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IFC MW42: Dali v Gorbachenko PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dangerous Dan (ranked 4201 p4p, 513 weight class) and Temir Temirov (ranked 21179 p4p, 695 weight class). Temirov has chosen Snow Money as his entrance music. Dangerous Dan 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dangerous Dan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Temir Temirov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dan connects with a body shot.
Dan lands a jab to Temirov's midsection.
Dan scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Dan misses.
Temirov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dan throws a lazy body kick
and Temirov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Dan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Temirov! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dan misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Dan tenderised Temirov's leg. Temirov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Temirov moves away from the strike by Dan.
Temirov fails with the takedown.
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temirov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Dan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dan throws a body punch but Temirov moves out of range.
Dan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Temirov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Temirov moves into range and clinches up with Dan.
Temirov blocking some punches.
Temirov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dan is defending well.
Temirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Temirov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dan walks away with a smile on his face. Temirov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dangerous Dan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temir Temirov.
Temirov shoots in looking for a takedown but Dan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Temirov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Temirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dan tried to score with a low kick but Temirov checks it.
Temirov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Temirov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dan as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temirov has closed the distance and engaged Dan in a clinch.
Temirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dan working aggressively here.
Dan working aggressively here.
Dan lands with a short shot to the head.
Temirov breaks the clinch.
Temirov tries to clinch up.
Dan throws a sloppy head kick and Temirov moves out of range easily.
Temirov wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dangerous Dan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dan tries to land a leg kick but Temirov saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Temirov! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Temirov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dangerous Dan dominated that round.
That's time! Dan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Temirov clinches.
Temirov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dan gets underhooks to prevent Temirov's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dan.
Temirov blocks an uppercut.
Dan swings wildly with an uppercut but Temirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dangerous Dan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temir Temirov.
Dan throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dan.
Temirov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Temirov pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov working a defensive guard here.
Temirov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dan distracts Temirov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Temirov is controlling Dan's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Temirov has his hands on Dan's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dan distracts Temirov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Temirov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dan's guard.
Temirov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Temirov can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dan throws a strike but Temirov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dan looking for a sweep. Not yet Dan, not yet.
Temirov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dan is pulling down on Temirov's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dan is working hard here to advance position.
Dan trying to keep a closed guard but Temirov is proving a slippery customer.
Temirov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dan working a defensive guard here.
Dan keeping moving, preventing Temirov from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Dan.
Temirov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dan wants it to stay on the feet.
Dan is looking to counter punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Temirov dodges the punch combination from Dan.
Temirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dangerous Dan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Dan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Temirov circles away quickly and effectively.
Temirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dan looks to throw the jab but Temirov is out of range.
Dan throws a hook to the side of Temirov's head but Temirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dan throws an overhand right that lands on Temirov's shoulder, as Temirov tries to avoid the shot.
Temirov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dan misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dan scores with a leg kick.
Dan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Temirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dan.
Dan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dangerous Dan is winning the standup battle so far.
Temirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dan.
Temirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dan throws out the jab.
Temirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dangerous Dan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temirov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Temirov! But no joy.
Dan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Temirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dan connects with an inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dan.
Nice takedown defense from Dan. No joy for Temirov on that attempt.
A cross from Dan lands.
Temirov shoots in for a takedown but Dan shows good takedown defense.
Dangerous Dan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temir Temirov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Dan misses the target.
It seemed like Temirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temirov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Temirov clinches.
Dan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dan lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temirov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temirov jumps guard but Dan stands there with Temirov around his waist. Temirov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Temirov tries for a takedown but Dan manages to get underhooks.
Temirov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Temirov tries to clinch there but Dan circles away.
Nice defenses there by Temirov.
Dan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Temirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Temirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dan throws a jab but it's blocked by Temirov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Temirov fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dangerous Dan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dan 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dangerous Dan!
Dangerous Dan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Temir Temirov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats, he's a better man. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Patryk (ranked 3921 p4p, 487 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 4990 p4p, 569 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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
6 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukasz Patryk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patryk moves out of range as Diggler strikes.
Patryk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggler.
Diggler misses with a hook. Patryk ducked under it nicely.
Patryk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diggler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diggler enables Patryk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diggler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diggler has momentary wrist control but Patryk slips an elbow through the middle.
Diggler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Diggler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diggler lands a couple of digs.
Patryk is trying to control the position but Diggler postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diggler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggler connects with a couple of short punches.
Patryk is rocked!
Diggler postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Patryk covers up, he's hurt! Diggler keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Diggler and the ref steps in to end the fight! Diggler can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Diggler!
Lukasz Patryk spoke after the fight, saying 'Shakaron Makaron, Shakaron Makaron, Shakaron Makaron!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Clark (ranked 2361 p4p, 269 weight class) and Al Swearengen (ranked 3333 p4p, 356 weight class). Al Swearengen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boyd Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Swearengen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swearengen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Clark manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Swearengen dodges the punch combination from Clark.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Swearengen with a poor takedown
and Clark counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark stalks Swearengen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Swearengen's face. Swearengen staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Al Swearengen has been cut.
A head kick misses from Clark.
Swearengen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Swearengen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clark tries to bench press Swearengen off him but Swearengen keeps the position.
Swearengen throws a strike aimed at the side of Clark's head but Clark avoids it well.
Swearengen is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clark regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
Swearengen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clark is looking for a sweep. Swearengen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swearengen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clark makes his way to full guard, as Swearengen worked for a kimura.
Swearengen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
That's two 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.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swearengen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Swearengen from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Swearengen shoots in but no luck this time.
Swearengen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clark sprawls well. Clark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Swearengen gets slowly back to his feet.
Boyd Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Swearengen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen shoots in but Clark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clark forces Swearengen back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Swearengen wants to take the fight to the mat but Clark manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clark struggles to land a body shot inside as Swearengen controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Clark scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Swearengen blocks with his arms.
Clark lands a nice knee to the body.
Swearengen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Clark is refusing to be controlled, as Swearengen sits in half guard.
Swearengen tries to pass to full mount but Clark defends it.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen thows a huge punch but Clark dodges it nicely.
Swearengen is trying to work for a kimura but Clark is defending well.
Clark gets back to full guard.
Clark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swearengen's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark trying to control but Swearengen is working from the bottom.
Swearengen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swearengen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Clark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Al Swearengen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Swearengen shoots in and drives through. Clark sprawls well.
Swearengen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clark's guard.
Clark is wriggling around but Swearengen manages to pass to half guard.
Clark tries to get to full guard but Swearengen has control of the leg.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swearengen can do to turn this around?
Swearengen stops Clark from getting back to his feet.
Swearengen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Clark reverses the position - he's now on top in Swearengen's guard.
Swearengen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clark defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swearengen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Clark 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 one minute gone in the round.
Swearengen is refusing to be controlled, as Clark sits in half guard.
Swearengen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clark is keen to just control but Swearengen is a slippery customer.
Clark moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Swearengen.
Swearengen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Swearengen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Swearengen with the active half guard here but Clark passes nicely into side control.
Swearengen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Swearengen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Swearengen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Clark is looking to take a break and control but Swearengen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swearengen looking for submissions off his back.
Clark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swearengen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Swearengen.
Swearengen tries to buck Clark off but Clark is having none of it.
Swearengen is not content to let Clark control the position.
Swearengen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Clark decides to stand back up. Clark steps back and let's Swearengen get back to his feet.
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.
Swearengen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clark counters with a nice low kick that buckles Swearengen's knee momentarily.
Swearengen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clark looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Clark manages to work his way to half guard, despite Swearengen's best efforts.
Swearengen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Swearengen is breathing heavily.
Swearengen wants to pass the guard but Clark is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Clark's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Clark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Al Swearengen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Swearengen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Swearengen shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Swearengen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swearengen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Swearengen tries to score with some ground and pound. Clark controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Swearengen working away.
Clark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Clark is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Swearengen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swearengen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Swearengen is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swearengen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swearengen.
Clark is pressing down on Swearengen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clark keeping full guard, as Swearengen tries to pass.
Swearengen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clark has escaped and now he's on top!
Swearengen has his foot on Clark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clark works his way back into a safe position though.
Boyd Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swearengen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Swearengen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clark advances to half guard.
Clark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Clark is trying to control the action in half guard but Swearengen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al Swearengen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen is looking to improve his position.
Boyd Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swearengen looking for submissions off his back.
Swearengen actively working from the bottom here.
Clark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Clark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swearengen keeps working.
Swearengen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Swearengen.
Swearengen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Clark is adopting a defensive guard.
Clark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Clark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swearengen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clark passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clark 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Clark!
Boyd Clark decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Al Swearengen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Pussy got lucky'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Kennedy (ranked 4338 p4p, 526 weight class) and Bea Mason (ranked 3673 p4p, 470 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Bea Mason has been cut.
Mason throws a low kick, looking for Kennedy's leg but Kennedy calmly moves out of range.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Kennedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot.
Bea Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kennedy defends well and Mason ends up having to push Kennedy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Kennedy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mason.
Kennedy lands with a right hand.
Kennedy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kennedy tries to score with a low kick but Mason moves his leg out of the way.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kennedy.
Mason feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Kennedy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennedy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Kennedy is keeping the position.
Kennedy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kennedy is tightening it up a little... Mason has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mason reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mason taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kennedy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Steven Kennedy!
A victorious Steven Kennedy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hanny Sledgehammer (ranked 2364 p4p, 337 weight class) and Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva (ranked 2553 p4p, 352 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva enters the cage!
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192 lbs
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hanny Sledgehammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Ferreira Da Silva does no damage.
Ferreira Da Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Sledgehammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva throws out a counter right but Sledgehammer avoids it with no problem.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Ferreira Da Silva tenderised Sledgehammer's leg. Sledgehammer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sledgehammer misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Sledgehammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanny Sledgehammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Sledgehammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferreira Da Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice uppercut there from Sledgehammer.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Sledgehammer tries to keep at a distance but Ferreira Da Silva has taken the fight 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!
Sledgehammer breaks from the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva with a jab.
Sledgehammer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ferreira Da Silva blocks a head kick by Sledgehammer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sledgehammer is defended easily by Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva wants to counter the offense by Sledgehammer and move into the clinch position.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sledgehammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Sledgehammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer tries to clinch but Ferreira Da Silva is having none of it.
Good exchange - Sledgehammer coming out on top.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch up.
Ferreira Da Silva catches Sledgehammer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sledgehammer tries to land a front kick but Ferreira Da Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sledgehammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferreira Da Silva takes one on the button.
Sledgehammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sledgehammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sledgehammer misses with a takedown attempt - Ferreira Da Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferreira Da Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Sledgehammer misses the jab.
Ferreira Da Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sledgehammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sledgehammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sledgehammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferreira Da Silva slips a jab from Sledgehammer.
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sledgehammer is trying to break free.
Sledgehammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sledgehammer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferreira Da Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Sledgehammer takes an elbow to the temple.
Ferreira Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Sledgehammer controls his hands.
Sledgehammer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sledgehammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sledgehammer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sledgehammer is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanny Sledgehammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Ferreira Da Silva.
Sledgehammer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferreira Da Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Ferreira Da Silva.
Sledgehammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer prevents a body shot from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ferreira Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Sledgehammer controls the action.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sledgehammer backwards.
Sledgehammer misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an elbow that stopped Sledgehammer in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Hanny Sledgehammer has been cut.
Nice elbow from Ferreira Da Silva.
Sledgehammer is trying to break free.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sledgehammer trying to control the position but instead, Ferreira Da Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sledgehammer into the cage.
A body shot lands from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body shot.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an elbow just above Sledgehammer 's eye.
Sledgehammer working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ferreira Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreira Da Silva cracks Sledgehammer with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira Da Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Ferreira Da Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferreira Da Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sledgehammer's defenses.
Sledgehammer tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferreira Da Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Sledgehammer misses with some punches.
Ferreira Da Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sledgehammer lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferreira Da Silva.
Sledgehammer is rocked!
Ferreira Da Silva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sledgehammer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ferreira Da Silva can turn it around.
Sledgehammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Sledgehammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira Da Silva fails to land.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Sledgehammer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ferreira Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with some punches.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Sledgehammer.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sledgehammer.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with some punches.
Sledgehammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferreira Da Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hanny Sledgehammer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sledgehammer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ferreira Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferreira Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sledgehammer moves in looking to clinch but Ferreira Da Silva pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Ferreira Da Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sledgehammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sledgehammer gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ferreira Da Silva gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bianchi (ranked 1565 p4p, 195 weight class) and Vape Diaz (ranked 1285 p4p, 159 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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28
164 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Bianchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vape Diaz!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Bianchi darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Bianchi into the cage.
Bianchi misses with a looping right.
Bianchi looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Bianchi drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Bianchi landing some decent shots from guard.
Bianchi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bianchi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bianchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianchi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bianchi is one step ahead there.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bianchi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bianchi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bianchi throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz seems keen to control Bianchi's posture.
Diaz is trying to keep Bianchi in close.
Bianchi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bianchi sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Diaz doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Bianchi paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Diaz - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vape Diaz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vape Diaz made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fanta Coco (ranked 755 p4p, 28 weight class) and Thierry Paulin (ranked 1268 p4p, 47 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
230 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fanta Coco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thierry Paulin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paulin.
Paulin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coco manages to avoid it.
It looked like Coco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Paulin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Fanta Coco has been cut.
Coco slips a jab from Paulin.
A quick step to the side and Coco tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paulin throws a head kick that misses.
Paulin throws a body punch but Coco moves out of range.
Coco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coco throws an overhand right that lands on Paulin's shoulder, as Paulin tries to avoid the shot.
Coco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coco lands a slapping body shot.
Paulin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coco blocks a head kick by Paulin.
Good work by Coco as he checks the leg kick.
Paulin throws a wild body kick that Coco sees coming a mile off.
We've been told by Coco's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paulin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coco finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Coco.
It looks like Thierry Paulin has been cut.
Coco tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paulin. That's going to slow Coco down.
We've been informed that Paulin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Coco connects with a crisp jab.
Coco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paulin on the side of the head.
Coco moves away from the strike by Paulin.
Coco appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Paulin misses.
Paulin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coco checks a leg kick.
Coco will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coco misses with an uppercut. Paulin saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Coco. Those never looked like landing.
Paulin misses with a body kick.
Coco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paulin scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coco is looking to slow Paulin down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Coco.
The fighters circling - Paulin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paulin.
Coco throws a lazy right hand but Paulin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paulin.
Coco tries a head kick but it misses.
Paulin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coco.
Coco misses with a series of wild punches.
Coco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paulin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Paulin.
Coco breaks the clinch.
Coco takes a swing at Paulin's ribcage but misses.
Paulin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paulin tries a head kick but it misses.
Coco slips under a jab.
Coco appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Paulin.
Paulin misses with a straight left.
Paulin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fanta Coco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulin throws a lazy uppercut
and Paulin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paulin is able to avoid easily.
Coco throws out a powerful jab.
Coco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coco scores with a head kick.
Paulin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Paulin does it's job there.
Coco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Paulin counters with a stiff right 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!
Coco throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Paulin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coco lands a really nice looking cross but Paulin seems unphased.
Coco loads up on a big right hand but Paulin slips the punch.
Paulin gets in close and tags Coco with a short punch that almost sends Coco to the mat! Oh Coco is in big trouble! He turns his back on Paulin, trying to create some distance but Paulin rushes him, striking wildly and Coco goes down! The referee tackles Paulin into the cage to end the fight! Paulin is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thierry Paulin!
Thierry Paulin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Comeon Hitme (ranked 736 p4p, 115 weight class) and Ribociclib Kisqali (ranked 1386 p4p, 218 weight class). Hitme kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Face Fisted - Dethklok. Ribociclib Kisqali will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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220 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Comeon Hitme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ribociclib Kisqali!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitme shoots for a takedown but Kisqali saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kisqali is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kisqali misses the jab.
Kisqali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Comeon Hitme has been cut.
Hitme has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Kisqali takes a swing at Hitme's ribcage but misses.
Kisqali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hitme tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hitme tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kisqali smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Comeon Hitme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitme drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hitme drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hitme jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hitme is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hitme sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kisqali's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kisqali moves into full guard.
Hitme drops back looking for a leg! Kisqali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kisqali manages to kick Hitme off! Hitme jumps back into Kisqali's guard.
Kisqali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitme throws a big elbow that misses.
Hitme drops back looking for a leg! Kisqali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kisqali manages to kick Hitme off! Hitme jumps back into Kisqali's guard.
Kisqali working a defensive guard here.
Hitme loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kisqali controls Hitme momentarily but Hitme frees himself.
Hitme throws a big elbow that misses.
Hitme postures up.
Kisqali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hitme will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hitme is in close to Kisqali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hitme's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hitme scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kisqali is on top in guard.
Hitme looking for a guillotine here but Kisqali defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitme has an active guard here but Kisqali has managed to pass into half guard.
Hitme throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hitme actively working from the bottom here.
Hitme is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kisqali pulls his head out easily.
Kisqali tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hitme knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hitme actively working from the bottom here.
Kisqali is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hitme is just riding it out for now. Kisqali eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitme manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kisqali looking to pass the guard.
Hitme keeping moving, preventing Kisqali from controlling successfully.
Hitme working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kisqali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kisqali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kisqali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kisqali got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hitme has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kisqali has managed to get both his arms back between Hitme's legs - danger averted.
Kisqali preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kisqali forces his way into half guard.
Hitme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kisqali wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kisqali looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hitme wants to improve his position but Kisqali is controlling well.
Kisqali trying to pass the guard but Hitme defending well.
Hitme actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitme is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kisqali pulls his head out easily.
Kisqali is working for a kimura but Hitme is defending it quite comfortably.
Kisqali is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hitme is just riding it out for now. Kisqali eventually gives up the hold.
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 Comeon Hitme will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Comeon Hitme's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hitme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisqali.
Hitme decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hitme not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kisqali taking some punishment here, with Hitme in his half guard.
It looks like Ribociclib Kisqali has been cut.
Kisqali gets full guard.
Hitme is in close to Kisqali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hitme's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kisqali manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hitme manages to get himself to full guard.
Hitme looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hitme looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hitme can't keep his opponent in guard - Kisqali advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hitme looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Kisqali tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hitme knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Comeon Hitme overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kisqali is working for a kimura but Hitme is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitme landing rabbit punches to the side of Kisqali's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Kisqali is looking to take a break and control but Hitme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kisqali trying to pass the guard but Hitme defending well.
Hitme actively working from the bottom here.
Hitme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hitme won't allow Kisqali to pass to mount.
Hitme looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hitme looking for submissions off his back.
Kisqali is keen to just control but Hitme is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hitme actively working from the bottom here.
Hitme looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kisqali moves into full mount! Hitme won't be happy about that!
Kisqali takes Hitme's back.
Kisqali has the hooks in. Hitme is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hitme is working hard here to advance position.
Kisqali is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hitme wants to escape the position.
Kisqali is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hitme defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kisqali has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisqali struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kisqali is persistently looking for the submission but Hitme is defending it well.
Hitme is really stuck here.
Kisqali is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hitme defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hitme turns into Kisqali and is now in his guard.
Hitme postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hitme wants to pass the guard but Kisqali is keeping the position.
Hitme got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kisqali has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hitme has managed to get both his arms back between Kisqali's legs - danger averted.
Hitme tries to free his leg and advance position but Kisqali is retaining full guard.
Hitme drops back looking for a leg! Kisqali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kisqali manages to kick Hitme off! Hitme jumps back into Kisqali's guard.
Kisqali looking for a sweep. Not yet Kisqali, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitme wants to pass the guard but Kisqali is keeping the position.
Hitme works over Kisqali with some ground and pound from guard.
That has opened up Ribociclib Kisqali's cut even more.
Kisqali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hitme defends well.
Hitme postures up.
Hitme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kisqali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kisqali trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kisqali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hitme is pushing down on Kisqali's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kisqali is fighting to maintain full guard but Hitme has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hitme wants to work for an arm triangle but Kisqali is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kisqali felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kisqali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Comeon Hitme will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kisqali lands a nice looking body shot.
Hitme looks for a takedown but Kisqali sprawls well.
Hitme misses with a takedown attempt - Kisqali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kisqali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kisqali scores with a punch to the head.
Kisqali cracks a nice hook into Hitme's ribs.
Kisqali scores with a jab to the body.
Kisqali throws a leg kick which misses Hitme's front leg but catches the back leg as Hitme tries to avoid it.
Hitme misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisqali connects with a single shot there.
Hitme is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kisqali is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Hitme flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hitme is out cold! Kisqali holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ribociclib Kisqali!
Ribociclib Kisqali seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdel Mumu (ranked 270 p4p, 34 weight class) and Mike Van Rijn (ranked 580 p4p, 71 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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169 lbs
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163 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdel Mumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Van Rijn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumu closes the distance and clinches.
Mumu drags the fight down to the ground.
Mumu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Rijn controls the pace.
Van Rijn won't allow Mumu to sweep him here.
Mumu is trying to control the position but Van Rijn postures up.
Mumu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mumu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Rijn's guard.
Van Rijn trying to control the position.
Van Rijn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mumu.
Van Rijn wants to sweep here but Mumu controlling him for the moment.
Van Rijn keeping moving, preventing Mumu from controlling successfully.
Van Rijn pulls Mumu in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu wants to control from the top but Van Rijn keeps moving.
Mumu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mumu with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Rijn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mumu drops back looking for a leg! Van Rijn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Rijn manages to kick Mumu off! Mumu jumps back into Van Rijn's guard.
Mumu tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Rijn is retaining full guard.
Van Rijn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mumu preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mumu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mumu preventing the sweep.
Mumu tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Rijn is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Rijn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Rijn managing to control the position.
Van Rijn is trying to keep Mumu in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A shot to the liver by Mumu. Beautiful body shot.
Mumu tries to move into range but Van Rijn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mumu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Mumu throws out a loose jab but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mumu tries to score with a low kick but Van Rijn moves his leg out of the way.
Mumu clinches up against the cage.
Mumu tries to pull guard but Van Rijn holds him up against the cage and eventually Mumu drops back down to his feet.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Mumu.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mumu jumps into guard, dragging Van Rijn to the mat.
Van Rijn trying to control the position from guard on top but Mumu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mumu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Rijn is aware though and is defending well.
Van Rijn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mumu is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mumu is controlling Van Rijn's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Rijn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Rijn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mumu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mumu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Rijn stands and steps away. Mumu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Van Rijn clinches with his opponent.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Mumu blocks it.
Mumu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head.
Mumu lands a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumu drags the fight down to the ground.
Van Rijn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mumu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mumu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Rijn manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu wants to control from the top but Van Rijn keeps moving.
Van Rijn looking to control.
Van Rijn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mumu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mumu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mumu looking to pass the guard.
Mumu won't allow Van Rijn to sweep him here.
Mumu drops back looking for a leg! Van Rijn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Rijn manages to kick Mumu off! Mumu jumps back into Van Rijn's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdel Mumu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Rijn has managed to clinch.
Mumu lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mumu.
Mumu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Rijn smiles and moves away.
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumu.
Van Rijn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mumu. That one must have hurt.
Mumu misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mumu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mumu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Rijn smiles and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Van Rijn tenderised Mumu's leg. Mumu is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumu.
Mumu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mumu throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Rijn throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Van Rijn gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Mumu breaks the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that Mumu semi-blocks.
Mumu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mumu avoids a kick to the body.
Mumu is looking to wear down Van Rijn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mumu lands a really nice looking cross but Van Rijn seems unphased.
Mumu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mumu gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumu tries to pull guard but Van Rijn holds him up against the cage and eventually Mumu drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdel Mumu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mumu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mumu drags the fight down to the ground.
Mumu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mumu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Rijn defends well.
Van Rijn trying to control but Mumu is working from the bottom.
Van Rijn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Van Rijn preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Rijn preventing the sweep.
Mumu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Van Rijn trying to control but Mumu is working from the bottom.
Van Rijn stands up and waves to Mumu to follow him.
Mumu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mumu lands with a cross.
Van Rijn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Mumu on the inside.
A short right from Van Rijn on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn is leaning against Mumu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mumu blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mumu.
Mumu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mumu jumps guard.
Van Rijn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mumu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Rijn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mumu has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Van Rijn should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mumu has tightened it up now! Van Rijn should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abdel Mumu!
A relieved looking Abdel Mumu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arany Dali (ranked 278 p4p, 42 weight class) and Anatoly Gorbachenko (ranked 719 p4p, 109 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
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221 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arany Dali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anatoly Gorbachenko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorbachenko is looking to score with low kicks.
As Gorbachenko looks to move away, Dali throws a big counter combo but Gorbachenko just gets out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko misses with a body shot.
Dali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dali throwing a counter right hand but Gorbachenko manages to avoid it.
Gorbachenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Dali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anatoly Gorbachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Dali does it's job there.
Dali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Gorbachenko is predictable there
and Dali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dali throws a body punch but Gorbachenko moves out of range.
Gorbachenko lands a jab to Dali's midsection.
Gorbachenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Dali is just out of range.
Gorbachenko closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Dali counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorbachenko moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachenko wants to slow Dali down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Dali was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gorbachenko.
A nice combination there by Gorbachenko.
Dali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dali misses with a looping left.
Gorbachenko tries to clinch up.
Gorbachenko stuns Dali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Dali.
Gorbachenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dali rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab by Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko works the jab nicely.
Dali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Gorbachenko misses
and Dali counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gorbachenko's knee momentarily.
Gorbachenko misses with a left hand
and Dali counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorbachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dali moves away.
Gorbachenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dali was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko misses with a double jab.
Gorbachenko misses the body punch
and Dali makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick from Gorbachenko is predictable there
and Dali counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorbachenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dali.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gorbachenko. Dali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dali cracks the inside of Gorbachenko's front leg.
Nice shot by Dali.
Gorbachenko clobbers Dali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gorbachenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dali was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorbachenko.
A swing and a miss from Dali.
Gorbachenko looks to clinch
and Dali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gorbachenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gorbachenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dali.
Gorbachenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dali throws the left hand but Gorbachenko avoids the punch easily.
Gorbachenko misses with a looping right.
Dali fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gorbachenko just manages to avoid it.
Dali feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gorbachenko sprawling to the canvas! Gorbachenko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dali finish him?!
Gorbachenko is rocked!
Dali looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Dali backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Gorbachenko's temple! It sends Gorbachenko violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Dali celebrates and the doctors try to help Gorbachenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Arany Dali!
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