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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Black Alligator (ranked 2431 p4p, 284 weight class) and Son Gohan (ranked 5579 p4p, 505 weight class). Alligator comes to the cage accompanied by Golden Features - Always. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Black Alligator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Son Gohan!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gohan with a poor takedown
and Alligator counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Son Gohan has been cut.
Gohan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alligator counters with a nice right hand that sends Gohan toppling to the canvas! Gohan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Alligator finish him?!
Gohan is rocked!
Gohan with a poor takedown
and Alligator counters with a huge right that knocks Gohan out cold! Alligator is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Black Alligator!
Black Alligator decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Vanderwiel (ranked 4022 p4p, 167 weight class) and Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov (ranked 4963 p4p, 196 weight class). MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has chosen https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4V90AmXnguw as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Vanderwiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov instigates a clinch.
Vanderwiel taking a breather.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow just above MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 's eye.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks an elbow strike from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel just leaning against MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, taking a breather.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow just above MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 's eye.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vanderwiel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vanderwiel displaying some good clinch control by pressing MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov up against the cage.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderwiel works on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanderwiel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with some punches.
Vanderwiel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanderwiel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderwiel works on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanderwiel lands a nice uppercut.
Vanderwiel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Vanderwiel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Vanderwiel as the two fighters clinch.
Vanderwiel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vanderwiel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vanderwiel with a knee to the head.
Vanderwiel lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Vanderwiel in side control.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is rocked!
It looks like Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has been cut.
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!
Vanderwiel stands up and we're back to a striking position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Vanderwiel finish him?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vanderwiel just leaning against MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, taking a breather.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Vanderwiel presses MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vanderwiel lands a body punch in the clinch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looks winded!
Vanderwiel digs a right hand underneath MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's ribcage. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vanderwiel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robert Vanderwiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a knee right on the jaw!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderwiel lands a body shot.
Vanderwiel blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Vanderwiel.
Stalling in the clinch from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel prevents the takedown attempt.
Vanderwiel digs a right hand into MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's gas tank.
Vanderwiel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vanderwiel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vanderwiel works on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanderwiel lands a shoulder strike.
Vanderwiel lands a body punch.
Vanderwiel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vanderwiel connects with a knee to the head.
Vanderwiel leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov shrugs off.
Vanderwiel lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vanderwiel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to stall but Vanderwiel improves his position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to stall but Vanderwiel improves his position.
Vanderwiel stalling against the cage.
Vanderwiel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Vanderwiel presses MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Vanderwiel.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanderwiel blocks a body shot from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes an elbow to the temple.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to drag Vanderwiel to the mat but Vanderwiel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vanderwiel just leaning against MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vanderwiel.
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!
Vanderwiel lands a shot to the body.
Vanderwiel tries a knee to the head but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks it.
Vanderwiel avoiding damage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov can't get the takedown.
Vanderwiel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking to slow down the pace here.
Come on Vanderwiel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Vanderwiel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vanderwiel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has Vanderwiel pushed against the cage.
Vanderwiel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vanderwiel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanderwiel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Vanderwiel manages to get underhooks.
Vanderwiel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vanderwiel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov working aggressively here.
Vanderwiel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Vanderwiel.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vanderwiel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderwiel connects with a nasty looking knee right to MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's face.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Vanderwiel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Vanderwiel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Robert Vanderwiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robert Vanderwiel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vanderwiel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vanderwiel gets underhooks to prevent MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's takedown attempt.
Vanderwiel connects with a knee to the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has Vanderwiel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vanderwiel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Vanderwiel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vanderwiel works on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanderwiel scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vanderwiel avoids it.
Vanderwiel lands a right hand that snaps the head of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov backwards.
Vanderwiel is working MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov over against the cage.
Vanderwiel effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow that stopped MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov in his tracks for a moment.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vanderwiel stalling against the cage.
Vanderwiel lands a damaging elbow.
Vanderwiel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Vanderwiel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vanderwiel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vanderwiel displaying some good clinch control by pressing MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov up against the cage.
Vanderwiel effectively controlling the action here.
Vanderwiel gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Vanderwiel digs a right hand into MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's gas tank.
Vanderwiel stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Vanderwiel.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Vanderwiel, looking for a takedown. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pushes Vanderwiel against the cage but Vanderwiel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vanderwiel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vanderwiel bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanderwiel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vanderwiel stands up and beckons MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov to his feet.
Vanderwiel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov defends well and Vanderwiel ends up having to push MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vanderwiel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vanderwiel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to defend but Vanderwiel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanderwiel decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderwiel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's waist but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vanderwiel off to one side.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vanderwiel fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov finds it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vanderwiel or perhaps it was just good defense by MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, which made it look bad.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Vanderwiel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Vanderwiel ducks down to avoid it.
Vanderwiel tries to clinch but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov moves out of range.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vanderwiel defends well and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov ends up having to push Vanderwiel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vanderwiel appears to be looking for a big counter.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a hook.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vanderwiel avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov. No joy for Vanderwiel on that attempt.
Vanderwiel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vanderwiel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderwiel stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderwiel shoots in but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vanderwiel counters with a three punch combo that has MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov backing up. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov nods at Vanderwiel to acknowledge the strikes.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Vanderwiel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vanderwiel stalling the fight.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow that stopped MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov in his tracks for a moment.
Vanderwiel stalling.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vanderwiel as MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to tie him up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vanderwiel after a bit of a struggle.
Robert Vanderwiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Vanderwiel is pressed up against the cage. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vanderwiel down to the mat. Vanderwiel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vanderwiel counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderwiel moves into the clinch.
Vanderwiel lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel landing knees to the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow just above MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 's eye.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov jumps guard but Vanderwiel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vanderwiel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vanderwiel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vanderwiel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vanderwiel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderwiel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Vanderwiel as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vanderwiel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov backwards.
Vanderwiel lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanderwiel tries a body shot but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanderwiel tries a knee to the head but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks it.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel is working MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov over against the cage.
Vanderwiel jerks MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Vanderwiel goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Vanderwiel because MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Robert Vanderwiel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Boretti (ranked 2209 p4p, 276 weight class) and Shaun Brownie (ranked 3139 p4p, 373 weight class). Boretti's entrance music is Ozzy Osbourne - Bark at the Moon. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Matteo Boretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaun Brownie!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brownie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boretti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brownie misses the body punch
and Boretti counters with a nice uppercut.
Brownie closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Boretti on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Boretti.
Brownie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brownie misses with a knee strike.
Brownie missing with knees to the body.
Brownie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brownie blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Brownie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boretti.
Boretti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boretti is looking to break free of the clinch but Brownie has double underhooks.
Boretti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Brownie avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Brownie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boretti as Brownie tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Boretti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brownie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike.
Boretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brownies head.
A short body shot lands from Boretti as the two fighters clinch.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Brownie prevents Boretti from breaking the clinch.
Boretti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boretti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brownie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boretti after a bit of a struggle.
Boretti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brownie backwards.
Brownie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Boretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brownie backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brownie is rocked!
Brownie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brownie is still on wobbly legs! Can Boretti finish him?
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brownie.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Brownie uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brownie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Brownie seems to have recovered his senses.
Brownie wants to stall.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike.
Brownie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boretti is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti gets underhooks to prevent Brownie's takedown attempt.
Matteo Boretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Brownie.
Boretti breaks the clinch.
Brownie has Boretti up against the cage in a clinch.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Brownie.
Brownie tries to land knees in the clinch but Boretti avoids the damage to the body.
Boretti lands an uppercut.
Brownie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boretti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brownie takes a shot to the head.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Brownie looking to throw knees to the head but Boretti is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brownie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brownie stalling in the clinch but Boretti improves position.
Brownie misses with the head strike.
Brownie blocks an uppercut.
Brownie wants to take the fight to the mat but Boretti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brownie throws an elbow but it misses.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Brownie misses with a knee strike.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti blocks an elbow strike from Brownie.
Brownie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brownie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boretti avoids it.
Boretti lands an uppercut.
Boretti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boretti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brownie blocks a head kick by Boretti.
Boretti lands with a big left! Brownie is wobbled badly! Boretti comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Brownie to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Kovarov (ranked 2155 p4p, 101 weight class) and Christian Baier (ranked 2968 p4p, 136 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Christian Baier enters the cage!
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Kovarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Baier!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baier throws out a loose jab but Kovarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovarov misses the target.
Baier misses with a double jab.
Kovarov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baier misses with a straight right.
Kovarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baier lands with a nice combination. Kovarov backs away looking to recover.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baier misses with an uppercut. Kovarov saw that one coming.
Kovarov takes one to the chin there.
Baier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kovarov moves out of range as Baier strikes.
Baier throws a lazy right hand but Kovarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovarov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovarov misses with a wild body shot.
Christian Baier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baier throws a series of punches but Kovarov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovarov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baier is able to avoid easily.
Baier misses with a wild body shot.
Kovarov misses with a wild combination.
Baier misses with an uppercut. Kovarov saw that one coming.
Baier 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.
Nice shot by Baier.
Kovarov lands a jab to Baier's midsection.
A big right from Baier misses.
Baier looks to throw the jab but Kovarov is out of range.
Kovarov blocks a jab.
Kovarov gets a takedown into half guard.
Kovarov wants to take a breather but Baier is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovarov is looking for a kimura but Baier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kovarov to get the leverage.
Baier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kovarov.
Baier is looking to improve his position.
Kovarov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baier defends it well.
Baier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kovarov pulls his head out easily.
Baier is looking to improve his position.
Kovarov stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baier checks the leg kick.
Kovarov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kovarov throwing strikes but Baier manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Baier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baier tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kovarov is trying to control Baier's posture but Baier avoids it.
Kovarov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Baier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kovarov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baier tries to advance to mount but Kovarov denies him.
Baier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kovarov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kovarov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baier's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Baier will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baier slips a jab and a cross from Kovarov.
Baier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovarov throws out the jab.
Baier might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kovarov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baier misses with a hook.
Kovarov drives through and clinches with Baier against the cage.
Kovarov lands a shot to the body.
Baier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baier tries to throw a body punch but Kovarov avoids it by throwing Baier back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovarov throws a body punch but Baier moves out of range.
Baier slaps away a takedown attempt from Kovarov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Baier.
Kovarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baier counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovarov throws a series of punches but Baier avoids them all with ease.
Baier misses with a straight right.
Leo Kovarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovarov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baier throws a body punch but Kovarov moves out of range.
Kovarov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baier cracks Kovarov with a good jab.
Baier connects with a body shot that sends Kovarov's belly button to the back.
Kovarov misses with a low kick.
Baier scores with a body shot.
Baier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kovarov's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baier lands with an uppercut that bounces Kovarov off the cage and back into range.
Baier throws a lazy right hand but Kovarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baier lands a nice looking body shot.
Christian Baier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovarov ducks under a wild hook from Baier.
Decent striking displayed by Baier there.
Kovarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kovarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovarov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Baier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Kovarov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kovarov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baier lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by Baier.
Kovarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Baier misses its intended target.
Kovarov takes one to the chin there.
Baier looks to land a left hand but Kovarov moved out of range nicely.
Kovarov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kovarov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baier!
Baier sneaks back into half guard.
Kovarov working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kovarov connects with a nice short shot to Baier's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovarov trying to control the action but Baier is working from the bottom.
Baier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kovarov.
Baier trying to control here.
Kovarov trying to control the action but Baier is working from the bottom.
Baier won't allow Kovarov to pass to mount.
Baier trying to control here.
Kovarov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kovarov is trying to control the action in half guard but Baier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Baier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Baier lands with a shot to the body.
Kovarov scores with a takedown into Baier's guard.
Baier looking for a guillotine here but Kovarov defends easily.
Kovarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Baier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovarov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovarov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baier has escaped and now he's on top!
Kovarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovarov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baier defends well.
Kovarov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leo Kovarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kovarov is pulling down on Baier's head. It's preventing any offense from Baier, at least for the moment.
That's two 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.
Baier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kovarov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baier has managed to get both his arms back between Kovarov's legs - danger averted.
Kovarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baier is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kovarov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Baier is looking to defend but Kovarov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Baier! Kovarov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Baier taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leo Kovarov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Sin (ranked 1955 p4p, 221 weight class) and Timmy Thompson (ranked 3385 p4p, 356 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Sin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thompson's guard.
Sin lands a couple of digs.
Sin stops Thompson from standing up.
Sin 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.
Sin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thompson being controlled here, momentarily.
Sin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sin prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Sin postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow.
Sin prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Sin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Thompson pushes Sin off and gets back to his feet.
Sin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thompson on his heels. He'll look to pass Thompson's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Sin scoring with some ground and pound.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sin is controlling him.
Sin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin throws a big right hand that misses.
Sin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sin prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Sin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Sin trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson wants to stand but Sin is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been hearing that Sin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sin cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.
Sin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Sin isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sin is controlling him.
Sin content to stall in guard here.
Sin trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sin prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Sin throws a big right hand that misses.
Sin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson wants to stand up but Sin is controlling him.
Sin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thompson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sin misses the body punch
and Sin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thompson is trying to defend but Sin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Sin eventually gives up the hold.
Sin stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sin stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sin passes to side control.
Sin happy to just control the position for now.
Thompson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Thompson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sin lands some shots froms side control.
Sin looks up at the clock and then as Thompson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sin lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sin 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.
Sin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thompson is trying to buck Sin off.
Thompson taking a bit of punishment here - Sin scoring with strikes.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet.
Sin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Thompson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Thompson is letting Sin control him for a moment.
Sin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin prevents Thompson from escaping the position.
Sin working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Thompson!
Sin lands a big shot there that rocks Thompson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thompson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sin landing punches.
Sin lands with some strikes.
Sin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.
Thompson is trying to stand.
Sin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Thompson taking shots to the head.
Thompson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sin controlling from the full mount.
Sin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thompson is rocked!
Lee Sin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sin loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Thompson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Sin land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Sin stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Sin!
Lee Sin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam James (ranked 3459 p4p, 445 weight class) and Juha Niska (ranked 1952 p4p, 282 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by Come To Daddy by Aphex Twin. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juha Niska!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James moves forwards but Niska connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James moves out of range as Niska strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
James scores with a jab. Niska acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Niska lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Niska does no damage.
Niska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Niska on the side of the head.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Niska tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
Niska darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James throws out a loose jab but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
James ducks under a wild hook from Niska.
Niska keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Niska finds it's way through James's defenses.
James gets tackled into the cage by Niska. Niska maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Niska.
Good body shot from Niska.
Niska tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Niska struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James tries to break free but Niska pushes him back against the cage.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niska lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
We've been informed that Niska 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.
Niska being controlled against the cage.
Niska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Niska struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Niska lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James tries to break the clinch but Niska is controlling the position.
Niska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Niska lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Niska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James wants to stall.
Niska has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Niska misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James is trying to break free.
Niska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Niska.
Niska tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Niska breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James slips under a jab from Niska.
Niska missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Niska there.
Niska misses with the combination.
James scores with a jab. Niska acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Niska misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from James.
James staying out of range there.
Niska moves away from the strike by James.
Niska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niska misses with a straight right.
James thuds a left hand into Niska's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to move into range but Niska moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Niska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Niska scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by James.
James misses with a looping right.
Niska with a nice cross.
Niska cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Niska misses with a looping left.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niska.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Niska is just out of range.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niska lands the left hand.
Niska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James lands with a cross.
Niska throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niska.
Niska scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Niska misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niska tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niska. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niska is looking to land body kicks.
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
Niska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Niska fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Niska moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James throws a hook but Niska blocks it.
Niska misses with a wild body shot.
Niska takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Niska misses with a straight left.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Niska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Niska throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juha Niska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a hook. Niska ducked under it nicely.
James scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from James misses.
Niska lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Niska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Niska dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Niska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James slips a straight right by Niska.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Niska misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and James tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niska lands a nice shot to the body.
Niska staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Niska.
James looks to land a left hand but Niska moved out of range nicely.
Niska throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Donk. James catches Niska right on the button with a cross.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
Niska lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niska scores with a nice head shot.
Niska is looking to clinch.
Niska blocks a jab.
Niska jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Niska throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James misses with a right hand
enabling Niska to counter with a crisp jab.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to bum rush Niska with a series of wild strikes but Niska uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James blocks a jab.
Niska lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Niska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Niska fails to land with a series of punches.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Niska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niska takes the fight into the clinch.
Niska stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niska prevents James from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Niska creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Niska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
Our sources have told us that James has been working on his elbows in the gym.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James is trying to push Niska away but Niska has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Niska keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James is trying to force a seperation but Niska has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niska is working James over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Niska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Niska lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
Niska pressing his opponent against the cage.
Niska lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James blocks a body shot from Niska.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Niska tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Niska lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Niska makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juha Niska seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Niska lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Niska - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James prevents a body shot from Niska.
Niska lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska lands a left hand.
James prevents a body shot from Niska.
Niska stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Niska missing with knees to the body.
Niska lands a left hand.
Niska throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Niska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niska stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James lands a jab-cross combination.
Niska with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
Niska throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James slips a straight right by Niska.
Niska throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niska misses with an uppercut.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Niska at a distance.
Niska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niska throws a big shot that misses.
Juha Niska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Niska is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from James.
Niska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Niska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James defending well as Niska loads up on a big left hand.
Niska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Niska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Niska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Niska loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Niska throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James misses with an uppercut.
Niska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Niska 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.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niska.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Niska moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
James lands with a right hand.
Niska missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska misses with a hook
and James counters with a nice body shot.
James throws a hook but Niska blocks it.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James throws a shot from downtown. Niska moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
Niska slips a jab from James.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James throws out a loose jab but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niska looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James misses with a body shot.
Niska throws a leg kick but James checks it.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niska.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niska.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niska swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Niska looks to clinch
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James walks into a jab.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James misses with a left hand
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James blocks a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
James throws a series of punches but Niska moves out of range.
A big left from Niska misses.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niska swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Niska.
Niska bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Niska closes the distance and clinches.
Niska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niska swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Niska lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Niska misses with an uppercut.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Niska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Niska lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niska throws a body shot but no joy.
Juha Niska is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Niska scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Niska throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James misses with a looping left.
Niska just misses with a punch to the body.
Niska throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Niska is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
James moves forwards but Niska connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Niska - just one landing.
Niska throws a big shot that misses.
James swings for the body but Niska moves out of range.
A jab from James misses.
Niska fails to land with a series of punches.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a hook. Niska ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Niska, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries to move into range but Niska moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Niska scoring well with a low kick there.
Niska moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Niska takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James throws an off balance right hand
letting Niska counter with a right hand.
Niska ducks under a wild hook from James.
Niska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
A jab lands there for James.
Niska scores with a jab.
Niska defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Niska scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niska tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James staying out of range there.
Liam James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niska misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Niska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Niska 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Niska!
After winning the bout, Juha Niska thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Liam James had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eerikki Salmi (ranked 2775 p4p, 373 weight class) and Bon Dones (ranked 3316 p4p, 435 weight class). The key to victory for Eerikki Salmi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eerikki Salmi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bon Dones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dones moves to clinch but Salmi breaks away
enabling Salmi to counter with a crisp jab.
Dones instigates a clinch.
Dones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salmi manages to break the clinch.
Dones shoots in looking for a takedown. Salmi tries to sprawl out of it but Dones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salmi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Salmi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bon Dones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dones moves out of range as Salmi strikes.
Salmi cracks Dones with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Bon Dones has been cut.
Dones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Salmi checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dones misses with a kick to the body
and Salmi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dones! Salmi lets Dones back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Dones is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Are you kidding me?! Salmi ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Dones clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eerikki Salmi!
A very excited looking Eerikki Salmi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Tellkins (ranked 1260 p4p, 154 weight class) and DeMario Valdez (ranked 1816 p4p, 215 weight class). Tellkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rae Sremmurd - Powerglide ft. Juicy J. Valdez has chosen Era - Ameno as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Tellkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, DeMario Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Valdez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tellkins's head.
Tellkins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tellkins throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Tellkins loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.
Tellkins slips a jab from Valdez.
Tellkins drops his hands momentarily and Valdez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tellkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Tellkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tellkins clinches up with Valdez and pushes him back against the cage.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valdez has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellkins lands with a right to the head.
Tellkins is pushing Valdez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tellkins breaks the clinch.
Valdez misses the jab.
It looked like Tellkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valdez takes one to the chin there.
Tellkins takes one to the side of the head.
Tellkins lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like DeMario Valdez has been cut.
Valdez throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdez cracks Tellkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tellkins swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Tellkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Tellkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Tellkins tries to clinch up.
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by Tellkins.
Tellkins is looking to counter punch.
Tellkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Tellkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tellkins scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tellkins tries to keep at a distance but Valdez has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellkins throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez being controlled against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tellkins.
A short right from Valdez.
Tellkins is pushing Valdez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stalling in the clinch from Tellkins.
Tellkins seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
Tellkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tellkins can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellkins.
Valdez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tellkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valdez cracks Tellkins with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tellkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tellkins tests Valdez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tellkins walks into a jab.
Tellkins thuds a left hand into Valdez's body.
Tellkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valdez. Valdez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Tellkins's shoulder, as Tellkins tries to avoid the shot.
Tellkins tries to keep at a distance but Valdez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tellkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valdez looking to slow down the pace here.
Tellkins has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
Valdez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tellkins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valdez can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from Tellkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Tellkins to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tellkins blocking some punches.
Tellkins has Valdez pushed against the cage.
Tellkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tellkins keeps control of Valdez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valdez letting Tellkins take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tellkins.
Tellkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tellkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tellkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Tellkins misses with some punches.
Tellkins looking to stall.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tellkins.
Tellkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tellkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valdez scores with a hook.
Tellkins cracks a nice hook into Valdez's ribs.
A head kick from Tellkins lands but Valdez takes it in his stride.
Tellkins cracks Valdez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tellkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tellkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tellkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tellkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tellkins up against the cage.
Tellkins misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellkins.
Tellkins is trying to break the clinch but Valdez has him pressed against the cage.
Tellkins lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tellkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tellkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez manages to break the clinch.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeMario Valdez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tellkins moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
Tellkins tries to clinch but Valdez is having none of it.
Tellkins tries to clinch up.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Valdez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tellkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tellkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tellkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tellkins blocks an uppercut.
Tellkins scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tellkins working aggressively here.
Valdez tries a body shot but Tellkins blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Tellkins.
Valdez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tellkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Valdez gets an underhook and turns Tellkins into the cage.
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Tellkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valdez throws the left hand but Tellkins avoids the punch easily.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Tellkins.
Tellkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Valdez wants to clinch up but Tellkins keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Tellkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valdez lands a jab to the nose.
Tellkins moves in looking to clinch but Valdez pushes him off.
Tellkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valdez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Valdez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tellkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tellkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tellkins moves forwards but Valdez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valdez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tellkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Tellkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tellkins throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
Valdez jabs Tellkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tellkins misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Valdez slips under a jab from Tellkins.
Valdez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tellkins.
Tellkins walks into a stiff left hand from Valdez.
Valdez takes one to the chin there.
Tellkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Tellkins throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Tellkins misses with a few strikes there.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Tellkins is just out of range.
Tellkins tries to clinch up but Valdez circles away and keeps his distance.
Tellkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Valdez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Tellkins throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
Tellkins misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tellkins tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
Tellkins cracks Valdez with a good jab.
Tellkins misses with a looping right.
Tellkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valdez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tellkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tellkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valdez lands a nice shot that snaps Tellkins's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Valdez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tellkins under the eye.
Valdez dips to his left and cracks Tellkins with an uppercut!
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Tellkins is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Valdez cracks Tellkins with a good jab.
Valdez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valdez takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice combination there by Tellkins.
Valdez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tellkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valdez connects with a looping right hand.
A left and a right from Valdez both land. Nice combination.
Tellkins is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tellkins wants to clinch.
Oh Tellkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tellkins walks straight into a right hand from Valdez - that's dropped him! Valdez jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tellkins from any more punishment! Tellkins complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Farina (ranked 546 p4p, 74 weight class) and Desi Kraag (ranked 1975 p4p, 247 weight class). Farina's entrance music is Combichrist - Today I Woke to the Rain of Blood. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Farina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farina throws a hook but Kraag blocks it.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Farina has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Farina throws a jab but it's blocked by Kraag.
Farina scores with the left hand. Kraag knows he should have avoided that one.
Farina lands a glancing blow to the side of Kraag's head.
Farina cracks Kraag with a hook to the temple - Kraag is on wobbly legs here! Farina swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kraag falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Farina wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mario Farina!
After the big win, Mario Farina made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Morris (ranked 139 p4p, 17 weight class) and Ronald Wagenknecht (ranked 750 p4p, 89 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Morris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Wagenknecht!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagenknecht closes the distance and clinches.
Wagenknecht misses with an elbow strike.
Wagenknecht being controlled against the cage.
Wagenknecht is trying to drag Morris to the mat but Morris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wagenknecht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morris is leaning against Wagenknecht and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wagenknecht throws a punch but it's blocked by Morris.
Morris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Morris lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagenknecht working aggressively here.
Morris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wagenknecht tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morris's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Morris.
Wagenknecht misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagenknecht can't get the takedown.
Nick Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Wagenknecht.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morris scores with a shot to the side of Wagenknecht's head.
Morris slows down the pace here.
Wagenknecht goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morris prevents it.
Wagenknecht takes a shot to the head.
Wagenknecht with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Morris.
Morris has Wagenknecht pushed against the cage.
Wagenknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Morris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morris prevents the takedown attempt.
Morris looking to stall.
Wagenknecht is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Morris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morris.
Morris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wagenknecht looking for a takedown.
Morris blocks a body shot from Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagenknecht lands a hook that snaps the head of Morris backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morris prevents the takedown attempt.
Wagenknecht misses with some punches.
Wagenknecht is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wagenknecht misses with a punch on the inside.
Morris blocking some punches.
Morris is pressed up against the cage. Wagenknecht has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morris down to the mat. Morris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wagenknecht fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wagenknecht throws a body shot but no joy.
Morris feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch
and Morris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch
and Morris counters with a nice body shot.
Wagenknecht clinches.
Morris scores with a shoulder strike.
Wagenknecht tries to score a body lock takedown but Morris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morris pushes Wagenknecht back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wagenknecht wants to stall.
Morris tries a body shot but Wagenknecht blocks it.
Morris lands a shot to the body.
Morris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wagenknecht throws a head punch that misses.
Wagenknecht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagenknecht tries for a takedown but Morris manages to get underhooks.
Wagenknecht throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morris blocks it with crossed arms.
Morris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wagenknecht or not.
Wagenknecht looks winded!
Morris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wagenknecht.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Morris.
Morris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wagenknecht is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Morris is stalling here.
Morris is working Wagenknecht over against the cage.
Wagenknecht has a couple of punches blocked by Morris.
Morris is working Wagenknecht over against the cage.
Morris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morris prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Morris blocks a body shot from Wagenknecht.
Morris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morris lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Morris 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.
Morris keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by Morris's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagenknecht can do to turn this around?
Wagenknecht clinches up against the cage.
Morris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morris.
Wagenknecht lands with a left to the head.
Wagenknecht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Morris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wagenknecht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagenknecht letting Morris take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wagenknecht throws an elbow but misses.
Wagenknecht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morris blocking some punches.
Wagenknecht has a couple of punches blocked by Morris.
Morris lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Morris.
Wagenknecht is breathing heavily.
Wagenknecht pushes off an throws an elbow but Morris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wagenknecht being controlled against the cage.
Morris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Morris.
Wagenknecht tries to land a knee to the head but Morris blocks with his arms.
Wagenknecht misses with the head strike.
Morris is looking to control Wagenknecht's arms but Wagenknecht gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morris has his back to the cage.
Wagenknecht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Morris.
Wagenknecht tries to stall but Morris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wagenknecht tries for a takedown but Morris manages to get underhooks.
Morris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Morris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for Wagenknecht to work.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Wagenknecht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagenknecht wants a takedown.
Wagenknecht trying to stall but Morris improves his position.
Morris lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morris.
Morris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wagenknecht.
Morris is leaning against Wagenknecht and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wagenknecht misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Morris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Morris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wagenknecht misses with some punches.
Morris lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Nick Morris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morris.
Morris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wagenknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Morris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morris lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wagenknecht takes a shot to the head.
Morris stalling against the cage.
Morris pushes Wagenknecht back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morris lands with a light punch inside.
Wagenknecht has a couple of punches blocked by Morris.
Wagenknecht misses with some punches.
Wagenknecht pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Morris scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Morris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morris lands a right hand.
Wagenknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Morris uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morris.
Wagenknecht throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morris blocks it with crossed arms.
Wagenknecht is working for takedown but Morris is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nick Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Wagenknecht.
Morris avoids a wild elbow strike from Wagenknecht.
Morris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Morris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wagenknecht tries to work over Morris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wagenknecht misses with an elbow over the top.
Wagenknecht lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morris lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Morris dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wagenknecht gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Morris fails to land.
Morris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wagenknecht is keeping busy.
Morris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Morris effectively controlling the action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wagenknecht just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morris's brow.
Morris gets through Wagenknecht's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagenknecht controls his hands.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Morris.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morris.
Morris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morris blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris blocking some punches.
Morris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morris blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Morris.
Wagenknecht takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wagenknecht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wagenknecht goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morris prevents it.
Morris lands with a left to the head.
Morris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wagenknecht letting Morris take a breather here.
Morris scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagenknecht has a couple of punches blocked by Morris.
Wagenknecht misses with a knee to the head.
Wagenknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morris avoids a wild elbow strike from Wagenknecht.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morris scores with a shot to the side of Wagenknecht's head.
Morris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wagenknecht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagenknecht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Morris lands a body punch.
Wagenknecht throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wagenknecht is looking to control Morris's arms but Morris gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wagenknecht has his back to the cage.
Wagenknecht is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagenknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Morris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wagenknecht.
A short body shot lands from Morris as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Morris.
Morris pushes Wagenknecht back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
A short left from Morris.
Morris stalls.
Wagenknecht throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Morris scores with a hook to the body.
Morris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wagenknechts head.
Morris stalling in the clinch.
Wagenknecht misses with the head strike.
Wagenknecht lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagenknecht looking to throw knees to the head but Morris is blocking nicely.
Morris blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morris.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagenknecht leaning against his opponent.
Morris lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Morris.
Wagenknecht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morris is pressed up against the cage. Wagenknecht has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morris down to the mat. Morris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nick Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Wagenknecht.
Morris connects with a solid leg kick.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up
and Morris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wagenknecht is rocked!
Wagenknecht closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Morris to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Morris clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wagenknecht wants to clinch
and Morris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wagenknecht instigates a clinch.
Wagenknecht throws a head punch that misses.
Morris lands with a light punch inside.
Morris lands a nice uppercut.
Morris blocking some punches.
Morris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagenknecht using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morris lands with a left to the head.
Morris scores with a shot to the side of Wagenknecht's head.
Wagenknecht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Morris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Morris to work.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wagenknecht is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Morris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagenknecht looking to slow down the pace here.
Wagenknecht takes a shot to the head.
Wagenknecht misses with a body punch.
Wagenknecht throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morris lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Wagenknecht is still on wobbly legs! Can Morris finish him?
Wagenknecht looking for a takedown.
Wagenknecht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagenknecht seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Morris - that landed with a thud.
Morris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wagenknecht.
Morris lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Morris.
Morris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wagenknechts head.
Morris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morris throws a big uppercut that drops Wagenknecht! More strikes from Morris and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wagenknecht lies dazed against the cage as Morris celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Morris!
Nick Morris retains his lightweight title!
Nick Morris thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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