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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Pedan (ranked 3109 p4p, 339 weight class) and Antonio Santana (ranked 2904 p4p, 325 weight class). Santana has chosen Check My Swag as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Pedan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Santana!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santana slips a straight right by Pedan.
Santana misses with a low kick.
Pedan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Santana swings widly with a right hand
and Pedan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice shot lands for Pedan.
Pedan lands with a kick to the ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Santana misses the target.
Pedan is looking to counter punch.
Santana looks to score with a jab to the body but Pedan is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pedan.
Pedan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Santana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pedan scrambles back to his feet.
Santana tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pedan is able to avoid easily.
Santana blocks a jab.
Santana throws a big shot that misses.
Pedan throws a counter high kick but Santana was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pedan lunges at Santana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santana's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedan throws a hook to the side of Santana's head but Santana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santana cracks Pedan with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana throws a lazy right hand but Pedan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pedan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pedan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santana slips under a jab.
Santana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedan.
Pedan misses the shot to the body.
Pedan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A lazy left from Pedan finds it's target.
Santana misses the body punch
and Pedan counters with a big head kick but Santana shrugs it off.
Santana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Santana moves out of range of the leg kick from Pedan.
Santana now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Santana misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Pedan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pedan wants to land a leg kick but Santana is out of range.
Santana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pedan's head.
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!
Santana slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Santana.
Pedan is rocked!
Pedan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Santana is out of range.
Oh Pedan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santana ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Pedan's jaw. Pedan's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Santana does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Santana!
A relieved looking Antonio Santana 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lugh Blackburn (ranked 2675 p4p, 337 weight class) and Daniel Williams (ranked 3375 p4p, 404 weight class). Blackburn comes to the cage accompanied by When the Man Comes Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
30 - 23 - 1 |
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200 lbs
23 - 15 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lugh Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Williams!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blackburn throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackburn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams lands a high kick!
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Williams.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blackburn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Lugh Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackburn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blackburn slips under a jab.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams slips a straight right by Blackburn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn slips a straight right by Williams.
Blackburn throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Blackburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams shapes to counter with a head kick.
Williams connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Blackburn throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Blackburn gets a clinch.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Daniel Williams has been cut.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Blackburn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blackburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams scores with a kick to the body.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blackburn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Blackburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blackburn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blackburn rather than just go for the knockout.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Blackburn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Blackburn moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWilliams.
Williams lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams slips under a jab from Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams slips a jab from Blackburn.
Williams throws a big counter head kick but Blackburn avoids it with no problem.
Blackburn blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blackburn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blackburn throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Blackburn misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blackburn throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Blackburn throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blackburn throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
A nice side step and Williams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams looks for the body kick but Blackburn saw that one coming.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Blackburn's head.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Blackburn lands a jab.
Blackburn wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Williams moves away
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blackburn moves into the clinch.
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackburn takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Williams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackburn is just out of range.
Blackburn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
Blackburn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Blackburn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters circling a little - Williams finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab from Blackburn.
Blackburn jabs at Williams's body.
Blackburn looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
A nice side step and Williams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blackburn slips a straight right by Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn works the jab nicely.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blackburn walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
A head kick misses from Williams.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blackburn scores with a jab.
Blackburn connects with a jab.
Blackburn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackburn.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackburn throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Blackburn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blackburn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams throws a head kick but Blackburn moves out of range.
Williams swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Blackburn looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackburn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams lands a jab.
Daniel Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Blackburn as he connects with a hook.
Blackburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackburn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackburn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blackburn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Blackburn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams blocks a jab.
Blackburn lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blackburn moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Williams punishes Blackburn's body with a nice straight punch.
Blackburn takes the fight into the clinch.
Williams pushes Blackburn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blackburn misses with some punches.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
Williams tries a body shot but Blackburn blocks it.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackburn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blackburn misses with a hook to the body
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blackburn on the side of the head.
Blackburn blocks a jab.
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
Blackburn slips under a jab.
Blackburn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blackburn lands with an overhand left.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blackburn with a jab.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackburn.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blackburn throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Blackburn's shoulder, as Blackburn tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lugh Blackburn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Williams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Blackburn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blackburn sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Blackburn ducks down to avoid it.
Blackburn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blackburn throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Williams!
Blackburn dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams lands with a kick to the temple. Blackburn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blackburn misses with a looping left.
Williams replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Blackburn blocks it well.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackburn moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn instigates a clinch.
Blackburn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Blackburn fails to pull guard.
Blackburn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blackburn can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blackburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams has Blackburn pushed against the cage.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Williams working aggressively here.
Blackburn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blackburn gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams is rocked!
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!
Blackburn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackburn finish him?
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lugh Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a big uppercut that drops Williams! More strikes from Blackburn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Williams lies dazed against the cage as Blackburn celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lugh Blackburn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pascual Perez (ranked 4189 p4p, 396 weight class) and Katurian Tupolski (ranked 1852 p4p, 210 weight class). Perez comes into the arena with Another One Bites The Dust blaring out of the sound system. Tupolski has chosen Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 29 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pascual Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 22 - 3, fighting out of London, Katurian Tupolski!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tupolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tupolski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tupolski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tupolski scores with a decent looking hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Perez's leg. Perez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tupolski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tupolski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Tupolski.
Tupolski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tupolski working Perez over with knees to the body.
Perez takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tupolski - that landed with a thud.
Tupolski lands a knee to the head.
Tupolski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tupolski landing knees to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Perez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Perez is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands with a short shot to the head.
Tupolski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tupolski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tupolski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tupolski landing knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tupolski.
Tupolski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tupolski crunches a lovely knee into Perez's ribcage.
A hook to the body from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tupolski lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Perez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Tupolski - that landed with a thud.
Tupolski lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Tupolski - that landed with a thud.
Tupolski lands a knee to the body.
Tupolski pushes Perez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tupolski landing knees to the body.
Perez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tupolski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tupolski.
Good body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Perez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tupolski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Tupolski - that landed with a thud.
Tupolski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tupolski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski landing knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a knee to the head.
Perez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Tupolski.
A short right from Tupolski.
Tupolski scores a nice knee to the body.
Tupolski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tupolski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tupolski.
Tupolski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Perez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski lands a damaging elbow.
Tupolski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Perez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tupolski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tupolski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tupolski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perezs head.
Tupolski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tupolski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tupolski.
Perez misses with the head strike.
Tupolski scores with a hook to the body.
Tupolski gets through Perez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tupolski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tupolski obliges.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike.
Tupolski lands a knee to the body.
Tupolski lands a good knee to the midsection. Perez won't want to take too many of those.
Tupolski lands a knee to the head.
Tupolski is leaning against Perez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tupolski working Perez over with knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a damaging elbow.
Tupolski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tupolski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Tupolski is working Perez over against the cage.
Perez takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tupolski gets a clinch.
Perez tightens his grip and picks Tupolski up, before dumping him to the ground. Tupolski manages to land in guard.
Tupolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tupolski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tupolski keeping full guard, as Perez tries to pass.
Tupolski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Perez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez moves in looking to clinch but Tupolski pushes him off.
Tupolski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perez doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski connects with a crisp jab.
Pascual Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski throws a head kick that Perez semi-blocks.
Perez shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls well. He's pushed Perez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tupolski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perez, pushing him back against the cage.
Perez tries for a takedown but Tupolski manages to get underhooks.
Perez goes for a takedown attempt but Tupolski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascual Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupolski digs a good hook to Perez's body.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
Perez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski's corner calls for a 1-2. Tupolski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tupolski throws a good cross that connects.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the body.
Perez misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Tupolski.
Tupolski is looking to slow Perez down with leg kicks.
A head kick by Perez misses
and Tupolski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Tupolski does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Perez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tupolski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perez. That did some damage!
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tupolski avoids a wild elbow strike from Perez.
Perez misses with a punch on the inside.
Tupolski lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tupolski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Perez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Tupolski as the two fighters clinch.
Tupolski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tupolski lands an elbow inside.
A right hand to the body from Tupolski.
A shot in the inside from Tupolski.
Perez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski lands a shot to the body.
Perez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tupolski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tupolski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perez.
Knees to the body from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Tupolski lands a knee to the body.
Tupolski crunches a lovely knee into Perez's ribcage.
Tupolski scores a nice knee to the body.
Tupolski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Tupolski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Tupolski lands a knee to the body.
Tupolski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Tupolski scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez tries to break free but Tupolski pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tupolski.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tupolski obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tupolski lands a slapping body shot.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perez drives through and clinches with Tupolski against the cage.
Tupolski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tupolski lands a good knee to the midsection. Perez won't want to take too many of those.
Tupolski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Tupolski lands a knee to the head.
Tupolski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perez is trying to stall.
Tupolski digs a right hand into Perez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perez's gas tank.
Tupolski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tupolski works on Perez's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Tupolski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski lands a hook that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Tupolski connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tupolski working Perez over with knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tupolski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perez is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tupolski.
Oh Perez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tupolski lands a knee to the head.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the side of Perez's head.
Tupolski lands a nice knee to the body.
Tupolski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Perez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tupolski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Tupolski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tupolski presses Perez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski scores a nice knee to the body.
Perez tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perez seems to have got his legs back now.
Tupolski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tupolski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Tupolski.
Perez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tupolski smiles and moves away.
Nice jab there from Tupolski.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski cracks the inside of Perez's front leg.
Perez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tupolski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Perez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perez is looking to clinch but Tupolski is avoiding it.
Tupolski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Perez rather than just go for the knockout.
Perez looks to land a combination but Tupolski avoids it well.
Tupolski dips to his left and cracks Perez with an uppercut!
Perez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Tupolski finds it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Perez's head.
Perez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tupolski. Tupolski obviously looking to wear him down.
Perez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tupolski swivels and escapes.
Perez tries to clinch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski lands a jab to the head.
Tupolski with a jab.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez is looking to clinch but Tupolski is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Perez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascual Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez with a poor takedown
and Tupolski counters with a stiff right hand.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Perez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tupolski lands a leg kick that knocks Perez off balance momentarily.
Good exchange - Tupolski coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to clinch up but Tupolski keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tupolski shapes to counter with a head kick.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez tries to clinch there but Tupolski circles away.
Tupolski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tupolski lunges at Perez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perez's hand.
Perez fails to land the takedown.
Pascual Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perez there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tupolski 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy West (ranked 1771 p4p, 272 weight class) and Chris Severn (ranked 3473 p4p, 456 weight class). West comes into the arena with Gojira - Shooting Star blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 37 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Severn!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn throws a head kick that misses.
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Severn misses with a leg kick
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Severn throws a head kick that misses
and West counters with a straight right hand.
West looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Severn!
West is putting a hurting on Severn here, landing some big shots from side control.
West landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Severn some visible discomfort.
Severn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but West wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Severn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
West working the ground and pound.
Severn struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Severn is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on West's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
West working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
West tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no West has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
West connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Severn some visible discomfort.
Severn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
West scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Severn has escaped the position, nice work there.
West is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
West wants to lay and pray for a moment but Severn keeps working.
Severn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Severn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
West working away.
West scoring with punches and elbows.
Severn tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West cracks Severn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
West wants to take a breather but Severn manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for West.
West controls from within his opponent's guard.
Severn wants to stand up but West is controlling him.
Severn is pulling down on West's head to control his posture.
West trying to control but Severn is working from the bottom.
Severn is trying to control the position but West postures up.
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.
West is pushing down on Severn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Severn is fighting to maintain full guard but West has managed to sneak the leg through.
Severn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. West is working away from the top position though.
West scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
West drops an elbow to the side of Severn's head.
Severn gets full guard.
West working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Severn pulls West in close to his closed guard and prevents West from doing any damage or advancing position.
Severn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Severn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. West defends it easily.
West postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy West dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
West throws a head kick that misses.
West connects with the punch.
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Severn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Severn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Severn misses with a body kick.
Severn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West dives in for a single leg takedown but Severn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
West checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn throws a jab when West was well out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from West.
Severn wants to counter the offense by West and move into the clinch position.
West keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn is looking to chop away at West's legs.
West throws a body punch but Severn moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from West.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severn scores with a leg kick.
Severn falls off balance throwing a combination
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
West dives in for a single leg takedown but Severn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West with a poor takedown
and Severn counters with a straight right hand.
Severn misses the shot to the body.
Severn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
West closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Severn quickly recovers to half guard.
Severn trying to hold on to West's head to control him but West postures up.
Severn taking some punishment here, with West in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from West there.
Severn is controlling West's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. West lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. West lands a nice short elbow.
Severn tries to roll over but West keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Severn's head.
West is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Severn!
West trying to control but Severn is having none of it.
West in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Severn is bucking up trying to escape but West cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Severn can do to turn this around?
West landing shots from mount.
Severn is rocked!
Severn is bucking up trying to escape but West cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Severn is still in real trouble! Can West finish him?
West postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Severn is out cold - huge knockout for West!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy West!
After winning the bout, Billy West 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Masada The Zealot (ranked 2247 p4p, 263 weight class) and Reno Rawlings (ranked 1751 p4p, 208 weight class). Rawlings is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Burned. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masada The Zealot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Reno Rawlings!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Zealot gets caught napping as Rawlings dives in and scores a takedown. The Zealot manages to retain guard.
Rawlings missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Zealot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Zealot keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Rawlings distracts The Zealot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rawlings throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Zealot wants to stand but Rawlings is controlling the position.
The Zealot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rawlings manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings has his foot on The Zealot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Zealot works his way back into a safe position though.
The Zealot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Zealot wants to stand but Rawlings has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlings looking for subs off his back but The Zealot has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rawlings controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rawlings trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Zealot seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rawlings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rawlings gets back to full guard.
Rawlings looking for a sweep. Not yet Rawlings, not yet.
The Zealot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Zealot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rawlings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Zealot has managed to get both his arms back between Rawlings's legs - danger averted.
Rawlings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rawlings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Zealot's guard.
The Zealot keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rawlings trying to control but The Zealot is working from the bottom.
Rawlings throwing strikes but missing.
Rawlings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Zealot is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Hilo Ippon Squad inform me that Rawlings has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The Zealot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rawlings.
The Zealot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Zealot looks to land a combination but Rawlings avoids it well.
Masada The Zealot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rawlings throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rawlings scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Zealot doesn't seem bothered though.
Rawlings throws a looping overhand right but The Zealot ducks down to avoid it.
Rawlings pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Zealot fails to land with a series of punches.
Rawlings scores with a three punch combo!
Rawlings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rawlings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Zealot connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rawlings dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The Zealot misses with a body shot.
Rawlings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rawlings moves out of range of the strikes.
And Rawlings tries to counter it with a takedown but The Zealot pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The Zealot misses with a wild body shot.
Rawlings misses the jab.
As Rawlings looks to move away, The Zealot throws a big counter combo but Rawlings just gets out of the way.
The Zealot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Zealot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by The Zealot.
Rawlings moves out of range as The Zealot strikes.
A slow jab from The Zealot misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Zealot misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Rawlings there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Rawlings.
Rawlings is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Zealot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlings scores with a punch to the head.
The Zealot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Zealot pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rawlings back to the cage. The Zealot follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rawlings drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rawlings staying out of range there.
The Zealot misses the body punch
and Rawlings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Zealot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawlings moves away.
The Zealot throws an off balance right hand
and Rawlings counters with a straight right hand.
The Zealot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rawlings throws a shot from downtown. The Zealot moves away and avoids it.
Rawlings is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Zealot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A lazy left from The Zealot finds it's target.
That's two 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!
The Zealot just misses with a punch to the body.
The Zealot walks into a stiff left hand from Rawlings.
Rawlings on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masada The Zealot is winning the standup battle so far.
Rawlings scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Zealot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawlings.
Rawlings feints the counter takedown.
The Zealot throws an off balance right hand
and Rawlings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Zealot throws a series of punches but Rawlings moves out of range.
The Zealot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rawlings stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Zealot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Zealot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot swings widly with a right hand
and Rawlings counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rawlings is stalling in the full guard.
Rawlings passes The Zealot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rawlings controlling the action here.
Rawlings thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Zealot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rawlings.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings throwing shots but The Zealot is blocking nicely.
Rawlings thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rawlings missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reno Rawlings has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rawlings stalling away here and it's allowed The Zealot to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rawlings stands and throws The Zealot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The Zealot tries to improve position but can't.
Rawlings happy to just control the position for now.
Rawlings tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reno Rawlings will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
The Zealot misses with a body shot.
Rawlings looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The Zealot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Zealot throws a big shot that misses.
Rawlings looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rawlings dodges the punch combination from The Zealot.
Rawlings looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Zealot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rawlings connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Zealot scrambles back to his feet.
The Zealot leaves Rawlings with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rawlings.
Rawlings needs to keep his hands up - The Zealot had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Zealot enables Rawlings to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Zealot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The Zealot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rawlings looking to pass the guard.
The Zealot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rawlings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Zealot is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlings postures up in The Zealot's guard and throws a big left but The Zealot blocks it.
Rawlings distracts The Zealot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Zealot trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rawlings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rawlings passes The Zealot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rawlings is looking to take a break and control but The Zealot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Zealot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rawlings scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rawlings passes to full mount!
Rawlings looking to control but The Zealot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings raining down hammerfists from mount.
Masada The Zealot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rawlings trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Zealot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rawlings trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rawlings pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rawlings.
The Zealot takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rawlings lands a couple of good shots and The Zealot has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rawlings misses with punches from the back.
The Zealot covering up well and avoiding damage.
Rawlings is punishing The Zealot with some ground and pound.
Reno Rawlings is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawlings is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rawlings is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reno Rawlings comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rawlings winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reno Rawlings!
In his post fight interview, Reno Rawlings gave a big smile as he said '(super serious) I will continue to destroy all those that block my path to eternal glory. (brief pause) David your soul now belongs to Reno Rawlings. (laughs...) Master guide me to my next victim. (then disappears)'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 919 p4p, 139 weight class) and Rung Thrym (ranked 1503 p4p, 232 weight class). Thrym is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We Are - Hollywood Undead. Rung Thrym has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
212 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
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39
216 lbs
36 - 18 - 3 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rung Thrym!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thrym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacLeod appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thrym checks a low kick from MacLeod.
Thrym lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrym.
Rung Thrym seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLeod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrym.
MacLeod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thrym missing with a left hand there. MacLeod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacLeod throws a big counter combination but Thrym scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thrym throws a hook to the side of MacLeod's head but MacLeod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacLeod wants to slow Thrym down by chopping away at his legs.
MacLeod lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym throws a right hand that misses
and MacLeod counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Thrym.
Thrym stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacLeod.
Thrym checks a low kick from MacLeod.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Thrym.
A clash of legs there as Thrym blocks the low kick.
MacLeod tests Thrym's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacLeod bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thrym throws MacLeod to one side and escapes!
MacLeod moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrym gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacLeod to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrym utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacLeod trying to control but Thrym is working from the bottom.
MacLeod scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod trying to control but Thrym is working from the bottom.
MacLeod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thrym swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that MacLeod has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
MacLeod postures up in Thrym's guard and throws a big left but Thrym blocks it.
Thrym wants to get back to his feet but MacLeod is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MacLeod looking to sit in guard and control but Thrym gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacLeod escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thrym gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thrym postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym stands and steps away. MacLeod gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thrym throws a jab when MacLeod was well out of range.
MacLeod feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thrym's calf.
MacLeod walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thrym checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacLeod walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thrym.
MacLeod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrym.
MacLeod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thrym.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacLeod.
Thrym throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thrym throws a solid leg kick but MacLeod takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thrym.
MacLeod moves away from the strike by Thrym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrym misses with a straight left.
Thrym bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacLeod's head.
MacLeod is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Thrym.
Thrym throws out a loose jab but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by MacLeod. That's going to slow Thrym down.
Thrym dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrym jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacLeod tries to counter with a takedown but Thrym is quick to defend against it.
Thrym's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacLeod is looking to score with low kicks.
Thrym checks a leg kick.
Thrym is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacLeod with a body shot.
MacLeod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacLeod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacLeod's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thrym connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacLeod scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rung Thrym will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MacLeod gets a double leg takedown into Thrym's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thrym utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacLeod has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thrym wriggles free and stands up.
Thrym checks a low kick from MacLeod.
Thrym misses with a hook.
Thrym throws a right and a left that MacLeod avoids nicely.
MacLeod takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rung Thrym seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod swats away the attempt to clinch by Thrym.
Thrym scores with a leg kick.
Thrym scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrym throws a hook to the side of MacLeod's head but MacLeod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Thrym blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacLeod.
MacLeod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch lands to the side of MacLeod 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rung Thrym is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thrym throws a leg kick
and MacLeod counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
MacLeod not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacLeod is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thrym sees it coming and defends easily.
MacLeod missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacLeod wants to pass to mount but Thrym is defending the position.
MacLeod is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thrym defends it well.
Thrym blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacLeod.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thrym keeps working.
MacLeod uses his free foot to push down on Thrym's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thrym.
MacLeod swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thrym is now in MacLeod's guard. A big mistake from MacLeod there, giving up the dominant position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLeod working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thrym has passed into half guard!
Thrym uses his free foot to push down on MacLeod's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacLeod.
Thrym takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod is looking to improve his position but Thrym isn't that keen on the idea.
MacLeod looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
MacLeod staying busy and making it hard for Thrym to control.
Thrym biding his time, looking for the opening.
MacLeod trying to control the hands but Thrym breaks the grip.
I would not like to be MacLeod right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrym has the hooks in. MacLeod is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Thrym not allowing MacLeod to control his hands.
Good control from Thrym.
MacLeod is trying to break free.
MacLeod trying to control the hands but Thrym breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rung Thrym showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod'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.
MacLeod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
MacLeod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thrym.
Thrym throws the left hand but MacLeod avoids the punch easily.
Thrym slips a jab from MacLeod.
Thrym lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacLeod looks to land a left hand but Thrym moved out of range nicely.
Thrym thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacLeod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thrym can pounce on him.
Thrym checks a low kick from MacLeod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for MacLeod with that takedown attempt.
MacLeod throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacLeod.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thrym misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thrym. That's going to slow MacLeod down.
MacLeod slips a jab from Thrym.
MacLeod throws a leg kick
and Thrym counters with an outside leg kick.
Thrym throws a hook but MacLeod blocks it.
Thrym misses with a body shot.
A big left from Thrym misses.
MacLeod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thrym sprawls and moves away.
MacLeod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacLeod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacLeod.
Thrym slips a jab from MacLeod.
Thrym throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thrym's calf.
MacLeod closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thrym to the mat! Thrym manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thrym swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thrym tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacLeod trying to control but Thrym is working from the bottom.
Thrym avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacLeod drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thrym dives on top into guard.
Thrym stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacLeod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thrym avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacLeod had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thrym defends it easily.
Rung Thrym is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacLeod is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thrym is aware though and is defending well.
Thrym is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacLeod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thrym controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacLeod looking for subs off his back but Thrym has passed one foot through into half guard.
MacLeod looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLeod is pressing down on Thrym's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacLeod being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rung Thrym.
Well Thrym 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rung Thrym!
Rung Thrym took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bomb Bombs (ranked 701 p4p, 82 weight class) and Brent Boston (ranked 1033 p4p, 116 weight class). Brent Boston 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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35
245 lbs
26 - 26 - 0 |
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29
265 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bomb Bombs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brent Boston!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boston checks a leg kick.
Boston slips under a jab.
Boston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bombs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches] in the buildup to the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Boston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Bombs misses.
Bombs clobbers Boston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bombs loads up on a big right hand but Boston slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Bombs.
Bombs tests Boston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boston goes for a double leg but Bombs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bombs continues to drive forward.
A jab from Bombs finds it's way through Boston's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bombs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bombs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bombs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boston.
Boston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bombs thuds his right hand into Boston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donk. Bombs catches Boston right on the button with a cross.
Boston clinches with his opponent.
Boston has a couple of punches blocked by Bombs.
Bombs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Boston - that landed with a thud.
Bombs has had enough of the clinch but Boston keeps him there for the moment.
Bombs is trying to break the clinch but Boston is controlling him.
Bombs tries a body shot but Boston blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston pushes Bombs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Boston prevents a body shot from Bombs.
Bombs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bombs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bombs tries to land knees in the clinch but Boston avoids the damage to the body.
Bombs working aggressively here.
Bombs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bombs is looking to get back to is feet but Boston passes into side control.
Boston lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bombs tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Boston landing strikes from the mount and Bombs is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston raining down hammerfists from mount.
Boston trying to control but Bombs is having none of it.
Boston cracks Bombs with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Boston throws some wild stikes that Bombs manages to avoid easily.
Boston dominating with strikes here.
Boston looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombs wants to hold on but Boston pushes him away.
Bombs is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bombs working to try and regain half guard.
Bombs somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Bombs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Bombs tries to sprawl but Boston drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomb Bombs dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Boston misses with a double jab
and Bombs counters with a straight right hand.
Bombs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boston throws a leg kick that misses.
Bombs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Bombs misses its intended target.
Bombs misses with a hook.
Boston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombs misses with an uppercut
and Boston counters with a one-two to the body.
Boston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bombs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brent Boston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boston defending well as Bombs loads up on a big left hand.
Boston 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston throws a big elbow that misses.
Bombs wants to stand up but Boston is controlling him.
Bombs keeping moving, preventing Boston from controlling successfully.
Bombs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boston trying to control the position from guard on top but Bombs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bombs trying to control the position.
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.
Boston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bombs throws out the jab.
Bombs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boston.
Bombs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bomb Bombs is winning the standup battle so far.
Boston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boston shoots in looking for a takedown but Bombs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bombs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bombs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bombs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bombs counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Boston with that takedown attempt.
Bombs scores with a sloppy right hand. Boston should have avoided that one.
Bombs misses with a straight right.
Boston moves away from the strike by Bombs.
Boston replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bombs blocks it well.
Bombs misses with a body shot
and Boston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bombs throws an off balance right hand
and Boston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Bombs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boston doesn't seem phased though.
Bombs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A leg kick checked by Boston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombs misses with a double jab
and Boston counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boston content to stall in guard here.
Bombs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boston is controlling him.
Boston landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brent Boston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Boston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boston shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bombs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bombs wants to control but Boston passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombs tries to buck Boston off but Boston is having none of it.
Boston cracks Bombs with a big elbow.
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.
Boston wants to control but Bombs is keeping him busy.
Bombs is working to avoid the ground and pound but Boston connects with a decent elbow.
Bombs tries to bench press Boston off him but Boston keeps the position.
Bombs tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Boston with shots to the head and body - Bombs looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boston tries to control but Bombs wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston landing shots from mount.
Boston lands a big shot there that rocks Bombs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bombs wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bombs is squirming around, avoiding Boston's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bombs is trying desperately to improve position.
Boston controlling his opponent.
Bombs tries to buck Boston off but he can't manage it.
Boston lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bombs hang on?
Boston tries to control but Bombs wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boston in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Boston wants to control the pace but Bombs is squirming around nicely.
Bombs taking shots to the head.
Bombs is rocked!
A big strike lands for Boston! That's really hurt Bombs and he's turned his back - Boston keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Boston jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brent Boston!
Brent Boston took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Venom Combat Sports for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Sigfridsson (ranked 666 p4p, 91 weight class) and Wampage Johnson (ranked 581 p4p, 83 weight class). Johnson has chosen Come Over (feat. Stylo G) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
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36
198 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
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Sigfridsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wampage Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson throws a jab when Sigfridsson was well out of range.
Sigfridsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Sigfridsson is out of range.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a leg kick.
Sigfridsson throws a body kick that misses.
Sigfridsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Sigfridsson moved out of range nicely.
Sigfridsson defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Sigfridsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sigfridsson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson counters with a body kick.
Sigfridsson has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sigfridsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sigfridssons head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sigfridsson blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Sigfridsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sigfridsson throws a head punch that misses.
Sigfridsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sigfridsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Sigfridsson wants to clinch.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
A low kick from Sigfridsson misses
and Johnson counters with a body kick that stops Sigfridsson in his tracks momentarily.
Sigfridsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Sigfridsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sigfridsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Sigfridsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sigfridsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sigfridsson moves into the clinch.
Johnson wants to break free but Sigfridsson has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Sigfridsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sigfridsson is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Sigfridsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sigfridsson.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sigfridsson. Sigfridsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Sigfridsson throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sigfridsson manages to avoid it.
Sigfridsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sigfridsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sigfridsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Sigfridsson's leg but Sigfridsson calmly moves out of range.
As Johnson backs away, Sigfridsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Sigfridsson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Sigfridsson is out of range.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Sigfridsson. Sigfridsson maintains the clinch.
Sigfridsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Sigfridsson being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sigfridsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sigfridsson misses with the head strike.
Johnson just leaning against Sigfridsson, taking a breather.
Sigfridsson is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Sigfridsson lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Sigfridsson avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Sigfridsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sigfridsson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sigfridsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Sigfridsson blocks an uppercut.
Sigfridsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sigfridsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sigfridsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Sigfridsson lands with an overhand left.
Sigfridsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Sigfridsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sigfridsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Sigfridsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sigfridsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Sigfridsson lands with a left to the head.
Sigfridsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson pushes Sigfridsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sigfridsson's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sigfridsson blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigfridsson can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sigfridsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Sigfridsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Sigfridsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sigfridsson throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
Johnson takes a swing at Sigfridsson's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Sigfridsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sigfridsson is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Sigfridsson cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sigfridsson looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Sigfridsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sigfridsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Sigfridsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Sigfridsson's ribcage. Sigfridsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sigfridsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Sigfridsson avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson taking a breather.
Sigfridsson is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Sigfridsson can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Sigfridsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sigfridsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sigfridsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sigfridsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Sigfridsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Sigfridsson moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries a body shot but Sigfridsson blocks it.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Sigfridsson avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigfridsson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Sigfridsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson has Sigfridsson pushed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Sigfridsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sigfridsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sigfridsson connects with a combination that backs up Johnson into the cage. Sigfridsson lands a flurry of punches that gets past Johnson's guard. Johnson is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Sigfridsson bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Sigfridsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Goldstein (ranked 43 p4p, 3 weight class) and Alexey Juravlev (ranked 1350 p4p, 153 weight class). Samson Goldstein has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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240 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Samson Goldstein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Alexey Juravlev!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juravlev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Goldstein.
Goldstein wants to clinch.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Juravlev.
Juravlev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goldstein.
A little jabbing left from Juravlev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Juravlev throws a jab when Goldstein was well out of range.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
Juravlev misses with a looping left.
Goldstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Juravlev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goldstein works Juravlev's body with a nice hook.
Juravlev misses with a two punch combination.
Goldstein lands with a good body shot.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
Goldstein slips under a jab.
Goldstein moves into the clinch.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Juravlev controls his hands.
Goldstein digs a right hand into Juravlev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Juravlev's gas tank.
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!
Goldstein lands a nice uppercut.
Juravlev working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juravlev looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goldstein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Juravlev blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Juravlev - that landed with a thud.
Juravlev wants to break free but Goldstein has control.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Juravlev prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Juravlev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Juravlev.
Juravlev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Juravlev controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Juravlev looking to throw knees to the head but Goldstein is blocking nicely.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Juravlev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juravlev.
Juravlev tries to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goldstein as Juravlev tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juravlev.
Goldstein avoiding damage as Juravlev throws knees to the body.
Juravlev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldstein takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juravlev prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
Juravlev has had enough of the clinch but Goldstein keeps him there for the moment.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Juravlev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juravlev blocks an uppercut.
Juravlev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Juravlev blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Juravlev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Juravlev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goldstein in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Juravlev throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juravlev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juravlev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldstein.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goldstein as Juravlev tries to tie him up.
Juravlev is looking to break free of the clinch but Goldstein has double underhooks.
Goldstein scores with a shoulder strike.
Goldstein scores with a shoulder strike.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Juravlev manages to break the clinch.
Juravlev misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Juravlev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goldstein.
It looks like Alexey Juravlev has been cut.
Goldstein scores with a leg kick.
Goldstein moves into the clinch.
Juravlev lands with a right to the head.
Juravlev lands an elbow that stopped Goldstein in his tracks for a moment.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juravlev's elbow.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juravlev's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juravlev.
Goldstein tries to work over Juravlev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Goldstein.
Juravlev looks winded!
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Juravlev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juravlev lands a nice elbow.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Juravlev is pushing Goldstein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Goldstein lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Goldstein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Juravlev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Juravlev.
Goldstein lands a leg kick that knocks Juravlev off balance momentarily.
Goldstein tries a low kick but Juravlev avoids it.
Juravlev throws a counter combo.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juravlev.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Juravlev is having none of it.
Goldstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Juravlev trying to land knees to the body.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juravlev backwards.
Juravlev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juravlev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goldstein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juravlev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldstein.
Juravlev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Goldstein.
Juravlev is breathing heavily.
Juravlev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juravlev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Juravlev blocks it.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Juravlev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goldstein is keeping busy.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juravlev lands with a light punch inside.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juravlev backwards.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Juravlev.
Goldstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juravlev can do to turn this around?
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Juravlev.
Juravlev cracks Goldstein with a nice body shot.
Samson Goldstein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That has opened up Alexey Juravlev's cut even more.
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!
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juravlev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Juravlev lands a right hand.
Juravlev slows down the pace here.
Juravlev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Juravlev blocks it.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juravlev misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juravlev.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juravlev's elbow.
Goldstein tries to work over Juravlev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juravlev has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Juravlev.
Juravlev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juravlev blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Juravlev's efforts to push away.
Juravlev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldstein.
Juravlev stalling in the clinch but Goldstein improves position.
Goldstein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Juravlev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Juravlev.
Juravlev misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Juravlev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Goldstein.
The cut above Alexey Juravlev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldstein.
Nice body punch from Goldstein.
A short left from Goldstein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Juravlev.
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of Juravlev's head.
Juravlev is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Juravlev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexey Juravlev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Juravlev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldstein avoids it.
Goldstein is leaning against Juravlev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goldstein cracks Juravlev with a nice body shot.
Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldstein cracks Juravlev with a nice body shot.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Juravlev backwards.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Juravlev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Juravlev throws out a counter right but Goldstein avoids it with no problem.
Goldstein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goldstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juravlev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goldstein fakes the body blow, causing Juravlev to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Juravlev goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein retains his heavyweight title!
Samson Goldstein 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Royal Pain (ranked 102 p4p, 14 weight class) and Kasey Scorpion (ranked 275 p4p, 34 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pain might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to AC/DC Thunderstruck. Scorpion comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jiu Jitsu kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royal Pain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kasey Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain misses with an uppercut
and Scorpion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scorpion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion misses with a straight left.
Pain is looking to counter punch.
Scorpion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Pain.
Scorpion is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Scorpion there.
Pain rushes Scorpion and presses him up against the cage.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Pain tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pain is trying to force a seperation but Scorpion has the dominant position.
Pain tries to stall but Scorpion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pain tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Pain back against the cage.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Pain.
Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A shot in the inside from Scorpion.
Scorpion has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pain uses from the top position.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain with a nice head shot there.
Pain wants to control from the top but Scorpion keeps moving.
Pain landing with the ground and pound.
Scorpion is looking for a triangle but Pain pushes his legs off easily.
Pain is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scorpion's head.
Pain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Scorpion is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pain rolls with it to try and escape but Scorpion cranks on the arm and Pain is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Kasey Scorpion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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