
Mayoniko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenardly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenardly staying out of range there.
Mayoniko cracks a nice hook into Kenardly's ribs.
Mayoniko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenardly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lars Kenardly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Kenardly misses.
Kenardly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenardly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Kenardly.
Kenardly connects with a right hand. Mayoniko shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayoniko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Mayoniko as he connects with a hook.
Mayoniko defending well as Kenardly loads up on a big left hand.
Kenardly throws a leg kick which misses Mayoniko's front leg but catches the back leg as Mayoniko tries to avoid it.
Kenardly ducks under a wild hook from Mayoniko.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mayoniko, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayoniko thumps Kenardly with a low kick.
Mayoniko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Lars Kenardly has been cut.
Kenardly has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mayoniko scores with a jab. Kenardly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kenardly throws a jab when Mayoniko was well out of range.
Mayoniko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenardly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenardly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice jab there from Kenardly.
Kenardly misses with a left hand
and Mayoniko counters with a nice leg kick.
Kenardly throws a jab when Mayoniko was well out of range.
A big right from Mayoniko misses.
Mayoniko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kenardly's head backwards.
Mayoniko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenardly.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mayoniko!
Kenardly misses with a left hand
and Mayoniko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayoniko swings widly with a right hand
and Kenardly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly connects with a right hand. Mayoniko shakes it off.
Kenardly connects with a jab.
Mayoniko walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from Kenardly.
Kenardly's corner calls for a 1-2. Kenardly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good shot there by Kenardly.
Mayoniko misses the jab.
Mayoniko dodges the punch combination from Kenardly.
Mayoniko is looking to score with low kicks.
Kenardly appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayoniko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenardly throws the left hand but Mayoniko avoids the punch easily.
Mayoniko scores with a jab to the head.
Kenardly looks to throw the jab but Mayoniko is out of range.
Kenardly clobbers Mayoniko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kenardly looks to land a left hand but Mayoniko moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly with a hook.
Kenardly throws out a loose jab but Mayoniko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayoniko is looking to counter punch.
Mayoniko pushes Kenardly away with a front kick.
Kenardly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayoniko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenardly throws out the jab.
Kenardly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mayoniko counters with a nice body shot.
Kenardly misses with a low kick as Mayoniko jumps back.
Mayoniko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kenardly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mayoniko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kenardly throws an off balance right hand
letting Mayoniko counter with a right hand.
Kenardly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mayoniko scores with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Kenardly as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenardly lands a lovely overhand right.
Kenardly throws out a loose jab but Mayoniko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayoniko throwing a counter right hand but Kenardly manages to avoid it.
Mayoniko tries to bum rush Kenardly with a series of wild strikes but Kenardly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenardly takes one on the button.
Kenardly blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Kenardly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mayoniko can pounce on him.
Kenardly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenardly scores with the left hand. Mayoniko knows he should have avoided that one.
Mayoniko lands a really nice looking cross but Kenardly seems unphased.
Kenardly is rocked!
Mayoniko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kenardly is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayoniko finish him?
Mayoniko dips a shoulder and cracks Kenardly with a mighty uppercut! Kenardly falls back against the cage and Mayoniko unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kenardly is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mayoniko screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoki Mayoniko!
Yoki Mayoniko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Juravlev (ranked 1558 p4p, 160 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 2390 p4p, 232 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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272 lbs
31 - 45 - 2 |
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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
42 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Alexey Juravlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 45 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juravlev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eikmeyer.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eikmeyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Juravlev, which made it look bad.
Eikmeyer defending well as Juravlev loads up on a big left hand.
Juravlev misses with a looping left.
Juravlev lands with a straight right. Eikmeyer didn't see that one coming.
Eikmeyer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Juravlev counters with a stiff right hand.
Eikmeyer slips a jab and a cross from Juravlev.
Mario Eikmeyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juravlev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Juravlev lands with a cross.
Eikmeyer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Juravlev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexey Juravlev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer fails with a takedown attempt.
Eikmeyer dives in and grabs Juravlev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Juravlev pushes down on Eikmeyer's head and hops out.
Juravlev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eikmeyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eikmeyer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Juravlev sprawls well. Juravlev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eikmeyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Eikmeyer throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Juravlev counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juravlev scores with a hook to the body. Eikmeyer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev scores with a jab.
Juravlev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eikmeyer.
Juravlev throwing a counter right hand but Eikmeyer manages to avoid it.
Eikmeyer gets the takedown into side control.
Juravlev is looking to regain half guard here but Eikmeyer keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Juravlev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eikmeyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Juravlev manages to get back to half guard.
Juravlev is trying to stand.
Juravlev trying to control here.
Eikmeyer wants to work for an arm triangle but Juravlev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eikmeyer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eikmeyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev tries to roll over but Eikmeyer keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eikmeyer stops Juravlev from getting back to his feet.
Juravlev wants to control but Eikmeyer is keeping busy.
Eikmeyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Juravlev defending well though.
Eikmeyer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eikmeyer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
It looks like Alexey Juravlev has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eikmeyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Juravlev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Juravlev is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Juravlev is looking to control Eikmeyer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juravlev avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev is looking to improve his position.
Juravlev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Juravlev trying to control but Eikmeyer postures up.
Eikmeyer prevents Juravlev from improving his position.
Eikmeyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eikmeyer is working for a submission of some sort.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eikmeyer connects with a nice short shot to Juravlev's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev taking some punishment here, with Eikmeyer in his half guard.
Eikmeyer seems to be looking for submissions.
Eikmeyer misses with a head shot. Juravlev uses the momentum to regain guard.
Eikmeyer wants to pass the guard but Juravlev is keeping the position.
Juravlev controlling Eikmeyer's posture.
Eikmeyer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eikmeyer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eikmeyer passes Juravlev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eikmeyer throws a strike but Juravlev avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Eikmeyer with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Juravlev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Juravlev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Juravlev swings for the body but Eikmeyer moves out of range.
Eikmeyer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Juravlev defends it well.
Eikmeyer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Juravlev defends it nicely.
Eikmeyer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Juravlev's waist but Juravlev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eikmeyer off to one side.
Juravlev throwing a counter right hand but Eikmeyer manages to avoid it.
Juravlev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eikmeyer can do to turn this around?
Eikmeyer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexey Juravlev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eikmeyer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juravlev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juravlev lands the left hand.
Juravlev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mario Eikmeyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eikmeyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juravlev throws out the jab.
Eikmeyer shoots in and bounces Juravlev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Juravlev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Juravlev pulls Eikmeyer in close to prevent any damage.
Juravlev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer working some strikes from top position.
Juravlev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eikmeyer postures up and lands a big shot to Juravlev's brow.
Eikmeyer 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.
Eikmeyer won't allow Juravlev to sweep him here.
Juravlev is trying to control the position but Eikmeyer postures up.
Eikmeyer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Juravlev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eikmeyer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Juravlev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Eikmeyer has Juravlev in his guard.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Juravlev defends it easily.
Eikmeyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Juravlev defends it easily.
Eikmeyer looking for a guillotine here but Juravlev defends easily.
Juravlev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juravlev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Eikmeyer has his foot on Juravlev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juravlev works his way back into a safe position though.
Eikmeyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juravlev defends well.
Eikmeyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Juravlev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Juravlev trying to control but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Eikmeyer has his foot on Juravlev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juravlev works his way back into a safe position though.
Eikmeyer keeping full guard, as Juravlev tries to pass.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Juravlev here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Juravlev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eikmeyer's head.
Juravlev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eikmeyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Juravlev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eikmeyer keeping moving, preventing Juravlev from controlling successfully.
Eikmeyer looking for subs off his back but Juravlev has passed one foot through into half guard.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juravlev not doing much here.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Juravlev decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Juravlev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Juravlev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Eikmeyer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eikmeyer moves away from the strike by Juravlev.
Juravlev lands a nice shot to the body.
Juravlev throws out a loose jab but Eikmeyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juravlev throws a jab but it's blocked by Eikmeyer.
Juravlev lands a jab to the nose.
Juravlev lands a jab to Eikmeyer's midsection.
Eikmeyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juravlev swivels and escapes.
Eikmeyer shoots in but Juravlev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexey Juravlev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Juravlev scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer slips under a jab.
Eikmeyer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eikmeyer moves out of range as Juravlev strikes.
Juravlev misses with a few strikes there.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slow jab from Juravlev misses its intended target.
Eikmeyer feints the counter takedown.
Eikmeyer looks for a takedown but Juravlev sprawls well.
Eikmeyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Juravlev to counter with a crisp jab.
Juravlev forces Eikmeyer back against the cage and clinches.
Juravlev landing knees to the head.
Eikmeyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Juravlev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eikmeyer tries for a takedown but Juravlev circles away easily
and Juravlev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eikmeyer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Juravlev moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Juravlev - that landed with a thud.
Juravlev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eikmeyer backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Juravlev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Juravlev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eikmeyer backwards.
Juravlev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juravlev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juravlev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eikmeyer doesn't seem bothered though.
Juravlev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev lands with a cross.
Juravlev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eikmeyer on the side of the head.
Juravlev scores with a jab. Eikmeyer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Eikmeyer is rocked!
Juravlev clinches up with Eikmeyer and pushes him back against the cage.
Eikmeyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Juravlev finish him?
Eikmeyer wants to take the fight to the mat but Juravlev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Juravlev stalls.
Juravlev lands with a left to the head.
Juravlev stalling against the cage.
Juravlev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Juravlev maintains plum control as Eikmeyer tries to back straight out! Juravlev connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Eikmeyer blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Alexey Juravlev!
Our winner, Alexey Juravlev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wampage Johnson (ranked 1299 p4p, 163 weight class) and Danny Page (ranked 2082 p4p, 248 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Come Over (feat. Stylo G). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wampage Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Page!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Page has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Page scores with a shot to the body.
Page moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Page shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Page blocks a leg kick.
Page feints the counter takedown.
A leg kick checked by Page.
Page uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Page lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Page tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Page misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page 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.
Page scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Page looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Page forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Page is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson pushes Page back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Page effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Page is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Page tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Page pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wampage Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Johnson tries to work over Page's front leg with a kick but Page checks it.
Johnson lands with a nice body kick.
A big right from Page misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danny Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson cracks Page with a right hand to the side of the head.
Page throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Page misses with a jab to the body
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Page misses with an uppercut.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Page scores with a jab to the body.
Page takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Page steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Page fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnson in the body.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Page up against the cage.
Page throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Page feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Page lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson slips a straight right by Page.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page walks into a jab.
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!
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Page's sensitive parts.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Page blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Page looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Page throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Page.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Page blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Page buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson moves out of range as Page strikes.
Page walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wampage Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Page.
Page lands an overhand right.
Page throws a good cross that connects.
Page lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Page throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Page misses the jab.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Page connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson tries a low kick but Page avoids it.
Page gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Page.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page fails with a takedown attempt.
Page lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Page's belly button to the back.
Page works the jab nicely.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Page is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Page shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson is looking to slow Page down with leg kicks.
Johnson throws a push kick but Page slaps the foot to one side.
Page changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Page manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wampage Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Page.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Page 's knee.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Page goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
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!
Page jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Page looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Page throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Page takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Page walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson scores with a jab. Page acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Page throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Page throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Page throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Page looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Page takes one to the chin there.
Page throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Page shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Page scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Page looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Page looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Page connects with a body shot.
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!
Page scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson cracks Page with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Page 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson motions for Page to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Page swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Page misses with a looping right.
Page misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a good, hard body kick but Page shrugs it off.
Page is breathing heavily.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson moves forwards but Page connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Page attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Page tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
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 Wampage Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Page counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Johnson controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Page tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson prevents Page from getting the reversal.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
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.
Page is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Page keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Page from getting the reversal.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Wampage Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Page throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Page bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Page preventing the sweep.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Page's guard.
Page is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danny Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wampage Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wampage Johnson!
Our winner, Wampage Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abner Applegate (ranked 723 p4p, 100 weight class) and Aldo O Donno (ranked 1420 p4p, 179 weight class). O Donno has chosen Make Some Noise - Beastie Boys as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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34
175 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Applegate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aldo O Donno!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Donno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Applegate checks a leg kick.
Applegate dodges the punch combination from O Donno.
O Donno throws out a powerful jab.
O Donno has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from O Donno misses.
Applegate tries to counter by clinching up but O Donno breaks away and moves out of range.
O Donno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Applegate jabs at O Donno's body.
Applegate wants to clinch.
O Donno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Donno cracks a nice hook into Applegate's ribs.
Applegate scores with a hook to the body. O Donno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O Donno throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Applegate moves out of range as O Donno strikes.
Applegate walks into a straight right hand from O Donno.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but O Donno pushes him off.
O Donno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Applegate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
O Donno gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Donno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Donno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Applegate throws out the jab.
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Applegate scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate drives through and clinches with O Donno against the cage.
O Donno will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Applegate up against the cage.
O Donno taking a breather.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Donno's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Donno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by O Donno.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by O Donno.
O Donno stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Applegate has O Donno pressed against the cage, preventing O Donno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by O Donno.
O Donno looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate is stalling here.
O Donno is struggling to control the position.
O Donno stalling in the clinch but Applegate improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from O Donno.
O Donno effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aldo O Donno.
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Applegate takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Applegate misses with a hook. O Donno ducked under it nicely.
O Donno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Applegate tries to clinch but O Donno is having none of it.
O Donno lands with a cross.
Applegate slips under a jab.
O Donno throws a hook but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate moves into range and clinches up with O Donno.
O Donno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on O Donno - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
O Donno breaks the clinch.
Applegate takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donno keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
O Donno content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as O Donno controls the action.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Donno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Donno dips to his left and cracks Applegate with an uppercut!
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Donno scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate darts in and clinches O Donno up against the cage.
O Donno taking a breather.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Donno's elbow.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate working aggressively here.
O Donno avoiding damage.
O Donno breaks from the clinch.
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 Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but O Donno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aldo O Donno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but O Donno avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
O Donno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Applegate is keeping busy.
O Donno stalling in the clinch but Applegate improves position.
O Donno is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Applegate misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Donno stalling in the clinch.
O Donno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
O Donno blocking some punches.
O Donno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate manages to break the clinch.
O Donno misses with a hook.
O Donno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Applegate to score with a decent uppercut.
Applegate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Applegate finds it's way through O Donno's defenses.
Applegate instigates a clinch.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but O Donno avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Applegate pressing his opponent against the cage.
O Donno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
O Donno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
O Donno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Donno just leaning against Applegate, taking a breather.
O Donno holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
O Donno breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by O Donno.
Applegate staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate scores with a hook.
Applegate takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Applegate throws out a loose jab but O Donno uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Donno takes a swing at Applegate's ribcage but misses.
As O Donno tries to get set, Applegate tries to push him back and clinch up but O Donno manages to avoid the attempt.
O Donno swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Applegate moves away from the strike by O Donno.
Applegate is looking to clinch.
O Donno is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
O Donno moves out of range of the strikes.
Applegate takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Applegate changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Applegate is working O Donno over against the cage.
O Donno is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate holding his opponent close, against the cage.
O Donno trying to stall but Applegate improves his position.
Applegate misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Donno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Donno pivots, looking for a leg kick but Applegate is out of range and O Donno settles back down.
O Donno connects with a looping right hand.
O Donno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Applegate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by O Donno there.
O Donno wants to land a leg kick but Applegate is out of range.
Applegate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Donno has Applegate pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from O Donno.
O Donno has Applegate pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
O Donno stalling the fight.
Applegate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Donno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Applegate is looking to clinch but O Donno is avoiding it.
Applegate lands with a shot to the body.
Applegate rushes O Donno and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abner Applegate dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but O Donno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from O Donno misses its intended target.
O Donno swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate tries to clinch up but O Donno circles away and keeps his distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from O Donno.
O Donno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Donno.
Applegate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Donno.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but O Donno is just out of range.
Applegate tries to clinch but O Donno moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Donno circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Donno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Applegate staying out of range there.
Applegate throws a jab but it's blocked by O Donno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donno scores with a nice head shot.
Applegate rushes O Donno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
O Donno slows down the pace here.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Applegate.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but O Donno avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate's corner calls for a 1-2. Applegate obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
O Donno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Applegate.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Donno connects with a leg kick. Applegate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Applegate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo O Donno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Applegate throws a lazy right hand but O Donno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Donno lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Donno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Donno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Applegate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Applegate tries to clinch but O Donno moves out of range.
O Donno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Donno circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Donno swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
O Donno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Applegate.
Applegate connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O Donno's hands.
A slow jab from Applegate misses its intended target.
O Donno throws a big shot that misses.
Applegate gets a clinch.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donno controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from O Donno.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by O Donno.
A head punch on the inside from O Donno fails to land.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Donno taking a breather.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by O Donno.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Donno tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
O Donno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Donno stalling.
O Donno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donno is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
O Donno breaks from the clinch.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Donno swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
O Donno swinging wildly here.
Applegate gets a clinch.
O Donno wants to get back to striking at distance but Applegate won't allow it.
O Donno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Abner Applegate.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Applegate, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Xll (ranked 514 p4p, 76 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 653 p4p, 105 weight class). Xll's entrance music is Abbath - Warriors. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
226 lbs
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30
212 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramses Xll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacLeod.
MacLeod motions for Xll to come forward. MacLeod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xll was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xll missing with a left hand there. MacLeod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xll misses with a hook to the body
and MacLeod counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Xll wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and MacLeod manages to pass to side control.
Xll wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xll looking for a kimura from the bottom but MacLeod passes into side control!
Xll is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Xll misses with an elbow from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacLeod has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Xll is not content to let MacLeod control the position.
My spies in Damage Inc. inform me that MacLeod has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
MacLeod remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Xll is trying to work for a sweep but MacLeod has mounted him!
Xll is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xll tries to improve his position but instead MacLeod has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xll tries to escape but MacLeod has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Xll prevents MacLeod from getting a body triangle.
Xll tries to break free.
Xll preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacLeod.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xll is keeping busy.
MacLeod is trying to stick to Xll's back but Xll is turning into MacLeod. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in MacLeod's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Xll.
MacLeod looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Xll wants to get up but he can't break MacLeod's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xll pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacLeod is keeping the position for now.
Xll showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacLeod working a defensive guard here.
MacLeod keeping moving, preventing Xll from controlling successfully.
MacLeod seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xll stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacLeod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xll trying to control but MacLeod is working from the bottom.
Xll missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacLeod has a closed guard, preventing Xll from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacLeod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xll wants to land a leg kick but MacLeod is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Xll throws a hook but MacLeod avoids it easily.
MacLeod throws out a counter right but Xll avoids it with no problem.
MacLeod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xll looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xll, as that shot connected.
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod darts in looking for a takedown but Xll gets double underhooks and turns MacLeod into the cage.
Xll appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xll lands a glancing blow to the side of MacLeod's head.
MacLeod swats away the attempt to clinch by Xll.
MacLeod drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Xll defends it well.
MacLeod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacLeod drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xll bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Xll misses.
Xll lands a high kick!
Xll tries to land a front kick but MacLeod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a low kick.
Xll throws a body shot but no joy.
Xll turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacLeod tries to keep at a distance but Xll has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacLeod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xll avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Xll pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Xll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacLeod's elbow.
Xll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod tries to pull guard but Xll forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ramses Xll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
Xll wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xll is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Xll has a couple of punches blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xll walks away with a smile on his face. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xll fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacLeod swats away the attempt to clinch by Xll.
MacLeod is looking to slow Xll down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xll.
Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xll on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacLeod fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xll throws a body shot but no joy.
MacLeod wants to land a leg kick but Xll is out of range.
Xll throwing a counter right hand but MacLeod manages to avoid it.
Xll digs a good hook to MacLeod's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xll swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacLeod counters with a thumping low kick.
MacLeod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xll is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
MacLeod throws a hook to the side of Xll's head but Xll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xll blocks a leg kick.
Xll is looking to counter punch.
MacLeod wants to land a leg kick but Xll is out of range.
Xll checks a low kick from MacLeod.
Xll swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacLeod.
Xll connects with a body shot.
Ramses Xll is winning the standup battle so far.
Xll throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacLeod counters with a leg kick.
Good work by Xll as he checks the leg kick.
MacLeod lands a leg kick that knocks Xll off balance momentarily.
MacLeod moves out of range of the leg kick from Xll.
MacLeod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xll.
Xll takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xll. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacLeod blocks a jab.
Xll gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod is looking for a takedown.
Xll throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MacLeod wants a takedown but no success here.
Xll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xll.
MacLeod is breathing heavily.
Xll doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod fails to pull guard.
Xll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xll gets through MacLeod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xll gets through MacLeod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Xll fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
MacLeod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xll does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
MacLeod with the counter takedown but Xll avoids it easily.
Connor MacLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xll misses with a body shot.
MacLeod walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xll checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacLeod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xll.
Xll attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacLeod throws a solid leg kick but Xll takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacLeod.
Xll misses with a wild body shot.
MacLeod gets a double leg takedown into Xll's guard.
Xll had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacLeod defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xll is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacLeod defends well.
Xll wants to stand and escape but MacLeod is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xll tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xll working for submissions but it's allowed MacLeod to get to half guard.
MacLeod not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacLeod perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Xll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Xll tries to roll over but MacLeod keeps him under control.
MacLeod seems to be working for a kimura but Xll defends the submission attempt.
Xll actively working from the bottom here.
MacLeod works his foot free and advances to mount.
MacLeod with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod trying to control but Xll is having none of it.
Xll is desperately trying to improve his position but MacLeod has a good base and remains in mount.
MacLeod wants to control the pace but Xll is squirming around nicely.
MacLeod avoids the attempt from Xll to control.
Xll is working to get back to half guard.
Xll wants to control but MacLeod is having none of it.
Xll is looking to improve his position but MacLeod isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacLeod lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Xll hang on?
Xll is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacLeod cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Xll tries to improve his position but instead MacLeod has taken his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacLeod is hanging on to Xll's back as he tries to escape.
Xll just trying to survive but MacLeod is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacLeod looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacLeod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacLeod has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacLeod!
Connor MacLeod seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 386 p4p, 46 weight class) and Royal Pain (ranked 831 p4p, 96 weight class). Pain has chosen AC/DC Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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38
162 lbs
42 - 25 - 1 |
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166 lbs
23 - 18 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royal Pain!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson with a nice cross.
Anderson defending well as Pain loads up on a big left hand.
Pain clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Pain.
Anderson tightens his grip and picks Pain up, before dumping him to the ground. Pain manages to land in guard.
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson won't allow Pain to get back to his feet.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pain keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Pain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Pain's legs - danger averted.
Pain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Pain trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pain working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anderson has passed into half guard!
Anderson is looking to advance position but Pain won't allow it.
Anderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pain is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson blocks the strikes from Pain.
Pain trying to control here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Pain persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Pain wants to clinch.
As Pain backs away, Anderson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pain moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Pain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Pain tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson prevents Pain from breaking the clinch.
Pain is fighting off a takedown attempt but Anderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pain to the mat. Pain regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pain is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Anderson has his hands clasped together but Pain extends and breaks Anderson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pain.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain is the new lightweight champion!
Royal Pain managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Guk (ranked 125 p4p, 24 weight class) and Yuri Loel (ranked 523 p4p, 80 weight class). Jong Guk comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. Loel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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178 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Jong Guk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuri Loel!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jong Guk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Loel defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
Jong Guk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jong Guk throws a wild body kick that Loel sees coming a mile off.
Loel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jong Guk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Loel is out of range and Jong Guk settles back down.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
Jong Guk with a nice cross.
Loel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jong Guk moves into the clinch.
Jong Guk is trying to break the clinch but Loel is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Loel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Loel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Loel is looking to control Jong Guk's arms but Jong Guk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Loel has his back to the cage.
Loel stalling.
A hook to the body from Loel.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loel's elbow.
Loel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Jong Guk on the inside.
Loel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Loel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Loel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jong Guk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Loel avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Loel throws a series of punches but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Loel tries to clinch up but Jong Guk circles away and keeps his distance.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick as Loel jumps back.
Loel misses with a straight left.
Jong Guk moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a left to the head.
Jong Guk tries to work over Loel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loel lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Loel as the two fighters clinch.
Loel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Loel controls the action.
Loel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Kim Jong Guk has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Jong Guk scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loel swings wildly with an uppercut but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Guk blocks an uppercut.
Loel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Loel gets through Jong Guk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loels head.
Loel tries a body shot but Jong Guk blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Loel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jong Guk manages to break the clinch.
Loel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Loel tries to close the distance and clinch but Jong Guk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jong Guk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loel dips to his left and cracks Jong Guk with an uppercut!
Jong Guk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loel misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jong Guk clobbers Loel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Loel tries to close the distance and clinch but Jong Guk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Loel misses its intended target.
Loel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a looping right.
Loel checks a leg kick nicely.
Loel walks into a left hand.
Jong Guk throws a good cross that connects.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Loel.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Loel counters with a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk slips a jab from Loel.
Loel walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Loel.
Jong Guk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body kick.
Jong Guk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Loel misses with a straight left.
Jong Guk pushes Loel up against the cage in a clinch.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk pushes Loel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loel is rocked!
Loel blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to break free but Loel pushes him back against the cage.
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Loel.
Jong Guk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jong Guk forces Loel back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Loel tries to work over Jong Guk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kim Jong Guk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Loel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk clinches up against the cage.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loel misses with a body punch.
Loel prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Loel lands an uppercut.
Loel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loel digs a right hand into Jong Guk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jong Guk's gas tank.
Loel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Loel controls the action.
Jong Guk lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Loel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jong Guk lands an uppercut.
Loel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk blocks a body shot from Loel.
Jong Guk blocks a body shot from Loel.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Loel.
Jong Guk misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loel is still on wobbly legs! Can Jong Guk finish him?
Jong Guk lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Loel.
Loel working aggressively here.
Loel struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Jong Guk blocking some punches.
Loel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Good body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loel backwards.
Loel throws a head punch that misses.
Loel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jong Guk.
Loel lands a damaging elbow.
Jong Guk digs a right hand underneath Loel's ribcage. Loel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Loel is breathing heavily.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Loel avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Jong Guk pushes Loel against the cage. Jong Guk is working some dirty boxing. Jong Guk pushes off with a quick right hook! Loel goes down! Loel tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jong Guk moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Kim Jong Guk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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