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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Monroe (ranked 1840 p4p, 184 weight class) and William Dewey (ranked 2595 p4p, 231 weight class). Monroe comes to the cage accompanied by Deep Ocean - Island drumming. William Dewey acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Dewey!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dewey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Monroe cracks Dewey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dewey stuns Monroe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monroe looks to land a combination but Dewey avoids it well.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Dewey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monroe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dewey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Ricky Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt.
Dewey is looking for the big counter here.
Nice defenses there by Dewey.
Dewey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dewey moves away.
A nice side step and Dewey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dewey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monroe misses with a combination
and Dewey counters by moving into the clinch.
Monroe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dewey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe struggles to land a body shot inside as Dewey controls his hands.
Monroe pushes Dewey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monroe misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe throws a punch but it's blocked by Dewey.
I was talking to Monroe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dewey blocks an uppercut.
Monroe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dewey blocks an uppercut.
Monroe can't find room to land a body shot as Dewey controls the action.
Monroe misses with some punches.
Dewey lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
Monroe misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Monroe to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Monroe on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Monroe.
Monroe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monroe can't find room to land a body shot as Dewey controls the action.
Monroe struggles to land a body shot inside as Dewey controls his hands.
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!
Monroe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monroe blocks a body shot from Dewey.
Dewey tries to land a knee to the head but Monroe blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Monroe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dewey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monroe presses Dewey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Monroe swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewey uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monroe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dewey blocking some punches.
Monroe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dewey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe blocks the elbow strike.
Dewey cracks Monroe with a nice body shot.
Monroe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Monroe fails to land.
Dewey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monroe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monroe misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewey prevents a body shot from Monroe.
Monroe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dewey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dewey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Monroe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monroe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Dewey.
Dewey blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Monroe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monroe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dewey's elbow.
Monroe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dewey backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewey swings wildly with an uppercut but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monroe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Monroe 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.
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt.
Monroe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Monroe working over Dewey with some ground and pound. Dewey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Monroe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Monroe.
Monroe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dewey's head.
Dewey is trying to stand up here but Monroe is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe wants to pass to mount but Dewey is defending the position.
Monroe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dewey can do to turn this around?
Dewey pushes Monroe off looking to stand but Monroe dives back in and keeps control.
Monroe working Dewey over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewey is trying to stand back up but Monroe is controlling him
Monroe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Monroe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dewey keeping hold of Monroe's head, controlling as best he can.
Dewey regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Monroe.
Dewey kicks Monroe off and gets to his feet.
Dewey dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dewey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monroe was well out of range. Poor timing from Dewey.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Dewey saw that one coming.
Monroe with a nice cross.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe moves out of range of the leg kick from Dewey.
Ricky Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
Dewey ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Monroe backing away here, and Dewey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Some wild striking there from Dewey.
Nice defenses there by Dewey.
Dewey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dewey tries to move into range but Monroe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe throws a right hand that Dewey ducks under and follows up with a left that Dewey also avoids with ease.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Dewey.
Monroe misses with a few strikes there.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Dewey is out of range.
Monroe sizes up Dewey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
Dewey walks into a straight right hand from Monroe.
Monroe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Monroe.
Dewey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dewey only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dewey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Monroe.
Dewey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dewey.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe defending well as Dewey loads up on a big left hand.
Dewey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monroe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dewey on the side of the head.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dewey as he jumps to the side.
Dewey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dewey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe misses with a hook
and Dewey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monroe's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Dewey.
Monroe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Monroe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Dewey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dewey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Monroe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dewey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monroe is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Monroe.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Dewey swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Dewey scores with a hook to the body. Monroe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monroe takes one to the chin there.
Dewey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Dewey blocks a jab.
Monroe sets himself, and Dewey steps forward looking for the clinch! Monroe avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dewey counters with an inside leg kick.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Dewey saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Dewey.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Dewey.
Dewey is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dewey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monroe rather than just go for the knockout.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dewey was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Dewey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dewey connects with a body shot that sends Monroe's belly button to the back.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dewey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monroe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Dewey is just out of range.
Dewey throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Dewey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe throws a jab when Dewey was well out of range.
Dewey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dewey throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Dewey.
William Dewey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Monroe - just one landing.
Monroe scores with a jab. Dewey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe moves out of range as Dewey throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Dewey.
Dewey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Monroe throws the left hand but Dewey avoids the punch easily.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dewey throws a front kick that sends Monroe stumbling back into the cage.
Dewey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dewey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe lands a jab to Dewey's midsection.
Dewey ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Monroe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dewey counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe connects with a right hand. Dewey shakes it off.
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dewey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monroe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dewey scrambles back to his feet.
Monroe scores with a jab to the head.
Dewey ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Dewey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dewey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dewey throws a head kick that misses.
Dewey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monroe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Dewey is just out of range.
Ricky Monroe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dewey.
Dewey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monroe is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dewey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Monroe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monroe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Monroe scores with a sloppy right hand. Dewey should have avoided that one.
Monroe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
William Dewey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Dewey as he connects with a hook.
Dewey gets tackled into the cage by Monroe. Monroe maintains the clinch.
Dewey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch on the inside from Monroe fails to land.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dewey to keep the fight standing.
Monroe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dewey.
A short right from Dewey.
Monroe can't find room to land a body shot as Dewey controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricky Monroe.
Well Monroe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Monroe!
Ricky Monroe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mack Mythos (ranked 1419 p4p, 163 weight class) and Pony Mclovin (ranked 2266 p4p, 257 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mclovin's choice of entrance music: Redbone- Come And Get Your Love. Pony Mclovin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mack Mythos's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mack Mythos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pony Mclovin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclovin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mclovin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Mclovin.
Mythos misses with a double jab.
Mythos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mclovin.
Mclovin stuns Mythos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mythos just misses with a punch to the body.
Mclovin cracks a nice hook into Mythos's ribs.
Mythos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Mclovin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mclovin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mclovin.
Mack Mythos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mclovin. Mythos shrugs it off though.
Mythos loads up on a big right hand but Mclovin slips the punch.
Mythos throws a hook to the side of Mclovin's head but Mclovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mythos is just out of range.
Mclovin slips under a jab from Mythos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin throws a series of punches but Mythos avoids them all with ease.
Mclovin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mythos throws an overhand right that lands on Mclovin's shoulder, as Mclovin tries to avoid the shot.
Mclovin just misses with a punch to the body.
Mclovin throws a shot from downtown. Mythos moves away and avoids it.
Mythos just misses with a punch to the body.
Mclovin misses with an uppercut. Mythos saw that one coming.
Mclovin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mythos throws a jab when Mclovin was well out of range.
Mclovin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mythos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mythos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mythos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin tries to land a front kick but Mythos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mythos throws a nice looking combination but Mclovin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Mythos misses.
A big right from Mythos misses.
Mythos throws a sloppy body shot
and Mclovin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Mack Mythos has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mythos lands with a nice body punch.
Mythos lands with a hook. Mclovin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mythos cracks Mclovin with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mythos misses the target.
Mclovin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mythos avoids a kick to the body.
Mclovin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mclovin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mclovin misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin walks into a straight right hand from Mythos.
Mythos cracks Mclovin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Mythos.
Mclovin keeps the fight on the outside.
Mclovin throws a body shot but no joy.
Mclovin cracks Mythos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mclovin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mythos rather than just go for the knockout.
Mythos tries to clinch but Mclovin moves out of range.
A lazy left from Mythos finds it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mclovin.
Mythos misses with a looping right.
Mclovin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mclovin throws a right hand that Mythos ducks under and follows up with a left that Mythos also avoids with ease.
It looked like Mythos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mythos throws a jab when Mclovin was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mythos lands a right hook to the body.
Mythos lands a body shot.
Mythos throws a body shot but no joy.
Mythos throws a jab when Mclovin was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mclovin! But no joy.
Mythos jabs at Mclovin's body.
Mythos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mythos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mclovin throws out the jab.
Mythos throwing a counter right hand but Mclovin manages to avoid it.
Mythos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mclovin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mythos scrambles back to his feet.
Mythos tries to clinch but Mclovin moves out of range.
Mclovin scores with a leg kick.
Mythos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mythos avoids the head kick by Mclovin.
Mythos throwing a counter right hand but Mclovin manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mack Mythos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mack Mythos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mythos scores with a nice strike.
Mclovin thuds a left hand into Mythos's body.
Mythos misses with a wild body shot.
Mclovin moves out of range as Mythos strikes.
Mclovin throws a counter combo.
Mythos is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mythos defending well as Mclovin loads up on a big left hand.
Mclovin throws the left hand but Mythos avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Mythos.
Mclovin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mclovin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mythos misses with a body shot
and Mclovin counters with a stiff right hand.
Mack Mythos is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos misses with a double jab
and Mclovin counters with a big left hand that crumples Mythos! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pony Mclovin!
Pony Mclovin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Holmes (ranked 2988 p4p, 307 weight class) and Qhorin Halfhand (ranked 2062 p4p, 224 weight class). Halfhand is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Portugal. The Man - Feel It Still. Qhorin Halfhand 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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270 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qhorin Halfhand!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halfhand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes throws the left hand but Halfhand avoids the punch easily.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Halfhand.
Halfhand drives through and clinches with Holmes against the cage.
Halfhand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Halfhand to score with a decent uppercut.
Halfhand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halfhand.
Halfhand lands a head kick. Holmes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Halfhand drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halfhand won't allow Holmes to sweep him here.
Halfhand stands up over Holmes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Halfhand wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
Halfhand working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halfhand works over Holmes with some ground and pound from guard.
Holmes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Halfhand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halfhand keeping full guard, as Holmes tries to pass.
Halfhand has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Holmes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Holmes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halfhand knocks Holmes to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big shot lands for Halfhand! That's hurt Holmes! Will he recover? Halfhand fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qhorin Halfhand!
During a confident post fight interview, Qhorin Halfhand thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Higgs Boson (ranked 2243 p4p, 104 weight class) and Yuvraj Singh (ranked 2618 p4p, 121 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Higgs Boson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuvraj Singh!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boson moves away.
Boson throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it.
Singh feints a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Singh.
Singh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Singh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boson sizes up Singh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Singh throws the kick towards the body but Boson avoids it.
Singh instigates a clinch.
Singh lands a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Singh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boson wants to break free but Singh has control.
Boson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Singh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boson is trying to break the clinch but Singh has him pressed against the cage.
Boson prevents a body shot from Singh.
Boson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Boson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Singh throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Singh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right handed body shot lands from Singh.
Singh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Singh prevents Boson from breaking the clinch.
Singh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A body shot lands from Singh.
Singh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boson up against the cage.
Boson blocking some punches.
Singh tries to work over Boson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Singh lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh tries to work over Boson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Singh tries a body shot but Boson blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Singh.
Singh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boson backwards.
Singh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Singh misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Singh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Singh pushes Boson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Singh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boson is looking to break free of the clinch but Singh has double underhooks.
Singh can't find room to land a body shot as Boson controls the action.
Singh taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuvraj Singh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Singh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boson blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Singh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boson.
Nice straight punches there by Boson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boson.
Boson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Singh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boson misses with a left hand
and Singh counters with a thumping low kick.
Boson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh.
Singh flicks out a counter leg kick but Boson steps away.
Boson lands with a slapping head kick.
Singh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boson.
Boson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Boson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Singh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh avoids the head kick by Boson.
A leg kick checked by Boson.
Higgs Boson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boson misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Singh.
Singh walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Singh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Singh backs away, Boson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Boson throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Yuvraj Singh has been cut.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Boson.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Boson.
Singh misses with a straight left.
Singh blocks a jab.
Singh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Boson.
A left and a right from Boson both land. Nice combination.
Boson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh tries a quick counter leg kick but Boson is wise to it.
Boson misses with a lunging right hand
and Boson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Higgs Boson has been cut.
Boson thows a leg kick but Singh checks it
and Singh counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boson misses with a head kick.
Boson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Singh.
Boson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Singh. Singh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boson misses with a hook to the body
and Singh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boson's knee momentarily.
Singh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boson throws an off balance right hand
and Singh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boson throws a series of punches but Singh moves out of range.
Boson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Singh throws a leg kick but Boson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Higgs Boson is winning the standup battle so far.
Boson catches Singh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Singh misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Singh takes one to the side of the head.
Boson throws a right and a left that Singh avoids nicely.
Boson throws a head kick but Singh moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boson.
Boson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singh walks into a straight right hand from Boson.
Boson misses with a straight right.
Singh slips a straight right by Boson.
Boson just misses with a punch to the body.
Boson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boson throws a head kick that misses.
Boson throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Singh flicks out a counter leg kick but Boson steps away.
Boson throws a leg kick
and Singh counters with a nice body shot.
Boson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Singh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Singh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boson looks to land a left hand but Singh moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boson connects with a jab.
Boson misses with a lunging right hand
and Singh counters with a good low kick that Boson was not able to check.
Boson swings widly with a right hand
and Singh counters with a low kick, right behind Boson 's knee.
Boson misses with a hook
and Singh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Boson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Singh tries to clinch there but Boson circles away.
Singh scores with a leg kick.
Boson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boson misses with a looping left.
Singh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boson misses with a hook. Singh ducked under it nicely.
Boson misses with an uppercut
and Boson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Singh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Boson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Higgs Boson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Singh scores with a nice body kick.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Singh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boson.
Boson throws a head kick that half lands.
Singh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boson.
A telegraphed right hand from Boson misses the target.
Singh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boson's sensitive parts.
Boson misses with a low kick.
Boson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Singh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Boson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boson.
Boson throws out a leg kick but Singh moves out of range and Boson only half commits.
Singh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boson.
Boson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Singh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Singh.
Boson wants to slow Singh down by chopping away at his legs.
Singh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boson with a body shot.
Singh lands a leg kick that knocks Boson off balance momentarily.
Boson throws a front kick aimed at Singh's knee but Singh avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Singh, right into the meat.
Boson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boson misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Boson misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Boson as he connects with a hook.
Singh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boson throws a leg kick
and Singh counters with a good, hard body kick but Boson shrugs it off.
Boson throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it.
Boson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Singh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boson backing away here, and Singh unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Boson misses
and Singh counters with a good low kick that Boson was not able to check.
Boson throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it.
Singh connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boson throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.
Singh moves away from the strike by Boson.
Singh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boson.
Boson misses with a hook
and Singh counters with a solid body kick.
Singh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Singh defending well as Boson loads up on a big left hand.
Singh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boson misses with a low kick as Singh jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Singh.
Boson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Singh counters with a body kick that stops Boson in his tracks momentarily.
Boson thows a leg kick but Singh checks it
and Singh counters with a nice leg kick.
Boson looks to land a left hand but Singh moved out of range nicely.
Singh flicks out a counter leg kick but Boson steps away.
Singh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Singh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Singh is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land.
Yuvraj Singh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boson is trying to break the clinch but Singh is controlling him.
Boson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosons head.
Singh gets through Boson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boson is looking to break free of the clinch but Singh has double underhooks.
Singh is struggling to control the position.
Singh stalling.
Singh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Singh misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuvraj Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Singh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuvraj Singh!
In defeat, Higgs Boson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to all the fans here tonight, I love you all!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Stefanovic (ranked 1469 p4p, 209 weight class) and Suleijma Tudekiks (ranked 2188 p4p, 295 weight class). Suleijma Tudekiks 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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192 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
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192 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Stefanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Suleijma Tudekiks!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tudekiks throws a right hand that Stefanovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Stefanovic also avoids with ease.
Tudekiks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tudekiks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tudekiks tries to clinch up but Stefanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Stefanovic is looking to clinch but Tudekiks is avoiding it.
Stefanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tudekiks.
Stefanovic lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A punch combination from Stefanovic misses.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Tudekiks is having none of it.
Tudekiks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stefanovic on the side of the head.
Tudekiks rushes Stefanovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tudekiks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tudekiks dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Tudekiks 's eye.
It looks like Suleijma Tudekiks has been cut.
Stefanovic blocking some punches.
Stefanovic blocks the elbow strike.
Tudekiks has had enough of the clinch but Stefanovic keeps him there for the moment.
Stefanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudekiks blocks an elbow strike.
Tudekiks can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanovic controls the action.
Tudekiks is looking to break free of the clinch but Stefanovic has double underhooks.
Stefanovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tudekiks smiles and moves away.
Tudekiks misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tudekiks lands a body shot.
Stefanovic takes one to the chin there.
Stefanovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Tudekiks misses the target.
Stefanovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stefanovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tudekiks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tudekiks throws a series of punches but Stefanovic avoids them all with ease.
Stefanovic misses with a wild body shot.
As Stefanovic backs off Tudekiks throws a huge counter combo but Stefanovic manages to avoid it all.
Tudekiks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stefanovic misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks throws a one two combo.
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!
Stefanovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stefanovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tudekiks is out of range and Stefanovic settles back down.
Stefanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tudekiks.
Stefanovic gets tackled into the cage by Tudekiks. Tudekiks maintains the clinch.
Tudekiks looking to stall.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tudekiks lands a hook that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tudekiks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tudekiks lands a right hand.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Tudekiks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stefanovic avoids the elbow strike from Tudekiks, against the cage.
Stefanovic lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tudekiks avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefanovic.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Suleijma Tudekiks's cut even more.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Tudekiks prevents a body shot from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tudekiks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Tudekiks.
A short right from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tudekiks has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic blocking some punches.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Tudekiks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Tudekiks takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Suleijma Tudekiks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stefanovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tudekiks just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Stefanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tudekiks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Tudekiks blocks an elbow strike.
Tudekiks lands with a left to the head.
Tudekiks blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tudekiks lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Tudekiks on the inside.
Tudekiks blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tudekiks can't break the clinch.
Stefanovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tudekiks avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Tudekiks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suleijma Tudekiks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Suleijma Tudekiks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tudekiks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stefanovic has managed to clinch.
Tudekiks avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Tudekiks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tudekiks trying to land knees to the body.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tudekiks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stefanovic jumps guard but Tudekiks stands there with Stefanovic around his waist. Stefanovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stefanovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tudekiks blocks it with crossed arms.
Tudekiks lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stefanovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tudekiks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tudekiks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tudekiks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stefanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Tudekiks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stefanovic.
Tudekiks misses with a wild body shot.
Tudekiks scores with a one two! Stefanovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Suleijma Tudekiks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tudekiks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tudekiks misses with an uppercut.
Tudekiks misses with a shot to the body
and Stefanovic counters with a series of strikes. Tudekiks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stefanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tudekiks.
Stefanovic needs to keep his hands up - Tudekiks had a free shot at his head there.
Tudekiks gets a clinch.
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!
Tudekiks dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Tudekiks avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tudekiks looking to slow down the pace here.
Stefanovic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Tudekiks 's eye.
Suleijma Tudekiks's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Suleijma Tudekiks's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Stefanovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rian MacFarlane (ranked 1243 p4p, 141 weight class) and Justin Biggs (ranked 1241 p4p, 140 weight class). MacFarlane comes to the cage accompanied by The Foggy Dew. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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27 - 22 - 0 |
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225 lbs
18 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Rian MacFarlane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Biggs!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacFarlane misses with a body punch
and Biggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Biggs avoids the head kick by MacFarlane.
Biggs throws a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Biggs. Those never looked like landing.
MacFarlane throws a hook but Biggs blocks it.
Biggs digs a good hook to MacFarlane's body.
Rian MacFarlane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Biggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacFarlane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacFarlane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacFarlane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Biggs's calf.
Biggs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
MacFarlane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacFarlane lands a jab to the nose.
MacFarlane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Biggs throws a hook but MacFarlane avoids it easily.
MacFarlane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Biggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Biggs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacFarlane scores with a head kick. Biggs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacFarlane.
Biggs looks to land a right hand but MacFarlane moved out of range.
MacFarlane is looking to chop away at Biggs's legs.
MacFarlane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Biggs throws a jab but it's blocked by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane throws a counter high kick but Biggs was just alert enough to avoid it.
MacFarlane misses with a looping left.
MacFarlane misses with a looping right.
Biggs blocks a low kick nicely.
MacFarlane tries to clinch but Biggs moves out of range.
Biggs throws a counter combo.
MacFarlane dodges the punch combination from Biggs.
Biggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacFarlane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacFarlane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs throws a predictable looking body shot
and MacFarlane counters with an inside leg kick.
MacFarlane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggs moves away.
MacFarlane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Biggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacFarlane misses with a low kick.
Biggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacFarlane.
Biggs is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters circling - Biggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacFarlane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Biggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Biggs avoids the body shot from MacFarlane.
Biggs blocks a jab.
Biggs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
MacFarlane lands a jab.
That has opened up Justin Biggs's cut even more.
MacFarlane throws a low kick, looking for Biggs's leg but Biggs calmly moves out of range.
MacFarlane throws a low kick but Biggs avoids it.
Biggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacFarlane has Biggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Biggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs lands a right hand.
MacFarlane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Biggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Biggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacFarlane lands with a kick to the ribs.
Biggs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Biggs tries to score with a low kick but MacFarlane moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from MacFarlane misses the target.
Biggs throws a leg kick that misses.
Biggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Biggs throws a big shot that misses.
Biggs slips a jab from MacFarlane.
Biggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacFarlane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacFarlane throws a low kick but Biggs moves out of range easily.
MacFarlane throws a leg kick but Biggs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacFarlane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacFarlane throws a body punch but Biggs moves out of range.
MacFarlane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biggs unleashes a big counter combination but MacFarlane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Biggs throws a solid leg kick but MacFarlane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Biggs.
Biggs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacFarlane throws a hook to the side of Biggs's head but Biggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biggs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Biggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Biggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Biggs blocks a low kick nicely.
Biggs tries to bum rush MacFarlane with a series of wild strikes but MacFarlane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacFarlane misses with a low kick.
Biggs with a hook.
MacFarlane defending well as Biggs loads up on a big left hand.
MacFarlane lands a right hook to the body.
Biggs scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rian MacFarlane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs'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.
Biggs feints a jab promting MacFarlane to slip. Biggs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. MacFarlane slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
MacFarlane throws a poor cross that misses
and Biggs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Biggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
MacFarlane has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Biggs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacFarlane checks a low kick from Biggs.
MacFarlane throws a low kick but Biggs moves out of range easily.
Justin Biggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacFarlane clinches with his opponent.
MacFarlane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacFarlane misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacFarlane tries a body shot but Biggs blocks it.
MacFarlane throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Biggs.
MacFarlane misses with the head strike.
MacFarlane swings wildly with an uppercut but Biggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Biggs lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacFarlane struggles to land a body shot inside as Biggs controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Biggs.
Biggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biggs checks a leg kick nicely.
MacFarlane moves out of range as Biggs strikes.
Biggs ducks under a wild hook from MacFarlane.
Biggs misses with a few strikes there.
MacFarlane is looking to counter punch.
MacFarlane misses with a shot to the body
and Biggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacFarlane is looking to chop away at Biggs's legs.
Biggs throws out a counter right but MacFarlane avoids it with no problem.
MacFarlane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacFarlane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Biggs! But no joy.
MacFarlane wants to clinch
and Biggs counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacFarlane's knee momentarily.
MacFarlane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Biggs checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Biggs lands a nice shot to the body.
MacFarlane tries to land a leg kick but Biggs saw it coming and moves away.
MacFarlane dodges the punch combination from Biggs.
A head kick misses from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane backing away here, and Biggs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacFarlane misses with a straight left.
Biggs throws a lazy uppercut
and MacFarlane counters with an inside leg kick.
MacFarlane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Biggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Biggs avoids the head kick by MacFarlane.
Biggs just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of MacFarlane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacFarlane misses with an uppercut. Biggs saw that one coming.
MacFarlane lands a nice shot that snaps Biggs's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane misses with a looping right.
Biggs blocks a head kick by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane tries to clinch up.
Biggs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacFarlane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Justin Biggs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Biggs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacFarlane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Biggs scrambles back to his feet.
Biggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacFarlane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacFarlane scores with a jab to the head.
MacFarlane throws a body punch but Biggs moves out of range.
Biggs stuns MacFarlane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacFarlane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Biggs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacFarlane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Biggs.
Rian MacFarlane is winning the standup battle so far.
MacFarlane with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Biggs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane throws a lazy right hand but Biggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biggs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacFarlane checks the leg kick.
Biggs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacFarlane throws a low kick but Biggs avoids it.
Biggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Biggs ducks under a wild hook from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Biggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Biggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacFarlane.
Biggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacFarlane.
Biggs misses with a punch to the body.
MacFarlane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rian MacFarlane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Biggs clobbers MacFarlane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That kick from MacFarlane tenderised Biggs's leg. Biggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacFarlane blocks a leg kick.
Biggs misses with a straight left.
Biggs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Biggs throws a series of punches but MacFarlane moves out of range.
MacFarlane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacFarlane looks to clinch
and Biggs counters with a good low kick that MacFarlane was not able to check.
Biggs throws a body punch but MacFarlane moves out of range.
MacFarlane throws a sloppy head kick and Biggs moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Biggs looks to throw the jab but MacFarlane is out of range.
It looked like MacFarlane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacFarlane throws a right hand that misses
and Biggs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacFarlane throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs misses with a straight right.
MacFarlane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Biggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane moves out of range as Biggs strikes.
MacFarlane moves to clinch but Biggs breaks away
and Biggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacFarlane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Biggs is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Biggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from MacFarlane.
Biggs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
MacFarlane throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Biggs! But no joy.
Biggs checks a leg kick.
Biggs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Biggs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
MacFarlane takes a swing at Biggs's ribcage but misses.
Biggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacFarlane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Biggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Justin Biggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs cracks MacFarlane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacFarlane is rocked!
OH! MacFarlane has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Biggs smells blood and charges in for the finish! Biggs unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of MacFarlane sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Justin Biggs!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Justin Biggs waved his t-shirt featuring Cartel Elite Supps's logo in front of the cameras.
Rian MacFarlane was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Righty Handy (ranked 1258 p4p, 177 weight class) and Bill Newton (ranked 983 p4p, 147 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Biggie Righty Handy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Biggie Righty Handy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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194 lbs
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197 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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Biggie Righty Handy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newton throws out the jab.
Handy scores with a leg kick.
Newton swings widly with a right hand
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handy. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handy scores with the left hand. Newton knows he should have avoided that one.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Handy shows good takedown defense.
Handy ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Newton works Handy's body with a nice hook.
Newton looks to land a left hand but Handy moved out of range nicely.
Newton throws a body punch but Handy moves out of range.
Handy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton swings for the body but Handy moves out of range.
Handy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Handy lands a jab to Newton's midsection.
Newton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Newton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Handy rather than just go for the knockout.
Newton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Newton defending well as Handy loads up on a big left hand.
Newton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Handy. Handy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Newton connects with a nice looking jab.
Newton lands with a good body shot.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Handy is just out of range.
Handy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Handy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Biggie Righty Handy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Newton.
Newton tries for a takedown but Handy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Handy cracks Newton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Handy as Newton shoots in.
Handy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Handy slips a jab from Newton.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Handy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Handy misses with an uppercut
and Newton counters with a shoot takedown. Handy fights it but they end up in guard.
Handy wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handy seems keen to control Newton's posture.
Newton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Handy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Handy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Handy!
Newton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Handy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Newton manages to get back to half guard.
Handy controlling the action here.
Newton wants to improve his position but Handy is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill Newton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Handy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Handy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Handy.
Handy throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Handy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Newton staying out of range there.
Handy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Handy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Handy.
Newton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Handy's waist but Handy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Newton off to one side.
Newton dips to his left and cracks Handy with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Newton misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Handy does no damage.
Newton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handy moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton stuns Handy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newton clinches up with Handy and pushes him back against the cage.
Handy swings wildly with an uppercut but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newton pushes Handy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Handy walks away with a smile on his face. Newton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Newton or perhaps it was just good defense by Handy, which made it look bad.
Biggie Righty Handy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Newton.
Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handy.
Biggie Righty Handy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Handy defends it nicely.
Handy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handy tries to counter by clinching up but Newton breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Newton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Newton throws a hook but Handy avoids it easily.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newton. That did some damage!
Handy tries to land a leg kick but Newton saw it coming and moves away.
Handy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
Newton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Handy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Newton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Handy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton can't find room to land a body shot as Handy controls the action.
Newton can't find room to land a body shot as Handy controls the action.
Newton working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to throw a body punch but Handy avoids it by throwing Newton back against the cage.
Handy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handy.
Handy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newton's elbow.
Handy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Newton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Handy is defending well.
Newton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newton has a couple of punches blocked by Handy.
Handy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handy's elbow.
Handy tries to work over Newton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Handy prevents a body shot from Newton.
Handy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newton misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Handy - that landed with a thud.
Handy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newton pushes Handy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Handy smiles and moves away.
Newton walks into a jab.
Handy looks to throw the jab but Newton is out of range.
Handy staying out of range there.
Handy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Newton manages to circle out of the way.
Newton thuds a left hand into Handy's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Handy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Newton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Newton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton takes one to the chin there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Newton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Handy - the referee stops the clock and Newton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Handy. Newton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Newton misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biggie Righty Handy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Newton moves away from the strike by Handy.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Handy throws out a leg kick but Newton moves out of range and Handy only half commits.
And Newton tries to counter it with a takedown but Handy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newton moves out of range of the leg kick from Handy.
Handy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Newton.
Handy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Newton doesn't seem bothered though.
Handy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Newton tries to get set, Handy tries to push him back and clinch up but Newton manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Handy.
Handy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Handy.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Newton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newton misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
Handy throws a hook to the side of Newton's head but Newton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Handy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?
Newton tries to clinch up.
As Newton tries to get set, Handy tries to push him back and clinch up but Newton manages to avoid the attempt.
Newton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton throws a body punch but Handy moves out of range.
Handy thows a leg kick but Newton checks it
and Newton counters with a shoot takedown. Handy fights it but they end up in guard.
Newton advances to half guard.
Handy is looking to escape.
Handy is looking for a sweep. Newton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Handy has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Handy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Newton is working for a kimura here but Handy manages to reverse the position and he's now in Newton's guard.
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!
Handy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Newton is trying to keep Handy in close.
Handy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handy wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Newton is trying to control the position but Handy postures up.
Handy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Handy advances position into side control!
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.
Newton is looking to reverse the position.
Newton stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Handy off and has taken his back!
Handy fending off the submission attempt from Newton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton looking to break Handy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Handy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Newton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Biggie Righty Handy.
I think Handy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chew Kok (ranked 1145 p4p, 162 weight class) and Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 2416 p4p, 318 weight class). Kok's entrance music is Back from the grave-by GRAVE. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, Chew Kok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
A swing and a miss from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti cracks Kok with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Ekstrovertti finds it's target.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range of the body kick from Kok.
Ekstrovertti throws a lazy uppercut
and Kok counters with a straight right hand.
Ekstrovertti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ekstrovertti misses with a head kick.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Kok avoids it easily.
Kok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
Ekstrovertti is looking to clinch but Kok is avoiding it.
Kok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Kok takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kok.
Kok fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekstrovertti.
Kok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A good leg kick by Kok.
We've been told by Kok's head coaches at BIGISLAND BIGGUNS WARRIOR TRAINING that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ekstrovertti connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti throws a lazy uppercut
and Kok counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Kok moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti blocks a head kick by Kok.
Ekstrovertti throws out a counter right but Kok avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Kok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kok defending well as Ekstrovertti loads up on a big left hand.
Ekstrovertti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekstrovertti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekstrovertti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kok misses with a leg kick.
Kok gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ekstrovertti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kok throws the left hand but Ekstrovertti avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekstrovertti. That snapped Kok's head back.
Kok throws a head kick but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kok throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Kok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekstrovertti throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. Kok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kok looks to throw the jab but Ekstrovertti is out of range.
Ekstrovertti lands with a cross.
Chew Kok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekstrovertti avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kok misses the target.
Ekstrovertti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kok connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ekstrovertti scrambles back to his feet.
Kok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kok checks it well.
Kok takes a swing at Ekstrovertti's ribcage but misses.
Kok throws a hook but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kok.
Kok takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ekstrovertti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekstrovertti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Kok finds it's target.
Ekstrovertti throws a right hand that Kok ducks under and follows up with a left that Kok also avoids with ease.
Kok throws a lazy right hand but Ekstrovertti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekstrovertti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Ekstrovertti tenderised Kok's leg. Kok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekstrovertti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Ekstrovertti as he connects with a hook.
Kok bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ekstrovertti scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kok.
Kok misses with a straight left.
Ekstrovertti throws out a loose jab but Kok uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kok dips to his left and cracks Ekstrovertti with an uppercut!
Ekstrovertti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ekstrovertti scores with a sloppy right hand. Kok should have avoided that one.
Ekstrovertti misses with a lunging right hand
and Kok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kok misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ekstrovertti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kok looks to throw the jab but Ekstrovertti is out of range.
Kok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that half lands.
Kok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kok throws a series of punches but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekstrovertti misses with a head kick.
Kok throws a head kick that misses.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekstrovertti shoots in but no luck this time.
Ekstrovertti scores with a sloppy right hand. Kok should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vertti Ekstrovertti will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ekstrovertti lands a nice shot that snaps Kok's head back.
Ekstrovertti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ekstrovertti throws the left hand but Kok avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti throws a body kick that misses.
Donk. Ekstrovertti catches Kok right on the button with a cross.
Kok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws a big shot that misses.
Ekstrovertti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kok throws out the jab.
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ekstrovertti tries to clinch but Kok moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti slips a straight right by Kok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekstrovertti slips a straight right by Kok.
Ekstrovertti missing with a left hand there. Kok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ekstrovertti to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kok moves away from the strike by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Kok moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kok loads up on a big right hand but Ekstrovertti slips the punch.
Ekstrovertti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kok.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kok scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ekstrovertti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ekstrovertti throws a solid leg kick but Kok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti lands a head shot.
Ekstrovertti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekstrovertti tries to clinch but Kok is having none of it.
Ekstrovertti dodges the punch combination from Kok.
Ekstrovertti works Kok's body with a nice hook.
Kok moves away from the strike by Ekstrovertti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti catches Kok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekstrovertti avoids the body shot from Kok.
Kok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kok moves away.
Kok throws a lazy head kick
and Ekstrovertti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kok walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ekstrovertti.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kok.
Kok misses the jab.
Kok avoids the head kick by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kok.
Kok staying out of range there.
Kok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Kok is just out of range.
Ekstrovertti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ekstrovertti duly obliges.
Kok throws a jab when Ekstrovertti was well out of range.
Kok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kok throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kok was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekstrovertti throws a jab when Kok was well out of range.
Kok is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Kok misses its intended target.
Ekstrovertti with the counter takedown but Kok avoids it easily.
That kick from Ekstrovertti tenderised Kok's leg. Kok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice looking body kick.
Ekstrovertti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekstrovertti misses with a right hand
and Kok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekstrovertti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ekstrovertti misses with a head kick.
Kok throws a series of punches but Ekstrovertti avoids them all with ease.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ekstrovertti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti walks into a jab.
Kok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kok takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kok lands a front kick.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Kok.
A little jabbing left from Ekstrovertti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body kick from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws the left hand but Kok avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti tries to clinch up but Kok circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Kok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kok takes one to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti misses with a looping right.
Kok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekstrovertti throws out the jab.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick but Kok checks it.
Kok missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kok loads up on a big right hand but Ekstrovertti slips the punch.
Ekstrovertti is looking to land body kicks.
Ekstrovertti just misses with a punch to the body.
Kok looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ekstrovertti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekstrovertti closes the distance and clinches up with Kok, looking for a takedown. Ekstrovertti pushes Kok against the cage but Kok circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vertti Ekstrovertti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekstrovertti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kok.
Kok throws an off balance right hand
and Ekstrovertti counters with a stiff right hand.
Kok misses with an uppercut
and Ekstrovertti counters with a nice body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Ekstrovertti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ekstrovertti.
Good leg kick by Ekstrovertti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kok throws out a loose jab but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kok throws a hook but Ekstrovertti blocks it.
A big left from Kok misses.
A shot to the liver by Ekstrovertti. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Ekstrovertti.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stalling in the clinch from Ekstrovertti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kok swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kok wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ekstrovertti has him pressed against the cage.
Ekstrovertti looking to stall.
Ekstrovertti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ekstrovertti blocking some punches.
Kok tries to break the clinch but Ekstrovertti is controlling the position.
Ekstrovertti misses with the head strike.
Kok wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Kok's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kok is trying to break free.
Ekstrovertti is working Kok over against the cage.
Ekstrovertti avoiding damage.
Ekstrovertti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekstrovertti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kok backwards.
Chew Kok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekstrovertti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kok in his tracks.
Kok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekstrovertti lands an overhand right.
Ekstrovertti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kok. Kok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ekstrovertti lunges at Kok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kok's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekstrovertti lands with a straight right. Kok didn't see that one coming.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Kok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kok missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Ekstrovertti catches Kok right on the button with a cross.
Kok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Kok moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Kok is just out of range.
Ekstrovertti lands a lovely overhand right.
Ekstrovertti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ekstrovertti lands a glancing blow to the side of Kok's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kok is looking to land body kicks.
As Kok backs off Ekstrovertti throws a huge counter combo but Kok manages to avoid it all.
Ekstrovertti defending well as Kok loads up on a big left hand.
Ekstrovertti looks to throw the jab but Kok is out of range.
Ekstrovertti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kok's calf.
Ekstrovertti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kok on the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti checks a low kick from Kok.
Kok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ekstrovertti with a hook.
Kok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ekstrovertti scores with a head kick. Kok tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kok throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti thuds a left hand into Kok's body.
Kok dodges the punch combination from Ekstrovertti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Ekstrovertti tenderised Kok's leg. Kok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekstrovertti jabs Kok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ekstrovertti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kok throws a leg kick
and Ekstrovertti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekstrovertti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kok. That did some damage!
Kok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Ekstrovertti misses.
Kok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kok sets himself, and Ekstrovertti steps forward looking for the clinch! Kok avoids it this time.
Kok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekstrovertti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kok throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekstrovertti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kok swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekstrovertti counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vertti Ekstrovertti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ekstrovertti 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vertti Ekstrovertti!
Vertti Ekstrovertti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Chew Kok had this to say: 'He poked my brown eye what a cheater'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Svensson (ranked 329 p4p, 49 weight class) and Aristotle Nicomachus (ranked 761 p4p, 126 weight class). Svensson comes to the cage accompanied by Hells Bells - ACDC. Nicomachus has chosen Drake - Trophies as his entrance music. Aristotle Nicomachus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sven Svensson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aristotle Nicomachus!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicomachus misses with a leg kick
and Svensson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Svensson.
Nicomachus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nicomachus.
Svensson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicomachus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svensson misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson misses with a punch to the body.
Nicomachus lands with a light punch inside.
Svensson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nicomachus lands a nice uppercut.
Nicomachus gets through Svensson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Nicomachus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicomachus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svensson misses with a punch to the body.
Nicomachus breaks from the clinch.
Svensson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicomachus misses with a left hand
and Svensson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nicomachus sizes up Svensson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nicomachus lands a really nice looking cross but Svensson seems unphased.
Aristotle Nicomachus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Svensson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nicomachus throws a leg kick but Svensson moved away.
Nicomachus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Svensson is able to avoid easily.
Svensson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Svensson checks a low kick from Nicomachus.
Svensson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nicomachus misses with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nicomachus's knee momentarily.
Aristotle Nicomachus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svensson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nicomachus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nicomachus manages to circle out of the way.
Nicomachus misses the body punch
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicomachus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nicomachus throws a right hand that misses
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicomachus throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Svensson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicomachus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicomachus tries a low kick but Svensson avoids it.
Nicomachus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Svensson's calf.
Nicomachus misses with a double jab
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicomachus misses the body punch
and Svensson counters with a straight right hand.
Nicomachus missing with a left hand there. Svensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svensson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Svensson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nicomachus throws a right hand that misses
and Svensson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicomachus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus throws a big shot that misses.
Nicomachus is looking to score with low kicks.
Nicomachus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicomachus.
Nicomachus wants to land a leg kick but Svensson is out of range.
Svensson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicomachus throws a head kick that Svensson semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nicomachus clobbers Svensson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nicomachus misses with a low kick.
Nicomachus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicomachus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Svensson's sensitive parts.
Nicomachus misses with the combination.
Nicomachus works the jab nicely.
Nicomachus is looking to chop away at Svensson's legs.
Nicomachus throws an overhand right that lands on Svensson's shoulder, as Svensson tries to avoid the shot.
Nicomachus feints and then cracks Svensson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Svensson down.
Nicomachus throws a looping overhand right but Svensson ducks down to avoid it.
Svensson throwing a counter right hand but Nicomachus manages to avoid it.
Nicomachus slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicomachus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Svensson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Svensson connects with an inside leg kick.
Svensson takes one on the button.
Svensson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Svensson.
Nicomachus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svensson moves out of range as Nicomachus strikes.
Nicomachus throws a poor cross that misses
and Svensson counters with a nice uppercut.
Svensson checks a leg kick.
Svensson is looking for a counter combo.
Svensson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicomachus can pounce on him.
Nicomachus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svensson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Svensson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nicomachus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svensson.
Svensson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristotle Nicomachus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nicomachus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Svensson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicomachus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nicomachus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svensson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Nicomachus misses.
Nicomachus misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Svensson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nicomachus connects with a high kick.
Nicomachus's corner calls for a 1-2. Nicomachus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nicomachus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab lands there for Svensson.
Nicomachus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicomachus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicomachus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Svensson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Nicomachus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicomachus misses with the combination.
Nicomachus misses with a leg kick
and Svensson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aristotle Nicomachus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicomachus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Svensson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Svensson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Svensson grinds an elbow into Nicomachus's temple.
Svensson cracks Nicomachus with a big right hand but Nicomachus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Svensson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Svensson cracks Nicomachus with a big right hand but Nicomachus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicomachus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Svensson is trying to work for a kimura but Nicomachus is defending well.
Nicomachus missing with punches from the bottom.
Svensson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Svensson is nestled in close to Nicomachus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Svensson there.
Svensson prevents Nicomachus from improving his position.
Svensson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nicomachus flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Svensson working Nicomachus over with strikes.
Nicomachus trying to control from the bottom.
Nicomachus missing with punches from the bottom.
Nicomachus wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is working for a submission of some sort.
Svensson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nicomachus sees it coming and defends easily.
Svensson 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.
Svensson is pressing down on Nicomachus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nicomachus is holding on for now.
Nicomachus wants to improve his position but Svensson is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Svensson there.
Svensson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Svensson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nicomachus!
Svensson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nicomachus can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nicomachus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Svensson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicomachus is trying desperately to improve position.
Svensson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nicomachus is rocked!
Svensson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nicomachus is still in real trouble! Can Svensson finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nicomachus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Svensson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nicomachus!
Svensson cracks Nicomachus with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Svensson!
Sven Svensson is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sven Svensson made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Shifter (ranked 334 p4p, 50 weight class) and Eugeniy Petrov (ranked 426 p4p, 68 weight class). Shifter comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker . Eugeniy Petrov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Petrov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifter fails to land the takedown.
Shifter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shifter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shifter dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shifter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter goes for a double leg but Petrov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrov continues to drive forward.
Petrov throws a hook but Shifter blocks it.
Shifter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Shifter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Petrov!
You can see the frustration on Petrov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter tries for a kimura but Petrov is defending well.
Shifter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Petrov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Petrov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shifter sneaks back into half guard.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Shifter is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov tries to pass to full mount but Shifter defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petrov drops back looking for a leg! Shifter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shifter manages to kick Petrov off! Petrov jumps back into Shifter's guard.
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrov trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
Shifter looking for subs off his back but Petrov has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrov.
Shifter throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Petrov is trying to control the action in half guard but Shifter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifter trying to get back to full guard but Petrov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Petrov tries to control but Shifter wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Petrov 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.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Shifter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shifter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Shifter shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Shifter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter moves out of range of the strikes.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shifter shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Shifter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shifter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Petrov to the ground. Shifter is now in Petrov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shifter is working hard here to advance position.
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shifter defends well.
Shifter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Petrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrov manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Petrov's guard.
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Petrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrov manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Petrov's guard.
Petrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Shifter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Petrov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Petrov has escaped and now he's on top!
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Petrov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shifter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shifter looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Petrov is defending well. Shifter quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Petrov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shifter celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Shifter!
Andy Shifter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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