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GAMMA#769 Legions v Ricard PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elmer Fudd (ranked 859 p4p, 119 weight class) and Shayne Corson (ranked 1638 p4p, 207 weight class). Fudd comes to the cage accompanied by Blue On Black. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elmer Fudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shayne Corson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corson avoids the body shot from Fudd.
It seemed like Corson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fudd.
Corson cracks Fudd with a good jab.
Fudd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corson gets tackled into the cage by Fudd. Fudd maintains the clinch.
Fudd swings wildly with an uppercut but Corson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fudd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fudd is working for takedown but Corson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Corson lands a left hand.
Corson misses with a body punch.
Fudd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fudd lands a hook that snaps the head of Corson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corson pushes Fudd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fudd blocks a body shot from Corson.
Fudd cracks Corson with a nice body shot.
Corson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fudds head.
Corson blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudd lands with a light punch inside.
Fudd lands a shoulder strike.
Corson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fudd controls his hands.
Fudd has been working on his balance at Far-Q Fight Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Corson.
Fudd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corson backwards.
Corson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fudd's elbow.
Corson avoids the elbow strike from Fudd, against the cage.
Fudd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fudd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corson tries to throw a body punch but Fudd avoids it by throwing Corson back against the cage.
Fudd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fudd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fudd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corson can't find room to land a body shot as Fudd controls the action.
Fudd has a couple of punches blocked by Corson.
Fudd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corson misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Corson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fudd.
A right hook to the body lands for Fudd.
Corson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fudd misses with a punch on the inside.
Corson blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fudd has a couple of punches blocked by Corson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fudd lands with a right to the head.
Fudd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fudd misses with some punches.
Fudd blocks a body shot from Corson.
Corson presses Fudd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fudd swings wildly with an uppercut but Corson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Corson.
Corson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corson tries a body shot but Fudd blocks it.
Corson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fudd is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Corson to the mat. Corson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Corson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fudd stays in close to Corson's body and controls the position.
Corson wants to sweep here but Fudd controlling him for the moment.
Corson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fudd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corson wants to stand but Fudd is controlling the position.
Corson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fudd is one step ahead there.
Fudd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fudd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fudd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fudd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Corson to score with a decent uppercut.
Corson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fudd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Corson is controlling Fudd's posture.
Fudd chips away with some ground and pound.
Corson looking for a sweep. Not yet Corson, not yet.
Corson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fudd is pushing down on Corson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Corson is fighting to maintain full guard but Fudd has managed to sneak the leg through.
Corson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fudd lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmer Fudd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fudd digs a good hook to Corson's body.
Fudd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Fudd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fudd.
Corson misses with a left hand
and Fudd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fudd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corson manages to avoid it.
Fudd has managed to clinch.
Corson tries to throw a body punch but Fudd avoids it by throwing Corson back against the cage.
Corson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fudd lands a takedown into guard.
Fudd content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Corson has locked up a guillotine! Corson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Fudd is holding on here and Corson must be using up a lot of energy. Fudd has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Corson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shayne Corson!
Our winner, Shayne Corson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Staal (ranked 876 p4p, 126 weight class) and Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 1090 p4p, 153 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
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194 lbs
13 - 8 - 1 |
Great wrestler
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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
27 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eric Staal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekstrovertti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ekstrovertti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ekstrovertti misses with a lunging right hand
and Staal counters with an inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekstrovertti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staal misses with an uppercut
and Ekstrovertti counters with a good low kick that Staal was not able to check.
Ekstrovertti throws a big shot that misses.
Ekstrovertti connects with a body shot.
Staal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ekstrovertti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Staal to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekstrovertti throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ekstrovertti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ekstrovertti duly obliges.
Ekstrovertti looks to land a left hand but Staal moved out of range nicely.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Staal tried to counter with a leg kick but Ekstrovertti avoided it.
A slow jab from Ekstrovertti misses its intended target.
Staal throws a looping overhand right but Ekstrovertti ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook. Staal ducked under it nicely.
Staal throws a low kick, looking for Ekstrovertti's leg but Ekstrovertti calmly moves out of range.
Staal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti lands a slapping body shot.
Staal throws a jab when Ekstrovertti was well out of range.
Ekstrovertti throws a push kick but Staal slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Staal.
A low kick from Staal is predictable there
and Staal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekstrovertti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekstrovertti throws an overhand right that lands on Staal's shoulder, as Staal tries to avoid the shot.
Staal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekstrovertti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Staal avoids the head kick by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Staal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal throws a jab when Ekstrovertti was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staal needs to keep his hands up - Ekstrovertti had a free shot at his head there.
Staal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti misses with a low kick.
Ekstrovertti throws a wild body kick that Staal sees coming a mile off.
Ekstrovertti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Staal.
Staal throws a lazy right hand but Ekstrovertti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekstrovertti just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekstrovertti jabs Staal right on the nose. Staal blinks but takes it well.
Staal throws a big shot that misses.
Ekstrovertti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Staal with a body shot.
Staal misses with a body punch
and Ekstrovertti counters with a right hand to the body.
Ekstrovertti tries to land a front kick but Staal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Staal's corner calls for a 1-2. Staal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
Staal fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ekstrovertti just manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Staal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws the left hand but Staal avoids the punch easily.
Staal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ekstrovertti sprawls and moves away.
Staal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekstrovertti.
Staal slips under a jab.
Staal blocks a low kick nicely.
Staal lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Staal misses the target.
Ekstrovertti scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekstrovertti throws a body kick that misses
and Staal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Staal throwing strikes but missing.
Staal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Staal wants to pass the guard but Ekstrovertti is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staal postures up.
Staal wants to control from the top but Ekstrovertti keeps moving.
Staal wants to pass the guard but Ekstrovertti is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Staal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekstrovertti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vertti Ekstrovertti will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ekstrovertti slips a straight right by Staal.
Ekstrovertti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ekstrovertti with a nice cross.
Staal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ekstrovertti throws a solid leg kick but Staal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ekstrovertti.
Staal misses the shot to the body.
Staal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekstrovertti connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekstrovertti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Staal shoots in and gets a takedown into Ekstrovertti's guard.
Staal tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekstrovertti is retaining full guard.
Ekstrovertti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ekstrovertti keeping full guard, as Staal tries to pass.
Staal wants to control from the top but Ekstrovertti keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti controlling Staal's posture.
Ekstrovertti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Staal is one step ahead there.
Ekstrovertti keeping full guard, as Staal tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Staal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekstrovertti.
Staal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ekstrovertti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ekstrovertti cracks the inside of Staal's front leg.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti throws an overhand right that lands on Staal's shoulder, as Staal tries to avoid the shot.
Staal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ekstrovertti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Staal wants to land a leg kick but Ekstrovertti is out of range.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook.
It looked like Staal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Staal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ekstrovertti pinned against the cage. Ekstrovertti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ekstrovertti, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti lands a leg kick that knocks Staal off balance momentarily.
Staal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Staal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Ekstrovertti misses.
Staal moves out of range as Ekstrovertti strikes.
Ekstrovertti throws a right hand that Staal ducks under and follows up with a left that Staal also avoids with ease.
Staal missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekstrovertti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Staal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ekstrovertti catches Staal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ekstrovertti swings widly with a right hand
and Staal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekstrovertti throws a poor cross that misses
and Staal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ekstrovertti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Staal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Ekstrovertti slams his shin into Staal's torso.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick
and Staal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Staal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Staal misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Staal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Staal was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Staal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekstrovertti walks into a left hand.
Staal throws a hook but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.
Staal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Staal shoots in and drives through. Ekstrovertti sprawls well.
Staal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Staal passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vertti Ekstrovertti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Staal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Staal throws a solid leg kick but Ekstrovertti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Staal.
Ekstrovertti throws out a counter right but Staal avoids it with no problem.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range as Staal strikes.
Ekstrovertti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekstrovertti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekstrovertti throws a jab but it's blocked by Staal.
Staal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Staal was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekstrovertti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ekstrovertti avoids the body shot from Staal.
Ekstrovertti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekstrovertti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Staal eats them both and turns towards Ekstrovertti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal avoids the body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Staal swings for the body but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Staal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Staal throws a low kick but Ekstrovertti moves out of range easily.
Staal looks for a takedown but Ekstrovertti sprawls well.
Staal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekstrovertti.
Staal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti swings widly with a right hand
and Staal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Staal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that misses.
Staal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Staal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ekstrovertti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Eric Staal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal staying out of range there.
Ekstrovertti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekstrovertti lands with a straight right. Staal didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staal throws a head kick but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Staal at a distance.
Ekstrovertti scores with a shot to the body.
Staal blocks a leg kick.
Staal feinted with a counter takedown.
Staal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Staal throwing a counter right hand but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the side of Staal's head but Staal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears Staal was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ekstrovertti clobbers Staal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ekstrovertti misses with a head kick.
Staal cracks Ekstrovertti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ekstrovertti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Staal finish him?
Ekstrovertti is rocked!
Nice shot lands for Ekstrovertti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal throws a front kick that sends Ekstrovertti stumbling back into the cage.
Ekstrovertti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Staal thuds his right hand into Ekstrovertti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ekstrovertti is still on wobbly legs! Can Staal finish him?
Ekstrovertti throws a poor cross that misses
and Staal counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Staal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jones (ranked 558 p4p, 64 weight class) and Timur Frunze (ranked 817 p4p, 100 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Take my hand. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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146 lbs
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140 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timur Frunze!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Frunze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Jones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Frunze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frunze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frunze, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frunze knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Frunze is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries for a kimura but Frunze is defending well.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frunze is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frunze, who protects the arm well.
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frunze keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings around for an armbar but Frunze sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Frunze 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.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Frunze from standing up.
Frunze won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frunze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frunze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frunze is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Frunze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frunze defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Frunze tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frunze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frunze looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frunze dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Frunze is out of range.
And Frunze responds with a good body kick, but Jones manages to step out the way in time.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Frunze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Frunze sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frunze defends it nicely.
Frunze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Frunze had a free shot at his head there.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Frunze counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Frunze tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frunze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frunze is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frunze.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Frunze counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frunze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frunze counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Brian Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frunze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Frunze misses.
Jones shoots and misses
and Frunze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frunze turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Frunze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Frunze now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Frunze blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Frunze shows good takedown defense.
Frunze counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frunze takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Frunze sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frunze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frunze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones goes for a double leg but Frunze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frunze continues to drive forward.
A left lands for Frunze.
Frunze takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones tries for a takedown but Frunze circles away easily
and Frunze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frunze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frunze misses with a looping left.
Jones is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jones dives in and grabs Frunze's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frunze pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Frunze is looking for the big counter here.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frunze's waist but Frunze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones goes for a double leg but Frunze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frunze continues to drive forward.
Frunze is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Jones looks for a takedown but Frunze sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Frunze, which made it look bad.
Frunze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frunze lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Frunze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Timur Frunze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frunze throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frunze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frunze lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Frunze gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Frunze throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frunze.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Frunze.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Frunze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frunze has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Frunze!
A relieved looking Timur Frunze thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 382 p4p, 53 weight class) and Afeef Isa Baba (ranked 489 p4p, 69 weight class). Mac Airt comes into the arena with Wolf Blood blaring out of the sound system. Baba has chosen Nation Arabic Orchestra as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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172 lbs
14 - 3 - 1 |
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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
29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cormac Mac Airt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afeef Isa Baba!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba misses with a body punch
and Baba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Afeef Isa Baba has been cut.
A jab from Baba misses.
Baba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mac Airt lands a really nice looking cross but Baba seems unphased.
Baba misses the jab.
Mac Airt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Baba slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt lands a nice shot to the body.
Baba misses with an uppercut.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mac Airt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No joy there for Mac Airt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baba slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Baba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mac Airt in his tracks.
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Baba does no damage.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Baba manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt scores with a sloppy right hand. Baba should have avoided that one.
Baba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt takes a swing at Baba's ribcage but misses.
Baba scores with a hook.
Baba misses with a straight right.
Baba lands with an uppercut that bounces Mac Airt off the cage and back into range.
Baba misses with a hook.
Baba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baba scores with a jab to the head.
Baba has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mac Airt.
Baba slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba throws the kick towards the body but Mac Airt avoids it.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Baba manages to avoid it.
Baba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mac Airt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Airt misses with a lunging right hand
and Baba counters with a left to the body.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Baba ducked under it nicely.
Baba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mac Airt.
Baba swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac Airt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baba defending well as Mac Airt loads up on a big left hand.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Baba replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mac Airt blocks it well.
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Afeef Isa Baba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mac Airt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mac Airt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baba finds it's way round the side to connect with Mac Airt's head.
Mac Airt takes a swing at Baba's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt misses with a hook.
A lazy body kick from Baba
and Mac Airt counters with a three punch combo that has Baba backing up. Baba nods at Mac Airt to acknowledge the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baba.
Mac Airt clobbers Baba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mac Airt will feel that in the morning.
Baba tries to close the distance and clinch but Mac Airt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mac Airt lands with an overhand left.
Baba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baba takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba throws a right and a left that Mac Airt avoids nicely.
Mac Airt is looking to counter punch.
Baba tries a head kick but it misses.
Baba tests Mac Airt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Mac Airt misses.
Mac Airt staying out of range there.
Baba digs a good hook to Mac Airt's body.
Baba throws a body punch but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Baba misses with a wild body shot.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mac Airt circles away quickly and effectively.
Baba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baba moves away.
Mac Airt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baba throws a sloppy head kick
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Afeef Isa Baba will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Baba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baba scores with a hook to the body. Mac Airt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mac Airt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Baba.
Baba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baba throws a leg kick but Mac Airt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Baba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mac Airt avoids the head kick by Baba.
Baba lands a leg kick that knocks Mac Airt off balance momentarily.
Baba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baba steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mac Airt.
Baba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baba! But no joy.
Baba misses with a left hand
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Mac Airt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mac Airt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Baba's shoulder, as Baba tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Baba.
Baba swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Baba throws a chopping leg kick but Mac Airt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baba throws out a loose jab but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baba avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba lands a jab to Mac Airt's midsection.
Baba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Baba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baba was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
Baba misses with a straight left.
Baba throws an overhand right that lands on Mac Airt's shoulder, as Mac Airt tries to avoid the shot.
Mac Airt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt swats away the attempt to clinch by Baba.
Mac Airt blocks a head kick by Baba.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Baba ducked under it nicely.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Baba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Baba avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt misses with a left hand
and Baba counters with a nice body kick.
Mac Airt lands a jab to the head.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Baba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baba throws an overhand right that lands on Mac Airt's shoulder, as Mac Airt tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.
Baba slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baba throws out the jab.
It looked like Mac Airt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mac Airt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mac Airt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mac Airt avoids the head kick by Baba.
Mac Airt swings for the body but Baba moves out of range.
Baba throws a hook but Mac Airt avoids it easily.
Mac Airt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cormac Mac Airt's cut is getting worse.
Mac Airt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Afeef Isa Baba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Baba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baba! But no joy.
Mac Airt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mac Airt lands with a right hand.
Baba throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afeef Isa Baba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Baba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baba thuds his shin into the meat of Mac Airt's side.
Mac Airt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baba.
Mac Airt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Baba lands with a straight right. Mac Airt didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by Baba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba scores with a jab.
Nice jab there from Mac Airt.
Baba scores with a spinning back kick!
Baba gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt tries to break the clinch but Baba is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Baba.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baba keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Baba.
Baba lands with a left to the head.
Baba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Baba is controlling him.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Baba has the dominant position.
Mac Airt tries to break the clinch but Baba is controlling the position.
Mac Airt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Baba lands a shoulder strike.
Mac Airt can't break the clinch.
Mac Airt working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Baba.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baba lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baba.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Baba has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Baba.
Baba lands a left hand.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Baba has him pinned against the cage.
Baba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the head.
Mac Airt manages to break the clinch.
Mac Airt walks straight into a right hand from Baba - that's dropped him! Baba jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mac Airt from any more punishment! Mac Airt 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 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Afeef Isa Baba!
A relieved looking Afeef Isa Baba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Cormac Mac Airt had this to say: '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taran Chula (ranked 253 p4p, 32 weight class) and Bob Cook (ranked 503 p4p, 59 weight class). Cook is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lil Baby - Southside. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Taran Chula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Cook!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chula moves out of range as Cook strikes.
Chula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chula misses with a straight right.
Cook tries to bum rush Chula with a series of wild strikes but Chula uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chula scores with a nice body kick.
Chula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cook wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chula.
Chula keeps the fight on the outside.
Cook closes the distance and pushes Chula back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chula backwards.
Cook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chula lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chula breaks from the clinch.
Cook moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chula lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cook tries to break the clinch but Chula is controlling the position.
Cook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chula scores with a nice head shot.
Chula scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cook connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Taran Chula has been cut.
Chula avoids the body shot from Cook.
Chula throws a jab when Cook was well out of range.
Chula misses with a head kick.
Chula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chula throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Cook to counter with a crisp jab.
Chula throws a body punch but Cook moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chula throws a body kick that misses
and Cook counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chula's knee momentarily.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chula was well out of range. Poor timing from Cook.
Chula throws a lazy body kick
and Cook counters with a nice body kick.
Chula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cook misses the shot to the body.
Chula feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
Cook doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Cook.
Chula scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cook pushes Chula up against the cage in a clinch.
Cook struggles to land a body shot inside as Chula controls his hands.
Cook lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chula is looking to control Cook's arms but Cook gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chula has his back to the cage.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chula tries to work over Cook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chula manages to break the clinch.
Cook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Cook.
A nice side step and Cook releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cook lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chula.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cook.
Chula looks for the body kick but Cook saw that one coming.
Chula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cook.
Bob Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chula.
Chula takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cook lands with a shot to the body.
Chula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chula scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chula throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chula feints and then cracks Cook's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cook down.
Cook closes the distance and pushes Chula back into the cage.
Cook breaks the clinch.
Cook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cook looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cook takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cook misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Chula misses the target.
Chula connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cook's hands.
Chula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cook misses with a lunging right hand
and Chula counters with a straight right hand.
Cook fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Taran Chula will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taran Chula's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cook breaks from the clinch.
Chula misses the jab.
Chula throws a lazy body kick
and Cook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Chula.
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
Chula scores with a nice body kick.
Cook keeps Chula at a distance using the push kick.
Cook tries to land a leg kick but Chula saw it coming and moves away.
Chula looks to land a left hand but Cook moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook takes one to the chin there.
Chula moves away from the strike by Cook.
Chula lands a head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chula delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chula's head backwards.
Chula tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cook scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chula in his tracks.
Bob Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook blocks the body kick.
Chula fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cook on the side of the head.
Chula throws a leg kick but Cook moved away.
Cook throws a jab when Chula was well out of range.
Chula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Chula.
Cook tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chula counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cook scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Cook pushes Chula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cook prevents a body shot from Chula.
Bob Cook seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cook tries to throw a body punch but Chula avoids it by throwing Cook back against the cage.
Cook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cook is trying to push Chula away but Chula has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cook blocks a body shot from Chula.
Chula working hard to break the clinch.
Chula has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cook drives through and clinches with Chula against the cage.
Cook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cook loads up on a big right hand but Chula slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chula tries a head kick but it misses.
Chula misses with a straight right.
Cook swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taran Chula is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cook.
Cook dips to his left and cracks Chula with an uppercut!
Chula misses with a leg kick.
Cook misses with a few strikes there.
Cook misses with a two punch combination.
Chula throwing a counter right hand but Cook manages to avoid it.
Cook moves into range and clinches up with Chula.
Cook breaks the clinch.
Cook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chula.
Chula appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cook throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cook moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cook misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chula looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chula shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cook. Chula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chula fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cook.
Chula swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Cook lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chula takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chula sizes up Cook with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Cook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taran Chula's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cook looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chula throws a body shot but no joy.
Chula pushes Cook away with a front kick.
Cook tries to clinch up but Chula circles away and keeps his distance.
And Chula counters with a quick kick to the body but Cook blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chula.
Chula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chula throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chula throws a chopping leg kick but Cook manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cook tries to clinch but Chula moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chula.
Cook misses with a series of wild punches.
Cook doesn't manage to clinch there - Chula circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cook throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cook scores with a nice right hand.
Chula misses with a hook to the body
and Cook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cook blocks the body kick.
Chula lands with a shot to the body.
Chula tries to keep at a distance but Cook has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chula throws a head punch that misses.
Chula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cook wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chula on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cook digs a good body shot into Chula's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chula misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chula lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cook at a distance.
Cook fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chula, pushing him back against the cage.
Cook prevents a body shot from Chula.
A left hand lands to the body for Chula.
Chula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cook blocks a body shot from Chula.
Chula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cook's elbow.
Chula lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Chula's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chula connects with a looping right hand.
Chula thows a body kick. Cook tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cook throws a looping overhand right but Chula ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook fails to land with a series of punches.
Cook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chula.
Cook lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chula takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cook has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chula.
Chula checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Chula was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chula throws a head kick that misses.
Chula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chula.
Jab by Cook.
Chula takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Cook scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Chula.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chula throws a body punch but Cook moves out of range.
Cook just misses with a punch to the body.
Chula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chula.
Chula is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chula scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chula misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chula lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cook moves out of range as Chula throws a body kick.
Chula swats away the attempt to clinch by Cook.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Taran Chula.
I think Chula has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Taran Chula!
The defeated Bob Cook had this to say: 'To GC I go.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dao Sonnen (ranked 82 p4p, 11 weight class) and Ulrik Meyer (ranked 311 p4p, 41 weight class). Sonnen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Devil's Doorbell. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dao Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ulrik Meyer!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meyer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sonnen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sonnen moves out of range as Meyer strikes.
Sonnen with a jab.
Sonnen dips to his left and cracks Meyer with an uppercut!
Sonnen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Meyer scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Meyer coming out on top.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Meyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Meyer does it's job there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sonnen connects with a single shot there.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Sonnen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meyer has closed the distance and engaged Sonnen in a clinch.
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meyer's elbow.
Meyer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Meyer - that landed with a thud.
Sonnen tries to work over Meyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meyer working aggressively here.
Sonnen misses with a body punch.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen misses with the head strike.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meyer misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonnen.
Meyer blocks a body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a right hand.
Sonnen struggles to land a body shot inside as Meyer controls his hands.
Meyer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Meyer.
Meyer tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Meyer can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Meyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sonnen tries to score a body lock takedown but Meyer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sonnen gets through Meyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meyer.
Meyer lands a shoulder strike.
Sonnen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meyer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Meyer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sonnen.
A short uppercut from Meyer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen pushes Meyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meyer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Meyer on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Good body shot from Sonnen.
Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meyer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meyer tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
A head punch on the inside from Meyer fails to land.
Sonnen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Sonnen on the inside.
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
A head punch on the inside from Meyer fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Sonnen throws a punch but it's blocked by Meyer.
Sonnen can't find room to land a body shot as Meyer controls the action.
Meyer lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonnen.
Meyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Meyer manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dao Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen is leaning against Meyer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sonnen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Sonnen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Meyer uses from the top position.
Sonnen trying to keep a closed guard but Meyer is proving a slippery customer.
Meyer stopping the sweep attempt from Sonnen.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Meyer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Meyer wants to get up but he can't break Sonnen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sonnen controls Meyer momentarily but Meyer frees himself.
Sonnen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sonnen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sonnen.
Meyer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen defending well as Meyer loads up on a big left hand.
Sonnen scores with a takedown into Meyer's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meyer wants to get back to his feet but Sonnen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen passes into half guard.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Meyer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ulrik Meyer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Meyer misses the target.
Sonnen jabs at Meyer's body.
Meyer has closed the distance and engaged Sonnen in a clinch.
Meyer misses with a body punch.
Sonnen scores with a shoulder strike.
Meyer prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meyer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Meyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meyer tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meyer can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Meyer pushes Sonnen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meyer blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
Sonnen lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen struggles to land a body shot inside as Meyer controls his hands.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meyer can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonnen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meyer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sonnen takes a shot to the head.
Meyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Meyer gets underhooks to prevent Sonnen's takedown attempt.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sonnen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meyer lands with a light punch inside.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
Sonnen tries a body shot but Meyer blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Meyer throws a head punch that misses.
Meyer lands a right hand.
Meyer misses with some punches.
Sonnen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meyer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dao Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Meyer fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonnen misses with the head strike.
Sonnen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sonnen misses with a body punch.
Sonnen lands with a left to the head.
Meyer lands with a left to the head.
Sonnen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meyer lands a shoulder strike.
Sonnen is trying to pull guard but Meyer has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sonnen misses with some punches.
Sonnen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen working aggressively here.
Meyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Meyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonnen scores with a shoulder strike.
Meyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sonnen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Sonnen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meyer.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Meyer.
Sonnen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meyer scores with a nice strike.
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dao Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meyer moves into the clinch.
Meyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sonnen fails to land.
Sonnen misses with a body punch.
Meyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meyer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Sonnen presses Meyer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Sonnen prevents a body shot from Meyer.
Meyer can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Sonnen swings wildly with an uppercut but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulrik Meyer 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!
Meyer lands with an overhand left.
Meyer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Meyer sees coming a mile off.
Sonnen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meyer.
Meyer wants to clinch.
Meyer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Meyer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meyer takes one to the side of the head.
Meyer misses with a body shot.
Meyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen cracks Meyer with a good jab.
Meyer wants to clinch up but Sonnen keeps it at a distance.
Sonnen feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sonnen on the side of the head.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
A little jabbing left from Meyer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonnen connects with a body shot that sends Meyer's belly button to the back.
Meyer throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Meyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Meyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Meyer.
Meyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Ulrik Meyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sonnen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by Meyer there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meyer! But no joy.
Meyer checks a leg kick.
Meyer misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Meyer moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Meyer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sonnen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sonnen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Meyer scores with a punch to the head.
Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Meyer scores with a nice head shot.
Sonnen moves into range and clinches up with Meyer.
Meyer misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Meyer.
Meyer prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
Meyer scores with a shot to the side of Sonnen's head.
Meyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meyer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sonnen or not.
Meyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Meyer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meyer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meyer tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Meyer misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen breaks from the clinch.
Sonnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meyer tries to clinch up.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sonnen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meyer staying out of range there.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Sonnen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the head.
Meyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Meyer avoids it.
Meyer thuds his right hand into Sonnen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Meyer moves his leg out of the way.
Meyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meyer scores with a hook to the body.
Meyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sonnen goes for a takedown attempt but Meyer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Meyer scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer is looking to clinch.
Sonnen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Sonnen throws a hook but Meyer avoids it easily.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Meyer connects with a single shot there.
Meyer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ulrik Meyer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sonnen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meyer scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyer is just out of range.
Meyer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sonnen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Meyer throws a nice head kick!
Sonnen throws a lazy body kick
and Meyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer lunges at Sonnen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sonnen's hand.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Meyer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meyer is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulrik Meyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Meyer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulrik Meyer!
A relieved looking Ulrik Meyer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sambulo Yeboah (ranked 78 p4p, 12 weight class) and Bo Xiang Pao (ranked 193 p4p, 25 weight class). Yeboah's entrance music is Lionel Richie - All Night Long. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
147 lbs
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34
148 lbs
16 - 8 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sambulo Yeboah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Bo Xiang Pao!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiang Pao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yeboah misses with a two punch combination.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeboah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Yeboah.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the body.
Yeboah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xiang Pao tried to score with a low kick but Yeboah checks it.
Xiang Pao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a low kick but Yeboah moves his leg out of the way.
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeboah was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a hook to the body. Yeboah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Yeboah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yeboah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head.
Yeboah missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Xiang Pao fails to land with a series of punches.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yeboah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yeboah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeboah ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
As Xiang Pao backs away, Yeboah returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yeboah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yeboah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao obviously looking to wear him down.
Yeboah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.
Yeboah misses with a head kick.
Xiang Pao avoids the head kick by Yeboah.
A clash of legs there as Yeboah blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Yeboah misses the target.
Yeboah tries to clinch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yeboah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab lands there for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yeboah.
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xiang Pao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yeboah at a distance.
Yeboah throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
Xiang Pao lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeboah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.
Yeboah lands with an uppercut that bounces Xiang Pao off the cage and back into range.
Yeboah throws a wild body kick that Xiang Pao sees coming a mile off.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Yeboah avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yeboah tries to clinch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Yeboah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yeboah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yeboah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Yeboah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yeboah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Yeboah scores with the left hand. Xiang Pao knows he should have avoided that one.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yeboah doesn't seem bothered though.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yeboah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiang Pao.
A jab lands there for Yeboah.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yeboah moves away.
Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A leg kick checked by Yeboah.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Yeboah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xiang Pao on the side of the head.
A big right from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Yeboah's shoulder, as Yeboah tries to avoid the shot.
Yeboah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeboah manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao scores with the left hand. Yeboah knows he should have avoided that one.
Yeboah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Yeboah lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeboah gets the takedown into side control.
Xiang Pao explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Xiang Pao there.
Yeboah throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Yeboah misses with a body kick.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Yeboah ducks down to avoid it.
Yeboah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xiang Pao sprawls and moves away.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yeboah.
Yeboah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yeboah.
Xiang Pao blocks the body kick.
Yeboah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Yeboah.
Yeboah staying out of range there.
Yeboah tries to close the distance and clinch but Xiang Pao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Yeboah avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeboah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Yeboah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yeboah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yeboah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xiang Pao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xiang Pao dips to his left and cracks Yeboah with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yeboah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yeboah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xiang Pao digs a good hook to Yeboah's body.
Yeboah slips under a jab.
Yeboah avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut
and Yeboah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiang Pao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xiang Pao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xiang Pao lands a really nice looking cross but Yeboah seems unphased.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yeboah.
Yeboah moves in looking to clinch but Xiang Pao pushes him off.
Xiang Pao stuffs the takedown attempt from Yeboah. Yeboah gets slowly back to his feet.
Xiang Pao needs to keep his hands up - Yeboah had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Yeboah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Xiang Pao scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeboah lands with a straight right. Xiang Pao didn't see that one coming.
Xiang Pao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yeboah throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
It appears Yeboah was looking to counter with a kick there.
Xiang Pao connects with a looping right hand.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Yeboah avoids it.
Yeboah looks to land a left hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range nicely.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Yeboah.
Yeboah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Yeboah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yeboah scores with a hook to the body. Xiang Pao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xiang Pao lands a jab.
Yeboah throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeboah throws the kick towards the body but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao with a hook.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Xiang Pao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yeboah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xiang Pao avoids a kick to the body.
Yeboah tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiang Pao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yeboah throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yeboah. Yeboah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Xiang Pao enables Yeboah to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xiang Pao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Xiang Pao keeping moving, preventing Yeboah from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Xiang Pao holds on and takes a little breather.
Yeboah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xiang Pao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xiang Pao is pulling down on Yeboah's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xiang Pao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yeboah wants to control from the top but Xiang Pao keeps moving.
Yeboah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Xiang Pao keeping moving, preventing Yeboah from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Yeboah throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yeboah is looking to clinch.
Yeboah misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a low kick but Yeboah moves his leg out of the way.
Xiang Pao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yeboah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yeboah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao thows a leg kick but Yeboah checks it
and Yeboah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xiang Pao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yeboah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Xiang Pao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Yeboah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xiang Pao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yeboah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yeboah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yeboah misses with a body kick.
Yeboah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xiang Pao in his tracks.
Xiang Pao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yeboah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
That's time! Yeboah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Yeboah wants to clinch up but Xiang Pao keeps it at a distance.
Yeboah throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xiang Pao throws a front kick aimed at Yeboah's knee but Yeboah avoids it well.
Yeboah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao gets caught flat footed, as Yeboah shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Xiang Pao pulls Yeboah in close to prevent any damage.
Yeboah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeboah trying to move into half guard but instead Xiang Pao has managed to sweep!
Yeboah trying to control the position.
Yeboah is looking for a triangle but Xiang Pao pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeboah looking to control.
Yeboah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xiang Pao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yeboah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xiang Pao has managed to get both his arms back between Yeboah's legs - danger averted.
Xiang Pao tries to free his leg and advance position but Yeboah is retaining full guard.
Yeboah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xiang Pao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yeboah is tightening it up a little... Xiang Pao has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Xiang Pao reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Xiang Pao taps out! Nice BJJ there by Yeboah!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sambulo Yeboah!
Sambulo Yeboah thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Kenway (ranked 50 p4p, 7 weight class) and Harry Kane (ranked 157 p4p, 21 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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163 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 13 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Kane!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenway.
A punch combination from Kane misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kane throws the left hand but Kenway avoids the punch easily.
Harry Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kenway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kenway thuds a left hand into Kane's body.
Kane fails to land with a series of punches.
Kenway feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kenway can pounce on him.
Kane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kenway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kenway is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kane walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kenway is looking to counter punch.
Kenway tries to clinch but Kane is having none of it.
Kenway scores with a jab.
Kenway scores with a one two! Kane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kane.
Kenway misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kane.
Kane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kenway misses the shot to the body.
Kenway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kane to score with a decent uppercut.
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Kenway scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kenway takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kane.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kenway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kenway to score with a decent uppercut.
Kane tries to land a leg kick but Kenway saw it coming and moves away.
Kenway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kenway blocks the leg kick.
Kane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenway throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kane.
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Kane misses with a hook to the body
and Kenway counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kane lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Kenway blocks the low kick.
A good leg kick by Kenway.
Kenway cracks Kane with a good jab.
Kenway is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Kenway blocks the leg kick.
Kenway misses with a low kick.
Kane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Kane throws a leg kick which misses Kenway's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenway tries to avoid it.
Kane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kane avoids the body shot from Kenway.
Kane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Kenway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kenway takes one on the button.
Kane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kenway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kane moves out of range as Kenway throws a body kick.
Kane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway cracks the inside of Kane's front leg.
Kenway moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses.
Kane lands a jab.
Kenway misses with a hook.
Kenway loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
Kenway missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kane checks a leg kick nicely.
Kane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kenway throws a shot from downtown. Kane moves away and avoids it.
Kane counters with a body kick.
Kenway keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Kenway there.
Kane looks to land a body kick but Kenway moved away.
Kane doesn't manage to clinch there - Kenway circles away.
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane throws a solid leg kick but Kenway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kane.
Kane throws a leg kick which misses Kenway's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenway tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Kane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kane throws a lazy right hand but Kenway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kenway.
Kenway throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Kane misses the target.
Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Kane misses.
Kenway was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Kane tries to land a front kick but Kenway steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kenway lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kane misses with a low kick.
Kenway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kane just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Kane.
Kane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenway.
Kane throws a big shot that misses.
Kane drops his hands momentarily and Kenway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kenway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edward Kenway will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
Kenway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kane throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
Kenway lands a nice looking body kick.
Kenway slips a straight right by Kane.
Kenway dodges the punch combination from Kane.
Kenway throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenway throws a leg kick but Kane checks it.
Kane misses with a body kick.
Kenway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kane misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming.
Kenway tried to counter with a leg kick but Kane avoided it.
Kenway swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
Edward Kenway is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenway slips under a jab.
It appears Kenway was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway lands a front kick.
Jab by Kane.
Kenway scores with a hook.
Kenway defending well as Kane loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway works the jab nicely.
Kane just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway checks a low kick from Kane.
Kenway throwing a counter right hand but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kane avoids the body shot from Kenway.
Kenway throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Kane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kenway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenway lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
Kenway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kane thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Kenway blocks the low kick.
Kenway lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenway misses with a body shot.
Kenway sizes up Kane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
A little jabbing left from Kane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenway tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kane momentarily.
Kenway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kane. Kane obviously looking to wear him down.
Kane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kane throws a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a leg kick.
Kane staying out of range there.
Kenway thows a body kick. Kane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kane tries to land a leg kick but Kenway saw it coming and moves away.
Kenway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Kenway.
Kane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kenways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kenway misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.
Kenway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kane misses with a body shot.
Kenway throws a shot to the body.
Kane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danga de danga de dang - Kenway scores with a four punch combination!
Kane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenway momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenway misses the shot to the body.
Kenway avoids the head kick by Kane.
Kenway moves out of range of the body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Kane scores with a four punch combination!
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenway delivers a nice body kick.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick and Kenway moves out of range easily.
Kane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Kane misses.
Kenway blocks a jab.
Kane fails to land with a series of punches.
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
Kenway avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kenway.
Kane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenway moves away from the strike by Kane.
Kenway throwing a counter right hand but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kenway checks a low kick from Kane.
Kenway misses with a body kick.
Kenway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane lands a body shot.
Kane looks to land a left hand but Kenway moved out of range nicely.
Kenway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kane.
Kenway throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kenway slips under a jab.
Kenway takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kenway fakes the leg kick and cracks Kane in the body.
Kane connects with a right hand. Kenway shakes it off.
Kane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kenway in his tracks.
Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kenway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane checks a low kick from Kenway.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kane connects with a right hand. Kenway shakes it off.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Edward Kenway will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kenway takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kenway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane throws a body punch but Kenway moves out of range.
Kenway feints and then cracks Kane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kane down.
Kenway throws a head kick but Kane moves out of range.
Kenway takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kane tries to clinch
and Kenway counters with a two punch combo.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kenway misses the target.
Kane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kenway checks it well.
Kenway thuds his right hand into Kane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kane throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kane jabs Kenway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kane closes the distance and pushes Kenway back into the cage.
Kenway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kane prevents a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as Kane controls the action.
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
Kane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kane misses with the head strike.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenway lands a left hand.
Kenway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kane lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kane prevents a body shot from Kenway.
Kane looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenway tries a body shot but Kane blocks it.
Kane working aggressively here.
Kane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kane.
Harry Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kenway's defenses.
It looks like Edward Kenway has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenway.
Kane presses Kenway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway scores with a shot to the side of Kane's head.
A short uppercut from Kane.
Kane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harry Kane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kane.
Kenway blocks an elbow strike from Kane.
Kane looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kenway works on Kane's body with a couple of short punches.
Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Kane.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kane as Kenway tries to tie him up.
Kane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenway.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kane lands a nice uppercut.
Edward Kenway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kenway blocking some punches.
Kane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Kane prevents a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenway breaks from the clinch.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Kane.
Kenway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kenway looks for the body kick but Kane saw that one coming.
Kane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kenway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kane.
Kenway defending well as Kane loads up on a big left hand.
Kenway throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenway connects with an inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kenway!
Kane misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming.
Kenway looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kane looks to land a combination but Kenway avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane misses with a straight right.
Kenway is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Kane.
Kenway throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kenway with a hook.
Kane moves out of range of the strikes.
Kane throws out a counter right but Kenway avoids it with no problem.
Kane throws a good cross that connects.
Kane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kenway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway lands with a nice body punch.
Kane is looking to clinch.
Kenway swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
Kenway works Kane's body with a nice hook.
Kane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Kane.
I think Kenway has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edward Kenway!
After winning the bout, Edward Kenway thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Steele (ranked 146 p4p, 6 weight class) and Elvis Astrok (ranked 319 p4p, 11 weight class). Astrok has chosen Janna - Täyteen vaan as his entrance music. 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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235 lbs
22 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elvis Astrok!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Astrok, pushing him back against the cage.
Astrok prevents a body shot from Steele.
Astrok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Astrok ducks right into an uppercut from Steele.
Steele falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Astrok counter with a right hand.
Steele tries to clinch up but Astrok circles away and keeps his distance.
Astrok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steele has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steele wants to clinch.
A big right from Steele misses.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Astrok pushes him off.
Steele tries to clinch there but Astrok circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele lands a slapping body shot.
Steele instigates a clinch.
Steele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steele working aggressively here.
Steele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Astrok tries to break free but Steele pushes him back against the cage.
Astrok misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astrok wants to break the clinch but can't.
Astrok misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Astrok's brow.
A right hook to the body lands for Steele.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Astrok's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Astrok looks winded!
Steele lands a right hand.
Steele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele scores a nice knee to the body.
Steele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steele working Astrok over with knees to the body.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Elvis Astrok has been cut.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Astrok in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Steele.
Steele pushes Astrok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steele obliges.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Astrok's defenses.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Astrok's defenses.
Astrok has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steele seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Astrok can turn it around.
Astrok misses with some punches.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Astrok.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Steele - that landed with a thud.
Steele lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Steele.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Astroks head.
Steele landing knees to the body.
Steele lands an elbow just above Astrok 's eye.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steele.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Astrok backwards.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Astrok shrugs off.
A right hand to the body from Steele.
Knees to the body from Steele.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steele.
Nice body punch from Steele - that landed with a thud.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Astrok blocks a body shot from Steele.
Steele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Astroks head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astrok takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steele lands with a short shot to the head.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Steele lands a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped Astrok in his tracks for a moment.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Astrok shrugs off.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Astrok lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steele lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Steele.
Steele is working Astrok over against the cage.
Steele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele lands a body punch.
Steele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steele lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Astrok takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steele.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Astrok is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a shoulder strike.
Astrok is still on wobbly legs! Can Steele finish him?
Astrok is pressed against the cage. Steele pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Astrok! Two more big strikes from Steele and Astrok crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jason Steele!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Legions (ranked 31 p4p, 3 weight class) and Farboleous Ricard (ranked 39 p4p, 6 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Legions might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Heavy Metal we will die!. Ricard has chosen Vibe Killer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Legions!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard lands with a straight right. Legions didn't see that one coming.
Ricard clinches up against the cage.
Legions working aggressively here.
Ricard blocks a body shot from Legions.
Legions lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ricard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Legions breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ricard scores with a nice right hand.
Legions throws a leg kick
and Ricard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Legions!
Ricard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Legions has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Legions tries to improve position but can't.
Legions manages to get back to half guard.
Legions is refusing to be controlled, as Ricard sits in half guard.
Legions wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard is working for a submission of some sort.
Legions looking for submissions off his back.
Ricard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ricard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legions keeps working.
Legions has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ricard is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ricard is controlling the pace.
Ricard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Legions knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ricard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricard is looking to stall here but Legions recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard slips nicely into half guard.
Legions looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Legions looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ricard is trying to work for a kimura but Legions is defending well.
Ricard wants to work for an arm triangle but Legions is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Ricard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard wants to pass to mount but Legions is defending the position.
Legions tries to roll over but Ricard keeps him under control.
Ricard trying to control from Legions's half guard. Legions has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricard trying to control but Legions is working from the bottom.
Legions throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard 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.
Legions throws a leg kick
and Ricard counters with a nice body shot.
Ricard lands a body shot.
Ricard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ricard lands the left hand.
Legions misses with a series of wild punches.
Legions lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ricard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legions momentarily.
Ricard takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses.
Ricard drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Legions is trying to keep Ricard in close.
Ricard preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Legions keeps moving.
Ricard passes Legions's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ricard prevents Legions from improving his position.
Ricard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Legions doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ricard.
Ricard is looking for submissions but instead, Legions has regained full guard.
Ricard stopping the sweep attempt from Legions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ricard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ricard stopping the sweep attempt from Legions.
Legions trying to control the position.
Ricard forces his way into half guard.
Legions slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ricard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Legions pulls Ricard in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard stands and throws Legions's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ricard wants to control but Legions is keeping him busy.
Legions manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ricard works his way into full mount!
Ricard takes Legions's back.
Legions is trying to roll into a better position but Ricard has get a rear naked choke and Legions is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Farboleous Ricard!
Farboleous Ricard is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Farboleous Ricard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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pop
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RATING
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