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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Budha God (ranked 4292 p4p, 426 weight class) and Erik Odinsson (ranked 22164 p4p, 628 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Budha God!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Odinsson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Topper Green and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odinsson checks a leg kick.
Odinsson avoids the body shot from God.
Odinsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from God.
Odinsson 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.
God throws a jab but it's blocked by Odinsson.
God lands a jab to Odinsson's midsection.
Odinsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on God if he has to take too many more of those.
God rushes Odinsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Odinsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
God has a couple of punches blocked by Odinsson.
God throws a punch but it's blocked by Odinsson.
Odinsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
God lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from God.
A nice right hand lands inside from God.
God throws a punch but it's blocked by Odinsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
God lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Odinsson backwards.
Odinsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
God fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
God lands a hook that snaps the head of Odinsson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
God scores with an uppercut up the middle.
God can't find room to land a body shot as Odinsson controls the action.
God lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Odinsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
God tries a body shot but Odinsson blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Odinsson as the two fighters clinch.
Odinsson can't find room to land a body shot as God controls the action.
Odinsson has a couple of punches blocked by God.
I was talking to God's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Odinsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odinsson.
God misses with a hook to the ribs.
Odinsson lands a hook that snaps the head of God backwards.
Odinsson misses with some punches.
God tries to throw a body punch but Odinsson avoids it by throwing God back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by God.
God stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from God.
A short left from God.
This has been an exciting period of action!
God lands a left hand.
Odinsson working aggressively here.
God struggles to land a body shot inside as Odinsson controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson swings wildly with an uppercut but God uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odinsson throws a punch but it's blocked by God.
Odinsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
God lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Odinsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Odinsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
God has a couple of punches blocked by Odinsson.
Odinsson blocking some punches.
Odinsson prevents a body shot from God.
Odinsson blocks an uppercut.
Odinsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odinsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Odinsson working aggressively here.
Odinsson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for God.
God misses with the head strike.
Odinsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
God struggles to land a body shot inside as Odinsson controls his hands.
God tries to work over Odinsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Odinsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of God backwards.
God lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Odinsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Odinsson blocking some punches.
A short left from God.
God misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from God.
Odinsson lands a shoulder strike.
God tries to work over Odinsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Odinsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Odinsson.
Odinsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Odinsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
God swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Odinsson blocks an uppercut.
God fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
God blocking some punches.
God misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Odinsson.
God misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
God struggles to land a body shot inside as Odinsson controls his hands.
Odinsson throws a punch but it's blocked by God.
Odinsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Odinsson misses with some punches.
God blocking some punches.
God misses with a punch on the inside.
God tries to throw a body punch but Odinsson avoids it by throwing God back against the cage.
Odinsson has a couple of punches blocked by God.
God takes a shot to the head.
God misses with a punch on the inside.
God tries to throw a body punch but Odinsson avoids it by throwing God back against the cage.
God misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Odinsson.
Odinsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
God tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odinsson's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
God works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
God tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odinsson's elbow.
God misses with a hook from the clinch.
God blocking some punches.
God misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Budha God dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
God is looking to score with low kicks.
God tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
God closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Odinsson tries to work over God's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
God can't find room to land a body shot as Odinsson controls the action.
Odinsson blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from God.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for God.
Odinsson working aggressively here.
Odinsson has a couple of punches blocked by God.
God tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
God struggles to land a body shot inside as Odinsson controls his hands.
Odinsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odinsson swings wildly with an uppercut but God uses good head movement to avoid it.
God misses with the head strike.
God throws a head punch that misses.
God struggles to land a body shot inside as Odinsson controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odinsson.
God tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinsson swings wildly with an uppercut but God uses good head movement to avoid it.
God goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
God blocks an uppercut.
God blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odinsson.
God fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odinsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Odinsson has a couple of punches blocked by God.
Odinsson prevents a body shot from God.
Odinsson throws a punch but it's blocked by God.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for God.
A nice right hand lands inside from God.
Odinsson lands an uppercut.
Odinsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
God blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Odinsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of God backwards.
A right hand to the body from Odinsson.
Odinsson has a couple of punches blocked by God.
Odinsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Odinsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odinsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
God misses with a hook to the ribs.
God blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Odinsson misses with a punch to the body.
Odinsson struggles to land a body shot inside as God controls his hands.
Odinsson can't find room to land a body shot as God controls the action.
God swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Odinsson tries a body shot but God blocks it.
God throws a punch but it's blocked by Odinsson.
God tries to work over Odinsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
God blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budha God has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for God.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odinsson.
God misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odinsson.
God presses Odinsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Odinsson can't find room to land a body shot as God controls the action.
Odinsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
God misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
God makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Odinsson blocks an uppercut.
Odinsson misses with the head strike.
God lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Odinsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from God.
God lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by God.
God lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
God lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
God blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odinsson.
Odinsson swings wildly with an uppercut but God uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odinsson lands with a left to the head.
God lands a left hand.
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!
God misses with a shot to the kidneys.
God doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odinsson scores with a shoulder strike.
God gets through Odinsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Odinsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odinsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from God.
God lands on the inside with an uppercut.
God working aggressively here.
Odinsson throws a punch but it's blocked by God.
God lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Odinsson backwards.
Odinsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of God backwards.
God misses with a punch to the body.
God misses with a body punch.
God tries a body shot but Odinsson blocks it.
Odinsson scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from God.
God throws a punch but it's blocked by Odinsson.
Odinsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Odinsson tries a body shot but God blocks it.
God blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Odinsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of God backwards.
God digs a right hand underneath Odinsson's ribcage. Odinsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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 Budha God will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
God wants to clinch.
Erik Odinsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from God misses.
God tries to clinch up but Odinsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Budha God seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
God throws a leg kick but Odinsson checks it.
Odinsson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
God closes the distance and clinches.
God lands a right hand that snaps the head of Odinsson backwards.
God doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from God.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odinsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Odinsson prevents a body shot from God.
God doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odinsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
God tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odinsson's elbow.
Odinsson blocks a body shot from God.
A short left from God.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, God scores with a nice short uppercut.
God working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Odinsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odinsson working aggressively here.
Odinsson working aggressively here.
God misses with a short punch on the inside.
God doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
God tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from God.
God lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Odinsson backwards.
God lands a left hand that snaps the head of Odinsson backwards.
God works on Odinsson's body with a couple of short punches.
God tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odinsson's elbow.
God has a couple of punches blocked by Odinsson.
God misses with a hook to the ribs.
Odinsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
God blocks a punch to the side of the head.
God misses with a punch on the inside.
God misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
God blocking some punches.
God tries to work over Odinsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
God lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Odinsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odinsson.
God lands a right hand that snaps the head of Odinsson backwards.
Odinsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
God working some nice short punches in the clinch.
God lands with a left to the head.
God is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Odinsson can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odinsson.
Odinsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Odinsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odinsson blocking some punches.
Odinsson gets through God's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
God can't find room to land a body shot as Odinsson controls the action.
God misses with a hook from the clinch.
God's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
God tries to work over Odinsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Odinsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Odinsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Odinsson misses with some punches.
God's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
God misses with a punch to the body.
God blocks an uppercut.
Odinsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Odinsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odinsson struggles to land a body shot inside as God controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Odinsson.
A right hand to the body from God.
Odinsson throws a punch but it's blocked by God.
Odinsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
God makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Odinsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Odinsson blocking some punches.
Odinsson throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Odinsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odinsson blocks a body shot from God.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson prevents a body shot from God.
God swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from God.
God tries a body shot but Odinsson blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Odinsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Odinsson.
God lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Odinsson throws a punch but it's blocked by God.
God throws a head punch that misses.
God scores with a shoulder strike.
Odinsson pushes God back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Odinsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gods head.
Odinsson lands a nice uppercut.
God cracks Odinsson with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Odinsson.
Odinsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Odinsson takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odinsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
God working aggressively here.
God misses with a punch to the body.
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 Budha God.
Well God 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Budha God!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Krnacova (ranked 2613 p4p, 296 weight class) and Russell Westbrook (ranked 2362 p4p, 271 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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194 lbs
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russell Westbrook!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Westbrook tries to avoid it but Krnacova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Westbrook to the ground. Westbrook escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Felix Krnacova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westbrook misses with a low kick.
Krnacova throws a lazy head kick
and Westbrook counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Krnacova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Westbrook is fending him off so far but Krnacova persists. Nope, Westbrook circles away and we're back to standing.
Westbrook keeps the fight on the outside.
Krnacova fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Krnacova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krnacova wants to clinch but Westbrook slips to the side
and Westbrook counters with a left and a right that stings Krnacova.
Westbrook clinches up with Krnacova and pushes him back against the cage.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses.
Krnacova tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krnacova blocking some punches.
Westbrook lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krnacova tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Westbrook just stands there and leans against the cage.
Westbrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Westbrook tries a head kick but it misses.
Russell Westbrook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Westbrook throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Westbrook is trying to control the position but Krnacova postures up.
Our spies down at at Doherty's Gym inform us that Westbrook has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Krnacova throwing strikes from guard but Westbrook blocks nicely.
Krnacova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krnacova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krnacova preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Westbrook can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krnacova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Westbrook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Westbrook keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krnacova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Westbrook trying to control the position here.
Krnacova looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krnacova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Westbrook circles away.
Westbrook throws a counter combo.
Westbrook misses with a kick to the body.
Krnacova fails with the takedown
and Westbrook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krnacova has his takedown stuffed
and Westbrook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westbrook pushes Krnacova up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook lands a shot to the body.
Westbrook prevents a takedown attempt there.
Westbrook is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Westbrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krnacova tries to pull guard but Westbrook won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Westbrook - that landed with a thud.
Krnacova has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Westbrook is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Krnacova can't get the takedown.
Westbrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krnacova backwards.
Krnacova tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Westbrook just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good body shot from Westbrook.
Westbrook scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook manages to break the clinch.
Westbrook scores with a kick to the body.
Westbrook stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Westbrook wants it to stay on the feet.
Krnacova is breathing heavily.
Westbrook jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Westbrook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krnacova jumps guard but Westbrook stands there with Krnacova around his waist. Krnacova gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Westbrook lands a hook that snaps the head of Krnacova backwards.
Westbrook lands an uppercut.
Westbrook gets underhooks to prevent Krnacova's takedown attempt.
Westbrook lands a body punch.
Westbrook stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Westbrook.
Westbrook lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Westbrook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that round.
That's time! Krnacova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Westbrook leaves Krnacova with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Westbrook lands a big head kick that sends Krnacova tumbling to the mat! Westbrook takes a step backwards and waves Krnacova back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Krnacova is rocked!
It looks like Felix Krnacova has been cut.
Krnacova with a lazy takedown attempt
and Westbrook counters with a nice low kick that buckles Krnacova's knee momentarily.
Oh Krnacova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Westbrook lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krnacova's sensitive parts.
Westbrook pounces like a tiger and cracks Krnacova with a vicious hook! Krnacova is down but not out! Westbrook follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Russell Westbrook!
A victorious Russell Westbrook thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 1863 p4p, 227 weight class) and Jean Cristopher La Vellei (ranked 1807 p4p, 222 weight class). Colucci's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Le temps des cerises. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michel Colucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Vellei goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Colucci dives in and scores a takedown into La Vellei's guard.
La Vellei controls Colucci momentarily but Colucci frees himself.
Colucci wants to control from the top but La Vellei keeps moving.
Colucci is in close to La Vellei's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Colucci won't allow La Vellei to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Colucci tries to free his leg and advance position but La Vellei is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully.
Colucci advances to half guard.
La Vellei desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Colucci thows a huge punch but La Vellei dodges it nicely.
Colucci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Colucci is trying to work for a kimura but La Vellei is defending well.
Colucci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei is trying to get back to full guard.
Colucci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if La Vellei can do anything to dispel that myth.
Colucci uses his free foot to push down on La Vellei's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for La Vellei.
Colucci tries to control but La Vellei wriggling away.
La Vellei wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Colucci.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci unloads with some shots from mount but La Vellei bucks and avoids them well.
Colucci tries to control but La Vellei wriggling away.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Colucci has hold of La Vellei's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and La Vellei manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Poor strikes thrown by Colucci there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei wants to control but Colucci is having none of it.
Colucci misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colucci pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Colucci postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. La Vellei looks a forlorn figure.
Colucci stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Colucci takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Colucci throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. La Vellei tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Colucci is in La Vellei's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colucci won't allow La Vellei to get back to his feet.
La Vellei is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Colucci dives into side control.
Colucci trying to control the position but La Vellei is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Colucci dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Colucci shoots in but La Vellei avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by La Vellei.
Colucci is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on La Vellei's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Colucci looking for submissions off his back.
Colucci won't allow La Vellei to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Colucci wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vellei seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colucci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Colucci looking for submissions off his back.
Colucci is trying is best to control the position here.
Colucci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
La Vellei trying to control from half guard but Colucci is working away.
La Vellei is stalling here. Colucci is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! La Vellei seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Colucci has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei can't do much from the bottom here.
Colucci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Vellei can do to turn this around?
Colucci tries for a kimura but La Vellei is defending well.
Colucci landing strikes.
La Vellei struggling a bit here.
Colucci prevents La Vellei from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. La Vellei knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Colucci tries for a kimura but La Vellei is defending well.
La Vellei tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Colucci working the body and head with strikes.
Colucci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. La Vellei knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colucci tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Colucci advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee warns La Vellei that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
La Vellei wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Colucci dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
La Vellei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Colucci fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Colucci shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and La Vellei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colucci takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
La Vellei manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Colucci on his heels. He'll look to pass Colucci's guard now, I'm sure.
Colucci has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes La Vellei off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Vellei misses with a hook.
La Vellei throws a jab when Colucci was well out of range.
Colucci shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Colucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Vellei cracks Colucci with an open hand slap.
La Vellei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Colucci shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vellei thuds his right hand into Colucci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A left and a right from La Vellei both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Michel Colucci has been cut.
Colucci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts La Vellei as he jumps to the side.
Colucci is trying hard to land a takedown here. La Vellei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
La Vellei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
La Vellei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by La Vellei.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Colucci.
La Vellei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colucci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
La Vellei feints a jab promting Colucci to slip. La Vellei then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Colucci slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Vellei thows a body kick. Colucci tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by La Vellei.
La Vellei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colucci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
La Vellei looks for the body kick but Colucci saw that one coming.
La Vellei closes the distance and lands a one-two.
La Vellei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
La Vellei thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Vellei lands with a cross.
A jab lands there for La Vellei.
Michel Colucci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Colucci drives through with a takedown into La Vellei's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
La Vellei really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Colucci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Colucci lands a couple of digs.
La Vellei can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Colucci controls the pace.
Our spies down at at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo inform us that La Vellei has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Colucci lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci wants to pass the guard but La Vellei is keeping the position.
La Vellei has a closed guard, preventing Colucci from standing up.
La Vellei wants to stand up but Colucci is controlling him.
Colucci trying to control but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
La Vellei thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Colucci advances position into side control!
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.
Colucci stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Danga de danga de dang - La Vellei scores with a four punch combination!
La Vellei misses with a hook.
Colucci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Colucci.
Colucci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michel Colucci is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - La Vellei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Vellei throws a looping overhand right but Colucci ducks down to avoid it.
La Vellei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Colucci has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Colucci!
An out of breath Michel Colucci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nils Ragnaar (ranked 1213 p4p, 145 weight class) and Zedidiah Goldberg (ranked 1937 p4p, 238 weight class). Ragnaar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mustasch - The Wave. Goldberg has chosen A Warrior's Call as his entrance music. Zedidiah Goldberg acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nils Ragnaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zedidiah Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnaar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goldberg misses with a few strikes there.
Goldberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnaar manages to avoid it.
Ragnaar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goldberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Goldberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goldberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragnaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goldberg swinging wildly here.
Ragnaar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goldberg.
Ragnaar tries to land a leg kick but Goldberg saw it coming and moves away.
Goldberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnaar can pounce on him.
Ragnaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goldberg looks to land a body kick but Ragnaar moved away.
Goldberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnaar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldberg manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Goldberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ragnaar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goldberg.
Goldberg throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnaar's shoulder, as Ragnaar tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goldberg scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg.
Goldberg scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Ragnaar misses.
Despite the aggression on Goldberg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Goldberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Ragnaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Goldberg swinging wildly here.
Ragnaar scores with a nice strike.
Goldberg is looking to chop away at Ragnaar's legs.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick but Goldberg moved away.
Despite the aggression on Goldberg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ragnaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ragnaar blocks the body kick.
As Goldberg tries to get set, Ragnaar tries to push him back and clinch up but Goldberg manages to avoid the attempt.
Ragnaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldberg.
An inside leg kick from Ragnaar misses.
Ragnaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goldberg blocks a leg kick.
Ragnaar slips a jab from Goldberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg throws a low kick but Ragnaar moves out of range easily.
Goldberg scores with a hook to the body. Ragnaar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnaar checks a low kick from Goldberg.
Goldberg throws a jab when Ragnaar was well out of range.
Goldberg throws a wild body kick that Ragnaar sees coming a mile off.
Goldberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ragnaar looks to land a right hand but Goldberg moved out of range.
Goldberg is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ragnaar takes a swing at Goldberg's ribcage but misses.
As Ragnaar backs off Goldberg throws a huge counter combo but Ragnaar manages to avoid it all.
Ragnaar clinches up against the cage.
Goldberg lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnaar.
Still in the clinch, Goldberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ragnaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldberg.
Ragnaar crunches a lovely knee into Goldberg's ribcage.
Goldberg breaks the clinch.
Goldberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnaar tries to clinch there but Goldberg circles away.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick but Goldberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ragnaar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goldberg is out of range and Ragnaar settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Goldberg. Those never looked like landing.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Goldberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Goldberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnaar wants to slow Goldberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Goldberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnaar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ragnaar lands with a cross.
Ragnaar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goldberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goldberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goldberg throws a lazy right hand but Ragnaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldberg.
Ragnaar tries to counter by clinching up but Goldberg breaks away and moves out of range.
Ragnaar closes the distance and clinches.
Ragnaar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goldberg blocks it with crossed arms.
Goldberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Ragnaar has double underhooks.
Goldberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ragnaar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goldberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goldberg unleashes a big counter combination but Ragnaar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ragnaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goldberg tests Ragnaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ragnaar drives through and clinches with Goldberg against the cage.
Ragnaar pushes Goldberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnaar misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands with a short shot to the head.
Ragnaar is struggling to control the position.
Goldberg is trying to break the clinch but Ragnaar has him pressed against the cage.
Ragnaar lands a nice knee to the body.
Ragnaar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldberg is trying to push Ragnaar away but Ragnaar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldberg avoids it.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zedidiah Goldberg will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goldberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnaar feints and then cracks Goldberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goldberg down.
Ragnaar scores with a jab to the body.
Goldberg tried to score with a low kick but Ragnaar checks it.
Ragnaar slips a straight right by Goldberg.
Goldberg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goldberg checks the leg kick.
Ragnaar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goldberg misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Nils Ragnaar has been cut.
Goldberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ragnaar tries to counter by clinching up but Goldberg breaks away and moves out of range.
Ragnaar misses with a low kick.
Goldberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldberg swinging wildly here.
Ragnaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnaar.
Nils Ragnaar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ragnaar slows down the pace here.
Ragnaar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goldberg is defending well for now.
Goldberg breaks the clinch.
Ragnaar throws a low kick but Goldberg moves out of range easily.
Goldberg scores with a three punch combo!
Zedidiah Goldberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ragnaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goldberg. That did some damage!
Goldberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnaar.
Goldberg misses with a two punch combination.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Goldberg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goldberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ragnaar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zedidiah Goldberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goldberg checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goldberg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ragnaar dodges the punch combination from Goldberg.
Goldberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goldberg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Goldberg misses with a double jab
and Ragnaar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ragnaar misses with some punches.
Ragnaar landing knees to the body.
Ragnaar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goldberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goldberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Goldberg blocks the low kick.
Ragnaar throws a chopping leg kick but Goldberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ragnaar looks to land a right hand but Goldberg moved out of range.
Ragnaar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goldberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnaar backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
Goldberg breaks from the clinch.
Goldberg scores with a push kick.
Goldberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ragnaar is looking to counter the offense by Goldberg and move into the clinch.
Ragnaar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goldberg appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goldberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnaar can pounce on him.
Ragnaar checks the leg kick.
Ragnaar pushes Goldberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Goldberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goldberg misses with some punches.
Ragnaar scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
Goldberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnaar backwards.
Goldberg breaks the clinch.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick but Goldberg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goldberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar tries to counter by clinching up but Goldberg breaks away and moves out of range.
Ragnaar blocks a head kick by Goldberg.
Goldberg throws a right and a left that Ragnaar avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloppy strikes from Goldberg. Those never looked like landing.
Goldberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ragnaar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ragnaar tries to clinch up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ragnaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goldberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goldberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goldberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Ragnaar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnaar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldbergs head.
Goldberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ragnaar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldberg.
Goldberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnaar thumps Goldberg with a low kick.
Goldberg misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnaar counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnaar tries to land knees in the clinch but Goldberg avoids the damage to the body.
Goldberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zedidiah Goldberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nils Ragnaar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Goldberg drops his hands momentarily and Ragnaar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goldberg looks to land a combination. Ragnaar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ragnaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goldberg misses with a head kick.
Ragnaar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ragnaar scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Ragnaar misses
and Goldberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ragnaar, right into the meat.
Ragnaar throws a front kick aimed at Goldberg's knee but Goldberg avoids it well.
Goldberg throws a leg kick but Ragnaar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goldberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ragnaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goldberg scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ragnaar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ragnaar loads up on a big right hand but Goldberg slips the punch.
Goldberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goldberg throws a right hand that Ragnaar ducks under and follows up with a left that Ragnaar also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheers as Ragnaar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goldberg doesn't seem phased though.
Goldberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Ragnaar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldberg throws a counter combo.
Ragnaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goldberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar moves into the clinch successfully.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Ragnaar landing knees to the body.
Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
Goldberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnaar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Goldberg has had enough of the clinch but Ragnaar keeps him there for the moment.
Goldberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
Nils Ragnaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goldberg tries a body shot but Ragnaar blocks it.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Ragnaar lands a hook that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards.
Goldberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnaar backwards.
Ragnaar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ragnaar stalling the fight.
Goldberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ragnaar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Ragnaar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldberg manages to break the clinch.
Ragnaar moves into the clinch.
Ragnaar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnaar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Goldberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Goldberg misses.
Goldberg throws a leg kick but Ragnaar moved away.
Goldberg misses with a double jab
and Ragnaar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goldberg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ragnaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goldberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnaar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards.
Goldberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Ragnaar has double underhooks.
Goldberg is trying to break free.
Goldberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldberg avoids it.
Knees to the body from Ragnaar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar misses with the head strike.
Ragnaar lands with a right to the head.
Ragnaar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnaar misses with a knee strike.
Goldberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goldberg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Goldberg avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldberg avoids it.
Goldberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnaar controls his hands.
Ragnaar crunches a lovely knee into Goldberg's ribcage.
Ragnaar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goldberg is defending well for now.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldberg avoids it.
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goldberg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnaar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnaar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldberg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Ragnaar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goldberg 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zedidiah Goldberg!
Zedidiah Goldberg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivashin Dmitrievich (ranked 1288 p4p, 202 weight class) and Isaiah Cooley (ranked 1603 p4p, 246 weight class). 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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225 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivashin Dmitrievich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Cooley!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dmitrievich scores with a decent looking hook.
Dmitrievich ducks under a wild hook from Cooley.
Cooley throws out a loose jab but Dmitrievich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dmitrievich misses the target.
Cooley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dmitrievich missing with a left hand there. Cooley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dmitrievich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dmitrievich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooley.
Cooley scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Ivashin Dmitrievich has been cut.
Dmitrievich throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooley.
Cooley thows a leg kick but Dmitrievich checks it
and Cooley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dmitrievich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooley moves out of range as Dmitrievich strikes.
Dmitrievich looks to land a left hand but Cooley moved out of range nicely.
Cooley cracks the inside of Dmitrievich's front leg.
Cooley slips under a jab from Dmitrievich.
Dmitrievich misses with an uppercut
and Cooley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dmitrievich looks to land a left hand but Cooley moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Cooley as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Cooley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cooley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dmitrievich scores with a jab to the head.
Dmitrievich looks to throw the jab but Cooley is out of range.
Cooley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dmitrievich.
Dmitrievich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Dmitrievich misses.
Cooley misses with a looping left.
Cooley tries to bum rush Dmitrievich with a series of wild strikes but Dmitrievich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dmitrievich throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cooley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dmitrievich checks the leg kick.
Dmitrievich misses with a looping right.
A jab from Dmitrievich finds it's way through Cooley's defenses.
Dmitrievich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dmitrievich lands with an uppercut that bounces Cooley off the cage and back into range.
That kick from Cooley tenderised Dmitrievich's leg. Dmitrievich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cooley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dmitrievich lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cooley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice side step and Cooley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cooley moves away from the strike by Dmitrievich.
Cooley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dmitrievich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cooley.
A slow jab from Dmitrievich misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Cooley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrievich throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooley counters with a nice uppercut.
Cooley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dmitrievich.
Dmitrievich misses the body punch
and Cooley counters with a stiff right hand.
Cooley connects with a body shot.
Cooley throws a low kick, looking for Dmitrievich's leg but Dmitrievich calmly moves out of range.
Dmitrievich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cooley throws out a loose jab but Dmitrievich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dmitrievich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cooley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cooley just misses with a punch to the body.
Dmitrievich works the jab nicely.
Cooley misses with a low kick.
Dmitrievich looks to land a right hand but Cooley moved out of range.
Cooley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dmitrievich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooley feints a counter leg kick.
Dmitrievich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cooley throws a looping overhand right but Dmitrievich ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Dmitrievich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dmitrievich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dmitrievich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cooley misses with a hook. Dmitrievich ducked under it nicely.
Cooley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dmitrievich was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrievich cracks Cooley with an open hand slap.
Cooley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dmitrievich.
Cooley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cooley defending well as Dmitrievich loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cooley.
Cooley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from Dmitrievich.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cooley scores with a jab to the head.
Dmitrievich throws a low kick, looking for Cooley's leg but Cooley calmly moves out of range.
Cooley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dmitrievich.
Cooley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cooley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dmitrievich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dmitrievich throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooley counters with an inside leg kick.
Cooley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dmitrievich. Dmitrievich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dmitrievich throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Dmitrievich.
A big left from Dmitrievich misses.
Dmitrievich missing with a left hand there. Cooley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dmitrievich connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dmitrievich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dmitrievich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooley moves away.
Dmitrievich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooley.
Cooley scoring well with a low kick there.
Cooley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dmitrievich was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooley.
Dmitrievich slips a jab from Cooley.
Dmitrievich missing with a left hand there. Cooley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dmitrievich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dmitrievich defending well as Cooley loads up on a big left hand.
Dmitrievich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dmitrievich lands a nice shot that snaps Cooley's head back.
Cooley slips a straight right by Dmitrievich.
Cooley moves out of range as Dmitrievich strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooley connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cooley.
Cooley throws a hook but Dmitrievich blocks it.
Dmitrievich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cooley.
A little feinted left hand from Dmitrievich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cooley lands with an uppercut that bounces Dmitrievich off the cage and back into range.
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 Ivashin Dmitrievich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivashin Dmitrievich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cooley avoids the head kick by Dmitrievich.
Dmitrievich misses with a looping right.
Dmitrievich throws out a loose jab but Cooley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooley throws a leg kick which misses Dmitrievich's front leg but catches the back leg as Dmitrievich tries to avoid it.
A jab from Dmitrievich misses.
Cooley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dmitrievich throws a looping overhand right but Cooley ducks down to avoid it.
Dmitrievich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooley counters with a nice leg kick.
Dmitrievich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cooley throws out a loose jab but Dmitrievich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dmitrievich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cooley tries to land a leg kick but Dmitrievich saw it coming and moves away.
Cooley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cooley throws a sloppy head kick and Dmitrievich moves out of range easily.
It looked like Dmitrievich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dmitrievich throws a jab when Cooley was well out of range.
Dmitrievich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cooleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cooley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dmitrievich.
Dmitrievich throws a nice looking combination but Cooley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cooley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dmitrievich misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Dmitrievich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitrievich throws a leg kick which misses Cooley's front leg but catches the back leg as Cooley tries to avoid it.
Dmitrievich swings widly with a right hand
and Cooley counters with an inside leg kick.
Dmitrievich throws a lazy right hand but Cooley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooley steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cooley in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dmitrievich misses with an uppercut.
Dmitrievich throws a hook but Cooley avoids it easily.
Cooley tries to land a front kick but Dmitrievich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Dmitrievich misses the target.
Dmitrievich misses with a few strikes there.
Ivashin Dmitrievich is winning the standup battle so far.
Dmitrievich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dmitrievich throws an off balance right hand
and Dmitrievich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cooley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dmitrievich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dmitrievich throws a lazy right hand but Cooley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Cooley misses.
The fighters circling - Dmitrievich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cooley throws a counter combo.
Dmitrievich steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cooley. That one must have hurt.
Cooley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Cooley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dmitrievich on the side of the head.
Cooley slips under a jab from Dmitrievich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooley throws a hook but Dmitrievich blocks it.
Cooley throws a jab when Dmitrievich was well out of range.
Dmitrievich throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dmitrievich is rocked!
Cooley connects with a leg kick. Dmitrievich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oh Dmitrievich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dmitrievich throws a jab when Cooley was well out of range.
Dmitrievich gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cooley gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Cooley!
Isaiah Cooley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between KruKru Tipitapa (ranked 1794 p4p, 273 weight class) and Petr Antonovich (ranked 2086 p4p, 300 weight class). Petr Antonovich will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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213 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KruKru Tipitapa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petr Antonovich!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Hemmingworth and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Tipitapa.
Tipitapa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Antonovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Antonovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tipitapa tries to counter with a takedown but Antonovich is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Antonovich misses its intended target.
Antonovich misses with a hook.
Tipitapa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Antonovich throws a hook to the side of Tipitapa's head but Tipitapa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Antonovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Tipitapa checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipitapa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Antonovich.
Antonovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tipitapa tries to counter with a takedown but Antonovich is quick to defend against it.
Antonovich looks to land a right hand but Tipitapa moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tipitapa avoids the body shot from Antonovich.
Antonovich missing with a left hand there. Tipitapa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tipitapa attempts a counter takedown but Antonovich avoids it well and moves away.
Tipitapa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petr Antonovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antonovich feints and then cracks Tipitapa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tipitapa down.
Tipitapa takes one to the chin there.
Antonovich loads up on a big right hand but Tipitapa slips the punch.
Antonovich misses with a hook. Tipitapa ducked under it nicely.
Tipitapa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Antonovich with a hook.
Antonovich misses with a double jab.
Tipitapa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Antonovich throws a hook but Tipitapa blocks it.
Tipitapa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Antonovich misses.
Tipitapa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Antonovich throws out a loose jab but Tipitapa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tipitapa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Antonovich misses with an uppercut. Tipitapa saw that one coming.
Tipitapa feinted with a counter takedown.
Tipitapa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Antonovich.
Tipitapa attempts a counter takedown but Antonovich avoids it well and moves away.
Antonovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tipitapa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Antonovich misses.
Tipitapa ducks under a wild hook from Antonovich.
Tipitapa tries to counter with a takedown but Antonovich is quick to defend against it.
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!
Antonovich throws a big shot that misses.
Tipitapa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Antonovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tipitapa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tipitapa ducks right into an uppercut from Antonovich.
Antonovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonovich throws a body punch but Tipitapa moves out of range.
Good work by Tipitapa as he checks the leg kick.
Tipitapa attempts a counter takedown but Antonovich avoids it well and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Antonovich.
Tipitapa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antonovich.
Tipitapa tries to counter with a takedown but Antonovich is quick to defend against it.
Tipitapa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Antonovich.
Antonovich throws an overhand right that lands on Tipitapa's shoulder, as Tipitapa tries to avoid the shot.
Tipitapa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tipitapa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Antonovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tipitapa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tipitapa attempts a counter takedown but Antonovich avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Antonovich misses.
Tipitapa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Antonovich throws a body punch but Tipitapa moves out of range.
Antonovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Decent striking displayed by Antonovich there.
Antonovich throws a leg kick but Tipitapa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Antonovich throws a right and a left that Tipitapa avoids nicely.
Tipitapa feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antonovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tipitapa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tipitapa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Antonovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tipitapa moves out of range as Antonovich strikes.
Tipitapa feinted with a counter takedown.
Antonovich lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Antonovich misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Antonovich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Antonovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tipitapa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Antonovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tipitapa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
KruKru Tipitapa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Antonovich.
Tipitapa feinted with a counter takedown.
Tipitapa slips a jab from Antonovich.
Antonovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Antonovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Tipitapa.
Tipitapa feinted with a counter takedown.
Tipitapa slips a jab from Antonovich.
Tipitapa feinted with a counter takedown.
Antonovich misses with a wild combination.
Petr Antonovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonovich misses with an uppercut. Tipitapa saw that one coming.
Tipitapa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Antonovich sprawls and moves away.
Antonovich scores with a jab to the head.
Antonovich has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Tipitapa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Antonovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tipitapa tries to counter with a takedown but Antonovich is quick to defend against it.
Antonovich misses the shot to the body.
Antonovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tipitapa's head.
Antonovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tipitapa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Antonovich sprawls and moves away.
Antonovich misses with a hook. Tipitapa ducked under it nicely.
Tipitapa tries to counter with a takedown but Antonovich is quick to defend against it.
Antonovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tipitapa slips under a jab.
Antonovich throws a body punch but Tipitapa moves out of range.
Antonovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tipitapa under the eye.
Antonovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Tipitapa blocks the leg kick.
Tipitapa slips under a jab.
Tipitapa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Antonovich throws a series of punches but Tipitapa avoids them all with ease.
Tipitapa attempts a counter takedown but Antonovich avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Antonovich misses.
Antonovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tipitapa feinted with a counter takedown.
Antonovich misses with a hook. Tipitapa ducked under it nicely.
Tipitapa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antonovich connects with a right hand. Tipitapa shakes it off.
Antonovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tipitapa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tipitapa feinted with a counter takedown.
Antonovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Tipitapa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Antonovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonovich pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tipitapa back to the cage. Antonovich follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Antonovich throws a body punch but Tipitapa moves out of range.
Antonovich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Antonovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Antonovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tipitapa feinted with a counter takedown.
Tipitapa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Antonovich.
Tipitapa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tipitapa slips under a jab from Antonovich.
Tipitapa tries to counter with a takedown but Antonovich is quick to defend against it.
Antonovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tipitapa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Antonovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tipitapa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tipitapa ducks right into an uppercut from Antonovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tipitapa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Antonovich throws out the jab.
Tipitapa tries to counter with a takedown but Antonovich is quick to defend against it.
Tipitapa checks a low kick from Antonovich.
Petr Antonovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tipitapa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Antonovich.
Antonovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Antonovich misses.
Tipitapa avoids the body shot from Antonovich.
Tipitapa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Antonovich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antonovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tipitapa.
Antonovich looks to land a left hand but Tipitapa moved out of range nicely.
Tipitapa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Antonovich cracks Tipitapa with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Antonovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Antonovich cracks Tipitapa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Antonovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Antonovich scores with a body shot.
Antonovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tipitapa feinted with a counter takedown.
Antonovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Antonovich loads up on a big right hand but Tipitapa slips the punch.
Tipitapa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Antonovich throws a shot from downtown. Tipitapa moves away and avoids it.
Tipitapa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonovich throws a shot from downtown. Tipitapa moves away and avoids it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tipitapa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Antonovich throws a front kick aimed at Tipitapa's knee but Tipitapa avoids it well.
Nice shot lands for Antonovich.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Antonovich, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tipitapa.
Tipitapa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tipitapa attempts a counter takedown but Antonovich avoids it well and moves away.
Tipitapa ducks under a wild hook from Antonovich.
Tipitapa feinted with a counter takedown.
Antonovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tipitapa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tipitapa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tipitapa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Antonovich sprawls and moves away.
Tipitapa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Antonovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tipitapa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tipitapa defending well as Antonovich loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Antonovich misses.
Tipitapa feinted with a counter takedown.
Antonovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Tipitapa.
Tipitapa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tipitapa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Antonovich throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonovich misses with an uppercut.
Antonovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Tipitapa.
Tipitapa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tipitapa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Antonovich missing with a left hand there. Tipitapa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tipitapa drops his hands momentarily and Antonovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Antonovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tipitapa tries to counter with a takedown but Antonovich is quick to defend against it.
Antonovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tipitapa's head backwards.
Antonovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tipitapa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Antonovich sprawls and moves away.
Tipitapa defending well as Antonovich loads up on a big left hand.
Tipitapa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonovich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tipitapa blocks a jab.
Tipitapa tries to counter with a takedown but Antonovich is quick to defend against it.
Tipitapa moves out of range as Antonovich strikes.
Tipitapa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Antonovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tipitapa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Antonovich misses with a hook.
Tipitapa moves out of range of the strikes.
Antonovich misses with a straight right.
Antonovich misses the jab.
Tipitapa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Antonovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Tipitapa.
Tipitapa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Antonovich misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonovich throws a nice looking combination but Tipitapa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Antonovich misses with a looping right.
Tipitapa moves out of range as Antonovich strikes.
Antonovich throws out a loose jab but Tipitapa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tipitapa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tipitapa slips under a jab.
Antonovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tipitapa's sensitive parts.
Tipitapa moves out of range as Antonovich strikes.
Antonovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tipitapa.
Tipitapa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Antonovich does it's job there.
KruKru Tipitapa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petr Antonovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antonovich misses with a looping right.
Tipitapa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Antonovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Antonovich 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 John Mangel scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 24:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Antonovich!
A victorious Petr Antonovich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Menezes (ranked 901 p4p, 118 weight class) and Wagner Resende (ranked 1777 p4p, 215 weight class). Arthur Menezes 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wagner Resende!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resende drives through with a takedown into guard.
Resende trying to control the position from guard on top but Menezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menezes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Resende's guard.
Resende is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Menezes defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Resende is on top in guard.
Resende stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menezes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Menezes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Resende from controlling successfully.
Menezes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Menezes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Resende defends it easily.
Menezes looking for a guillotine here but Resende defends easily.
Menezes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Menezes wants to sweep but no luck.
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Resende from controlling successfully.
Resende content to stall in guard here.
Menezes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Resende defends well.
Resende drops back looking for a leg! Menezes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Menezes manages to kick Resende off! Resende jumps back into Menezes's guard.
Resende trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom.
Resende controlling from the top position.
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.
Menezes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Resende doesn't defend quickly enough and Menezes has managed to lock this one up! Can Resende escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Menezes on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arthur Menezes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Power Shark (ranked 1612 p4p, 185 weight class) and Ross Warring (ranked 425 p4p, 62 weight class). Warring has chosen Sleep Now in the Fire as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Power Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Warring!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark throws a looping overhand right but Warring ducks down to avoid it.
Warring fails to land with a series of punches.
Shark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shark lands with an uppercut that bounces Warring off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Ross Warring has been cut.
Shark walks into a stiff left hand from Warring.
A combination from Warring does no damage.
Shark is looking to counter punch.
Warring needs to keep his hands up - Shark had a free shot at his head there.
Warring throws a poor cross that misses
and Shark counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Warring.
Warring throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
Warring closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Shark fails to land.
Warring lands a hook that snaps the head of Shark backwards.
Shark has a couple of punches blocked by Warring.
Shark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warring backwards.
Shark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warring works on Shark's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Shark fails to land.
Shark working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Warring lands with a right to the head.
Warring blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warring pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warring takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shark throws the left hand but Warring avoids the punch easily.
Warring lands a head shot.
Warring waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shark.
Warring clinches up with Shark and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Warring.
Shark throws a head punch that misses.
Shark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warring can't find room to land a body shot as Shark controls the action.
Warring scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Shark.
Shark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Warring takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shark fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Warring.
Warring's coach down at Fit-Out was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Warring's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Warring tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shark's elbow.
Warring tries to land knees in the clinch but Shark avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shark.
Warring has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shark misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warring.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shark.
Warring breaks the clinch.
Warring swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warring misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Shark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shark scores with a nice strike.
Warring defending well as Shark loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Shark.
Warring is rocked!
Warring misses with a left hand
and Shark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warring is still on wobbly legs! Can Shark finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warring looks up at the clock. Bad move! Shark lands a right hand from hell, dropping Warring. Shark pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Power Shark!
After winning the bout, Power Shark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamison Cassidy (ranked 643 p4p, 100 weight class) and Krit Leekpai (ranked 962 p4p, 147 weight class). Cassidy comes to the cage accompanied by Space Oddity by David Bowie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamison Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krit Leekpai!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Chris Dean and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassidy needs to keep his hands up - Leekpai had a free shot at his head there.
Cassidy tries for a takedown but Leekpai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cassidy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leekpai to the mat! Leekpai manages to get full guard.
Leekpai wants to sweep here but Cassidy controlling him for the moment.
Cassidy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cassidy stopping the sweep attempt from Leekpai.
Cassidy looking to pass the guard.
Cassidy throws a big elbow that misses.
Cassidy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cassidy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leekpai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leekpai keeping full guard, as Cassidy tries to pass.
Leekpai trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Leekpai dives on top into guard.
Leekpai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cassidy keeping moving, preventing Leekpai from controlling successfully.
Leekpai wants to stand but Cassidy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cassidy looking for a guillotine here but Leekpai defends easily.
Cassidy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leekpai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leekpai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cassidy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leekpai trying to control but Cassidy is working from the bottom.
Leekpai content to stall in guard here.
Leekpai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leekpai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cassidy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leekpai trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassidy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leekpai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cassidy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Leekpai has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy tries to get to full guard but Leekpai has control of the leg.
Cassidy is not content to let Leekpai control the position.
Well, if Leekpai is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Leekpai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cassidy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cassidy tries to roll over but Leekpai keeps him under control.
Cassidy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leekpai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leekpai's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leekpai avoids the strikes from Cassidy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cassidy is looking for the choke from the back position but Leekpai is controlling his hands well.
Leekpai trying to control the hands but Cassidy breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Leekpai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Leekpai won't enjoy being in this position. Cassidy looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Leekpai is tapping - it's over boys! Cassidy picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamison Cassidy!
After the big win, Jamison Cassidy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Navarro (ranked 971 p4p, 118 weight class) and Steve Butabi (ranked 800 p4p, 101 weight class). Butabi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Make That Money. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gideon Navarro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Butabi!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butabi looks for a takedown but Navarro sprawls well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Butabi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Navarro lands with a good body shot.
Butabi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Navarro quickly recovers to half guard.
Navarro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Butabi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Navarro is looking for a sweep. Butabi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Butabi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Butabi prevents Navarro from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butabi throwing shots but Navarro is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Navarro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Butabi trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butabi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Butabi is aware though and is defending well.
Navarro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Navarro keeping full guard, as Butabi tries to pass.
Navarro working for a triangle but Butabi defends it easily.
Butabi landing with the ground and pound.
Navarro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Butabi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Navarro.
Butabi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro is looking for a sweep.
Navarro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Navarro's coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Butabi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Navarro looking for submissions off his back.
Butabi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Navarro is trying to stand.
Navarro actively working from the bottom here.
Navarro looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butabi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butabi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Butabi pulls his head out easily.
Butabi is keen to just control but Navarro is a slippery customer.
Butabi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Butabi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Navarro's head.
Butabi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Butabi trying to control from Navarro's half guard. Navarro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Butabi from controlling successfully.
Navarro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Butabi trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Butabi from controlling successfully.
Navarro working for a triangle but Butabi defends it easily.
Butabi slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Navarro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Butabi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Navarro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Navarro. Butabi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butabi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Navarro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Navarro throws a head kick that half lands.
A big left from Butabi misses.
Butabi throws a hook but Navarro avoids it easily.
Butabi misses with an uppercut. Navarro saw that one coming.
Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butabi.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butabi misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butabi blocks a head kick by Navarro.
Navarro checks a leg kick.
Navarro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Navarro tries a head kick but it misses.
Butabi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butabi loads up on a big right hand but Navarro slips the punch.
Navarro connects with a looping right hand.
Gideon Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butabi misses with a wild body shot.
Butabi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Butabi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Navarro. That one must have hurt.
Navarro throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Butabi to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Butabi.
A low kick from Butabi misses
and Navarro counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Butabi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Butabi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butabi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Navarro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Navarro trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro is not content to let Butabi control the position.
Navarro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Butabi trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Navarro working for a triangle but Butabi defends it easily.
Butabi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Navarro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Butabi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Butabi trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butabi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Navarro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Navarro is trying to keep Butabi in close.
Butabi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Butabi trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butabi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steve Butabi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Navarro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Butabi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Navarro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Butabi from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Navarro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Navarro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Butabi defends well.
Butabi throwing strikes but missing.
Butabi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Butabi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Butabi works over Navarro with some ground and pound from guard.
Butabi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Butabi pushes down on Navarro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Butabi wants to take a breather but Navarro is having none of it.
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 Gideon Navarro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Butabi.
Gideon Navarro is winning the standup battle so far.
Navarro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Navarro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Butabi, as that shot connected.
Navarro thuds a left hand into Butabi's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Butabi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Navarro - the referee stops the clock and Butabi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Navarro. Butabi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Navarro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Butabi tries a low kick but Navarro avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Navarro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Navarro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Navarro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Butabi defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butabi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Navarro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Navarro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Navarro!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butabi tries to improve position but can't.
Navarro decides to stand back up. Navarro steps back and let's Butabi get back to his feet.
Navarro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Butabi in his tracks.
Butabi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Navarro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Butabi dips to his left and cracks Navarro with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Navarro.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Butabi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Navarro throws a head kick that half lands.
Navarro throws the left hand but Butabi avoids the punch easily.
Butabi tries to score with a low kick but Navarro moves his leg out of the way.
Butabi throws the left hand but Navarro avoids the punch easily.
Butabi misses with a looping right.
Navarro throws a head kick but Butabi moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Navarro sizes up Butabi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butabi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Butabi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butabi throws a leg kick but Navarro moved away.
Butabi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Butabi.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Navarro scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Butabi.
Butabi misses with a hook
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Navarro tries to bum rush Butabi with a series of wild strikes but Butabi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Navarro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Butabi - the referee stops the clock and Navarro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Butabi. Navarro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Butabi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Navarro defends well and Butabi ends up having to push Navarro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Navarro misses with an uppercut
and Butabi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butabi cracks Navarro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Butabi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro cracks Butabi with an open hand slap.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Navarro does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Navarro misses with the combination.
Navarro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Butabi throws a shot from downtown. Navarro moves away and avoids it.
Butabi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Navarro.
Navarro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butabi can do to turn this around?
Navarro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Butabi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Navarro throws a big shot that misses.
Butabi fails with a takedown attempt.
Gideon Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Butabi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butabi throws the left hand but Navarro avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Navarro.
Navarro leaves Butabi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Navarro cracks Butabi with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butabi blocks a head kick by Navarro.
Butabi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Butabi.
Butabi throws a nice looking combination but Navarro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Butabi.
Navarro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Butabi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Navarro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Navarro scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gideon Navarro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Navarro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gideon Navarro!
During a confident post fight interview, Gideon Navarro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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